JAMMU, Jul 12: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu will commence its Five-Day Holistic Orientation Programme 2026 from July 13 to 17 at its Jagti campus, welcoming the 7th batch of Ph.D., 11th batch of MBA, 5th batch of MBA (Healthcare) and the inaugural batch of MBA (AI & Business Analytics).
The programme aims to introduce students to the institute’s academic culture while nurturing leadership, innovation, integrity and social responsibility. The inaugural ceremony on July 13 will feature Rajendra Singh Pawar, Chairman and Co-founder of NIIT Ltd., as the Chief Guest, while Anil K. Agarwal, President of Cosmos Group India, will attend as Guest of Honour. Padma Shri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, and Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, will also address the gathering.
Over five days, students will interact with leading industry experts, policymakers, entrepreneurs and academicians through lectures, panel discussions and mentoring sessions. A special highlight will be a panel discussion on “Job Seeker to Job Creator: J&K Entrepreneurship Ecosystem,” featuring prominent entrepreneurs from the Union Territory.
The programme also includes sessions on academic regulations, placements, entrepreneurship, international collaborations, campus life, anti-ragging measures and the POSH framework. Morning mindfulness and yoga sessions under Anandam – Centre for Happiness, along with cultural programmes under “Rang Tarang 2026,” will form an integral part of the orientation.
Director Prof. B.S. Sahay said the programme marks the beginning of a transformative journey aimed at preparing future-ready leaders who will contribute meaningfully towards the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. He encouraged the new students to embrace learning, innovation and excellence throughout their academic journey at IIM Jammu.