Additionally, we mapped three differentiating competencies across each of the five major specialisations that students pursue in their second year: finance, marketing, HR, operations and business analytics & data science. Personality and cognitive ability are established indicators of innate potential with high predictive validity. In other words, both are good predictors of future job performance – as demonstrated in research led by the University of Iowa’s Frank Schmidt – and in predicting how an individual is likely to perform in any given situation. For this reason, competency assessment is the foundation of NP. All students admitted to our MBA programmes undergo psychometric assessments (covering personality and cognitive ability) and spoken/written English assessments in collaboration with a leading consulting firm. From these, we produce personalised reports and indices for each student that underline their core competencies and differentiating competencies. The ensuing insight into their strengths and areas for development allows them to make more informed specialisation choices and plan a transformational journey that aligns with their personal aspirations, in the form of the “Parivartan Action Plan” (PAP). Guiding student progress KJSIM’s SPI, meanwhile, recognises that much of a student’s transformation happens beyond the classroom. It is a composite score that seeks to underpin a student’s multifaceted development across the following six parameters. • Cumulative GP A (50 per cent): Academic learning remains integral to the creation of strong theoretical foundations. • Deep reflective learning (15 per cent): Facilitated through articles from key business publications, such as India’s The Ken and The Economist in the UK, the intention here is to develop positive habits in students. Regular reading keeps them updated on geopolitical developments and assists in developing their ability to critically evaluate information and relate what they learn in the classroom to real-world situations. • Participation in competitions (10 per cent): Our research and experience has indicated that students’ probability of securing more sought-after employment and higher salary levels increases when they actively participate in competitions
such as case studies, simulations, business plans and hackathons. • Industry-led certifications (10 per cent): Industry- led certifications provide evidence of a student’s skill base, improving employability. It is also a sign of a student’s attitude towards learning. • Active sports participation (10 per cent): With abundant evidence that mental and physical wellbeing is critical to success, this parameter reflects the institute’s broader belief that student wellbeing through active participation in sports needs to be prioritised. • Careers & Conversations (five per cent): This initiative gives students regular opportunities to meet and listen to accomplished leaders from varied sectors and gain valuable life lessons from their careers and journeys.
18 Business Impact • ISSUE 4 • 2026
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