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Should I join IIM sambalpur or IIM bodh gaya? Or should I try again next year? I got a 93.26 percentile with no preparation.
Anyone who can get 93.26 percentile without any preparation is bound to get 97 or 98 with proper preparation. So why give away the chance easily when you can aim for a better institute? It’s best you prepare for the CAT sincerely this time and target the top B Schools in India.
However, if you are planning to sit for CAT again, you need to be certain about some things. Like you will have to tolerate tremendous pressure and a hectic schedule. You will have a non-existent social life and all your energy will be invested in preparing for CAT. Most importantly you have to remain consistent throughout your preparation. Without consistency, all your efforts will go in vain. You should also make research the colleges you are planning to target next year and study their respective admission criteria.
But if you are not confident enough to sacrifice so much just to risk a year, you can always go for IIM Bodh Gaya or Sambalpur. Both these IIMs are new but will provide the necessary means to start your career. Basically, you need to be sure of what you are expecting from your MBA degree and you will have the answer.
How are the hostel and mess facilities at IIM Bodh Gaya?
IIM Bodh Gaya has three hostels
- Aryabhatta
- Bhaskara
- Hostel 3
Some major highlights of these hostels are
- The hostels are co-Ed
- The students are provided with single occupancy rooms
- The hostels are regularly cleaned and therefore have a hygienic environment
- Every room has basic stuff like a table with locker, bed, mattress, shelves along with curtains
- The hostel also provides laundry facilities
- 24/7 Free Wi-Fi accessibility makes it easy for the students to conduct research and indulge in online learning
- The hostel has a common room where you can spend leisure time with your peers playing games, watching movies or news or simply chatting. It has sofas, table tennis, TV, carrom, chess, and poker.
- Healthy freaks can go to the gym situated above the common room that is decked with facilities
- The sports culture is highly promoted as Bodh Gaya has a basketball court, volleyball court, futsal court, football ground, and badminton court for sports enthusiasts.
Mess
Like the hostel facilities, the mess here is also very good. Every hostel has a separate mess. Food is provided according to the 4 meals per day program that includes breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner. Both non-veg and veg cuisines are available. The mess is large enough to accommodate 50-60 people at a time. Hygiene is strictly maintained and clean drinking water is provided.
So both the mess and hostel facilities at IIM Bodh Gaya are decent enough to ensure a smooth and comfortable hostel life.
Is IPM program of IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya worth it?
Yes, the IPM program of IIM Jammu and Bodh Gaya is definitely worth it. The points below will further justify its worth
- Investing in a new institute like IIM Jammu and Bodh Gaya provides long-term benefits that you will be able to avail yourself a few years from now.
- Being an IIM, the faculty pool is definitely the best
- The curriculum is well structured and renders enough exposure.
- The summer internship and projects also play a major role in grooming students
- The crowd comprises people from various walks of life and hence better peer learning experience
So joining the IPM program at IIM Bodh Gaya is worth it and will reap you benefits after some years.
Which IIM is better considering all the factors IIM Bodhgaya or IIM Jammu?
You should choose IIM Bodhgaya between these two. Since IIM Calcutta is the mentor institute, you will be taught by the faculties of IIM C. The placements of IIM Bodhgaya are also managed by IIM Calcutta, so you can expect good placement offers. The batch of 2022 students received an average CTC of INR 12.36 LPA.
Which college is better IIM Sirmaur or IIM Bodhgaya?
Compare the summer and final placement reports of both batches for all the 3 years. Look up the student clubs and activities on both campuses. They are absolutely necessary for your 2 years there. Finally, look up the professors in both colleges, majorly for the subject, you will probably be specializing in. Good professors impart their experience along with education. Keep in mind that IIM Bodhgaya, however, lags behind in one vital factor i.e., the number of students. In all probability, the students in the upcoming batch (your would-be batch) in Sirmaur will be more than if you were in Bodhgaya. A healthy amount of interaction matters a lot, especially because it's a business school and you benefit from the range of ideas numbers can provide.
However, the final decision is up to you entirely. Assign weights to the above factors and decide accordingly. After taking the decision, do not second guess your choice after going into one of the colleges. Make the best of your time there. Chase excellence in every facet of your MBA while you are there. If you do this, the choice part will cease to matter in a few months.
Is an interview with IIM Bodh Gaya better than one with Jammu or Sirmaur?
Yes, personally I think if you have the above options only, then definitely go for IIM Bodh Gaya. The institute has many perks that will not leave you regretting your decision.
- Single occupancy hostel room
- 24 hours power backup
- Wi-Fi facilities available in hostel
- 24/7 mess facilities available
- A gym
- A common room to watch TV and play table tennis
- Facilities for outdoor games like volleyball, badminton, football, cricket, basketball are also available.
- IIM Bodh Gaya gets IIM Calcutta’s faculty.
All these advantages make IIM Bodh Gaya a better choice.
Which IIM is better, IIM Sambalpur or IIM Bodh Gaya?
Generally speaking, IIM Sambalpur and IIM Bodh Gaya are baby IIMs and quite similar in the sense that they have been established around the same time and have similar facilities. Yet if I had to choose one, I would always go for IIM Bodh Gaya because of the following reasons:
- IIM Bodh Gaya functioned once under the oldest IIM, IIM Calcutta, and therefore has a similar pedagogy and curriculum.
- It’s located at a tourist spot for Buddhists and Hindus and thus has good connectivity values. This in turn attracts better faculty and more companies for placements.
- The hostels are quite near to the academic block and provide single occupancy rooms.
- The student-driven clubs and committees at IIM Bodh Gaya keep the rigor high on campus through various events and competitions.
- IIM Bodh Gaya has tie-ups with many global B Schools and its student exchange program allows eligible students to spend a trimester in the partner institution.
- The placements at IIM Bodh Gaya are very decent. The basic statistics are as follows
|
Particulars |
Statistics |
|
Number of students |
200 |
|
Number of Recruiters |
70 |
|
Highest package |
INR 48.58 LPA |
|
Average Package |
INR 16 LPA |
|
Median Package |
INR 15.25 LPA |
We can say that IIM Bodh Gaya has made quite a mark despite being recently established. It has witnessed fast-paced growth over the past few years so it’s definitely a good choice.
Which one should I choose between IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya?
It’s up to you to decide which college to go to. I can only throw some light on the advantages IIM Jammu has over other newly established IIMs including IIM Bodh Gaya
- It was established in 2016 and initially was affiliated with IIM Lucknow but in 2019 it became an autonomous body.
- It’s located in the center of Jammu in the vicinity of the airport, the railway station, and the bus stand and therefore offers excellent connectivity.
- The students face a tight schedule and are well prepared for corporate life.
- Great emphasis is placed on extracurricular activities.
- The Annual Sports Event “Funathon” is held to showcase the talents of students in sports.
- Guest lectures, HR Conclave, and CEO Summit make it possible for the students to have a one-to-one interaction with Industry experts.
- Various clubs and committees are maintained by the students as well as the faculty.
These points are based on my friends' experience only. If you ask others I am sure you will see mixed responses. This is because both the IIMs are newly established and don’t have much difference.
When will IIM Bodh Gaya get a new campus?
The permanent campus of IIM Bodh Gaya is still under construction and is expected to be ready in a year or two. IIM Bodh Gaya is currently functioning from its temporary campus at Magadh University. Recently it was shifted to a new academic block which is in the vicinity of the permanent campus construction site. The campus was due to be completed by 2022 but the pandemic caused the delay.
Is it possible to get an education loan before admission in IIM Bodh Gaya? Is a co-borrower necessary as my parents income is 1 lakhs per year?
Getting educational loans for admission at an IIM is fairly easy due to their high credibility. You should present the required documents like a copy of your admission offer letter along with the receipt of the amount paid by you as the offer acceptance fee to the bank and they will start your loan process. Also, this amount will be reimbursed by the bank if you want it to be included in your loan amount.
As far as co-browser is concerned, it’s completely unnecessary as you don’t need to have your family member as your co-browser. Also there isn’t need of any collateral as well and your family’s income has no relation with the loan whatsoever.
The best part of getting an education loan for joining any IIM is that you don’t have to contact the banks. They themselves will contact you as they know their investment will be worth the return. The entire procedure is unexpectedly smooth. Just visit your nearest branch to get your documents verified and you can proceed with the rest of the process online.
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