Archive · 7 Aug 2025
IIM Ranchi Replaces Midterm Exams with AI Problem-Solving
IIM Ranchi is changing how it tests students in the middle of their courses.
Instead of normal exams, students will use AI to solve real-world business problems, helping them learn how to use AI tools and prepare for future jobs.
This new method, called Working with AI, wants students to learn to work with AI.
They will still have regular exams at the end of the course to test what they've learned and IIM Ranchi is making attendance more flexible.
IIM Ranchi is replacing traditional mid-term exams with AI-integrated problem-solving projects across all courses.
The initiative is called "Working with AI" (WAI).
Students will use AI to solve real business problems to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
End-term exams will remain as traditional hall-based assessments.
IIM Ranchi is also restructuring its attendance policy, moving away from compulsory attendance to a flexible, incentive-based model.
- Who
- IIM Ranchi students
- What
- IIM Ranchi is replacing traditional mid-term exams with AI-integrated projects.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, representing a shift in management education.
- Where
- IIM Ranchi
- Why
- To bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical, technology-driven business challenges.
Traditional Assessment
AI Integration
Assessment Focus
Traditional Assessment
Focus on foundational knowledge and analytical reasoning skills.
AI Integration
Prioritizes practical application and technological competencies.
- Initiative Name
- Working with AI (WAI)
- Focus
- AI-integrated business problem-solving
- Exam Changes
- Mid-term exams replaced, end-term exams remain
- Director, IIM Ranchi
- Deepak Srivastava
- Chairperson, SEDC
- Gaurav Manohar Marathe
- Attendance Policy
- Flexible, incentive-based
- Dean, Academics
- Prof. Tanusree Dutta
Sources
IIM Ranchi To Replace Traditional Exam With AI Problem-Solving Projects For Mid-Terms
IIM Ranchi to replace hall-based mid-term exams with AI-integrated problem solving
IIM Ranchi to Replace Traditional Hall-based Mid-term Exams with AI-Integrated Problem Solving
