Wed Sep 04 03:48:38 UTC 2024: – Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan, has been admitted into IIM Ahmedabad’s Blended Post Graduate Programme (BPGP)
– Her admission has sparked criticism on social media, with many questioning the legitimacy of her enrollment
– Critics have labeled the program as “not a real MBA” and speculated whether Nanda secured her spot through a quota system
– An associate professor at IIM Ahmedabad defended Nanda’s admission, stating there is no quota system and she passed the cut-off and interview process like every other candidate
– The professor emphasized the competitive nature of the BPGP program, noting its low acceptance rate
– The professor also questioned why elite families often choose to pursue education abroad rather than in India
– There is a call for a more nuanced discussion on the issue of admission to prestigious institutions.

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