The IPM (Integrated Programme in Management) selection process for IIM Indore includes a new component called the Written Aptitude Test (WAT). This component carries a weightage of 15% in the overall selection process.

The WAT tests candidates' English language skills and their ability to communicate. Language proficiency is vital, but it won't decide WAT's success.

It is important to ensure that whatever is written is grammatically correct as basic grammatical errors can harm the overall score. However, the focus should not be on using difficult or fancy English words. Instead, it is better to express oneself in the simplest way possible.

Candidates should avoid beating around the bush if they run out of ideas as this would result in negative points. It is recommended to pause and relate to the topic as this would help to develop better ideas to support the point of view.

Lastly, it is important to stick to the word limit provided for the WAT. The candidate should ensure that they do not exceed the word limit as this could lead to negative marking.

WAT component of the IPM selection process is designed to evaluate the candidate's ability to communicate effectively and not just their proficiency in the English language. Candidates should focus on expressing themselves in a clear and concise manner, avoiding basic grammatical errors, and sticking to the word limit provided.

IPM program is a really good option for students after school. If you convert it, you should then definitely join IIM Indore. The IPM program's goodness is explained in the following points.

• IPM has a diverse and vast curriculum. You'll get to learn things that will not only help you in school but also make you a better person. Maths, statistics, and economics are the most important topics, and they are taught in depth every term. Aside from that, it offers classes in everything from computer languages to performing arts and foreign languages as electives.
• It lets you study at an IIM right after you finish 12th grade. No matter how much people say that your talent and passion are more important than the college you went to, an IIM tag is still.
• Even though the course is hard academically, there are a lot of extracurricular and co-curricular things to try. The only undergrad party that any IIM puts on is run by IPM students"Atharv". The IPM group also puts on a sports festival once a year. Aside from that, we have regular debates, quizzes, writing competitions, and fun events that make sure we don't miss out on the best parts of college life.
• When it comes to sports, IPMers have been very busy. There are a lot of events for both boys and girls that happen often. The school has great sports facilities, such as a swimming pool the size of an Olympic pool, well-kept tennis, badminton, basketball, and cricket stadiums, to name a few.
• After the first three years, the IPM Batch and the new PGP Batch are put together. After that, all of the classes and placements are taken care of by a group. So, you get to go into the business and compete with people who went to IITs and NITs.

Preparing for the IIM Indore IPM interview requires some important considerations. The interview generally includes three types of questions - general knowledge questions, questions related to academics, and questions based on a candidate's interest. It is recommended that candidates keep themselves updated with current affairs, and have a good understanding of their past academic achievements.

The duration of the interview ranges from 20-35 minutes, and the evaluation criteria generally include a candidate's ability to communicate fluently, ability to make logical arguments, confidence, and overall attitude. Therefore, candidates should practice their communication skills and work on developing a positive attitude.

It is also important for candidates to be aware of the rationale behind pursuing the course and be determined about their goals. They should be prepared to discuss why they chose the IPM course and how it aligns with their career goals.

Apart from the above, candidates should also research the institute and the course to be able to answer questions about it. It is also advisable to practice mock interviews to gain confidence and prepare oneself for unexpected questions.

Whether a course is suitable for a person depends solely on what he wants from the course and his priorities. You cannot generalize a course's value. Yet, in my opinion, it’s a course worth doing for everyone. Some points that speak in favor of this program are 

• Unlike the general misconception of IPM being lower in terms of degree, the IPM program at IIM Bodh Gaya offers dual degrees to its students (B.A (Foundations in Management) and a normal MBA). 
• Despite being a new IIM, it has carried the legacy of IIM and has proven its worth through its fast-paced growth and 100% placement percentage.
• IIM Bodh Gaya maintains strong international relations with world-class educational institutes like SolBridge International School of Business in South Korea and Montpellier Business School in France through its elite student exchange program
• Its location is one of the reasons many students choose it over other new IIMs. It’s located just 7 km away from the Gaya airport at a Buddhist tourist spot.

So IIM Bodh Gaya in general and its IPM program especially is worth taking.

The Bachelor of Business Administration program at NMIMS is pretty good and ranks 3 across the country. My brother completed his BBA from NMIMS Mumbai in 2016 and during his time the average package was INR 3 LPA. Currently, the median salary is INR 4.8 LPA. The companies that visit the campus for BBA placements are

• ACCENTURE
• Aircel
• Airtel
• Allahabad Bank
• Ambuja Cement
• Bank of Baroda
• Goldman Sachs
• Google
• HCL Technologies

You will have a lot of opportunities and the crowd is also talented in almost everything. Multiple internships offered mainly from Intershala are offered to students at different times. The timings can vary from division to division and depend on your semester as well.