Management Institute Bhubaneswar (IMI Bhubaneswar), recently celebrated its 12th Annual Convocation Ceremony, conferring diplomas on 180 students, including one Fellow Program in Management (FPM) student. Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Sunil Mitra, Independent Director at CESC Ltd., and Himadri Das, Director General, IMI
The convocation highlighted exceptional student achievements, with Mr. Divyansh Singh receiving the Gold Medal and the prestigious Dr. Rama Prasad Goenka Best Student Medal. Ms. Dipti Shaw was awarded the Silver Medal, while Mr. Tanmay Ranjan Sahoo earned the Director’s Medal for his overall contributions. The Summer Internship Project (SIP) Awards recognised outstanding projects, with Ms. Madhurima Majumdar securing the top spot, followed by Mr. Ayan Dutta and Mr. Rohit Saraiwala.
Prof. (Dr.) P.C. Biswal, Director, IMI Bhubaneswar, addressed the gathering, celebrating the institute’s impressive NIRF ranking of 61 among 876 participating institutes and its prestigious international accreditation by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). He highlighted faculty accomplishments, noting the publication of 82 Scopus-indexed research papers in the past academic year. Sharing inspiring words for the graduates he said, “At IMI Bhubaneswar, we nurture empathetic leaders, conscious changemakers, and drivers of innovation. As you graduate today, remember that the future belongs to those who dare to dream and take decisive action”.
Prof. Biswal further noted the institute’s international outreach, highlighting seminars that attracted renowned researchers from Portugal and the UAE, along with flagship conferences in collaboration with EGADE Business School. He announced the launch of an online certificate program in “People Analytics” for corporate executives, with additional programs in development. He also shared IMI Bhubaneswar’s ESG assurance audit by Ernst & Young, underscoring the institute’s commitment to sustainability and governance.
Prof. Himadri Das, Director General, IMI concluded the ceremony by inspiring graduates to embrace a thirst for knowledge, courage and compassion in their careers. “Ability to take risks, adapt, network and collaborate are the keys to leadership in today’s dynamic world,” he advised, encouraging students to leverage their skills for collective progress.
