This is an archive article published on June 24, 2024

Women make up 30.7% of new PGDM batch at XLRI Delhi-NCR, increase in non-engineers

A significant portion (33.51 per cent) comprises fresh graduates, while others bring varying degrees of work experience, with nearly 40 per cent having more than a year of professional engagement.

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 25, 2024 06:15 PM IST

A significant portion (33.51 per cent) comprises fresh graduates and nearly 40 per cent having more than a year of professional engagement (Image source: XLRI)

As many as 210 students have been admitted to XLRI Delhi-NCR’s PG Diploma in business management programme. In a notable shift, women students participation has surged by 25 per cent compared to the previous batch, constituting a significant 30.7 per cent of the new cohort, as per a statement by the institute.

Another noteworthy trend, the institute said, is the balance between engineers and non-engineers within the batch. While engineers still constitute a slightly higher proportion at 51.3 per cent, the data suggests a gradual decline in the proportion of engineering graduates over the past four years. Conversely, non-engineers have seen a steady increase, comprising 48.7 per cent of the current cohort. This shift underscores a broader trend of diversification in academic backgrounds, enriching the learning environment with a range of perspectives and expertise.

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The students from non-engineering background between 2021 and 2024 were 35.6% in 2021, 30% in 2022, 37.7% in 2023 and 48.7% in 2024, whereas the proportion of engineering background students was 64.4% in 2021, 70% in 2022, 62.3% in 2023. It is 51.3% in 2024.

Examining the work experience data, XLRI 2024-26 batch reflects a diverse range of professional backgrounds. A significant portion (33.51 per cent) comprises fresh graduates, while others bring varying degrees of work experience, with nearly 40 per cent having more than a year of professional engagement. And one in four students has more than two years of experience.

Fr Dr KS Casimir, director of XLRI Delhi-NCR, said: “This incoming class represents a diverse spectrum of backgrounds and experiences, demonstrating our dedication to diversity and academic performance. The huge rise in female representation demonstrates our commitment to gender inclusion in higher education. Furthermore, the balanced mix of academic backgrounds, including engineers and non-engineers, shows a dynamic learning atmosphere rich in varied viewpoints.”

“The diversity of work experience among our students, ranging from recent graduates to seasoned professionals, contributes to the richness of classroom discussions and collaborative learning,” he added.

XLRI offers specialisations in seven branches – economics, environment society and governance (ESG), finance, information systems, marketing, production, operations and decision sciences and strategy. A student can opt for a maximum of two areas only for concentration, XLRI said.

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