IIM Shillong inaugurates new doctoral, executive batches

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 27: IIM Shillong launched the 8th batch of its Doctoral Pro-gramme for Working Profes-sionals (PhDWP) and the 7th batch of the Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives (PGPWE) on May 26.

The ceremony was at-tended by Prof. Alok Kumar Rai, Director of IIM Calcutta, as the chief guest, alongside guests of honour Srikanth Srinivasan, Vice President at NASSCOM, and Dheeraj Gaur, CEO of Arete Capital Service Pvt. Ltd.

Prof. Naliniprava Tri-pathy, Director (I/C) of IIM Shillong, highlighted the institute’s commitment to academic excellence and ethical leadership.

She noted the institute’s growing global rankings and encouraged participants to focus on adaptability and continuous learning within the shifting business envi-ronment.

Chief guest Prof. Alok Kumar Rai spoke on the ris-ing global reputation of In-dian management institutes, stating that modern business education must be research-led and closely aligned with industry realities.

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