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The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) opened its Academic Session 2025–26 by welcoming new students to its M.A./M.Sc. in Population Studies, M.Sc. in Biostatistics and Demography, M.Sc. in Survey Research and Data Analytics, and Ph.D. programmes — the first batch admitted under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework at the Institute.
The day began with orientation sessions led by respective Course Coordinators, followed by document verification by academic staff. In the afternoon, the formal inauguration featured a welcome address by Director and Senior Professor (Additional Charge) Dr. Dewaram A. Nagdeve, who spoke about IIPS’s global reputation in population research and encouraged the incoming cohort.
Highlights of the programme included an anti-ragging awareness session by Prof. R. Nagarajan and a legal orientation on the POSH Act, 2013, by advocates Nayana Pardeshi and Mrudula Sawant. Institute Counsellor Ms. Priti Thakkar also briefed students on mental health and academic support services available through the IIPS Care initiative.
The event was hosted by Prof. Archana K. Roy, Chairperson of the Internal Committee, and coordinated by Dr. Preeti Dhillon, Dr. Kunal Keshri, and Dr. Guru Vasishtha. It concluded with a Vote of Thanks from Dr. Suresh Jungari, followed by the Rashtragaan, setting a motivated tone for the academic year. Students from across India took part in the day-long orientation designed to familiarise them with IIPS’s academic environment, facilities, and support systems.