Ashwani Sekhri
Chairman, VMS Institutes
Mr. Ashwani Sekhri, Chairman of VMS Institutes, is a seasoned leader and former Punjab Minister. Now a member of the BJP, he brings vast experience in both politics and education. Under his leadership, VMS Institutes continues to grow as a hub of academic excellence and innovation.
Experience: 23 years in Education
Email:vmsbatala@gmail.com
Phone: +91 8283977452
Diversity of Experiences
Ashwani Sekhri brings a rich diversity of experiences spanning politics, governance, education, and community leadership. A three-time elected MLA from Batala and former Minister of State in Punjab, he has managed key portfolios including Tourism, Culture, Health, and Industry.
His political journey includes leadership roles in both the AICC and BJP, currently serving as Media In-Charge and manifesto committee head for BJP Punjab.
As Chairman of VMS Institutes, he channels his governance expertise into advancing educational excellence. His involvement in cultural and religious organizations like Vishwa Sanatan Dharma further reflects his deep commitment to social upliftment and inclusive development.
Diverse Skill Set & Outreach
Policy & Governance Expertise: Managed health, industrial, tourism, and cultural portfolios—demonstrating cross-sectoral leadership.
Media & Communication Strategy: As BJP’s Punjab media in‑charge, skilled in public relations, outreach, and political messaging
Cultural & Social Advocacy: Through his roles in Vishwa Sanatan Dharma and BJP’s manifesto efforts, engages in cultural leadership and community mobilization
Mr. Abhinav Sekhri
CEO, VMS Institutes
The son of Ashwani Sekhri, Abhinav is a business graduate with 7+ years of experience in finance and operations. As CEO, he brings a modern perspective—focusing on digital innovation, operational efficiency, and strengthening industry ties to propel VMS into the future.
Experience: 10years in Education
Email:vmsbatala@gmail.com
Phone: +91 8283977452
Diversity of Experiences
Abhinav Sekhri is a seasoned educational entrepreneur and legal scholar with over a decade of hands-on leadership in institutions and academia. With advanced legal qualifications (LLB from NLS Bangalore, LLM from Harvard), he has authored peer‐reviewed papers on India’s criminal justice system, including “Pendency in the Indian Criminal Process” (2019) and “Separating Crime from Punishment” (2021)
He began his career leading his family’s educational initiatives in Batala—serving as CEO of Cambridge International School—after studying in Delhi, Chandigarh, and the USA . In addition to founding Admission24 in 2019, he has held executive positions spanning finance, power infrastructure, and legal education, including directorships in companies like Abhinav Cotspin Ltd and roles within Punjab’s education governance
As CEO of VMS Institutes, Abhinav leverages his legal acumen, institutional management skills, and research-driven mindset to drive digital innovation, academic quality, and student-centric programs across multiple disciplines.
His political journey includes leadership roles in both the AICC and BJP, currently serving as Media In-Charge and manifesto committee head for BJP Punjab.
As Chairman of VMS Institutes, he channels his governance expertise into advancing educational excellence. His involvement in cultural and religious organizations like Vishwa Sanatan Dharma further reflects his deep commitment to social upliftment and inclusive development.
Diverse Skill Set & Outreach
Abhinav Sekhri is a progressive leader who blends experience in education, entrepreneurship, and public service. As CEO of VMS Institutes, he has been instrumental in modernizing academic delivery through digital transformation, institutional development, and strategic industry tie-ups. He also founded Admission24, a national ed-tech platform connecting students with educational opportunities, and has played a key leadership role at Cambridge International School.
Alongside his professional journey, Abhinav has been active in public life, drawing on his family’s legacy in politics. As the son of senior political figure Ashwani Sekhri, he has taken part in youth outreach, governance initiatives, and educational policy discussions, particularly in Punjab. His balanced approach—merging innovation, administrative expertise, and civic engagement—positions him as a new-generation leader with a vision for both academic and societal advancement.
