I don’t see any logic behind studying for CAT while already studying at a good IIM like Trichy. It is a leading B School based on almost all parameters like faculty, infrastructure, and placements.
But if you even consider studying for the CAT, let me tell you it’s impossible. This is because the curriculum is very rigorous and even 24 hours a day will seem less to match the hectic schedule. You will be busy with quizzes, assignments, resume preparation, club activities, and academics. It is advisable you make the best out of these activities rather than spending your time preparing for CAT.
Even if you do prepare and get into IIM A B or C, do you have a convincing answer as to why you left Trichy?
Personally, I will suggest you be satisfied with Trichy and invest your passion in becoming among the top students and getting the best package during placements. Focus on a single achievable goal rather than multiple unachievable goals.
There are multiple reasons that cause the waitlist movement of IIM Trichy to slow down. Some include
So all you can do is wait for the top IIMs' waitlist movement.
The worth of a certain program depends on what you want to achieve after completing it. In case you want to just ameliorate your knowledge and skills, this course is indeed the finest option. But if you are pursuing it to receive a high-paying package, then your approach is wrong. Yes, it will open doors for better job prospects but you cannot directly grab a high-paying job right off the bat.
Some major highlights of this course are as follows
Before I end my answer I will ask you to keep 2 points in mind. Firstly, this program is extremely demanding and you should not take it just as a side hustle. It needs complete involvement and determination on your part.
Secondly, no placement opportunities are offered upon completion of this program so you shouldn’t rely on the placement committee.
I think firstly you need to change your mindset. Rather than pondering on which college is better, ponder on which college is better for you. Analyzing your situation this way will enable you to make a wiser decision. This is because only you truly know what you want from your MBA degree, and that is the sole basis for deciding your choice of college.
Now identifying your own interests and preferences might be a tricky task. I have some tips that might help you know your forte.
Checking all these aspects might help you come up with a healthy decision. Don’t be hasty to choose a B School as this decision will affect your career.
Preparing for the CAT again is a hefty task and requires a lot of motivation. So I will suggest that you forgo your offer to join only under the following circumstances
If your situation does not involve any of the three cases then going for IIM Trichy is a wise decision. It’s a second-generation IIM and older than the newly established IIMs. Moreover, you will still get the IIM tag, and chances are that by the time you pass out from the institute, it has gained more reputation.
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
So yes, joining IIM Ranchi for an MBA is worth every rupee and every second you spend.
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 |
My friend recently joined DMS, IIT Delhi to pursue MBA despite getting calls from almost all the new IIMs. She based her decision on the following factors
ROI: I think this is an underestimated factor people don’t stress enough. When you are comparing colleges on the same wavelength, it’s the ROI that can make the difference prominent. Apparently DMS, IIT Delhi enjoys an ROI of 180%.
Placements: DMS has great placement opportunities. The stats below prove it
Particulars |
Statistics |
Placement Percentage |
100% |
Highest CTC |
INR. 36.70 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 21.90 LPA |
Median CTC |
INR 20.60 LPA |
Top Industry |
Sales & Marketing, Strategy & Consulting |
Top Companies |
Rockwell Automation, Texas Instruments, ICICI, Optum, Medtronic, GE Healthcare |
The placements for the Operations and Supply Chain accounted for 17.3%. The highest number of students had work experience in the Information Technology industry followed by the Supply Chain & Operations industry.
Ranking: DMS, IIT Delhi is ranked 5 in the NIRF ranking and also ranks higher than all new IIMs in
most of the CAT coaching institute rankings. It has a rich research culture giving it the 3 positions in the QS world rankings.
Batch size: DMS has an average batch size thereby increasing the scope of interaction. It also enjoys location advantages, not making it difficult for big industries to visit the campus for recruitment.
Yes, you can easily choose IIM Ranchi or Trichy based on their placement statistics because the placement scenarios at both IIMs seem promising despite the lack of infrastructure and campus facilities. In many cases, Trichy and Ranchi have exchanged leads outside the ABC and LIK worlds. All can be overcome if you are taught by the best professors.
Elaborating further, IIM Trichy seems better than Ranchi or Rohtak to me. The reason being the superior teaching methods and its favorable location both for students as well as recruiters. Apart from Trichy, other IIMs are also doing fairly well compared to non-CAT MBA institutes. These are doing well with the help of sponsor IIMs which arrange faculty and placements. These in turn select their own Directors and invest in the infrastructure required in another 3–4 years as Trichy and Ranch have already done.
I think that Udaipur is one of the most underrated IIMs. To elaborate on this point let me enlighten you with some amazing facts about it
In reality IIM Udaipur is an IIM that has an extensive research culture. The rankings are a reflection of how quickly it has climbed the ladder. It is due to its high-quality research that many excellent permanent faculty has become a part of IIM Udaipur. This does not make it the best IIM but still, it is heading toward becoming the best.
Another major attraction of this institute is its impartial nature in every aspect be it placements or admissions. The students are not deceived at any point at all.
The placement statistics are seeing a gradual improvement over the past few years.
Particulars |
Placement Statistics |
Placement Percentage |
100% |
Batch size |
315 |
Number of Recruiters |
184 |
Highest CTC |
INR 35.96 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 19.5 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
American Express, Asian Paints, PwC |
These figures are expected to rise in the coming years. All this makes IIM Udaipur a good choice.