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Which is the best coaching for IPM IIM Indore in Lucknow City?
Only someone from an IIM can provide you with better insight, and Educate Next's founders are from IIM Rohtak and FMS Delhi. Educate Next is, in my opinion, the best IPM - IIM coaching (Indore and Rohtak). The curriculum is written by the Directors themselves, and they provide full curriculum details to students when they enroll, making it clear how the approach will be. The best Personality Development and Verbal Ability classes in town.
Another critical point is that the batch size is too small, with a maximum of 20 students. This is extremely beneficial. It is also the most affordable in terms of fees for the quality provided. IMS is also good, but they charge nearly triple the price for the same quality.
Which one should I choose, MDI or IIM Lucknow, Noida campus?
If you want to pursue an MBA in Sustainability Management, you should only visit the IIM Lucknow, Noida Campus (SM). Otherwise, instead of pursuing a specialization in SM, pursue an MBA at MDI Gurgaon, which will provide you with better and more diverse opportunities.
IIM L, Noida Campus, for your information, offers a two-year PGP in Sustainability Management.
The main PGP (MBA) course is only available at the IIM Lucknow campus. So don't be perplexed. IIM Lucknow's Noida Campus is not the same as IIM Indore's (Mumbai Campus).
Executive MBA, Working Manager Program, Management Development Program and other courses are available at IIM L (Noida Campus).
How is the Executive Advanced General Management Programme (1 year) at IIM Lucknow? What are the opportunities?
Rather than inquiring about the worth of a course, one should analyze whether the course is suitable for them or not. Your preference should be a priority not the worth of the course.
That being said, Executive MBA programs are suitable for
- professionals with considerable experience (+10 years) , who are also managing a large team
- people in the consulting industry
If you don’t belong to any of these 2 categories, then the course is of no real value for you. This is because this program is far sighted and focuses on managerial elements like Organization and Strategies. Unless you are a consultant or a top manager this knowledge will be of little use. So go for it once you belong to one of the two categories only.
What should I choose between SJMSOM and IIM Lucknow considering that there is a fee waiver for SC students at SJMSOM? My profile is engineering fresher from a non IIT/NIT college with 9/9/8 acads.
Personally, I will recommend you join IIM Lucknow . The reason being your outstanding profile. With such an amazing profile you have multiple chances of getting selected in the top firms in Consulting and Investment Banking areas. Many of these reputed companies do not visit the campus if SJMSOM at all. So you will be losing a lifetime of opportunities.
Also, at the end of the day, IIM Lucknow is a top 4 IIM and its brand name will influence you throughout your life. The fees are not a problem as the majority of the students take educational loans offered at low-interest rates. You can pay it back within 5-7 years with the high paying job you land post-MBA.
Does a work experience of 4 years reduce my chances of getting certain jobs during placements at IIM Lucknow?
People with more than four years of experience were given one of the best placements at IIM Lucknow. You should remember that your work, experience, and area of interest are always factors in your placements. Indeed, work experience, whether relevant or irrelevant, is always a plus.
The reasons for this are straightforward:
- You know the industry better than any newcomer.
- You've been exposed to corporate culture, so you're definitely cultured.
- Whatever work you have done up to this point has undoubtedly taught you people management skills.
You have an advantage over freshmen on campus, but you must also make good use of your campus time. Yes, jobs in sales, FMCG, and so on are unlikely to shortlist you. You will almost certainly receive shortlists from consulting firms, marketing profiles, and finance profiles.
How does an IIM Lucknow student get into the dual degree programme offered by ESCP Europe?
ESCP Europe Paris Campus offers the dual degree program to several reputed institutes of India including IIM Lucknow, Calcutta, Ahmedabad and. MDI Gurgaon. It is a 1-year program covering 3 terms of the PGP program in the respective Indian home university from Jan -Dec.
The shortlisting process starts from the first year term itself. The selection process has similar criteria as that of any normal exchange process except that it has extra evaluation criteria comprising interviews by faculty members from ESCP as well.
You are judged on the basis of
- Academic Background
- Work Experience
- Adaptability to diverse cultures
- Willingness to learn the French language and culture
- Prior International experience
If you are proficient in the above parameters your chances are high for the exchange program. For detailed selection criteria contact a senior who has availed of the same program.
Which course should I choose between IIML ABM, SPJAIN IM and IIM Shillong PGP?
No matter which B School you choose, PGP is always a better choice than ABM. But there might be a specific reason why you got an ABM offer rather than a PGP. But at IIM Lucknow, students of both programs are offered equal opportunities. These include final placements. summer placements and subsequent PPOs.
The major drawback of ABM is that you are deprived of the PGP electives and can cover ABM electives only. These electives cover strategy marketing and operations.
Talking about your offer from SP JAIN for IM, let me tell you that in this regard, IIM Shillong is a much better choice. Its campus in Dubai is a testament to its worth.
How can I gain admission to IIM Lucknow?
The first step to getting admission to IIM Lucknow is to apply for entrance exams. Several national-level entrance exams are accepted by the IIM Lucknow for admission to its Management programs. Some of them include
PGP: CAT
MBAEx: GMAT
DPM: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ UGC-JRF
IIM Lucknow Sectional Cutoff is 85 Percentile while the Overall CAT Percentile is 90 for General Category.
The next step is PI. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CAT score will be called for Personal Interview. This year, the WAT round is excluded from the selection process. The various parameters that are considered while shortlisting candidates for this round are
|
Parameters |
PGP Weightage |
PGP-ABM Weightage |
PGP-SM Weightage |
|
CAT |
60 |
60 |
60 |
|
Class 12 Marks |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
Graduation Marks |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
Work Experience |
10 |
0 |
10 |
|
Academic Diversity |
5 |
20 |
5 |
|
Gender Diversity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
The 3rd step includes shortlisting of candidates based on the following parameters
|
Parameters |
PGP & PGP-SM |
PGP-ABM |
|
CAT |
30 |
35 |
|
Academic Performance (12M + GM) |
5+5 |
5+5 |
|
Diversity Factor |
5 |
5 |
|
Work Experience |
5 |
NA |
|
Written Ability Test |
10 |
10 |
|
Personal Interview (PI) |
40 |
40 |
So finally based on your CAT score, GDPI score and your academic record along with work experience your total will be calculated out of 100. The students will then be listed in descending order of their total score and top students will be made an admission offer.
Which is the better option, JBIMS or IIM Lucknow?
Considering the ROI and fees, JBIMS is a better option than IIM Lucknow. Also, it is affiliated with Mumbai University so has a brand name also. But in reality, these factors are short-term and cannot be considered if you are investing in your career.
Overall, IIM Lucknow has an upper hand in almost all aspects. Be it placements, faculty, or brand name. Had I been in your place I would have chosen IIM Lucknow mainly because
- Strong alumni base spread throughout India and even globally
- It is a residential campus. The hostel facility is top notch and living and interacting with your batchmates is a great experience.
Both these aspects are lacking in the case of JBIMS because it is standalone and has a very weak alumni network. It also lacks accommodation facilities.
Overall both colleges have roughly the same worth and choosing one over the other is just a matter of preference.
Which one is better between IIM Lucknow PGP sustainability Management and IIM Shillong PGP and why?
IIM Lucknow is one of the older IIMs and therefore has a stronger alumni base. IIMs mostly specialize in Core Management and Investment Banking. So before you consider taking Sustainable Management look up at the figures and campus records.
Sustainable Management is only beneficial if at the end of the program you have formed professional colleagues or have come up with a business idea.
Currently, Sustainable Development lacks the demand and credibility enjoyed by other domains. So it’s a risky choice and should be considered only if you are serious about it or don’t have any other options.
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