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Which is better, IMI Delhi PGDM or IMT-G PGDM Finance?
Both the options you mentioned, IMI Delhi PGDM and IMT G Finance are good in their own individual aspects. So you should rather be asking which is better for you. Now this depends on what you really want from your PGDM. By choosing PGDM Finance you will limit yourself only to the Finance sector, whereas a PGDM core will give you a chance to explore various domains before selecting your specialization. The former is a good option if you are certain about your interest in Finance and want to excel in that sector no matter what while the latter is good if you are open to all options.
Talking about IMI Delhi in general, the B School offers an abundance of opportunities through student bodies and other student driven activities. Moreover the additional locational advantage is what makes it a fairly good option. The batch size is also not too big and thus balances the student teacher ratio.
Placements are pretty decent at IMI Delhi. The IMI Delhi average package (overall) offered during 2023 placements was INR 17.01 LPA. For PGDM, PGDM (B&FS), and PGDM (HR) the average package stood at INR 17.20 LPA, INR 16.48 LPA, and INR 15.58 LPA, respectively.
The primary highlight of the B School is its student exchange program wherein students from foreign universities join the B School for a fixed period while students from IMI Delhi visit a foreign university in exchange.
All these factors make IMI Delhi a very good choice in comparison to IMT G.
How good is IMI Delhi? With their high fees and much debated average salary package, is it worth joining?
IMI Delhi offers plenty of opportunities in terms of learning and knowledge. With the extremely talented and experienced faculty combined with the terrific industry exposure, the high fees do not seem so high in reality. A student just does not learn at IMI New Delhi, he grows.
Consider only 65-70% of the average package to draw conclusions from it. This is because not all
Students contribute to the average package figure, but only the ones that got placed till the last placement date contribute to it.
The placement scenario at IMI New Delhi however, depends more on your competence than anything. It’s the ones who are genuinely passionate and have worked really hard that are able to face the placements. Before the placements, the committee makes sure to let you know that any failure in regard to placements will be a result of your own incompetence and not the institute’s inefficiency. So be prepared for such scenarios.
Like any other B School, there is a bias towards the Placement committee which gets placed right in the beginning. At IMI Delhi a student can sit for PI a maximum of 5 times but some are allowed to do so more than 7-8 times. There is a distinction between us and you will have to consider this factor.
Now make an informed decision by first determining what is more important for you; placements or academics. If it’s the former you are after then there is no certainty you will get a good package but for the latter, I can assure you, you will spend the best time learning the best things.
Which is better between IMI Delhi vs. IIM Amritsar?
Doing an MBA has to be a long-term decision. While selecting your college, various parameters are considered to evaluate the institute's worth and credibility. Some of these are college faculty, industry exposure, placements, and tags. However, you have to think about long-term goals too. Doing an MBA is necessarily like investing a lot and expecting a great return in the long term if not right away.
As far as the comparison between IMI and IIM-Amritsar is considered, there aren’t many distinguishing features. Both are tier-2 b-schools with individual strengths and weaknesses. However, a distinguishing feature of IMI or IMT that sets them apart from new IIMs is their extensive alumni base. In the corporate world, connections matter a lot, and positions of authority can greatly influence your progress in your career. So in this aspect, IMI scores better than IIM.a
Which is better IMI Delhi or IIM Sirmaur?
IMI Delhi is better than IIM Sirmaur. It is a reputed and older b-school. IMI brand name is well-recognized in the industry. It has a rigorous pedagogy and a brilliant faculty base. Being located in Delhi, students get good exposure to the industry nearby.
IMI Delhi placements are excellent. According to the highlights of 2022, students received an average CTC of INR 15.23 LPA. While the highest CTC offered this year was INR 32 LPA. HDFC Life, Capgemini, BCG, Deloitte, etc. are among the top recruiters that take part in the campus drive.
Which is better, IMT Ghaziabad or IMI Delhi? I am not sure but have an inclination towards HR. What should I do? Please help.
IMI Delhi will be better. It has one of the best management faculties in the country, including IIMs. IMI Delhi placements in 2022 concluded with an average CTC of INR 15.23 LPA. The highest CTC offered stood at around INR 32 LPA. Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini, BCG, etc. took part in this year's placement drive.
IMT Ghaziabad has a huge batch size and students of all programs go through a common placement process. As a result, every student doesn’t get decent placement opportunities.
Which one is better: IMT or XIMB or IMI?
If you have a closer look, there is no major difference between the 3 B Schools. So I have made it easier by judging them on the basis of 2 parameters only.
Admissions: Most competent students get a call from 2 of these 3 institutes as all the 3 to have similar requisites
Placements: The placements are also at a similar level. The profiles and packages offered are similar in all the 3 B Schools except that IMT is a little behind owing to its huge batch size.
So I would say the order would be as this- XIMB >=IMI>IMT
The table below will give you a better picture of the comparison between the 3 colleges
|
Particulars |
XIMB |
IMI |
IMT |
|
Batch size |
364 |
308 |
500 |
|
Fees |
?20 Lakhs (MBA) |
?18.17 L |
INR 6 L - 19.02 L (for 18 months-3 years) |
|
Number of recruiters |
64 |
100+ |
130+ |
|
Highest salary |
INR 32.21 LPA |
INR 50 LPA |
INR 62 LPA |
|
Average salary |
INR 17.54 LPA |
INR 17.01 LPA |
INR 15.28 LPA |
|
Top sector |
Consulting (46%), IT/ITES (22%) |
Consulting/ EdTech |
IT/ITES |
|
Top Recruiters |
ICICI Bank, Accenture, Cognizant |
ICICI Bank, Deloitte, Accenture, Infosys, KPMG |
Morgan Stanley, BCG, Accenture Consulting, Goldman Sachs, Google, Infosys Consulting, Emami International, TATA Consumer Product |
Is It worth to join B schools like IMT/IMI/XIMB whose fees are around 20 lakhs if I have calls from reputed government colleges on par with these?
Before I talk about the worth of private B Schools like IMT/IMI/XIMB, let’s consider their average packages.
|
B School |
Average Package |
|
IMT |
INR 17.35 LPA |
|
IMI Delhi |
INR 17.01 LPA |
|
XIMB |
INR 20 LPA |
The average package of government colleges like IITs and DSE is slightly less around INR 10.57 LPA. So the point is if you are ready to invest a hefty amount in B Schools, you will not regret the decision as they are game changers. The level of exposure and diversity is almost higher than in Government colleges. IITs, DFS and DSE MBAs have a more theoretical approach than a practical one. However, the figures for private B schools are inflated so do consider the ups and downs.
- IITs are best for operations and manufacturing industries
- IMT or XIMB is a good option for Marketing
- DFS or IMI are best suited for Finance
- XIMB or DSE are best for HR
The final decision is up to you. Try to find what exactly you want from MBA
- If you are looking for the IIT tag, then IIT
- If you are after ROI or PhD then DSE or DFS
- If you want to climb the corporate ladder, XIMB is the best
Make a well-informed decision after proper research.
Which college should I prefer for Finance: XIMB BM, IMT G or IMI Delhi?
In choosing your B-school, the primary factors that you should consider are, the specialization you want to opt for and the ROI you are expecting. In your case, you want to go for Finance. The list of preferred B Schools you mentioned has similar fees and placements so I will be answering solely based on specialization.
Finance: IMI Delhi is the best choice of all the options when it comes to Finance. A premium quality crowd opts for Finance at IMI Delhi and the main reason is the customized MBA program in Finance. Many companies of the Finance sector visit the campus for placements. Finance students also avail the best opportunities and guidance and have a higher level of security than Marketing students.
However, in case you have more than 2-3 years of work experience, IMI Delhi is not a suitable option. Although you may stand out among your batchmates, the companies visiting the campus are not aware of this and offer roles suitable for less experienced students only. So your work experience may not be credited here.
The general preference order should be: IMI D>XIMB>IMT G
Is the current placement scenario really pathetic in IMI Delhi?
The institute has released the final placement report for batch 2021-23. More than 100 companies took part in the 2023 placements drive which included more than 40 new recruiters. Students were also offered 3 international offers. The IMI Delhi average package stood at INR 17.01 LPA. The highest and median packages stood at INR 50 LPA and INR 16.33 LPA, respectively.
The summer placement report for batch 2021-23 has also been released. Around 90+ companies participated. 100% internship offers were made and the highest and average stipend offered was INR 2.40 lakh and INR 83,400 for 2 months, respectively.
Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance were the top recruiting sectors during IMI Delhi placements 2023, with 35% offers. Some major companies that visited the campus for placements were
- Bank of America
- CRISIL
- Adani Group
- Tesco PLC
- Shell Global
- Boston Consulting Group
Are placement figures of New IIMs, IMT Ghaziabad and IMI Delhi inflated or genuine?
I can say with certainty that IMT Ghaziabad’s placement figures are highly inflated mainly because my own sister was a victim of the same. The placement committee portrays the inflated packages in different ways. The situation is worse at IMT Delhi. The students who join such colleges are mainly drawn because of the placement reports feeling wronged and rightly so.
IMT Ghaziabad’s summer placements witnesses most of the batch receiving stipends of around 15-20k only. Some students even have to go for unpaid internships. Most of the students get placed in start-ups only.
The final placements are all the more inflated with so many hidden variables that make it even impossible to identify the root cause of inflation. A major part of the batch receives an in-hand salary of around 60-65k only.
The new IIMs also have inflated placement figures but this problem is way more serious at private institutes like IMT, NMIMS, SIBM, and SCMHRD. The real average package offered at IMT Ghaziabad is around INR 10 LPA only. Many students are offered packages as low as 5-6 LPA while many remain unplaced.
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