IIM Kozhikode Records Highest Female Enrollment in MBA Batch at 66%
IIM Kozhikode's 2026-28 MBA batch has set a record with women comprising nearly two-thirds (66%) of its flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP), the highest female representation among Indian Institutes of Management. Across all three full-time MBA programmes, women account for about 63% of the 599 students admitted. This milestone reflects the institute's decade-long efforts to enhance gender diversity in management education, with steady increases since 2013.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a factual account focusing on educational achievements without political framing. They highlight IIM Kozhikode's efforts to improve gender diversity, reflecting institutional progress rather than political viewpoints. Both sources emphasize milestones and statistics, maintaining a neutral tone centered on academic developments.
The coverage carries a positive and celebratory tone, emphasizing the record-setting female enrollment as a significant achievement. The language is optimistic about gender diversity progress, with no critical or negative sentiment. The overall sentiment is supportive of the institute's inclusive initiatives.
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