From The Hindu · Rashmi Patil · · 2m
IIMB opens doors to 80 undergraduates with diverse talents
India's Indian Institute of Management Bangalore launches its first undergraduate programmes in Data Science and Economics with a cohort of accomplished students from across the country.
In brief
India's Indian Institute of Management Bangalore launches its first undergraduate programmes in Data Science and Economics with a cohort of accomplished students from across the country. IIMB enrolled eighty students in its inaugural BSc Honours programmes in Data Science and Economics in September twenty twenty-six…
IIMB launches first undergraduate cohort
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore opened its Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies in September twenty twenty-six with eighty students enrolled in BSc Honours programmes in Data Science and Economics.
Champion mathematician pursues data science
Mahabu Subhani Mohammed, a two-time State champion and national champion in mental mathematics, secured first runner-up at an international mental mathematics competition featuring participants from thirty-three countries before joining the programme.
“Whenever a subject captures my interest, I explore it in depth and find ways to apply it to solutions that benefit individuals and society.”
National swimmer drawn to interdisciplinary blend
Athish Kiran Olety from Bengaluru, an eighteen-year-old national-level swimmer who represented India at the ISF U-fifteen World School Games in Belgrade in twenty twenty-one, chose IIMB for its blend of technology, business, economics and entrepreneurship.
Startup founder and MUN organiser studies data
Aditi Saklani, a Data Science student, co-founded The Whitelines Company integrating Model United Nations training and AI education.
Roller hockey player applies data to opportunity
Aryan Gupta, an international roller hockey player who represented India at age sixteen and became Jammu's youngest player at seventeen, pursues Data Science to apply data-driven financial decision-making to create opportunities for young talent in…
“I aspire to apply data-driven financial decision-making to create opportunities for young talent in Jammu.”
Economics student from farming family seeks impact
Harsh Yadav from a farming family in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, discovered education's power in Class nine through a Waste Management Club that provided clothing to two hundred fifty people and facilitated upcycling of nine hundred…
“I discovered the power of education and community action when I was in Class 9.”
Financial aid removes barriers for eligible students
IIMB provides one hundred percent financial aid to undergraduate students who meet eligibility criteria. Jaagruthi Khaspa, a beneficiary, said the aid eased the financial burden on her mother, a single parent, while she pursues sustainable…
“It has helped ease the financial burden on my mother, who is a single parent.”
What to remember
IIMB enrolled eighty students in its inaugural BSc Honours programmes in Data Science and Economics in September twenty twenty-six, drawing accomplished athletes, entrepreneurs and scholars.
