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Is it clear that because of 78.75% in 12th, I don't have any chances of getting into IIM Ahmedabad or Bangalore?
The admission to IIM Ahmedabad or IIM Bangalore depends on a lot of factors other than just class 12th marks. The tables below will give a breakup of the weightage used by both these institutes during the initial shortlisting and final admission for the batch of 2021-23. You can visit the official websites of both institutes for better clarity.
| Shortlisting | ||
| Categories | IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore |
| CAT Score | 65% | 40% |
| Academic Profile | 30% | 50% |
| Work Experience | 5% | 8% |
| Gender Diversity | - | 2% |
| Final Admission | ||
| Categories | IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore |
| CAT Score | 25% | 25% |
| Academics | 15% | 25% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 50% | 30% |
| Academic Writing Test (AWT) / Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 10% | 10% |
| Work Experience | - | 10% |
As you can see, it depends on a lot of factors, and just because you have only 78.75% in 12th does not mean that you are out of the race. Your class 10th score, graduation score, CAT score along with your performance in PI and AWT/WAT will decide if you will be selected for them or not. It is also seen that IIM Bangalore gives more emphasis on work experience than IIM Ahmedabad.
Do not lose hope and prepare well for the CAT, PI, and AWT/WAT.
How is life in IIM Ahmedabad?
Life at IIM Ahmedabad depends on your course, which year or term you are in, and your personal goals.
Until Summer placement:
- The schedule is pretty hectic until the summer placements (Nov). Apart from the course work, you will need to work on your CV, attend presentations conducted by recruiting companies, prepare for interviews, and complete work for the clubs you joined.
- It will take some time to get used to the rigorous academic routine. Lectures go on from 8:45 am to 1:10 pm. Being late to lectures isn’t an option. The notification for the 2:45 pm surprise quiz comes around 1:45 pm. Also, the deadline for most assignments is 11:59:59 pm.
After Summer Placements:
During this time, you will be considerably relaxed. You can concentrate on your academics and other activities since you will be placed.
2nd Year:
- 2nd year is different for most students. You will choose your course. So, the academic rigor will depend on the courses you are opting for.
- Some students opt for exchange/dual degree programs. Some pickup positions of responsibility within the campus.
- The final placements start from January and go on until February. Most start placement preparation from October/November.
Irrespective of the choices you make, life on IIM A campus will be enriching.
Does everyone in IIM Ahmedabad have writing skills as good as Rohan Jain and Aviral Bhatnagar?
This is certainly not the case. Rohan Jain and Aviral Bhatnagar are some of the most followed writers on various social media platforms.
My cousin is a student from this institute. He once told me a story that was told to all the students by one of the professors. It's about Prof. Nanda, Director at IIM Ahmedabad, speaking at Harvard University. He said that the brightest of students go to Harvard Law School and end up at Harvard Business School. He didn’t say anything about the writing skills but mentioned that not all at HBS are bright students. Similarly, not all the students at HBS would have exceptional writing skills.
The same can be assumed about IIM Ahmedabad. According to the professor, IIM Ahmedabad students are capable of-
- Summarizing a 100-page book into 1 page in just a few hours.
- Writing a 100-page book out of a 1-page article in a few hours.
IIMA graduates are known for their caliber and talent. But here the emphasis is on the diligence that is exercised in academics at IIMA.
Some of the graduates from IIM A and IIM B were once told to write a reflection paper on three important learnings in their life. This was a test for them to be selected for Ph.D. under a professor. None of the students produced any satisfactory answers. All of them wrote in a very descriptive way without being critical and analytical. The professor here is high opinionated but very good in articulation and his writing style.
Not everyone has writing skills like Rohan Jain and Aviral Bhatnagar. A student can definitely improve his/her structuring and writing skills while being a part of the IIMA journey. The journey has always been transformative for the students.
Got admits from IIMA PGPX, IIM Bangalore EPGP, and IIM Calcutta PGPEX. Which one should I go for (I'm really confused about the placements, no clarity whatsoever)?
Your selection should be based on your profile, such as your work experience, industry, and, most importantly, what you hope to gain from the program. If you have 4-5 years of work experience, you can look at EPGP because they have gone through ISB and have capped the work experience of the candidates they accept.
The age range for IIMA is 5-20 years, so the learning will be unparalleled in terms of class discussions and peer group learning. If I recall correctly, IIM Calcutta has a lower batch strength, and the batch is slightly on the higher side of work experience.
Placements are good at all institutes, and your previous industry experience is important. This is something you cannot change and should accept, but you can look at how candidates in that sector have performed over time.
In terms of learning, you'll not find the variety you'll find at PGPX anywhere else. Make contact with both alumni and current students. Make an informed decision based on your motivation for enrolling in the program.
How does IIM Indore stand out in comparison with IIM Ahmedabad?
Having known some students of both IIM Indore and Ahmedabad, I can say that both are excellent and well-reputed colleges. Your answer can be segregated into four different categories ranging from peers, academics, faculty and finally, the one everyone is highly interested in – placements:
Your peers:
- The people in your cohort will all be very intelligent and hardworking folks on both campuses.
- The basic numbers are obviously high but that is the requirement of the college every year.
- The talent pool is equally high in IIM Indore as compared to IIM Ahmedabad.
- Many students from the college have won multiple B school competitions while competing directly with IIM A, B, C, and FMS among others.
- This is the main way to judge how good your cohort and peers are across various B-schools.
Academics:
- IIM Indore acquires its inspiration from IIM Ahmedabad.
- A lot of the courses offered at IIM Ahmedabad are also offered at IIM Indore.
- IIM Indore campus also has a finance lab that was inspired by IIM Calcutta.
- The opportunities for learning and exploring various fields have also increased quite a lot.
Faculty:
- As far as IIM Ahmedabad is concerned, the faculty is splendid and well versed since the school is much older.
- It would not exactly be fair to compare the faculty at IIM Indore with IIM A.
- But IIM Indore faculty have also worked with IIM A faculty. Especially the senior faculty.
- In a few years, the same faculty will be in touch with you and you will get to experience learning under their wing.
Placements:
- As far as IIM Ahmedabad is concerned, the college publishes a complete audit by CRISIL where they claim their average placements to be INR 18 to 20 lakhs per annum.
- The placement report generated by IIM Indore is not audited and is generated by the college internally.
- They claim the placements to be INR 14 lakhs per annum but this might not be entirely true.
| Categories | IIM Indore | IIM Ahmedabad |
| Course Fee | 15.01 lakh | 23 LPA |
| Highest CTC | 44 LPA | 50-60 LPA |
| Average CTC | 22 LPA | 24 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | KPMG, Nerolac, ICICI Bank, Aditya Birla Group, etc. | Mindtree, Loreal, Mercedes, HSBC, etc. |
This comparison is slightly unfair as IIM A has better ROI and is comparable to world B-schools whereas IIM Indore is a good business school in central India.
How are IIM A students different from students of, say, SP Jain, NMIMS, FMS or JB?
Students at IIM-A are similar to those at SP Jain, NMIMS, FMS, and JBIMS. Aptitude and intelligence are roughly comparable. IIM-A students do not have to compete as hard for placements, so they are less concerned, whereas students from other colleges are constantly concerned about placements.
You'll notice that students from other colleges perform better in competitions than IIM-A because they are generally more hardworking during MBA because the struggle is greater for them. However, because of the brand name, IIM-A students receive far more exposure than students from any other college in India, which benefits students greatly in their personal development.
Why is it that most chartered accountants go unplaced at IIM Ahmedabad?
How is SPJIMR's placement report better than IIMs including IIM Calcutta and as good as IIM Ahmedabad (both Average and Median)?
This year's average annual salary of SPJMIR (cost-to-company) is INR 32.05 lakhs per annum, representing a 23% increase over last year's figure. The median annual salary was INR 30.10 lakhs per year, with over 59 percent of the batch receiving offers in excess of INR 30 lakhs per year and over 87 percent receiving offers in excess of INR 25 lakhs per year.
With the increasing intake of consulting firms, offers were extended to 91 students, the highest number ever reported by SPJIMR for a batch. Accenture Strategy, Alvarez & Marsal, Bain & Co., Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, GEP, KPMG, Miebach, and PwC US Advisory were among the companies that took part.
According to the Indian Placements Reporting Standards (IPRS) audited report of IIM Ahmedabad placements 2021, the average salary offered to the PGP/MBA batch 2019-21 was INR 27.54 lakh per annum. The highest annual salary offered was INR 55.00 lakh, while the highest international salary offer was INR 1.16 crore. The average annual international salary offer was INR 74.80 lakh.
Every year, SPJIMR includes some additional component in addition to the MEP (MEP already includes non-cash, long-term, and performance-linked components as per IPRS standards), whereas IIMA does not.
Yes, SPJIMR benefits from NO reservation, a Mumbai location, and a smaller batch size, all of which contribute to a good placement record and a high average salary.
Which has a better campus: the IIM Ahmedabad or the IIT Bombay?
It is a no-brainer that IIM Ahmedabad is considered one of the finest institutes in terms of infrastructure in the whole of India. In fact, its campus excellency is what made it the shoot location of the Bollywood movie 2 States. It stands better even when compared to one of the best technological institutes IIT Bombay. The main areas where it gives an edge to IIT Bombay are its hostel facilities and supporting infrastructure. For instance
- Every 8 students have 3 bathroom facilities
- Students get single occupancy rooms
- Every room has a small balcony, a big study table, and built-in bookshelves
- Every hostel has 40 rooms with 3-4 washing machines and few refrigerators.
- Free 24/7 Wi-Fi facilities within campus
The overall ambiance of the hostels installs a sense of comfort and productivity among the students.
IIT Bombay campus also has several aspects where it gives an edge to IIM Ahmedabad. For instance
- Its campus is considered much more beautiful and green
- It has top-notch amenities and recreational facilities
- It is even considered bigger in size than IIM Ahmedabad
- It has 2 natural lakes and a number of cliffs within the campus.
All this makes the IIT Bombay campus one of the best in the country. We can conclude that both campuses are excellent in their own parameters. While IIT Ahmedabad offers the best hostel facilities, IIT Bombay has the best campus ambiance.
I have scored above 90 in class 10th but I got 79.5 % in class 12th. My college record is decent. Do I stand a good chance at IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore or IIM Calcutta?
If your CAT score is above 99.90 percentile, you will have a decent chance of getting an interview call from IIM Calcutta.
IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore assign good weight to past academic records for the interview shortlist. You need to have a consistently good record throughout your 10th, 12th, and graduation to get a call from IIMA and B. Having relevant work experience of a minimum of 2 years is also important if you are targeting IIMB.
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