IMI New Delhi’s induction ceremony for its 2016-18 batch marked by the presence of BHEL CMD Mr. Atul Sobti

International Management Institute- New Delhi conducted a gala induction ceremony for around 360 students of the 2016-18 batch, the largest batch ever, starting from 19th of June 2016 at IMI-New Delhi campus. The institute was recently ranked seventh in a list of top business schools in India, and 1st amongst private institutes, by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The presence of Mr. Atul Sobti, Chief Managing Director of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and an IMI-New Delhi alumnus who visited his alma-mater to accept the Distinguished Alumnus Award, further energised the atmosphere. Prospective students were excited to explore their institution and gain key insights about what lay ahead for them through the courses they will be pursuing for the next two years.

IMI- New Delhi has always been known as one of the progressive academic institutions in the nation that focusses on the holistic development of individuals rather than prioritising academic rigour only. Carrying forward that legacy, the institute planned a comprehensive program which introduced the students to the dynamics of business school life.

The 5 day induction ceremony began with familiarization sessions with the various subjects included in the two-year courses. With 240 students in Post Graduate Diploma in Management course and 60 each in PGDM-HR and PGDM-B&FS, the students were divided into 4 groups. During the post-afternoon session on the 19th, students were welcomed by Dr. Arvind Chaturvedi, Dean Academics and Alumni Relations. It was followed by a welcome address of Dr. Bakul Dholakia, Director General IMI- New Delhi, who engaged the audience with an informative speech interspersed with his life experiences.

The esteemed presence of Mr. Atul Sobti was one of the highlights of the evening. He expressed his deep gratitude on being conferred with the Distinguished Alumnus Award, and reminisced with happiness the days he spent in IMI- New Delhi. His words of inspiration and insights into the corporate world left a deep imprint on the students.

Padmashree Dr. Bakul Dholakia, Director General, IMI-New Delhi congratulated Mr. Sobti on being conferred with such a prestigious honour. He noted, “We are delighted to have such a distinguished corporate icon as Mr. Sobti in our midst and IMI- New Delhi is proud to have been a part of his journey. He has carried forward the tenets of discipline, diligence and confidence of his student days into his professional life. This has been the key to his astounding success and I believe the students will have gained significantly from interacting with him right at the beginning of their academic life at IMI- New Delhi.”

While addressing the new batch, Dr. Dholakia also shared that ‘Commitment to diversity and inclusion is the spirit of IMI-New Delhi. Highly qualified inter-disciplinary faculty, learning environment and Intellectual reasoning are the top three reasons that have helped IMI-New Delhi to hold number 7 rank in the NIRF ranking by the MHRD’. ‘IMI-New Delhi has now completed the full circle and have become a fully integrated B-school with the inclusion of its full time programme – Fellow Programme in Management in the list. The institute already offer courses across disciplines such as Banking and Finance, HR and Executive programme’, concludes Dr. Dholakia.

Acknowledging the immense contribution of IMI-New Delhi in his life, Mr. Atul Soti, CMD, BHEL said, ‘IMI-New Delhi has played a crucial role in my career. Coming back to IMI-New Delhi was nostalgic for me and it was a great occasion of studying here. I also want to thank IMI-New Delhi on the Distinguished Alumnus Award been given to me by the institute’.

‘Today you have come here with both enthusiasm and anxiety about the choice you have made. The onus to perform is on you. This is an opportunity and what you make of it is up to you’, said Mr. Sobti while speaking to the students on their new journey.

Believing in one’s self, Hardwork, Learnings from your failure, Vision of what you want to achieve, Learning from your peers, Never stop learning and Balance in your personal and professional life were the 7 mantras that Mr. Sobti asked the students to follow.

The five-day long induction ceremony provided the students with ample opportunities of experiential learning, such as interactive sessions with industry leaders as well as the distinguished faculty of IMI- New Delhi. Detailed case-studies sessions, interactive ice-breaking activities and an overall relaxed atmosphere made students feel at ease in their surroundings. The administration also ensured that students are informed regarding the stringent anti-ragging policies of the institute and are aware of the various facilities available to them.