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Why is IIM Lucknow reputed to have the most rigorous MBA programme in India?
Not just IIM Lucknow but all the IIMs and the top B-Schools offers a rigorous MBA program. MBA in itself is a very challenging course because it is designed to prepare the students for the corporate world, to handle stress and to manage their time efficiently.
IIM Lucknow MBA is considered challenging because of it comprehensive curriculum. There are lectures from morning to evening covering all the courses. It is also mandatory for the students to maintain a 80% attendance. The classes are usually interactive and the faculties expect the students to come prepared to the class with the topics that will be covered.
Then there are rigorous case studies, group project, and presentations, which demands significant time and effort. All the faculty members have a different way of teaching, some can conduct surprise test in every session or some go with presentations and case studies.
Then there are term exams and the preparation of summer internship, which is also a part of the curriculum. The competitive environment and the networking expectations also makes the course difficult for the students.
The majority of the time of the students is consumed within the classroom. Most of the free time is also spend in group discussions for projects and presentations. So students usually struggle to find time for themselves, which makes than feel that the course is difficult. But within a few months most of the students adjust to this life and are able to manage time both for studies and leisure work like sports, club activities etc.
How good is WMP (Working manager programme) at IIM-Lucknow? And how it will help in shaping my career?
WMP is a fantastic course if you are looking to give yourself an edge where you can go beyond the expected. The program is specially designed for working professionals and aims at providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers. It is a two-year, full-time program that covers a wide range of management disciplines, including finance, marketing, operations, and strategy.
- The coursework is very demanding and requires you to work on actual Harvard Cases, their application, and holistic decision-making.
- The professors are highly qualified and give you an overall insight into the industry
- It’s best suitable for professionals who want to come out of their comfort zone and look at the business side of an organization.
- People in WMP are smart, experienced and the approach to their problem is something to learn and apply.
- WMP is now a flagship program from IIM Lucknow when it comes to their executive education.
Short-Time Benefits: Medium or no placement but a high possibility of climbing the corporate ladder or lateral movement along the organization
Long Time Benefit : Improved managerial skills with tools and excellent connections with corporate leaders and people in the industry.
Overall, the WMP program at IIM-Lucknow is well-regarded and can be a valuable asset for working professionals looking to further their careers in management and leadership.
How do you rate IIML compared with the IIMs at ABC? Is IIM Lucknow as good as the top IIMs at ABC?
IIM Lucknow is a renowned business school. It has been around for quite a while now, so it has a strong alumni network and good placements.
Here are a few parameters to assess IIM Lucknow and compare it to IIM A,B,C-
- Brand- IIM A,B,C are the most renowned IIMs. But others like Lucknow are also quite reputable. The ‘IIM’ tag in itself holds a lot of prestige.
- Recruiters- A handful of top recruiters visit only IIM A,B,C and leave the other top business schools. But the majority of such companies are investment banks who seek employees in the finance sector.
- Peer group- Top achievers go to IIM A,B,C. However, it is unfair to neglect those who were of great caliber but fell short by a few points.
- Faculty- Teachers from IIM A,B,C come to IIM Lucknow from time to time as visiting faculty.
IIM A,B,C will probably give you a better start, but your passion and dedication will ultimately lead you towards a successful career in corporate.
Which one is better: IIM Lucknow or TISS HRM?
IIM Lucknow and TISS HRM are different in terms of course structure and placements. TISS HRM offers better placements in human resource management. Whereas IIM Lucknow provides better jobs in various fields like marketing, finance, general management, consulting, etc.
Specialization - HR:
If HR is your first priority, then go for TISS.
- Companies and firms prefer TISS over IIMs to recruit students for their HR vacancies. Although there might be some HR options at IIML, you will not find diverse job profiles of options in IIML.
- Located in the heart of Mumbai, TISS has fewer students. Thus, it offers good salaried HR jobs to students.
Deciding Factors:
One must take into account his/her aims and goals, before choosing between these two colleges. The following factors must be taken into consideration while choosing.
- Both the institutes provide decent salaried jobs to students. Human Resource jobs might offer less salary at the starting and midpoints. However, the salary differs from companies to companies. After gaining a good amount of experience in the field, this difference in companies will hardly matter.
- You should ask yourself if you want a revenue target-oriented job like marketing and finance or something which has less pressure like HR. HR jobs are less stressful as they don’t have such targets.
- HR work involves indirect revenue generation. The HR job starts with recruitment and after gaining experience it involves compensation management, training, and development, organization design, etc. Thus, you have to decide if you want direct or indirect involvement in revenue generation.
MBA in HR is a specialized degree thus, you may not be able to go to other fields with this degree later in your career. So, take all these factors into consideration before choosing an institute among these two.
Which is best, FMS, XLRI, or IIM Lucknow?
Making a decision about a school is similar to creating a regression model, where the features serve as the parameters and the coefficients represent the students' preferences.
Batch size: The placement at XLRI Delhi is combined with the JSR batch. As a result, the combined batch size (XLRI JSR BM + XLRI JSR HR + XLRI Delhi BM) is quite large but still significantly smaller than IIM Lucknow. FMS is the clear winner in terms of batch size. As a result, FMS > XLRI > IIML.
Group of peers: This is a highly debatable and relative parameter. XLRI has no reservations, and some argue that people are chosen solely on merit, whereas FMS and IIML have more than 50% reservations. As a result, a better crowd.
The CAT score: It is extremely important to FMS. You'll mostly find a more educated crowd there. IIM Lucknow has very diverse selection criteria, similar to IIM Bangalore. In their selection criteria, they consider gender and academic diversity, previous academic records, work experience, and so on, ensuring a consistent and diverse crowd. Now it all comes down to personal preference, FMS > IIML > XLRI.
Tag: IIM Lucknow has an old IIM tag and is well-known worldwide. XLRI and FMS are both very old institutes with strong brand identities. Personal preference once again. IIM > XLRI > FMS.
Campus Life: FMS has no hostels and a very small campus. You're basically a day student there. IIML = XLRI > FMS.
Finance: Lucknow has more financial opportunities than the other two in terms of profiles available and companies visiting campus. FMS >= IIML.
XLRI or IIM Lucknow?
Comparing XLRI and IIM Lucknow in terms of placements can be difficult unless you have personally gone through the process at either institution. Both institutions have a variety of firms that come to recruit from them. However, it depends on your career aspirations and interests. If your focus is on HR, XLRI is the better option. However, if your interests lie in other areas such as marketing and finance, IIM Lucknow may be a better fit as it has more firms that regularly visit across these domains, particularly in consulting.
In terms of infrastructure, IIM Lucknow has better on-campus facilities for both recreation and academics. However, it is worth noting that the infrastructure at both institutions should not present significant problems.
Finally, when considering the alumni network, the IIM tag opens more doors. XLRI is a well-respected brand, but the sheer number of IIM Lucknow alumni in the job market makes it stand out.
In conclusion, the decision between XLRI and IIM Lucknow largely depends on whether or not you want to study HR. If you do, XLRI is the better option, otherwise, IIM Lucknow is a better choice in terms of placements, infrastructure, and alumni network.
What is it like to study in IIM Lucknow?
IIM Lucknow is one of the most renowned business schools in the country. Studying at IIM Lucknow is a one-of-a-kind experience. You will find the library filled with books on different topics, and make many friends and endless memories on campus.
You will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professors in the country. You can access numerous databases which only the biggest Indian companies can otherwise provide.
The highest package for placement (2021-2023) was 1 CPA and the average package was INR 32.23 LPA.
But the academic pressure might take a toll on you. There will be endless assignments, quizzes, and case competitions. The extensive preparation for the placement drive will cause a lot of stress.
Coming back to the positive side, IIM Lucknow makes sure that its students come from diverse academic backgrounds. The gender diversity on campus is good. You will thus get the chance to interact with India’s brightest minds from diverse academic backgrounds.
IIM Lucknow also has a beautiful campus (one of the best in India as a Business School). The sports block and various committees will help relieve all the stress from studies and the placement drive.
What is the placement scenario and scope of the IIM PGP Agri Business Management (ABM) program in general and with special reference to IIM Lucknow?
It depends on the other options available to you. ABM graduates are eligible for many of the marketing and operations jobs that normal PGP students are. Choosing an ABM at any of the top IIMs (including IIM Lucknow) is a better option than a general MBA from a tier 2 business school. Even if you take a drop for CAT, it will be a waste of your year. In an MBA, your college tag makes a big difference. In the long run, the IIM tag will benefit your corporate career a lot.
Who are the most approachable professors at IIM Lucknow?
It is difficult to mention one faculty who is the most approachable in IIM Lucknow, but Rajiv Kumar Srivastava is one among the rare.
About Prof. Rajiv Kumar Srivastava:
Qualifications:
- B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
- PGDIE (Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering), NITIE Mumbai
- Ph.D.(IE & OR), Virginia Tech, USA
Research Areas:
He has done his research in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management in Theory and Practice, IT Applications in Operations Management, pedagogical approaches in Production/Operations Management, and Management Literature.
Recent Research Interest:
- Infrastructural Development by Creating Manufacturing Systems and Enterprise Management Laboratories for teaching/research (through grant-based projects of AICTE/ MHRD) which had resulted in the most comprehensive software for Operation Management in an institution.
- Application of Computer-Based and Analytical Methods in Manufacturing, Indian Context and Best Practices, Enterprise Software Adoption in India, and Developing library collections management.
One of my closest friends attended IIM Lucknow, and Prof. Rajiv Kumar Srivastava used to be his favorite faculty.
Which one is better: IIM Indore or IIM Lucknow?
IIM Lucknow has better ranking and placements compared to IIM Indore.
- It is an older IIM and has a huge alumni base spread across industries and geographies. Hence it has better recognition in the industry.
- IIM Lucknow has a smaller batch size compared to IIM Indore. Due to the small batch size, it’s easier for the institute to offer better salary packages and profiles to students.
- IIM Lucknow placements are better compared to IIM Indore. The 2022 placement drive of IIM I ended with an average CTC of INR 31 LPA. While the highest CTC offered was INR 61 LPA.
Both IIMs offer similar ROI.
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