21/09/2026
🎓 The first cohort of the e-BBA Programme at IIM Jammu experienced a campus immersion on 21 September 2026, bringing students and parents together with the institute's leadership and faculty for a day of interaction, exploration, and learning.
🎙️ Addressing the cohort, Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, emphasized that e-BBA is a regular undergraduate program rooted in academic discipline, attendance, unique curriculum, & active participation. Highlighting its distinctive 60:40 IIM Jammu–Accenture model, he urged students to embrace learning, explore opportunities, and “think big and dream big” as future-ready creators and leaders contributing to . He also invited the students and parents to openly share their experiences and reflections on the program and their journey with IIM Jammu.
💬 And the reflections said it all!
Students spoke about the program's future-ready and industry-linked approach, appreciating the guidance of IIM Jammu faculty, exposure to artificial intelligence & emerging technologies, practical learning & internship opportunities, & Accenture’s strong industry connection.
🎯 Parents appreciated the opportunity to experience the unique program features, world-class infrastructure & vibrant learning environment at IIM Jammu, interact with the leadership & see firsthand the ecosystem shaping their children’s journey. They highlighted the value of peer learning, leadership development, academic discipline, & industry-oriented exposure, while expressing confidence in the program's forward-looking approach and the progressive, student-centric vision of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, which encourages students to think beyond conventional pathways and prepare for the opportunities of the future.
🎙️Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu, highlighted the 60:40 IIM Jammu–Accenture model, blending academic rigor with industry-oriented learning and practical exposure.
🎙️Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics, welcomed the first cohort and highlighted the immersion as an opportunity to experience IIM Jammu’s academic ecosystem and institutional culture firsthand.
The Vote of Thanks for inaugural ceremony was delivered by Shri Arup Bhattacharya, CPO, IIM Jammu.
🔶 Present on the occasion were Prof. (Brigadier) Neeraj K Soni, Chairperson, Student Affairs; Shri Brigadier Bhupinder Singh Kang, CAO; officials from Accenture Institute of Advanced Studies; & members of the IIM Jammu academic & administrative fraternity.
🏫 The immersion featured a guided campus tour of key facilities, offering the first e-BBA cohort a glimpse into IIM Jammu’s world-class academic ecosystem. Coordinated by the Academic Office, IIM Jammu, the immersion marked a milestone, bringing together academic rigor, faculty expertise, & Accenture’s industry orientation for a future-ready learning journey.
