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IIMs doing their bit to make classrooms inclusive

A typical Indian Institute of Management classroom comprises graduates from diverse backgrounds – engineering, commerce, medical, arts and humanities and law. IIM Trichy offers “tutorials in quantitative methods as well as accounting and finance courses to assist all those who may need extra support,” says Abhishek Totawar, chairperson, placement and external relations. We also recognise students who have difficulty in following a particular subject and schedule regular tutorials to help them catch up,” says Professor Janat Shah, director, IIM Udaipur. If they do well in some and badly in some and choose their career accordingly, it is fine.” Professor Anindya Sen, director, IIM Ranchi adds, “Usually many courses do not need prerequisites and if anything is needed, it is taught either in class or with extra hours.” Statistics, accounting and financial reporting are some courses which non-commerce graduates might find difficult. However, most experts believe that it is a myth that MBA is commerce-based, “Engineering students in general perform better than commerce students even in finance-related courses,” says Sen. Making life easier for all 1.

Hindustan Times

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