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Which new IIM amongst Ranchi(R), Trichy(T) and Udaipur(U) is the best?
Without a second thought, I will say IIM Trichy is the best among these IIMs. To elaborate on my opinion, let’s compare the 3 IIMs on the bases of the following factors
Location: Both Udaipur and Ranchi face a considerable location advantage because of which they have been suffering. Trichy on the other hand enjoys a location advantage owing to its close proximity to Bangalore and Chennai. It lies in the belt of industries.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of IIM Ranchi is also one of its drawbacks. The classrooms are boring with no case discussion at all. The living conditions here are also scary. IIM Trichy and Udaipur both have excellent infrastructural faculties. IIM Trichy has its own campus which differentiates it from other baby IIMs.
Faculty: The faculty at IIM Ranchi is substandard with very less caliber. They don’t let students question or discuss their teachings. The faculty at Udaipur is better than Ranchi yet, they have started leaving gradually for better IIMs. IIM Trichy on the other hand boasts of a well-learned and experienced faculty.
Placements: The placement scenarios at Ranchi and Udaipur are both very average. While Ranchi complains of inflation, Udaipur only faces serious problems of low package offers. Whereas the placement figures at IIM Trichy are excellent owing to its connectivity.
So the final order is - IIM Trichy>IIM Udaipur>IIM Ranchi
Why new IIMs are opened at places like Ranchi and Kashipur?
When you consider India's population, especially the working populations who migrate to these cities in search of jobs/education, etc., there aren't enough to sustain the pressure, and there aren't enough resources to support such a large crowd.
As evidenced by the conditions in these cities, the majority of them are either saturated or on the verge of saturation. As a result, the government must establish a new center for businesses, corporations, and so on. Opening a government institution such as IIT or IIM leads to an increase in business, at least locally, and later attracts investments from major market players such as real estate developers, malls, health care providers, and corporations, eventually leading to the industrialization or urbanization of cities.
To lessen the strain that these cities would otherwise face from having to support a new IIM or IIT, which would once more increase in-migration and intensify the city's problems. This could be one of the good reasons for this. So, establishing such institutions in these cities is, if not a good idea, a better idea. Many may contend that this represents a significant setback for some batches graduating from such Institutions at this stage of development.
Between IIFT K and IIM Ranchi, which one should one choose?
Without even elaborating I can confidently say that IIM Ranchi is a better option of the two. MBA requires more practical than theoretical knowledge. To let you choose your domain based on your Management skills, IIM Ranchi has more to offer than the relatively new IIFT K. You can explore domains like Finance and Accounting here with the surety of better placement opportunities. This will help you figure out what is good for you and what isn’t.
IIFT K is new and offers some great options like specialization in Banking which in turn can help you choose your dream company.
However, if you are looking for a foreign job then it’s IIM Ranchi that will help you reach your goal.
Is it worthwhile to pursue an MBA from IIT Bombay, IIM Trichy or IIM Ranchi?
My brother was in a similar dilemma as he wondered if spending high fees and 2 years of his life at a new IIM was even worth it. But eventually, he joined it and today he is glad he took the decision. Some major reasons for his satisfaction are
- The amazing exposure he could experience through Corporate Competitions, Live Projects, and Guest Lectures.
- Interacting with industry experts and top-notch visiting faculties from throughout the country.
- The innumerable student activities like Management fest, AGON & Sports and Cultural fest, and RUSH made it possible for the students to promote their talents at the National level.
- Some of the best Clubs and Committees that improve your organizational as well as extracurricular skills.
So yes, joining IIM Ranchi for an MBA is worth every rupee and every second you spend.
Among IIM Ranchi's PGD HRM and XAHR's MBA-HRM, which is a better programme?
Both programs have their own merits and demerits. Yet I am here to talk about XAHR’s MBA-HRM only. I will further list down some points in favor of my inclination toward this program particularly.
- According to Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking Human Resources Management - Central Asia, XAHR holds the 5th position among the top B Schools within India specifically for this program.
- Being one of the oldest Educational institutions in India, it has rich cultural values.
- It just does not focus on academics but also on the extracurricular growth of its students.
- The faculty is one of the most experienced ones, with both industry and teaching experience.
- The comprehensive curriculum makes it possible for the students to experience the HR Conclaves, Leadership talks, and Outbound Leadership Program(TSAF).
- The 3-month student exchange program is an excellent opportunity provided by the college.
- Its early establishment has helped develop a strong alumni base which brings in many top companies for recruitment.
- Excellent exposure is offered through Live Projects and Corporate Competitions.
All these features make the XAHR’s MBA-HRM program one of the most coveted courses in this field.
What is the average CAT score you need to get into IIM Indore, IIM Trichy, IIM Ranchi or such new IIMs?
The CAT Cutoff for the General Category of the new IIMs has been tabulated below
|
Institute |
CAT Cutoff |
|
IIM Indore |
90 |
|
IIM Trichy |
93 |
|
IIM Ranchi |
92 |
I've been selected for the Young India Fellowship as well as for IIM Ranchi. Which one should I choose?
YIF and IIM Ranchi are both very different yet equally good.
YIF is more like a social learning program that includes diverse topics such as Economics, Shakespeare, Art, and Group Dynamics. You develop a comprehensive understanding of the social problems around you. I have seen many friends forgoing the offers from top B Schools just for this program.
The programs offered at IIM Ranchi on the other hand will give you an insight into the corporate world. As you can see both options are extremely different in their essence. So choose wisely looking at the big picture.
Do the IIMs Raipur and Ranchi consider sectional cut-offs?
Yes, both IIM Ranchi as well as IIM Raipur consider sectional cutoffs for admissions. You can find the exact figures on their official website under the program you are looking for. I have mentioned the cutoff for the PGDM program.
|
Category |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Section-1 |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Section-2 |
Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC) Section-3 |
Total Percentile (Overall) |
|
General |
80 |
80 |
80 |
94 |
|
EWS |
60 |
60 |
60 |
75 |
|
NC-OBC |
60 |
60 |
60 |
75 |
|
SC |
45 |
45 |
45 |
55 |
|
ST |
30 |
30 |
30 |
40 |
|
DAP |
30 |
30 |
30 |
40 |
After a B.Tech from an IIT, should one go for an MBA from IIT Bombay / Delhi or from newer IIMs like Kozhikode or Ranchi?
The answer to your question is objectively based solely on your inclinations. IITs might offer a better ROI than IIMs. But had I been in your place I would have gone for the newer IIMs like Kozhikode or IIM Ranchi which is one of the fastest-growing IIMs. The reasons for taking this decision would have been
- Better opportunities in finance, marketing, and consulting domains.
- Better placement opportunities
- Better industry exposure
- The prestige of being a part of the IIM alumni network
- The IIM tag
All these points make IIM a more tempting choice. Yet if you are tight on budget and just want to go for the Operations domain IIT will do fine for you.
I got 1090 in my SAT attempt. Will my marks be eligible for the IIM Ranchi IPM program?
I am willing to give you my honest opinion in this regard. Your score is good but not at par with the competition posed during IPM admissions. I have seen scores higher than this while attempting to get admission to the IPM program.
But don’t let this discourage you as Indore also conducts an aptitude test IPMAT and admission is based on that too. You can work on this exam and compensate for your past low scores.
Another option to compensate for your low marks is to upgrade your extracurricular background. IIM Indore actively considered extracurricular activities during admissions. But in the end I will still ask you to depend on IPMAT mostly for your admission
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