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Why India's top 25 B-schools have reported lower admissions this year
Many B-schools globally have discontinued full-time management programmes. Plus, in an era of AI and Gen Z, the coveted degree is getting a fresh look. How are institutes in India coping with this new disruptive environment?

2026-10-11

IIM Shillong is strengthening its connection with industry

IIM Shillong is strengthening its connection with industry and the region while preparing managers who can think critically, make sound decisions, and lead people.

IIFT remains uniquely placed in an evolving global order

IIFT is known for its focus on international trade and economics. Now, with new campuses, it remains uniquely placed to make a mark for itself in the evolving global order.

How IIM Indore plans to solve India’s most complex problems

IIM Indore is preparing its students to go beyond the classroom and solve the problems of the society at large.

Behind XLRI's plans for a second campus in Jamshedpur

From an institute set up to train Tata Steel's labour unions to a management school with growing ambitions, XLRI Jamshedpur is preparing to meet the challenges of the new age.

How that battle at The Tata Sons is testing how far a board can go

The Tata Sons battle is testing how far a board can go against the wishes of a controlling shareholder and where the balance of power lies between ownership and the boardroom.

Will MDR help UPI become sustainable?

A Merchant Discount Rate of 0.4% will be charged on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 with merchants. While MDR backers stress that this will help UPI become sustainable, there are concerns that merchants, especially the smaller ones, may revert to cash payments.

Interview

IIM C’s Alok Kumar Rai on why attracting students for a full-time MBA is challenging

Alok Kumar Rai, Director, IIM Calcutta, on why there will be an increase in one-year management programmes in the future.

IIM A's Bharat Bhasker on why MBA education should focus on developing judgement

Bharat Bhasker, Director of IIM Ahmedabad, on maintaining the rank as the top B-school, relevance of a management education, future challenges, and more.

ISB's Madan Pillutla on why business schools in future have to offer what is relevant

Madan Pillutla, Dean and Professor of Organisational Behaviour at ISB, on why business schools would have to organise themselves differently in future, as demand for an MBA will become less predictable.

Editor's Note