IIM-B has also declared final admission list on May 1, 2008 for its PGP for the batch 2008-10.
According to the information on IIM-B website, There are 300 candidates who have been made an admission offer to the PGP for the batch of 2008-10 at IIM-B for the 251 seats available in the General, SC, ST and PWD categories. The 49 extra offers covers for 137 of those candidates who have an offer from another IIM.

Prof. Dan Smith, the Founder and President of Capsim, a globally renowned virtual business simulation program provider conducted the seminar. The seminar saw the participants which include senior corporate trainers from the industry as well as faculty members from leading Business Schools in India as well as international participants.

In an attempt to facilitate the ongoing discussion, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida organised a three day National Seminar on Globalisation and Inclusive Growth starting May 2, 2008 at NUEPA, New Delhi. The inaugural address was delivered by former Finance Minister Mr Yashwant Singh.

On the occasion, Mr Kewal Handa, Managing Director of Pfizer delivered the convocation address. In his address, Mr Handa outlined the changing global landscape and the need to understand the new mantra of success.
Talking about NMIMS, Mr Handa said, In a short span of time NMIMS has earned a unique name for itself. The Institute has a dream of becoming a global center of excellence. I have no doubt that this dream will be very soon fulfilled.

The theme of the Summit wasThe new business model: Engaging society, enhancing competitiveness in New Delhi on May 5-6, 2008. The summit brings together representatives of the government, industry, NGOs and the civil society.
Speaking on the occasion, Kajo Wasserhovel, State Secretary, German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs said, CSR is a subject that is becoming more and more important internationally and corporates, governments and NGOs around the world are coming together to build a more sustainable world.

Speaking to MBAUniverse.com, Prof Satish Y Deodhar, PGP Admissions Chairperson at IIM-A said, We have announced the PGP admissions for the year 2008-10. We have announced result for all categories including conditional offers to students belonging to OBC category.There are total 280 students selected for PGP at IIM-A.

After Harvard Business School, which conducted its executive programme in Hyderabad, another prestigious B-school -- The Stanford Graduate School of Business is coming to India with its offerings. Stanford GSB will be holding a programme named Creating Emotional Engagement with Customers and Employees in New Delhi and Mumbai in December 2008. The programme will be lead by two Indian faculty members at Stanford.

MBAUniverse.com sought advice from PT Education -- one of the leading MBA test prep companies, on their last minute tips for MAT takers.
Offering his advice, Mr Subhasish Mitra, Vice President, Knowledge Resources Group (KRG) at PT Education said, In the last few days building up to the MAT, the student should spend time in reviewing his strength areas. Students should develop the mentality of attempting questions only from their strength areas. To try and answer all the questions is an impossible task and a mere pipe dream.

He succeeds Mr Sunil Bharti Mittal as the new CII President. Mr Venu Srinivasan, Managing Director, Sundaram-Clayton Ltd has been elected as the Vice President of CII for the year 2008-09.

As if well known, Mr Kamath is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank Limited, Indias second largest bank by assets. He is widely seen as of the best professional managers in the country.

On the occasion, Dr NM Kondap, Vice Chancellor, NMIMS University, delivered the address giving an overview of initiatives at the University. In his address, Dr Kondap highlighted NMIMS expansion plans and its drive for international recognition.