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IIM Ranchi Welcomes 6th IPM Cohort with 71% Female Representation
A business school called IIM Ranchi just welcomed a brand-new group of students.
This is the sixth batch of its special five-year program called the Integrated Programme in Management.
There are 62 new students, and most of them — 71 out of every 100 — are girls.
The students spent a week doing fun activities like treasure hunts, sports, dance competitions, and business games.
On August 10, 2026, a ceremony officially started their journey at the school.
The school's director, Professor Deepak Kumar Srivastava, told the students to stay positive, be kind, and take responsibility for their choices.
A special guest named Nathan S V encouraged them to work hard, be honest, and keep learning all their lives.
He also told them that even small actions can make a big difference.
The students will now spend the next five years learning how to manage businesses and make a positive impact on the world.
IIM Ranchi welcomed its 6th Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) cohort, Batch 2026-31, comprising 62 students.
The new cohort has an impressive 71% female representation and begins a five-year journey at the institute.
The formal inauguration was held on August 10, 2026, with Director Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava addressing the students.
The induction week featured activities including Case Competition, Business Feud, Marketing Roulette, Treasure Hunt, and Dance Competition.
Guest speaker Nathan S V, former Country Leader of PWC Acceleration Centres India, urged students to be honest, humble, and lifelong learners.
- Who
- IIM Ranchi, Director Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, guest speaker Nathan S V, IPM Chairperson Prof. Raveesh Krishnankutty, and 62 newly inducted students
- What
- The induction and formal inauguration of the 6th Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) cohort, Batch 2026-31
- Where
- At IIM Ranchi
- When
- Formal inauguration on August 10, 2026
- Why
- To officially begin the students' five-year management journey and emphasize leadership, social intelligence, and holistic development
Key facts
- Institute
- IIM Ranchi
- Programme
- Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
- Cohort
- 6th batch (Batch 2026-31)
- Number of students
- 62
- Female representation
- 71%
- Programme duration
- Five years
- Inauguration date
- August 10, 2026
- Guest speaker
- Nathan S V, former Country Leader, PWC Acceleration Centres India










