The journey of 159 management students from across the country which began two years back finally concluded on a high note on Tuesday when all these aspiring managers of batch 2014-16 graduated from IIM-Ranchi, one of the premier management institute of the country, setting the benchmark for students of the next academic session. This year too, the prestigious management institute has recorded cent percent placement record.
Post graduate Diplomas were conferred on 159 students from the graduating batch of 2014-16. 122 students received their respective degree in Post Graduation Diploma in Management (PGDM) whereas 37 students were bestowed with Post Graduation Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM).
All these alma maters dressed in black convocation gowns and colourful scarves gathered at Cockerel Auditorium at Dipatoli Cant for the fifth Graduation ceremony of IIM-R and will now cater their service at the top management level in various corporate firms, both at domestic and international front.
R Gopalakrishnan, former Director, TATA Sons limited, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Applauding students for their performance and appreciating teachers’ efforts for their guidance and selflessly serving the institute, Gopalakrishnan said, “A managerial skill lies in becoming a good subordinate before turning into big boss. To carve niche for oneself, a candidate must learn to adapt and tackle things by themselves rather than replicating others.”
Sharing his corporate experience and preaching the mantra of success to all the outgoing management students, Gopalakrishnan further added, “Accomplishment, Affability, Advocacy, Authenticity are 4As of success in business world. As a management graduate, one must deliver his/her potential as per required in the era of globalization. Nurturing attitude and self awareness are must to lead the team at the senior stage of the career.”
Along with honouring passing out batch with certificates and medals, he also awarded certificate of Merit and Book Prize to a few students for their academic excellence, best summer internship project and to the best outgoing students.
Just five year-old, the premier management institute was successful in bringing biggest corporate giants like Accenture, larsen and Toubro, Google, Ola, Make my Trip and others for recruitments. All the 159 graduating students of the current academic batch (2014-16) have been placed in various companies serving in diverse domains. The highest package of ` 55.23 lakhs per annum was grabbed by Anisha Chawla this year. Chawla will be joining the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) firm as business developer in Africa soon in mid April.
All the faculty members along with educationists, army officials, guardians attended the fifth convocation ceremony.