Dr. Ashok Pandey in dialogue with school leaders during SSLP Cohort 01 · IIM Ranchi
IIM Ranchi × PSPA
SSLP is a collaborative programme of IIM Ranchi and PSPA, conducted in residential mode at the IIM Ranchi campus.
Certification: On successful completion, participants receive a collaborative certificate from IIM Ranchi and PSPA, as stated on the institute’s official programme page.
Applications through PSPA: IIM Ranchi’s official listing directs applicants to PSPA for registration. PSPA reviews applications, sends payment invitations and coordinates participant communication.
View SSLP on IIM Ranchi’s website ↗View sample certificate ↓
Official programme listing · iimranchi.ac.in/sslp/
Programme questions
Get SSLP programme details.
Ask about programme fit, certification, fees or school nominations.
6–8 December 2026 · Residential at IIM Ranchi.
Regular fee: ₹37,000 twin sharing / ₹42,000 single occupancy, including accommodation and meals.
Request SSLP details and up to two programme follow-ups. You can stop those emails at any time. This request does not subscribe you to unrelated PSPA marketing.
Need your school’s approval? View the management discussion brief ↓
This is an enquiry, not an application. Participation follows application approval and verified payment.
For your school management
A programme brief to discuss with your school.
Considering a school nomination or funding approval? Share these details with your management before committing.
Programme
Strategic School Leadership Program, Cohort 02 — a collaborative programme of IIM Ranchi and PSPA.
Dates and attendance
6–8 December 2026, residential at IIM Ranchi. Report on 5 December before 8:00 PM; depart on 8 December after 5:00 PM.
Regular fee per participant
₹37,000 twin sharing or ₹42,000 single occupancy, including accommodation and meals. Plan travel separately; ask PSPA to confirm arrangements and the applicable fee.
Learning focus
Self-leadership, strategic direction, academic leadership, learning systems, organisational culture, governance and innovation.
Certification
A collaborative certificate from IIM Ranchi and PSPA on successful completion.
Next step
Submit an individual application. PSPA reviews it before sending a payment invitation; participation is confirmed after verified successful payment.
Make the discussion practical: identify one school challenge you want to explore, agree how attendance will be covered, and plan to share your learning with colleagues after the programme.
Email connect@pspa.org.in with your programme questions or school nomination requirements. Review the cancellation and refund policy before payment. This brief does not reserve a seat or confirm any discount.
Residential executive learning for school leaders
Step back from day-to-day school operations for three days of learning, reflection and professional dialogue at IIM Ranchi. The Strategic School Leadership Program connects personal mastery, academic leadership and organisational practice with the realities of leading a school.
Learning with school leaders
Connect leadership practice
with the realities of school life.
You make decisions for your school every day. Make time to sharpen how you lead it through six connected areas of learning, with fellow school leaders.
Self-leadership & personal mastery
Reflect on your own leadership practice.
Strategic direction & future readiness
Consider the school decisions ahead.
Academic leadership excellence
Explore leadership in teaching and learning.
Transformational learning systems
Connect learning systems with school practice.
Organisational culture & leadership
Explore the people and culture of your school.
Governance, innovation & growth
Bring a wider perspective to organisational decisions.
Designed for principals, school owners, directors and academic heads. Senior educators preparing for leadership may also apply; PSPA reviews each application.
Experience SSLP
Step inside SSLP at IIM Ranchi. Participants, faculty and PSPA leadership share perspectives on professional learning, practical school leadership and the value of learning with peers.
Cohort 02 · Applications open
Programme: 6–8 December 2026
Venue: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi
Reporting: 5 December 2026 before 8:00 PM
Departure: 8 December 2026 after 5:00 PM
Explore SSLP on IIM Ranchi’s official website ↗ for the institute’s programme overview. The page currently presents Cohort 02, taking place on 6–8 December 2026.
Programme fees
Single occupancy: INR 42,000 per participant
Twin sharing (double occupancy): INR 37,000 per participant
Twin sharing means two participants share a room.
An INR 3,000 early-bird discount is available for the first 25 confirmed payments, following application approval. Submitting an application alone does not secure the discount. PSPA confirms the applicable fee before payment.
Programme brochure
Explore the programme structure, focus areas, faculty and residential arrangements in the updated December brochure.
Sample completion certificate
Successful participants receive a collaborative certificate from IIM Ranchi and PSPA.
Building on Cohort 01
PSPA’s first Strategic School Leadership Program with IIM Ranchi brought together 54 school leaders from 11 states for residential executive learning from 6–8 August 2026. The programme connected personal mastery, academic leadership and organisational practice through expert sessions, discussion and peer learning.
Explore Cohort 01 · View the Cohort 01 photographs
Cancellation and refunds
Cancellations made at least 30 days before the programme may be eligible for a partial refund, subject to administrative charges. No refund applies for cancellation within 30 days of the programme start date. PSPA may reschedule or cancel due to unforeseen circumstances; participants will be informed and appropriate adjustments will be made. For requests, contact connect@pspa.org.in with your payment reference.
Apply for Cohort 02
Complete the PSPA application form below. The PSPA team reviews applications before sending a payment invitation. Your place is confirmed after successful payment has been verified.
How applications work
- Complete the application form.
- PSPA reviews your application and contacts you using the details provided.
- After approval, PSPA sends a Razorpay payment link by email or WhatsApp.
- PSPA confirms participation after verifying successful payment.
Submitting an application does not confirm a seat. Please make payment only through the invitation sent by PSPA.
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Questions before applying
Who awards the SSLP certificate?
Participants who successfully complete SSLP receive a collaborative certificate from IIM Ranchi and PSPA. See the certification statement on IIM Ranchi’s official programme page ↗.
Why do I apply and receive payment details through PSPA?
IIM Ranchi’s programme page directs applications to PSPA. PSPA reviews each application and sends a payment invitation after approval.
Is this an online programme?
No. Cohort 02 is a residential programme at IIM Ranchi, 6–8 December 2026.
Can a school nominate a leader?
Discuss nominations with PSPA. Each nominated participant still needs an individually reviewed application and verified payment.
Does an enquiry or application confirm participation?
PSPA confirms participation after application approval and verified successful payment.
Where can I check current policies and arrangements?
Review the official programme page and ask PSPA for current fee, residential and cancellation details before payment.