What IIM Ahmedabad Looks For: Open Mind, Tech Savvy, Real-World Experience
What IIM Ahmedabad Looks For: Open Mind, Tech Savvy, Real-World Experience
IIMA’s director explains a new candidate profile that prizes applied knowledge, curiosity, and industry exposure over pure grades.
IIM Ahmedabad is redefining what it means to fit into one of India's premier business schools. In a recent interview featured in a nationwide education edition, the institute’s director, Professor Bharat Bhaskar, outlines the kind of student who best represents the school’s evolving standards. The focus isn’t solely on academic pedigree but on qualities that translate into real impact in today’s business world. A candidate with an open mind, a readiness to work with technology, and preferably a couple of years of industry experience is seen as well-prepared to grasp how organizations operate. The emphasis is on applying knowledge — not just accumulating it — to solve problems and drive change.
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