Daybreak Why IIMs are betting big on bachelor's degrees
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Jul 13, 2025 The Indian Institutes of Management are shaking things up by introducing standalone undergraduate degrees. This surprising transition marks a departure from their established MBA focus amidst new educational policies and financial pressures. With IIM Sirmaur leading the charge, other prestigious institutions are quickly following suit. The podcast delves into the implications of this shift for students and the competitive landscape, while also raising critical questions about placement opportunities for these new undergraduate programs.
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Student M's Leap of Faith
- An 18-year-old student named M left a low-cost BBA to join IIM Sirmaur's new standalone undergraduate management program.
- The program is a high-cost, novel experiment in Indian management education.
IIMs Expand Undergraduate Programs
- IIMs traditionally focused on postgraduate MBAs but started offering standalone undergrad degrees in 2024.
- The shift includes degrees beyond management like public policy, data science, and AI.
Govt Policy and Funding Drive Change
- The Indian government's National Education Policy 2020 urges IIMs to become multidisciplinary institutions by 2030.
- Reduced government funding pushes IIMs to generate revenue through high tuition and entrance fees.