BIMTECH Re-Earns AICTE Category-I Graded Autonomy Status at 38th Convocation

Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) celebrated its 38th convocation, awarding degrees to 797 graduates across its management programmes, with Escorts Kubota Chairman and Managing Director Nikhil Nanda attending as the chief guest.

Another 12 scholars graduated from the institute’s Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM), highlighting its focus on management research and academic excellence. Nanda was also conferred the honorary title of Professor of Practice, recognising the role of industry experience in strengthening management education.

Addressing the graduating students, Nanda emphasised the importance of contributing to society and the country beyond professional achievements. He urged them to remain curious, uphold their values and adapt to rapid technological changes, particularly the growing influence of artificial intelligence.

He said graduates should measure success not only through career positions but also by the difference they make in people's lives and their contribution to nation-building. BIMTECH was also re-awarded the All India Council for Technical Education’s (AICTE) Graded Autonomy (Category-I) status, reaffirming its institutional standing and commitment to academic quality.

The convocation recognised outstanding academic performers across its on-campus and online programmes. Gold medals were awarded to Palash Gupta, Sriram Sankar, Sanchit Rana and Vidhula Rani P across the four PGDM programmes, while Priyesh Jain, Shruti Saxena, Simran Jain and Namita Jain received silver medals.

Dr Sachin Tyagi, an FPM scholar from the 2021-25 batch, received the Jagdish N. Sheth Best Thesis Award. The institute also presented distinguished alumni honours to professionals from business and industry.

BIMTECH Director Dr Prabina Rajib, presenting the annual report for 2025-26, highlighted faculty research, industry partnerships, international learning opportunities and the launch of an AI Centre of Excellence.

Sakate Khaitan, senior partner at Khaitan Legal Associates and a member of BIMTECH’s Board of Governors, stressed the need to combine innovation and industry-relevant skills with ethical values, sound judgement and social responsibility.

The institute, founded by the late Basant Kumar Birla and Sarala Birla, has an alumni network of more than 8,500 professionals worldwide.