Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu hosted its 7th and 8th Annual Convocation on April 6th, 2025, at the “Rangmanch” Amphitheatre, in its Jagti Campus. Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, National Stock Exchange (NSE), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivered the convocation address. Padmashri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, delivered the welcome address, while Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, presented the Director’s Report, highlighting the key achievements of the Institute.
A total of 772 students received their degrees at the convocation. This includes 499 students from the MBA program, 114 students from MBA Hospital Administration & Healthcare Management (MBA HA&HM), 99 students from the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), 3 students from the Ph.D. program, and 46 students from the Executive MBA (EMBA) and 11 Students from the Executive MBA in Corporate Affairs and Management program.
Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, National Stock Exchange congratulated the graduating students, their families, and IIM Jammu’s leadership and faculty. He highlighted the institute’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and its role in nation-building in the unique context of Jammu and Kashmir. He encouraged graduates to leverage both traditional and modern knowledge to solve India’s challenges, emphasizing the need for well-qualified professionals. He acknowledged the current global uncertainties but pointed to India’s stability and rising global stature, which will benefit the graduates in their careers.
Addressing the graduates’ potential anxieties, he shared guiding principles for success: be grateful, responsible, continuously curious, hungry for knowledge, courageous, sincere, humble, ethical and kind. He also advised them to be patient yet passionate, consistently add value, remain open to new opportunities and maintain optimism. He stressed the importance of serving family, society, and the nation, urging them to be agents of change and contribute to India’s progress. He advised them to enjoy the journey, persevere, adapt to changing realities and seize the immense opportunities presented by India’s growth over the next 50 years.His address served as a reminder that integrity, gratitude, and continuous learning are the cornerstones of responsible leadership.
Padmashri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu hailed Shri Chauhan as a key architect of India’s modern financial markets, instrumental in transforming NSE into a global leader in trading and innovation. “His inspiring leadership aligns with India’s vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy and serves as a model for aspiring managers at IIM Jammu. Reflecting on India’s doubling from $ 2.1 trillion in 2015 to $4.3 trillion in 2025- an unprecedented 105% GDP growth,” he emphasized. He highlighted the inauguration of IIM Jammu’s state-of-the-art campus by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2024 as a milestone that fosters entrepreneurship and leadership. Applauding the institute’s achievements, he mentioned the prestigious five-year BGA International Accreditation and acknowledged IIM Jammu’s contribution for Jammu & Kashmir and the nation through various capacity building initiatives and national conferences. He mentioned about the Centres of Excellence in innovation, governance, and entrepreneurship, and commended Ânandam: The Center for Happiness for nurturing emotional intelligence and ethical leadership. Congratulating the graduates, he encouraged them to serve as proud ambassadors of IIM Jammu, committed to building a self-reliant and globally recognized India.
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, presented the Director’s Report and delivered an inspiring address tracing the Institute’s remarkable journey since its inception in 2016. He highlighted IIM Jammu’s rapid growth, academic diversification, and key milestones, notably the inauguration of its permanent Jagti Campus by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in 2024. He celebrated the achievements of medal winners and shared the Institute’s consistent placement success, with leading recruiters offering attractive compensation packages. He emphasized the Institute’s robust research ecosystem, global collaborations, and recent recognition—awarded BGA Accreditation for five years. He noted IIM Jammu’s 42nd position in NIRF 2024 among Management Institutes, 18th among IIMs, and 22nd in IIRF 2025.He commended the faculty and student accomplishments and highlighted the Institute’s expanding footprint in Jammu and Kashmir through entrepreneurship and startup training programs.
The proceedings continued with the awarding of degrees by the Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, followed by Oath Taking Ceremony by the Director, IIM Jammu. Shri Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, National Stock Exchange released the Convocation Souvenir in the presence of Padmashri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, BoG, IIM Jammu and Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu
Outstanding students from all programs were awarded medals for their academic excellence. The Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal for the MBA (2022-24) batch was awarded to Mr. Satyan Singh for achieving the highest CGPA. Mr. Shahabaj Rajmohmmad Shaikh received the Director, IIM Jammu Silver Medal, and Mr. Mushahid Fayaz was conferred the Chairperson MBA, IIM Jammu Bronze Medal. In the subsequent MBA (2023-25) batch, Mr. Mohd Salman was awarded with the Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal, Mr. Rishab Kumar Bharadwaj received the Director, IIM Jammu Silver Medal, and Mr. Abhilash Dwivedi was awarded the Chairperson MBA, IIM Jammu Bronze Medal. For the MBA (HA&HM) program, Mr. Prabhakaran R (2022-24 batch) and Mr. Puneet Shukla (2023-25 batch) were both presented with the Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal. In the EMBA program, Mr. Lalit Kumar received the Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal for the 2022-24 batch, and Ms. Manisha Srivastava was awarded the same distinction for the 2023-25 batch. From the Integrated Program in Management (IPM), Ms. Ojal Mijar (2021-24 batch) was conferred the Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal, Ms. Diya Gupta received the Director, IIM Jammu Silver Medal, and Ms. Mehak was awarded with the Chairperson IPM, IIM Jammu Bronze Medal. Similarly, in the IPM (2022-25) batch, Ms. Vidushi Mittal received the Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal, Ms. Vanshika was awarded the Director, IIM Jammu Silver Medal, and Ms. Ananya Seth secured the Chairperson IPM, IIM Jammu Bronze Medal. These accolades recognize the hard work and academic excellence of the students at IIM Jammu.The ceremony concluded with the Chairman, BoG, IIM Jammu, declaring the Convocation closed. This was followed by the National Anthem, the return of the Convocation procession, and a formal dinner.
IIM Jammu achieved remarkable placement outcomes for the 7th MBA batch (2022-24), with all 244 students placed across key domains such as BFSI, Consulting, Strategy, Marketing, Operations, HR, IT, and Analytics. The process saw participation from 154 companies, including 56 new recruiters.
