IIM-Amritsar wants companies from T.N. to visit them for placement
The HinduThe Indian Institute of Management is a brand that inspires awe. Recently, the director of IIM-Amritsar, Nagarajan Ramamoorthy was in Chennai, with the aim of enthusing companies from Tamil Nadu to visit their campus for recruitment. Nearly 10% to 15% of the 300 students admitted annually are from southern states, says Mr. Nagarajan but rues that “Amritsar’s turn never comes with the industry tapping in IIMs in Tiruchi, Vishakapatnam and Kozhikode.” Students may go elsewhere for education but look for opportunities to return to their home State, he says. Certificate courses in accelerated general management; data science and business administration; product and brand management, digital marketing, supply chain, freight and distribution management, are offered to help individuals acquire the skills they require as part of their continuous learning programme” Mr. Nagarajan says. Students wanted companies from Tamil Nadu to come to us,” he says of his quest for companies in the State.