Posted on 7th January 20267th January 2026 by PaGaLGuY

“An MBA Is a Driver’s License, Not the Destination” A Candid Conversation with Prof. Lakshmi Kumar, Dean – IFMR GSB

This interview is part of PaGaLGuY’s Exclusive Dean Interview Series, curated for India’s MBA aspirant community. In this conversation with Priyank Pamkar, Vice President – PaGaLGuY, Prof. Lakshmi Kumar, Dean of IFMR Graduate School of Business, reflects on the realities of management education, the anxieties students carry into an MBA, and how IFMR GSB approaches the journey of

Posted on 2nd January 202615th January 2026 by PaGaLGuY

The Future of India Needs Development Managers; And DMI Patna Is Training Them Today

Why the next generation of leaders will be built in places that understand India’s grassroots, not just its boardrooms. Walk onto any PGDM campus today and you’ll hear the same conversations: placements, packages, roles, consulting vs. product. But step outside the glass towers of India’s metros and the real story emerges, one that no algorithm,

Posted on 31st December 202531st December 2025 by PaGaLGuY

Triple Specialisation at SSIM: Why One Skill Is No Longer Enough in Today’s MBA World

For years, MBA aspirants were told to pick a lane. Marketing. Finance. HR. Operations. But step into any real organization today and you’ll realise something uncomfortable: business problems don’t come with department labels anymore. A pricing decision affects branding. A hiring plan impacts profitability. A marketing campaign is useless without data. This is exactly the

Posted on 28th December 202530th December 2025 by PaGaLGuY

Collaborations That Count: Why GIMS Thinks Global, And Why That Matters to You

Every management aspirant eventually asks the same uncomfortable question: Will this college prepare me only for exams, or for the world I’m about to step into? Because let’s be honest. In a job market shaped by global clients, cross-border teams, and international business problems, a campus that thinks only locally is quietly falling behind. This

Posted on 24th December 202524th December 2025 by PaGaLGuY

Why IIM Udaipur Is Emerging as a Hub for Operations & Supply Chain Talent

For years, Operations & Supply Chain Management (OSCM) quietly sat in the shadow of Finance and Consulting in Indian MBA conversations. That narrative is changing fast and IIM Udaipur is one of the clearest signals of that shift. Among CAT aspirants and early-career professionals tracking where the “real” industry-aligned management talent is being built,

Posted on 24th December 202525th December 2025 by PaGaLGuY

The Myth of Placement Geography: Why Companies Are Increasingly Choosing MDI Murshidabad for Quality Over Pin Code

For decades, Indian MBA aspirants have carried one silent fear into every admissions season: “What if the college’s location affects my placements?” It’s a belief passed down like an heirloom, whispered in coaching centres, amplified on forums, and repeated by seniors who mistake correlation for causation. Yet, as corporate hiring matures and technology changes how

Posted on 22nd December 2025 by PaGaLGuY

“Vulnerability Is Not Weakness”: LIBA’s Director on Forming Human Leaders in an AI-Driven World

In a management education landscape increasingly shaped by AI, automation and shifting employer expectations, what does it truly mean to prepare someone for leadership? In this exclusive PaGaLGuY Director Interview series, Rev. Dr C. Joe Arun, SJ, Director of LIBA Chennai, makes a compelling case that the future belongs to emotionally intelligent, ethically grounded and

Posted on 17th December 202519th December 2025 by PaGaLGuY

Why I Business Institute Should Be on Your PGDM Radar for 2026 Admissions

If you’re building a short-list for 2026, and you should be, because the MBA /PGDM market is as crowded as ever, I Business Institute (IBI), Greater Noida deserves that second look. It isn’t the old “brand on a billboard” play; it’s the quietly busy school that’s been sharpening its pedagogy, industry connect and placement game

Posted on 17th December 202519th December 2025 by PaGaLGuY

From Manipal Hillocks to Boardroom Dreams: How TAPMI Shapes Future Leaders

Every MBA aspirant has this moment. It usually comes late at night. You scroll through PaGaLGuY forums, LinkedIn placement posts, or Reddit threads. Suddenly, one question hits hard: Will this B-school truly change my career, or will it just add another line to my resume? At TAPMI, Manipal, that question is answered not in brochures

Posted on 8th December 202530th December 2025 by Chinmay Verlekar

XIM Bhubaneswar Hosts Communiqué – The Annual Media Conclave 2025

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, witnessed Communiqué 2025, The Annual Media Conclave, organized by Illuminatix – The Media and PR Cell of XIM, Bhubaneswar. The theme for this year was “Building Brands: A Deep Dive into the Stories Behind Thriving Brands”. The conclave was graced by the presence of distinguished guests and XIMB alumni, including