JAMMU, Sep 26: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded the five-day Management Immersion Programme for MBA students of IILM University, Gurugram, providing participants with an enriching exposure to the Institute’s academic environment, pedagogy, institutional ecosystem, and learning resources.
The programme, held from September 21 to 25, 2026, brought together 67 MBA students from IILM University, Gurugram, offering them an opportunity to engage with the academic and institutional ecosystem of IIM Jammu through academic sessions, faculty interactions, experiential learning, and campus exposure.
Dr. Ashish Kumar, Co-Chairperson, Executive Education & Consultancy, graced the valedictory ceremony in the presence of Programme Directors, Dr. Mahesh Gadekar, Dr. Archana Sharma, Dr. Sundar R., Dr. Sunita Dwivedi, and Dr. Yavar Ehsan, faculty, IILM University, Gurugram.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ashish Kumar, Co-Chairperson, Executive Education & Consultancy, IIM Jammu, highlighted that management education becomes more meaningful when classroom learning is complemented by experiential exposure and interaction. He encouraged the students to carry forward the learnings and insights gained during their time at IIM Jammu and apply them meaningfully in their academic and professional journeys. He expressed hope that the immersion experience would remain a valuable part of their learning journey.
Dr. Mahesh Gadekar, Programme Director, IILM University, Gurugram, presented the Programme Report, highlighting the key academic engagements, learning sessions, campus experiences, and interactions undertaken during the five-day immersion programme. He reflected on the students’ active participation and engagement throughout the programme and acknowledged the academic and institutional support extended by IIM Jammu in facilitating the immersion experience.
Dr. Yavar Ehsan, Faculty, IILM University, Gurugram, expressed his gratitude to the faculty members and the IIM Jammu team for their support and academic engagement throughout the programme. He noted that immersion provided a valuable learning experience for the students, offering meaningful academic interactions and exposure to a stimulating institutional environment. He appreciated the opportunity for the students to learn from the faculty and engage with diverse perspectives during their stay at IIM Jammu.
The valedictory ceremony marked the culmination of the immersive learning experience, with faculty members and students reflecting on the key learnings, interactions, and experiences gained during their stay at IIM Jammu. The ceremony also featured the distribution of certificates to the participating students, recognising their successful completion of the Management Immersion Programme.
Sharing their reflections, the students described the Management Immersion Programme as a great learning experience, appreciating the engaging sessions, interactive faculty, and opportunities to interact with IIM Jammu students. They highlighted the exposure to new and additional topics beyond their regular curriculum and appreciated the academic environment at IIM Jammu. The students also noted that the sessions helped them understand the importance of teamwork, collaboration and active participation, making the five-day immersion a memorable academic experience.
Dr. Sundar R., Faculty, IILM University, Gurugram, delivered the Vote of Thanks, followed by National song and National Anthem.
The Management Immersion Programme reflects the commitment of both institutions towards creating meaningful academic engagements that bridge classroom learning with experiential exposure, peer interaction, and contemporary management perspectives. The programme concluded with an acknowledgment of the enthusiastic participation of the students, marking the completion of a meaningful five-day academic immersion at IIM Jammu.