IIM Udaipur Launches Second EMBA Batch | Future-Ready Leadership & Transformative Learning

IIM Udaipur Hosts Second Executive MBA Batch with a Forward-Looking Vision to Future-Ready Leadership

Udaipur, Rajasthan ESTD 2011

Inauguration of the 2025–27 Executive MBA Batch

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur held the inaugural function of its second batch of Executive MBA (EMBA) program on 13th May 2025. It was presided over by Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director at IIM Udaipur, graced by Prof. Vijayta Doshi, Dean (Programs), and Prof. Amish Dugar, Chairperson of the EMBA Program Committee.

With 90 seasoned professionals, 27 women, and 63 men, coming together on this learning journey, the batch of 2025-27 is a culturally diverse batch of diverse industry backgrounds, bringing their own share of opinions and real-world learnings to the learning world. It's going to be the bedrock of learning from each other, giving rise to tighter classroom sessions and group projects.

Visionary Welcome: Leadership Voices from the Inauguration

Prof. Vijayta Doshi – Dean (Programs)

Prof. Doshi greeted the new entrants in her welcome message, extending them warm congratulations and encouraging them to come to this journey not just as a degree — but as a transformational journey of professional and personal change. She emphasized shattering mental blocks, adopting lifelong learning, and continuously up-skilling with an urge to stay relevant in the fast-changing professional landscape of the contemporary era. Her address reiterated IIM Udaipur's pledge to build purpose-driven leaders on ethics, vision, and resilience as the pillars.

Prof. Ashok Banerjee – Director, IIM Udaipur

In his keynote address, Prof. Banerjee reminded participants of the life-altering quality of the Executive MBA experience. He warned them that over the period of the next two years, they would be pushed, transformed, and stretched to new horizons of their minds not just by rigorous intellectual activity but also by the people around them, including classmates, teachers, and real-case work.

He emphasized preparation to lead a revolutionary world business scenario, highlighting how the EMBA course is tailored to equip professionals with the skill of negotiating technological disruption, diversity in cultures, and hybrid working environments.

Prof. Amish Dugar – Chairperson, EMBA Program Committee

Prof. Dugar presented a helpful model of success — the 'Five Ps':

Prepare: Begin on a solid foundation by allowing time for pre-readings and reflection.
Participate: Engage actively in discussions since learning from others is the greatest thing.
Presence: Be present and listen attentively to each session to gain better insights.
Perseverance: Listen when it hurts.
Enjoyment: Find pleasure in learning and appreciate milestones of personal accomplishment.

His message strengthened the program's collective vision: not only competent professionals but leaders with broad allegiances and called-upon global viewpoints.

A Transformative EMBA Experience

IIM Udaipur Executive MBA is a trailblazing online program designed with utmost care for working professionals of this age. It is designed with commitment to the time limit and professional commitments of executives in such a manner that learning will never be against prevailing professional commitments.

Key Program Features:

Feature	Description
Modality	Two-year online program with two campus residencies for face-to-face interaction and experiential learning
Admission	Open to candidates with a master’s degree and three years of full-time post-qualification work experience; admission via GMAT, GRE, CAT, or IIMU Test
Flexible Design	Offers stage-wise completion, credit-based waivers, and multiple entry points for customized learning
Faculty	Courses taught by the same world-class faculty who teach IIMU's full-time MBA programs
Peer Learning	Immersive learning experience with a culturally diverse community of professionals
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem	Access to incubation, mentorship, and funding through IIM Udaipur’s entrepreneurial su

IIM Udaipur: Emerges to International Praise

As the youngest IIM to emerge to frequent presence in international rankings, IIM Udaipur is making incremental strides among the world's best business schools.

Global Ranking and Positions

AACSB Accredited: Achieved this much sought-after international accreditation in just eight years of its lifespan.
FT Global MIM Ranking 2024: 6th consecutive, and a record not even achieved by another IIM.
QS Global MIM Ranking 2025: The 6th highest among all the IIMs, and the six consecutive year sequence continues.
Research Leadership: 4th in India according to UT Dallas standards, which captures high knowledge creation emphasis.

Conclusion: An Odyssey Beyond the Classroom

IIM Udaipur's introduction of its second EMBA batch is more than the launching of a teaching program; it's a paradigm shift, skill set, and direction in leadership. With its precision-crafted course, infrastructure designed for facilitation, and global scholastic acceptance, IIMU enables professionals not just to survive but thrive in a world characterized by uncertainty and entrepreneurship.