IIHMR University Welcomed a New Wave of Talent & Ambition with 463 Students 

Jaipur : IIHMR University, ranked #1 Healthcare Management University in India, celebrated the inauguration day of the MBA and MPH Programs, batch 2025-27, marking the beginning of the academic journey for the 463 students of the MBA and MPH programs. The cohort of batch 2025-27 comprised MBA (Hospital & Health Management), MBA (Pharmaceutical Management), MBA (Development Management), MBA (Healthcare Analytics) and Master of Public Health (MPH) programs. 

This year’s intake marked a vibrant diversity of talent from across the nation, with students admitted from 25 states in India. The incoming batch embodies a vibrant blend of academic diversity, with students representing various educational disciplines, including MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPharma, and others that spark fresh perspectives. Showcasing remarkable female empowerment in healthcare management, this year’s batch registered 55.5% female and 44.5 % male students. 

Welcoming the new batch of students of batch 2025-27, Dr P.R. Sodani, President of IIHMR University, shared, “Since inception in 1984, IIHMR has been conducting Health Management Research in the country for program management, and health policy planning and formulation. We have conducted many research projects for governmental and non-governmental organisations. We are proud of our esteemed alumni who significantly contribute to the health sector's growth and development globally. He further mentioned that we put a lot of emphasis on pedagogy and curriculum design to create an effective learning ecosystem. Our courses are designed to provide competencies and skills to develop future leadership with critical thinking and data analytics. Courses are updated with the healthcare industry’s needs kept in mind. We encourage our students to participate in national and international conferences. Our placements achieved another milestone by securing international placements this year. IIHMR University is a gateway to a bright future for the newly joined students.”

Recalling his history with the university, Dr. Amarjit Singh, IAS, Former Commissioner (Health) Government of Gujarat, said, “The IIHMR graduates that I worked with were curious, critical thinkers and ethical. Their force was a reason that Gujarat became the first state in the country to have the largest number of NABH-accredited PHCs, CHCs, District Hospitals and NABL-accredited medical college laboratories.” Inspiring the students with his words of wisdom, Dr. S.D. Gupta, President of the Indian Institute of Health Management Research, said, “A ship is safe in harbour, but the ships are not meant to be harboured. We have made a national as well as a global footprint. Our faculty is highly qualified and competent. We encourage transparency and trust. Mr. Anubhav Sukhwani, Vice-President CK Birla Hospitals (RBH), addressed the students on continuously upgrading to stay relevant in the current world. He added, “Human touch is never going to go away from healthcare, and that is why you are always going to be relevant with the support of a lot of tech and infra.”

Ms. Barnona Basu, Senior General Manager (Marketing), Lupin, said, “You all sitting here are the future innovators, industrialists, and entrepreneurs. And no matter how much technology comes into healthcare, it cannot remove the human-to-human connection. This industry is powered by our three H: a head to think, a heart to feel, and a hand to serve.”

Mr. Paresh Kumar, CEO and co-founder of Dev Insights, suggested that discussing failures and successes is equally essential. He further shared, “Knowledge alone is not enough. You must understand how to apply this knowledge and adapt.” Mr. Gaurav Mundra, Vice-President (Product Innovation, Clinical Support Services), IKS, shared, “AI is not going to replace you. But if you don't use AI, then your fellow colleagues who use the AI will replace you". 

On this occasion, Provost Dr. Himadri Sinha welcomed all the dignitaries and advised the students to be curious, adaptable, and, most importantly, ethical. Dr. Vinod Kumar SV, Dean in Charge of SD Gupta School of Public Health, shared the institute’s journey of academic excellence and steady global partnerships with the upcoming batch. 

Dr. Saurabh Kumar, Dean of the School of Pharmaceutical Management, delivered the vote of thanks.