Meet The Indian Institute Of Management Ahmedabad MBA Class Of 2025

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P&Q: Who are two new professors who’ve joined your faculty in the past year? What do they teach and how will they be difference-makers in your MBA program?

Pingali and Karna: “Professors Arun Sreekumar and Hyokjin Kwak are the latest additions to the faculty teaching in the program, bringing a significant edge to the marketing courses. Professor Arun Sreekumar’s classes have enhanced the students’ understanding of key concepts, enabling them to understand how markets function. Professor Hyokjin Kwak will teach an elective course on Integrated Marketing Communications Management.”

P&Q: What types of support does your career center and alumni provide to MBA students? How have these services and relationships made your graduates more competitive in the marketplace?

Pingali and Karna: “IIMA’s One Year MBA programme is well known for the career progression it provides. IIMA provides placement support in the form of access to recruiters, application management and interview support for recruiters to hire graduating students. Additionally, we provide coaching services to help students better themselves and their career ambition perspective. Furthermore, we provide them a mock-interview experience (for some pre-selected job descriptions), conducted by the top management of some of India’s leading corporations. Seminars, workshops, and talks by industry experts keep students informed about the latest trends in the world of practice. The programme also leverages alumni support to provide career mentoring to students.”

Students at Vikram Sarabhai Library

ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS

“I would say that your journey up to this point has already set you apart. Whether you’re a software engineer, a CA, or an entrepreneur, your career achievements will help you secure that interview. Once you reach the interview stage, focus on demonstrating confidence in your skills while maintaining humility. It’s about showcasing your unique experiences and how they have prepared you for the challenges and opportunities at IIM Ahmedabad. Be authentic, articulate your passion, and show a willingness to learn and grow.”
Prerna Luthra (’25)

“Contrary to popular belief, academic excellence is not the most important factor for admission to IIM Ahmedabad. Intellectual curiosity and a dedication to personal development play an important role in the process. Embrace learning not just for high scores, but for the love of knowledge. Explore various subjects, try out new ideas, and try to grasp the world from multiple perspectives. Sincerity is essential, give careful thought to your goals, passions, and areas of strength and weakness. Let your genuine story, molded by your own experiences, come to life in your application.”
Ritwik Mukherjee (’25)

MBA Student Hometown Undergraduate Alma Mater Last Employer
Akanksha Airan Indore, Madhya Pradesh ICAI London Stock Exchange Group
Ajay Chahar Gurgaon, Haryana Colgate University Indian Army
Prajoy Dutta Pune, Maharashtra Nirma University, Ahmedabad Vahura
Manik Garg Patiala, Punjab Government Medical College, Patiala Elite Safety Sciences
Prerna Gupta New Delhi, India Delhi University Fractal Analytics
Gaurav Khemchandani Delhi, India Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi Jagriti Sewa Sansthan
Manish Kohli Dehradun, Uttarakhand Dr BR Ambedkar University Indian Army
Prerna Luthra Delhi, Inda Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute IBM
Ritwik Mukherjee Kolkata, West Bengal Chennai Mathematical Institute Ubisoft Entertainment
Monika Upadhayaya Dehradun, Uttarakhand G.B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar Intelligence Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs)
Vaibhav Kasturia Delhi, India BITS Pilani Deloitte Germany
Gargi Meerut, Uttar Pradesh Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Genpact