Unstop’s Talent Report 2026 finds a widening gap between student expectations and payouts. While 73% of UG students expect around Rs 5 LPA, only 40% manage it. The report also shows shrinking “degree premium”: 30% of MBA grads earn below Rs 10 LPA and 39% of engineering grads earn below Rs 7 LPA, compressing pay differences across streams.
IIM Ahmedabad has relocated all 35 students from its Dubai campus to its main campus in Ahmedabad as the West Asia conflict escalates. The students were on an internship in Spain when the war began, and will continue their one-year MBA program through in-person classes until conditions in Dubai stabilize.
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Haryanvi actress-singer Divyanka Sirohi died at 30 after suddenly falling ill at her home in Ghaziabad. She was rushed to hospital but was declared dead on arrival, with early reports pointing to a possible heart attack, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed. From Bulandshahr, she studied BCA at Chaudhary Charan Singh University and later earned an MBA from Sikkim.
IIM Calcutta has wrapped final placements for its 61st MBA batch, with 458 students receiving 542 offers from 202 recruiters. Average CTC rose 5.05% year-on-year to Rs 36 lakh, while the median landed at Rs 35 lakh. The highest domestic offer reached Rs 1.45 crore, and the top international offer was Rs 1.10 crore.
IIM Ahmedabad’s MBA Class of 2027 summer placements saw a rise in both recruiters and roles, with activity concentrated at Cluster 1. Accenture Strategy stood out, with its Global Network and India Market Unit collectively driving dozens of offers, alongside significant hiring from Vector Consulting Group, American Express, and EY Parthenon.
IIM Lucknow’s 2026 final placements reportedly delivered a surprising shift: the highest India-based package edged above overseas offers. For 559 students, the institute tied it to strong demand across consulting, finance and technology, with over 580 roles made available—suggesting a broader domestic pull than expected.
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