upGrad management programme is a post-graduate programme (PGP) of 18 months duration and is being offered in partnership with IMT Ghaziabad.

This well-structured job-linked management program comes with post-program placement opportunities with a starting CTC of Rs 3.6 lakhs per annum.

The next stage of upGrad management programme is of seven months duration. During this part of upGrad management programme students will have to undergo paid internship with one of the hiring partners.

Candidates who are willing to enrol for upGrad management programme must be graduates in any discipline with minimum of 50 percent pass marks.

Also, as a part of the upGrad management programme structure, students will get to choose from four
unique specializations based on their career aspirations and thereby enhance their overall learning experience.

With the starting CTC of Rs 3.6 lakhs per annum, the job-linked upGrad management programme also offers a money-back guarantee wherein learners have a chance to recover a part of the total fees that they have paid.

The first batch of upGrad management programme is said to commence on 1 June. Upon completion of upGrad management programme, students will get certified from IMT Ghaziabad, which is consistently ranked among the top 20 business schools in India, along with the placement opportunities organized by upGrad with top corporates in roles like marketing, human resource, finance, and operations.

Unemployment in India was already high at about 7.5% to 8% even before the lockdown came into effect, however, the latest estimate according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) marks it at an alarming rate of 24.6%.

Adding to this, the extended nationwide lockdown has resulted in job cuts and unprecedented layoffs across sectors, with 27 million youth in the age group of 20-30 years losing their jobs in just April 2020, as per CMIE.

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According to a LinkedIn survey, a quarter of the Indian workforce (25%) have reported a decrease in incomes as well.

Mayank Kumar, Co-founder and MD, upGrad said March-April is usually considered as the hiring and appraisals season; however, April 2020 has infamously become the layoff season.

Leading firms across industries have been announcing layoffs, salary cuts, and are implementing cost-cutting measures by giving preference to retain existing employees than diving into the hiring process.

This has made landing a promising job close to impossible for the next 6 months, stirring panic among graduates who haven’t even begun their careers yet, said Mayank

Therefore, in such crucial times, we are reaching out to college graduates in the remotest corners of India, thereby motivating them to make use of the free time to upskill and prepare themselves for a post COVID-19 world, he said.

About – upGrad

The award was presented to IIT Jodhpur at the CII Annual Summit on Technology, Intellectual Property, and Industry-Academia Partnership held on 12 December 2024.

This is the first time the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is presenting the Industry-Academia Partnership Awards.

In this first version of awards, IIT Jodhpur was honoured with the prestigious Grand Jury Award in the Government Institute Category.

Jury

The award was presented by the jury consisting Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, former Director General of CSIR and Mr. Vipin Sondhi, Chairman of the CII National Mission on Technology, Innovation & Research.

The award was presented to IIT Jodhpur in the presence of industry stalwarts, academic luminaries, and policy leaders from across the nation.

Accepting the award on behalf of the institute were Professor Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Director of IIT Jodhpur, and Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, Adviser to the Director.

This achievement reflects the institute’s steadfast dedication to innovation, cutting-edge research, and impactful partnerships that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Director of IIT Jodhpur

On this occasion, after receiving the award, Prof. Avinash K. Agarwal, Director, IIT Jodhpur said the award is a celebration of the collective effort of our faculty, staff, and students.

They have tirelessly worked toward building bridges between academia and industry, said IIT Jodhpur director.

We are humbled and inspired to continue our mission of excellence, he said.

Accomplishments

IIT Jodhpur’s remarkable accomplishments are a testament to the collaborative spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence demonstrated by its faculty, staff, and students.

Through groundbreaking initiatives, the institute has championed innovative research, technology development, and skill-building programs, establishing itself as a beacon of progress in India’s educational ecosystem.

Its focus on fostering intellectual property creation and translating research into real-world solutions has set a benchmark for others to follow, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

Collaboration

Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, Advisor to the Director, IIT Jodhpur said our success is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for societal impact.

This recognition fuels our determination to achieve even greater heights, he said.

Strength

Under the visionary leadership of Professor Avinash Kumar Agarwal and the strategic guidance of Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, IITJ has not only strengthened its industry ties but also paved the way for pioneering contributions to national growth.

Their presence at the summit underscored IITJ’s role as a leader in redefining how institutes of higher learning collaborate with industry partners to address critical societal challenges.

Efforts

The institution likes to acknowledge the efforts of Professor Kaushal A. Desai, Dean of Resource and Alumni, IITJ, and his team for their contributions to this initiative.

The Office of Corporate Relations and the Office of Research and Development initiated the application process for this prestigious award.

It highlights the institute’s pivotal role in driving India’s progress and its commitment to creating a sustainable, knowledge-driven future, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

About IIT Jodhpur

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur was established in 2008, to foster technology education and research in India.

The Institute is committed to technological thought and action to benefit the economic development of India.

Scholarship in teaching and learning; Scholarship in research and creative accomplishments; and relevance to Industry are three driving forces at IIT Jodhpur.

IIT Jodhpur functions from its sprawling residential Permanent Campus of 852 acres on National Highway 65, north-northwest of Jodhpur towards Nagaur.

The campus is meticulously planned and envisioned to stand as a symbol of academics – simple, but deep.

The Institute is committed to multidisciplinary approach of technology development. It has established state-of-the-art laboratories for basic research, and has organised its academic degree activities through Departments and its coordinated research through Centers for Technologies.

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