IIM Jammu to Celebrate 10 Years of Excellence on Aug 22
Jammu, 20th August 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu will mark a significant milestone in its institutional journey as it celebrates its 10th Anniversary on 22 August 2026 at Mandapam, IIM Jammu.
The day-long celebration will commemorate a decade of
academic excellence, institutional growth, innovation, research, industry engagement and societal impact, while setting the course for the institute’s next decade of development.
The announcement was made during a press conference held on 20 August 2026 at IIM Jammu, presided over by Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. The conference was graced by Prof. Shakti Kumar Gupta, Honorary Distinguished
Professor; Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty & Research; Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics; and Prof. (Dr.) Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Sunil Kant,
Chairperson, MBA (Healthcare), IIM Jammu and Shri Shailesh. K Lohiya, Librarian, IIM Jammu.
The roadmap for the celebrations and the future plans of IIM Jammu was shared during a Press Conference held on 20 August 2026 at IIM
Jammu, presided over by Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. The Press Conference reflected not only on the Institute’s remarkable journey
since its establishment in 2016 but also outlined its aspirations and priorities for the years ahead.
Looking towards the next decade, IIM Jammu aims to further strengthen its position as a leading B-school globally, with greater emphasis on research excellence, innovation, technology-enabled learning, industry and international collaborations, interdisciplinary education,
entrepreneurship, leadership development and impactful engagement with society. Looking ahead, IIM Jammu’s vision for the next decade is closely aligned with the national aspiration of building a Viksit Bharat @ 2047. The Institute aims to strengthen its contribution to nation-building through excellence in management education, cutting-edge research, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership development and meaningful
industry–academia collaboration.With a focus on nurturing future-ready and socially responsible leaders, IIM Jammu aspires to contribute to
the transformation of Jammu & Kashmir and the nation, supporting India’s journey towards becoming a developed, self-reliant and globally
competitive nation by 2047. The 10 Year celebrations of IIM Jammu on 22nd Aug 2026 will bring together eminent dignitaries, policymakers,
industry leaders, academicians, members of the Board of Governors, alumni, faculty, staff and students to celebrate the past, recognise the
present and collectively shape the future.
Speaking at the press conference, Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, said that the Institute’s first decade has been marked by rapid
institutional development and a clear transition from an emerging management institute to an institution with a growing national and international
presence. He highlighted the Institute’s achievements in academic expansion, research, executive education, entrepreneurship, innovation,
industry engagement and international collaboration, while noting that the establishment of multiple Centres of Excellence has further
strengthened IIM Jammu’s ability to address contemporary economic and societal challenges. He further noted that IIM Jammu’s achievement