Archive · 11 Dec 2025
IIM Calcutta chairperson resigns amid leadership turmoil
The chairperson of IIM Calcutta, Shrikrishna G. Kulkarni, has resigned due to disagreements with the director, Alok Rai.
This comes after the chief administrative officer, Alok Chandra, also left his position.
The institute has seen several leadership changes in recent years, with multiple directors resigning early.
The ministry and the President of India have not yet confirmed if they have accepted Kulkarni's resignation.
The situation shows ongoing challenges in the leadership of IIM Calcutta.
IIM Calcutta chairperson Shrikrishna G. Kulkarni resigned on December 6 due to differences with director Alok Rai.
Kulkarni's term had been extended beyond his original tenure ending in 2022.
Chief administrative officer Alok Chandra also resigned recently, leaving before his term ended.
The institute has experienced multiple leadership changes, with three directors resigning in the past seven years.
The acceptance of Kulkarni's resignation by the ministry or the President of India is still unclear.
- Who
- Shrikrishna G. Kulkarni (resigned chairperson), Alok Rai (director), Alok Chandra (former chief administrative officer)
- What
- Resignation of IIM Calcutta chairperson amid leadership turmoil
- When
- Resignation submitted on December 6; effective date unclear
- Where
- IIM Calcutta, West Bengal, India
- Why
- Reported differences with director Alok Rai over administrative matters and developmental projects
- Resigned Position
- Chairperson
- Resignation Date
- December 6
- Current Director
- Alok Rai
- Previous Chairperson Term
- October 2017 - 2022 (extended)
- Recent Resignations
- Chief Administrative Officer Alok Chandra (November 30)
- Director Resignations in Past 7 Years
- Anju Seth (2021), Uttam Kumar Sarkar (2023)