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The incoming PhD scholars water a tree planted by alumni of the PhD Programme, symbolizing the continuity of knowledge, growth, and the enduring legacy of the research community at IIM Bangalore.

Prof. U. Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-Charge, IIM Bangalore, along with Prof. Anil B. Suraj, Chairperson, N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship Programme inaugurates the PhD and NSR Pre-doc orientation ceremony by lighting the ceremonial lamp on 8 June 2026.

Prof. Tarun Jain, Chairperson, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), welcomes the incoming PhD scholars and N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellows, while presenting an overview of the cohort's diverse academic backgrounds, professional experiences, and geographic representation.

Prof. Anil Suraj, Chairperson, N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship Programme encourages scholars to embrace intellectual curiosity, engage actively with faculty and peers, and make the most of IIM Bangalore’s rich academic and research ecosystem.

Dr. Mukta Kulkarni, Dean, Programmes, IIMB, urges students to focus on timeliness, embrace interdisciplinary learning, and build supportive academic networks as they begin their research journey.

Prof. U. Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-charge, IIMB, encourages the incoming scholars to approach research with intellectual humility and openness, emphasizing that impactful research is measured by the difference it creates for academia, industry, policy, and society.

Anirban Sengupta of the OBHRM area, from the 2025 batch, receives the Director’s Merit List Award in recognition of his academic excellence.

Teena Maria Jose of the Economics area, from the 2024 batch, receives the Director’s Merit List Award in recognition of her academic excellence.

A snapshot of the incoming PhD cohort, bringing together scholars from 29 cities across 13 states, with diverse academic backgrounds, professional experiences, and research aspirations.

A snapshot of the ninth cohort of the N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship Programme.

A snapshot of the incoming PhD scholars and N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellows alongside faculty members and doctoral scholars during the inauguration ceremony at IIM Bangalore.
