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Which one to choose between Fore School, IIM Sirmaur, and IIM Sambalpur?
You may be considering whether to pursue an MBA at IIM Sambalpur, and there are many reasons why this could be a great choice. Firstly, while the name tag "IIM" may be more well-known among larger companies, it is still a reputable brand and will be recognized by startups and small companies. As a student of IIM Sambalpur, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure by participating in various modules and functions and interacting with other IIM professors and students.
Additionally, it is important to note that talent does not require any specific name or brand recognition, if you have talent and are hardworking, it does not matter if it is a top IIM or a new IIM. It may be that the package offered by IIM Sambalpur is less compared to other top IIMs, but it is important to focus on the learning and development opportunities that are available. Ultimately, one always gets what one deserves and the effort and hard work will pay off.
How do I reach IIM Sirmaur by air?
The 2 airports that connect IIM Sirmaur are
- Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun
- Chandigarh International Airport.
Jolly Grant Airport: Located 70 km from Paonta Sahib, this airport is the nearest one located in Dehradun. The estimated time taken to reach the IIM Sirmaur campus from the airport is two and a half hours.
Chandigarh International Airport: This airport is located in Chandigarh and is the next nearest airport which is about 112 km from Paonta Sahib. The approximate time taken to reach the IIM Sirmaur campus is about three and a half hours.
To reach Paonta Sahib from the airport, you can take a cab or bus service.
Which institute is better, IIM Sirmaur, HP or IIM Bodh Gaya, Bihar, for a student from Agra, UP who is from an engineering background with zero experience?
Both IIM Sirmaur and IIM Bodh Gaya are comparable in terms of infrastructure, faculty, academics, and placements. However, I personally know Dr. Prafulla Agnihotri, who was the Director of IIM Trichy and has now become the Director of IIM Sirmaur and I believe that he has excellent administrative capabilities and connections in the government to get things moving fast. Dr. Agnihotri played a significant role in establishing a permanent campus for IIM Trichy quickly, which is why I’m willing to bet more on IIM Sirmaur than IIM Bodh Gaya.
However, this answer is biased and I recommend you do thorough research and connect with ex-students, faculty, and acquaintances connected to both institutes to make an informed decision.
What kind of job profiles are offered in placement in IIM Sirmaur?
The job profile offered by the companies at IIM Sirmaur placements depends on various factors like the diversity of the batch, overall experience, and skillsets of the students. Most of the companies visit IIM Sirmaur when they get a good variety of students.
IIM Sirmaur being a new establishment is still in its growth phase and is yet to make its prominence known. It needs to grow in areas like Operations at NITIE or Finance at IIM Calcutta.
If you are academically good then great job offers will be offered along with good salary packages. Opportunities in sales and marketing roles are offered to the freshers by the companies. It is a good place to start your career from.
How is the campus of IIM SIRMAUR? Will the 2021-23 batch get to live in a permanent campus? Will it be ready by then?
IIM Sirmaur being a newer establishment currently functions through their temporary campus. It is a green and peaceful campus, appropriate for an educational institution. They provide all the necessary facilities required by the students. You will get everything on campus.
Here you will get a beautiful view of mountains in the front and the Yamuna river flowing in the backyards.
During the lockdown in 2020, the development of the permanent campus began. The students of the batch 2021-2023 most probably won't be able to enjoy the permanent campus. They will have to complete their postgraduate studies from the temporary campus.
Which is better, IIM Sirmaur or GLIM Chennai?
Both IIM Sirmaur and GLIM Chennai are good colleges. However, they have lots of differences as well. Let's have a comparison between IIM Sirmaur and GLIM Chennai on various parameters
| Parameters | Winner |
|---|---|
| Brand Value | IIM Sirmaur is a clear winner here. The brand value of an IIM is better than most private MBA colleges in India. |
| Ease of Admission | It is difficult to get into an IIM as compared to GLIM Chennai. The cutoff for GLIM Chennai usually remains lower as compared to IIM Sirmaur (CAP Cutoff). This makes GLIM Chennai a winner here. |
| Return on Investment | Both IIM Sirmaur and GLIM Chennai have an average CTC of close to 14.5 LPA but the fees of GLIM Chennai is around 3.5 lacs more than that of IIM Sirmaur making the ROI of GLIM Chennai relatively bad. IIM Sirmaur is a winner here again. |
| Alumni Strength | GLIM Chennai started in 2004 while IIM Sirmaur started in 2015. The Alumni strength of GLIM Chennai is better, however since the gap between these two colleges is just 11 years, in no time IIM Sirmaur will catch up both in terms of Alumni Strength and quality. |
| Flexibility | GLIM offers more flexibility as it has its 1 year Executive MBA which currently IIM Sirmaur lacks. GLIM can be a better option for aspirants who don't want to invest 2 years on an MBA. |
GLIM can look like a better option considering above points, but the fact that IIM Sirmaur despite starting 11 years late has managed to give better ROI and similar average CTC makes IIM Sirmaur a better option (assuming similar rate of growth continues for IIM Sirmaur)
Why is the placement gap between baby IIMs and new IIM so much?
The main reason for the difference in placements numbers of the New IIMs and the Baby IIMs is recognition in the industry. It's obvious that older and more established IIMs will have a better industry connection, better alumni strength and more experience in attracting quality roles. All these factors are important contributors in the placement of any college. If you look at the average salary stats for new IIMs, it was over 19 lacs for all 6 2nd generation IIMs and over 16 lacs for the baby IIMs for the batch of 2023. The difference is not that huge as such considering baby IIMs are just 5 years younger than 2nd generation IIMs. The gap is more evident in cases where one company is a loyal recruiter from new IIMs and has just started recruiting from baby IIMs. With time this difference will reduce as baby IIMs become more recognized in the industry.
What does a typical placement process for a company look like at IIM Sirmaur?
First of all, all the students will receive a mail on their official email ids provided by the institute from the Placement Committee about the arrival of a company. Each of these mails will have an eligibility criteria mentioned by the company, the CTC offered by the company, guidelines for the process to be followed as mentioned by the Placement Committee and a Google form to collect CVs and data asked by the company. The data is then sent to the HR who then replies with a list of the shortlisted candidates. These candidates receive another email on the same mail trail with a link to join a WhatsApp group maintained by the committee. Then, the company starts with its processes. Usually, the processes include a GD or an Assignment or a task mentioned by the company. Then, the candidates clearing the initial rounds appear for the final interview. The number of interviews also depends on the company itself. The selected candidates are then informed about their selection via a batch email. Some companies like Amazon, DE Shaw, etc also add an additional Aptitude round. Only the students clearing the cutoffs of the aptitude round are then called for further rounds. This practice of taking a written test is followed by almost all the good companies. Hence, it is advisable for the students to keep in touch with the basics of aptitude even after their CAT exam.
Is there any CGPA criteria for placements at IIM Sirmaur?
How to reach IIM Sirmaur?
Temporary Campus: The campus is situated in the Paonta Sahib City as it is just 2.5 Kms away from the nearest bus stand. The nearest Railway stations are Dehradun and Yamuna Nagar Railway stations which are around 45 Kms and 60 Kms respectively. The nearest Airports are the Chandigarh Airport and Dehradun Airport which are 122 km and 77 km away from the campus.
Permanent Campus: The Campus is located in Dhaula Kuan and is 19 kms away from the Paonta Sahib Bus Stand and 26 kms away from the Nahan Bus Stand. The nearest Railway station is Yamuna Nagar Railway Station 59 kms away and the nearest Airports are the Chandigarh Airport and Dehradun Airport which are 102 kms and 94 kms away from the Institute.
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