Tue Sep 03 17:48:22 UTC 2024: – Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan, enrolled in the Blended Post Graduate Programme (BPGP) at IIM Ahmedabad
– Her admission sparked criticism on social media, with many questioning its legitimacy
– Critics labeled the program as “not a real MBA” and speculated about a potential quota system
– Associate professor at IIM Ahmedabad defended Nanda’s admission, stating she passed the cut-off and interview process like every other candidate
– The professor emphasized the competitive nature of the BPGP and questioned why elite families often choose to pursue education abroad
– Calls for a more nuanced discussion on the topic were made

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