India, Sept. 1 -- 80 students join the inaugural cohort from 20 states across India

Bangalore: IIM Bangalore welcomed the first-ever batch of its BSc (Hons) Programmes in Data Sciences and Economics to the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore - Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies, with an inauguration ceremony on 31st August, marking the institute's entry into undergraduate education as one of the world's leading management schools. The ceremony brought together the institute's leadership, faculty, and the inaugural cohort of 80 students for what speakers repeatedly called a 'historic moment' for Indian education.

The event opened with a welcome address by Prof. Mukta Kulkarni, Officiating Dean, UG Programmes and Dean, Progra...