{
  "id": 5023423,
  "title": "IIM-B begins classes for first batch of UG programmes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/iim-b-begins-classes-for-first-batch-of-ug-programmes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:34:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/iim-b-begins-classes-for-first-batch-of-ug-programmes/article71414926.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore's Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies commenced classes for its first batch of UG programs, specifically the BSc (Hons) in Data Sciences and Economics. The inaugural cohort consists of 80 students from 20 different states across India. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairperson of the Board of Governors, IIM-B, and Chairman and Founder of Narayana Health, hailed the launch as a significant milestone in India's education sector, emphasizing its alignment with the legacy of Tata-established institutions such as IISc and the Tata Memorial Centre.\n\nShetty highlighted that 25% of the students received full or partial scholarships, underscoring the institute's commitment to accessibility. Dr. Shetty outlined the school's mission to cultivate \"bilingual minds,\" individuals who are well-versed in both business and public policy, as well as economics and science. Meanwhile, Siddharth Sharma, CEO of Tata Trusts, discussed the long-term aspirations of the institution, projecting a growth to approximately 2,400 students by 2034, supported by a faculty of 150 members. Sharma stressed that the partnership with IIM-Bangalore was not driven by scale but by a desire to invest in the country's youth in the long term, addressing India's deficit in high-quality higher education institutions.\n\nThe student body comprises 80 first-year students, with 56 males and 24 females. Their academic backgrounds are diverse, with 39 students pursuing Commerce, 39 studying Science, and two enrolled in Arts and Humanities. The majority, 51 students, hail from CBSE schools, followed by 23 from state boards, four from the International Baccalaureate curriculum, and one each from NIOS and ICSE systems.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "IIM-B begins classes for first batch of UG programs on September 1, 2026",
    "80 students from 20 states form inaugural cohort",
    "25% of students receive full or partial scholarships"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The launch of IIM-B's undergraduate programs marks a shift towards accessible, high-quality education, with 25% of students receiving scholarships, and aims to produce well-rounded individuals equipped to bridge business, policy, and science.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}