XLRI Delhi-NCR Welcomes New PGDBM Batch with 25% Rise in Female Representation, Know More Details Here

| Updated On - Jul 5, 2024

XLRI Delhi-NCR achieved a record high with 30.7% female students in the new intake, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.

XLRI Delhi-NCR Celebrates Diversity and Experience in New PGDBM Batch

New Delhi: XLRI Delhi-NCR welcomes the new 2024-26 batch of PGDBM with great enthusiasm celebrating their diverse academic backgrounds and significant professional experience. Fr. Dr. K.S. Casimir, the Director of XLRI Delhi-NCR expressed his excitement about the new students highlighting the variety of perspectives they bring to the table. With 51.3% of the cohort from engineering disciplines and 48.7% from non-engineering fields along with a notable increase in female representation to 30.7%.

Diverse Academic Backgrounds

The new batch at XLRI Delhi-NCR includes students from a variety of academic fields. About 51.3% are engineers, while 48.7% come from non-engineering backgrounds. This mix of academic backgrounds promises to make classroom discussions lively and filled with different viewpoints.

Between 2021 and 2024, the proportion of students from non-engineering backgrounds at XLRI Delhi-NCR has shown a steady increase: 35.6% in 2021, 30% in 2022, 37.7% in 2023, and 48.7% in 2024. Conversely, the proportion of engineering background students has decreased over the same period: from 64.4% in 2021, to 70% in 2022, 62.3% in 2023, and finally 51.3% in 2024.

Increased Female Representation

This year, XLRI Delhi-NCR has more female students than ever before. Women now make up 30.7% of the new students, a 25% increase from last year. This shows XLRI's dedication to gender diversity in education.

Professional Experience Shines in XLRI Delhi-NCR's New Cohort

Many students in the new batch have significant work experience. Over 40% have worked for more than a year and about 25% have more than two years of professional experience. This experience helps prepare them for real-world challenges.

XLRI Delhi-NCR Director Applauds New Cohort's Diversity and Expertise

Fr. Dr. K.S. Casimir, the Director of XLRI Delhi-NCR, is excited about the new batch. He noted the diversity and experience the students bring. He said, "As we welcome the Batch of 2024-26, we see a diverse group with varied backgrounds and experiences. The increased female representation and mix of academic disciplines create a dynamic learning environment enriched by multiple perspectives."

The new batch is a significant step for XLRI Delhi-NCR showing its dedication to top-quality management education and inclusivity. Fr. Dr. Casimir emphasized, "This cohort exemplifies our commitment to nurturing inclusive leaders capable of driving innovation and positive change globally."

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