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Are placements at IIM Calcutta as good as that of IIM Ahmedabad?
I will mention the placement statistics of both and let you decide if IIM Calcutta has placements as good as that of IIM Ahmedabad.
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Particulars |
IIM Calcutta |
IIM Ahmedabad |
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Highest Package |
INR 1.15 CPA |
INR 1.15 CPA |
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Average Package |
INR 35.07 LPA |
INR 34.36 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Avendus Capital, Citi Bank, HSBC, Goldman Sachs |
Emaar, A91 Partners, BCG, PwC, KPMG, HSBC |
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Total Offers |
573 |
280 |
Following are my insight from the above comparison:
- Almost all students of both institutes IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta are placed so there isn’t much difference.
- Moreover, the median packages are similar proving that the placement scenario is similar.
So I don’t think there is much difference between the placement scenarios at IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta.
Did you choose IIM Ahmedabad over elite business schools abroad, like Harvard Business School?
One cannot easily choose IIM Ahmedabad over elite business schools abroad like Harvard Business Schools. But if one actually does then the main reasons could be
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Long term market: If you are willing to work in India for the long term, then IIM Ahmedabad is for you. This is because every business school provides best access to domestic markets. So if you want to stay in India IIM Ahmedabad offers the best access throughout Indian Markets.
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Opportunities at fairly less cost: India is a developing country and its market is slowly coming at par with the US market. So if you are looking for an investment less earn more opportunity, IIM Ahmedabad is a good option.
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Personal Convenience: It is not an exaggeration to say the quality of life you will be experiencing in your home country with your family will never be the same as that of abroad.
So both the B Schools are fantastic options. It depends on your convenience which to choose. If you wish to stay in India, IIM Ahmedabad is for you. But if you want to explore the US market go for any elite business school abroad.
What questions should I expect at an IIM Ahmedabad interview?
There is no such set template for the questions asked during IIM Ahmedabad interview. The question pattern will depend a lot on your profile.
If you have prior work experience, most of the questions will be regarding your experience in the corporate world. Through these questions, they aim to test your technical knowledge. If you are a fresher, there will be more questions on the subjects that you studied at graduation.
The questions asked in the interview will depend a lot on which way you steer the interview. The panel picks up on the keywords that you use while speaking and you can expect questions regarding those. You can expect questions regarding your hobbies, and interests as well.
Is it worth joining IIM Nagpur for 10 Lakhs, considering that IIM Ahmedabad will be mentoring it initially?
If you don’t have a better option and can’t wait for a year more, it’s best to go for IIM Nagpur. Although it’s not among the top IIMs, it will not disappoint you. The main reasons for the same are:
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Firstly, IIM Nagpur is mentored by IIM Ahmedabad. So you will get the chance to be taught by IIMA faculty in the same methodology.
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IIM Nagpur is located in a well-connected city so has all the basic facilities like connectivity, a local support system, local industry, and safety.
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The placements at IIM Nagpur are also good considering the students have been trained by IIMA faculty.
If you are tight on budget then pursuing MBA from IIM Nagpur is not a bad choice.
Is it worth joining the IIM Ahmedabad FABM programme after spending Rs. 21 lakhs?
IIM-A's PGP-FABM is a two-year full-time program that covers allied areas such as agriculture, food processing, commodities and rural development sector, and rural infrastructure. The fees for the batch 2021-2023 are 28 lakhs.
- One of my friends studying at IIM Ahmedabad said that a certificate doesn’t mean you will get a good placement offer.
- If you are taking a loan then be careful as your placement is not certain. Getting a collateral-free loan would be easy but paying it off will be a real task.
- The most important thing here is your financial goals and if getting a certificate from the IIMA PGP-FABM program fits into it then go ahead.
- As the fees for this program are too high, I’d say think about it and only go for it if you are highly interested in this field of study.
However, if you are still dicey about whether to opt for this program or not I would suggest you to invest in attending a course conducted by Pavan Bhattad’s Brainival. It is a 2-day workshop in which he discusses speed reading, mind mapping, memory techniques, and ideas generation which was initially conducted in Pune.
Which is better, ISB Hyderabad or IIM Ahmedabad for 1 year executive MBA?
ISB Hyderabad is certainly a better choice than IIM Ahmedabad for a 1 year MBA executive. It has better faculty, an international student profile, an amazing campus, and more than 800 students in a single batch. The admission process is also simpler than IIM Ahmedabad. ISB Hyderabad has a much more diverse crowd than IIM Ahmedabad which usually comprises CS-related people.
PGP-X at IIMA is its flagship program whereas the one-year program in ISB is their main program so it carries more value and more focus is given to that program.
IIM Ahmedabad too has its own perks one of them being its rich legacy of 50+ years and an excellent alumni enterprise spread across the globe. Also, since the batch is smaller the competition is less so the placement opportunities are more. Recruiters coming to hire PGP students also roll out lateral offers for PGP-X students.
Ultimately, choose the one that aligns with your personal preferences and future goals.
What was your best moment at IIM-Ahmedabad?
During your time on the IIM Ahmedabad campus, you will make many memorable moments. Some of my friends are from IIM Ahmedabad. For them, the best moment was listening to the inspiring convocation speech by the then president Dr. Abdul Kalam. While some claim receiving the degree certificate was something quite special.
What are the differences between IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta and IIM Bangalore?
Among IIM ABC, IIM Ahmedabad is most preferred by MBA aspirants. The long-standing legacy is the reason why most people view IIM A as a superior option. However, all three of these IIMs are almost on the same level in terms of academics and placements. IIM Ahmedabad is most preferred for Marketing. While IIM Bangalore is well-known for offering good Consulting job roles. For Finance specialization, IIM Calcutta is the first choice for students.
The faculties and infrastructure are great at all three of these institutes. People who have the choice between these three IIMs, usually choose based on the specialization they are interested in.
Why did you choose IIM Calcutta over IIM Ahmedabad ?
Students interested in Finance specialization choose IIM Calcutta over IIM Ahmedabad. IIMC is known as the finance campus of India. During IIM Calcutta placements 2021, around 17% of the placement offers were from the Finance domain. It offers more front-end core finance job profiles.
IIM Calcutta is among the only 108 business schools in the world to have triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS). Other reasons for preferring IIM C over IIM A can be ascribed to personal inclination and location.
Why did Rohan Jain choose to join IIM Ahmedabad after scoring a high GMAT score?
Rohan Jain’s goal had always been to be in IIM Ahmedabad and preparing for CAT. He took preparation for GMAT because the same for CAT was going well. He thought appearing for both examinations would open more openings for a good career so he went forward with his decision. GMAT has a validity of five years and would give the CV an edge over that of other candidates.
He chose to pursue MBA from IIM Ahmedabad instead of a foreign university for the following reasons:
- Requirement of work experience: Most of the business schools outside India require a minimum work experience. Rohan Jain did not have any work experience at all so it made no sense to him to look towards an uncertain future by not choosing to pursue his degree at IIM Ahmedabad.
- Diversity in Profile: The highly reputed business schools such as Harvard and Stanford require a lot of diversity in profile. Many IITians and other engineers actually work in the social sector for some years for making a unique profile. The US business schools aim to maintain the diversity in culture by allowing admission to candidates from all countries. Rohan Jain did not want to gamble his future on something that is so outside his control.
- Job Location: He was not sure if he wanted to work in another country. If he had returned to India after achieving his degree, he is skeptical if the finances would have worked.
He has completed his MBA successfully and did not regret his decision of joining IIM Ahmedabad.
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