• Yes, if in case they are mentored by already established institutions. It will provide smaller cities/bight students/faculties in these cities an opportunity to contribute to society in a better manner and will pose a challenge to established institutions to do better. I found at least 10-15% students/faculties even in less known or ruler institutions as good as any IITians/IIMs. Answered by Ambikanandan Misra , Professor at Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, M.S.University of Baroda | 22, Sep 2010 01:15 PM

• A few high end institutes and many not so good institutes.....
  Even if I assume that the products of the high end institutes are highly skilled ... but they will be a minority in comparison to the multitude of the management graduates produced in multitudes in the second run of B schools where there is a little emphasis of skill development.
  If that is the case how can we speak of bridging the gap? Will the gap not increase? Answered by Ambica Sengupta , Asst. Professor at Unitedworld School of Business | 30, Jul 2010 12:17 AM

• It will depend on the quality provided... Answered by sarvesh Sharma Nothing less than excellency... , Trainer at Aide et Action | 29, Jul 2010 04:06 PM

• definitely, Smaller cities have to be developed as educatuional centres. That will help less distraction for the students, less cost,
  less travel time. It will also develop the cities and be countermaqgnets to the population migration to metros.
  Dr V subramoni Iyer Answered by Subramoni Iyer , Consultant-API- R&D/IPR/CTD at Self employed, Post retirement as Connsultant to Pharma Comp anies | 19, Jul 2010 05:52 PM

• Yes, it can make an attempt to bridge the skill gap provided these institutions constantly tailor their teachinigs per changes in the industry and demand of the future - more of innovation.
  
  Else it will be another Institute (of course with a big name) churning out skilled resources but with still a skill gap. Answered by Rajesh Gupta , Client Relationship Director at CSC Covansys | 18, Jul 2010 11:08 PM

• Its better to encourage more numbers in basic research than on so called high profile courses which dont do much for economy at large. Answered by Upendra Pisupati , Manager Logistics & Supply Chain at Wipro Infotech Ltd | 18, Jul 2010 01:01 PM

• every major university including IITs have started management courses.one more institution will not make any impact on the market except the Govt. will make a little more profit in the name of education Answered by pegataraju prasad , professor of english at Shiksha Advisory & Educational Service Pvt. Ltd. | 15, Jul 2010 10:45 PM

• Certainly not, IIM has become a brand name these days.All mangement institutes are industry driven. The industry as a whole for last few years are expanding on technological advnancement. Hence, human brain is more dependand on machines now. It was not there in the seventies. Future is for machines. Human brain shall be facilitator only. Total cost of managing shall come down. IIMs may have to fight for their own existance in future. Answered by Abhyuday Chowdhury , Partner at practising CA | 15, Jul 2010 09:35 PM

• 1. Yes - in a major way if they can ensure the same quality. But that is the moot question.
  2. PPP model is the answer. Or only Private.
  3. Skill gaps exist in many areas which can be answered by other institutes offering focussed & specific courses and they need not all be level of IIM's.
  4. Reach is important.
  5. Skill gap areas have been identified by the GoI.
  
  Regards. Answered by Alok Baraya , Vice President at Global Talent Track | 15, Jul 2010 04:10 PM

• It is not the capability of the instituions alone.
  The alignment to the industry and enabling the industry for better performance and bringing those experiences into class room learning is very much lacking.
  
  Doing research purely to get better ranking where the emphasis is more on methodology and engaging the statistical tools gain importance rather than the content relevance.
  
  Institutions with delivery mechanism to blend the concepts and practice would induce confidence and that alone can fill the skill gap. Answered by Asok Kumar , SENIOR PROFESSOR & DIVISIONAL LEADER at VIT UNIVERSITY | 15, Jul 2010 11:02 AM

• True that India desperately needs cream of the crop institutes like IITs and IIMs to bridge the widening skill gap in the market, but merely extending campuses of these institutions would not serve the purpose. IIMs are counted amongst world class institutions because of their state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong alumni network, experienced faculty members, etc. But, one of the things that really bug me is the IIM and IIT selection system. The students that get to these institutions go through some or the other tutorial college. They have to pay a lakh of rupees on tuition before they make it to the IIMs or the IITs. So this virtually eliminates students who do not live in the cities, and those who cannot afford to spend a ...See More lakh on tuition. So there are myriad of things that need to be done to change the status quo in the market. Answered by Keshav Kumar , Manager- PeerPower.com at Times Business Solutions Limited ( TBSL ) | 13, Jul 2010 12:52 PM

• You can come up with new campuses but what about those who can't afford these campuses. Is anyone actually thinking on those lines? I can bet there is huge potential in Indian youth, just that no one cares to polish their talent. Answered by Mayank Singh , Product Manager at Times Business Solutions Limited ( TBSL ) | 13, Jul 2010 11:39 AM

• Dear Mr. Mishra,
  India has a great diversity not only with respect to the trade practices but also the way people live and think. Hence the principles and practices of management and science developed in US, Europe or Japan may not work in toto in India. To understand this the management gurus and scientists must have close contact with the diverse people and then to devise and design principles and practices. Only the institutes that are high end or equivalent can perform this task honestly. Establishment of farm universities has radically changed the agriculture sector. Hence I appreciate the idea of opening a branch of IIM at Ranchi and I hope the Government will come up with few more such institutions not only in ...See More management but also in other fields to up lift the livelihood of the people in the country.
  DPM Answered by Dutta prasad Mishra , Dean, CBS&H (Retired) at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology | 13, Jul 2010 10:05 AM

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• Mr. Dutta Prasad Mishra, I beg to disagree on your point. Before going and expanding IIMs and IITs campuses, govt must do the feasibility study on whether this will help maintaining quality of education or not. We have several examples from the past when many good institutions broke hell because of poor management, red-tapism and bureaucratic system.. Commented by Rajeev Chopra, Manager at Infosys Technologies Limited | 574 days ago

• Dear Mr Mishra,goodday. Actually a brilliant question i must say. I believe strongly that we really need such more & more institutes as competition is increasing day by day for the management aspirants. Due to cut throat competition many of such candidates could not get an entry to such renowned institutes. So I take positive view of the situation and give my vote in favour of this move. Thanks. Answered by Rajinder Kaur , Asst. Professor at mimit malout | 13, Jul 2010 01:12 AM

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• Thanks Mr. Kaur for making your point. As Keshav has pointed out the question mark over selection system which eliminates some of the equally meritorious students, it really needs to improve.. Commented by Rajeev Chopra, Manager at Infosys Technologies Limited | 574 days ago

• Instead of new institutes we can improve other institutes, And we must produce only limited no of engineers and management graduates so that they can have enough job opportunities These days more colleges are there and are no longer producing quality and responsible citizens which is required for country . Answered by Adarsh Dhawan , Proprietor at Dhawan Coaching center | 12, Jul 2010 10:16 PM

• As per the population growth the high end Institutes need to open up but with in mind that polishing & making them skilled management gurus is needed not just charging more fees in the name of facilities & churning out managers who is unable to do justice to the job assigned, as we already have plenty of MP'S & MLA'S, so take care. Answered by Rajesh Popli , Free Lancer at none | 12, Jul 2010 09:17 PM

• Good education is the need of the hour but what is more important is that one needs to bridge the gap between Corprate and Academics this will lead to knowledge creation and innovative teaching methods which would in turn reduce the skill gap. Answered by Padmakali Banerjee , Director Amity Business School and Dean Academics Amity University at Amity University Haryana | 12, Jul 2010 08:43 PM

• Definitely not...
  Education is the development of knowledge, skill and attitude. if IIMs development is directed only for bridging the skill gap alone , any number of new campuses of IIMs will not serve the prospects of a nation . We need people with positive attitude and integrity.So let the high end Institutions concentrate on developing attitudes and values besides skill development,
  
  P. Vijayachandran Answered by VIJAYACHANDRAN PADMANABHA , Director at Vijay centre for edu .development | 12, Jul 2010 07:05 PM

• Yes. Opening of new campuses by institutions like IIM or IIT will serve the need of the country for well-qualified graduates. But this will be possible only if the quality of education at these new campuses matches the one from existing institutions. What we need is more well qualified people and not just more people. The mushrooming of engineering and management schools all over the country is not going to help unless we maintain high standards. Answered by Prof TKG Namboodhiri , Consultant at Thevanomkode Enterprise | 12, Jul 2010 07:04 PM

• Why put the sword on IIMs head when there are young people who can passionately build up educational institutes that cater to the 21st century skills? Bridging of the skill has to be done in school level so that the children can face the future without transition problems. Colleges and institutes of higher learning only have to then polish the skills that the students have acquired. Answered by Kavita Jhala , Research Officer/Trainer at Concepts Eduserv Pvt Ltd | 12, Jul 2010 06:54 PM

• We need more IIMs without doubt. But just opening a new IIM at Ranchi or other place will not make it an IIM. The government has opened new IIM and IIT and put older ones as mentors but this will not solve the problem or establish equivalent quality. IIT Rookee was better as Roorkee University than IIT Roorkee. Every Institute has its own branding and it takes time Answered by Krishna Pande , Director International Affairs at Teerthanker Mahaveer University | 12, Jul 2010 06:22 PM

• yes.
  India needs tremendous addition to its education and training resources. Answered by Keshav Kant Sheri , Director at Eduriser Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | 12, Jul 2010 06:00 PM

• Education and talent has no recession. I think, we should encourage more such institutes as mentioned. Moreover, my interaction with students across the world convinces me that our students are really sharp, but required right learning exposure to excell in the world, which I am sure these institution will definitely proivde. Answered by Ravindran Kanningat , Professor - Business Management at Edgewater College, Ireland | 12, Jul 2010 05:43 PM

• - To me, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. Therefore, education would have to be pratical and result oriented from day one of the learners taking our literacy standard to newer heights from time to time. We read too many subjects even at higher levels without knowing the fact how it's gonna be helpful in our career. Even if you wish to become an educationist, you would dare not to be an expert in every field.
  
  - Yes, opening up of more institutes of repute like IIMs will surely bring in more opportunities for even mediocre guys to learn the art of the game thereby increased talent pool. Let's understand that the guy who always stood first in the class didn't always necessarily become the champion of life. ...See More Excellence in any field comes through utmost and sincere dedication that in majority of the cases follow at an advanced age. Answered by Omprakash Banerjee , Account Director - East at US Adcom Pvt. Ltd. | 12, Jul 2010 05:41 PM

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• very well pointed out.. Commented by Vivek Gupta, Head, Corporate Alliances at Lintas India Ltd | 577 days ago

• The quality education is the need of era, it will help to sharp the personality of managers as well as give pace to development work.but we have to focus on quality education.... Answered by sarvesh Sharma Nothing less than excellency... , Trainer at Aide et Action | 12, Jul 2010 05:19 PM

• This will bridge the gap for trained manpower at that level, but it can not bridge the skill gap. The gap is a result of 16 years of aimless and unstructured schooling which emphasises on rote memory and marks as opposed to thinking skills and personality development in the current context. Unless the scenario changes in the Indian schools and colleges, higher education inputs/efforts may become unproductive.
  
  As on date the schools/colleges do not focus on skill based education and asessment, so I guess the problem sits squarely in the laps of the IIMs and IITs and other centers of excellence to do the entire homework and refine the students ability beyond academics. The gap is also a moving target, one can't just fill it. It ...See More is a porgressive effort to keep bridging and meeting the contextual needs. Answered by Gautam Patnaik , CEO & Principal Consultant at KQM Consultants | 12, Jul 2010 05:19 PM

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• Very well said. Today students are really need the personality education, to express their knowledge and to use it in a right way..... Commented by Bhavesh Suryavanshi, Marketing Research & Analyst at Unity Exim Trade Pvt. Ltd. | 577 days ago
• well said.. Commented by Divya Seth, Chief Manager at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd | 577 days ago