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Is IIM Ranchi's IPM program worth it?
Yes, the IPM program of IIM Rohtak is actually worth it because it’s an IIM after all. Both Rohtak and Indore excel at their IPM programs. If you are not willing to sit for the CAT again and are not confident that you will get in despite trying this is the best option for you. But if you want to explore more opportunities and are confident of getting a better CAT percentile next year this program may not be for you.
IPM or Integrated Program in Management is a 5-year program of business studies from undergraduate to postgraduate level (Integrated BBA-MBA). Students will be awarded a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the end of the program.
Curriculum: The foundation of this program is broad covering areas like humanities, social sciences, arts, and sciences. Other areas that are tackled by this program are management, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, information systems, data science, and strategic management. The pedagogy involves lectures, classroom discussions, experiential lessons, case analyses, simulations, group projects, internships, and mentorships that help in creating an active and student-favorable environment.
Fees: The total fee for the first three years of the program is INR 1,593,000. These fees do not include mess charges.
Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for the IPM program are as follows
- Candidates who have passed 10 + 2 with a minimum of 60% Marks.
- 55% Marks for SC / ST / PWD.
- Indian Nationals & PIO / OCI Card Holders are eligible to apply for the Program.
Admission process:
IIM Ranchi Admission Process for the IPM program consists of 4 Stages, which are as follows:
- IIM Ranchi Reviews Applications received for IPM Program.
- Candidates are Shortlisted based on their Valid SAT / IPMAT (Conducted by IIM Indore) scores.
- Shortlisted Candidates are called for Personal Interviews for Final Selection.
- IIM Ranchi Finalize Candidates based on their Overall Performance in Personal Interviews & their Overall Academic Scores
Overall I personally feel that the IPM program at IIM Rohtak is worth trying.
What is better, to go for BBA+MBA integrated course from Nirma University or to do a simple BBA from Symbiosis or NMIMS?
BBA from all of these institutes, Nirma University, Symbiosis, and NMIMS is good. It now depends on whether you are willing to go for an MBA immediately after your graduation or not.
If you want to do an MBA and not want to get into giving entrances again, then go for Nirma, it is a decent pick. If you feel you can study in the 2nd and 3rd year of your graduation for MBA entrance exams. Then go for BBA from NMIMS or Symbiosis.
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Categories |
BBA+MBA at Nirma University |
BBA at Symbiosis |
BBA at NMIMS |
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Course Fee |
17.95 lakh |
9.10 lakh |
2.87 lakh |
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Highest CTC |
25 LPA |
17 LPA |
16 LPA |
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Average CTC |
8-9 LPA |
4.5 LPA |
4.8 LPA |
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Recruiting Companies |
TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Bosch, etc. |
KPMG, Deloitte, Wipro, TCS, etc. |
IBM, IDFC, Tech Mahindra, HCL, etc. |
One thing more to note is whether you can study 5 years at a stretch in the same place or not. BBA from any of the above 3 is a good option. It depends on the choice of pursuing an MBA.
How did your IPM AT IIM Rohtak go?
Below is the experience of an IIM Rohtak student who did his IPMAT during covid.
It was always going to be difficult to conduct a fair online exam in this day and age, but IIM Rohtak took the exam to an all-time low. The following are the highlights of the exam:
The online exam was conducted in an 'open book' format, using Google Forms and no effort was made to proctor the exam - which means students could have their friends and family assist them using Google, WhatsApp, Zoom, and any other technology they could think of. After 45 minutes, the form would not even submit itself. To pass the test, the student had to maintain their integrity.
Every student had the same paper, in the same order. It's no surprise that within minutes of the exam starting, WhatsApp and Facebook groups were flooded with questions and answers. Most students are required to submit answers that they have simply copied from the internet.
Some of the questions were difficult to answer. This is especially true when the paper setters fail to include the accompanying diagram to logical reasoning questions.
Is Mount Carmel College Bangalore good for BBA?
Mount Carmel College (MCC) is very good for BBA. The placement is average but improving gradually.
Academic Curriculum is good as well. The exposure given to the students is great. Overall it is an average college for BBA, but for other degrees, it is quite reputed and popular among aspiring students.
| Categories | BBA at Mount Carmel College Bangalore |
| Course Fee | 3.60 lakh |
| Placement Percentage | 60-70% |
| Average CTC | 4-5 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | Wipro, CTS, Dell, DE Shaw, etc. |
If you're interested in doing BBA, you can go for Christ, as it is considered to be a better institution for BBA. You can also opt for other B-Schools to opt for BBA.
Is preferring IPM from IIM Indore over engineering a good decision?
According to one of my friend's personal experiences, you should recognize what you want to do in life further. Whether you want to continue in a technical field or a management field. The next thing is the decent package and the prestigious company, you get your placement.
If Engineering is your choice -
- If you manage to get into IIT Kharagpur or IIT Bombay and spend approximately INR 10 Lakhs for the entire course.
- Then the salary package you receive is INR 10-11 LPA.
- So in this case you can clearly demarcate the difference between expenditure and earning.
If IPM is your choice -
- If we consider that you have taken the IPM course in IIM Indore and spend INR 26 Lakhs till the completion of the course.
- Then get the placement of around INR 17-18 LPA.
Comparing these we can see that by the time your package reaches INR 12-13 LPA being an engineer from IIT, the salary of the IPM graduate reaches very high. So this is where the difference is being created.
Thus we can say that rather than just focusing on return on investment, look for the average package that will last for your entire life.
Is the KIIT entrance exam for the BBA at KIIT School of Management easy?
KIIT School of Management is a very famous and reputed business management school in our country. Many students across the country apply for admission and for that all of them are required to appear for the entrance exam conducted by the college and pass it successfully.
The entrance is relatively easier when compared to the entrance exams of other business schools. The reason behind it is the amount of time you get when you appear for the exams.
You will get 3 hours and within that time period, you will have to solve 120 questions which is not a difficult task. All the sections in the question paper are moderate.
But you should really work on some chapters like Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Time and Speed, Simple and Compound Interest, etc., and also improve the vocabulary. You will be easily able to clear the exam if your aptitude is good as it is an important part to clear the exam.
Which educational course is better- IPM from IIM Indore or BBA+MBA from Christ University Bangalore?
Choosing between IIM and Christ University is not a difficult decision. Without second thoughts, forgo the offer from Christ University and go for IIM Indore. This is because
- The title of IIM is more than enough to open opportunities for you in the future
- You will get better exposure and crowd at IIM than at Christ university
- Obviously the placement opportunities are better at IIM than at any other university.
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Particulars |
IIM Indore |
Christ University |
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Average CTC |
INR 24.09 LPA |
INR 15 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
INR 21.46 LPA |
INR 49 LPA |
Even if both the colleges offer similar packages IIM has a bigger brand image and will help you in the long run.
How was summer placement for IIM Indore, first IPM batch?
As I have interacted with the ex-students online, I got to know some facts about IIM Indore. These facts might also be helpful to you as they can provide you with an answer to your question.
- The first IPM batch was the 2011 batch which attained 100% placements.
- The average ranged around 10 LPA.
- Various students were placed by means of PPIs which they won through case study competitions like Nomura Investments.
- The hiring status of IPM students ranged from startups to big renowned companies such as Deloitte, ICICI Bank, etc.
As a student of IPM, one would certainly be able to pave the way to a non-disappointing and successful career.
How was your experience in IPM IIM Indore student exchange programme in the third year? What are the details of your trip (expenses, study, travel, etc)?
My friend had the opportunity to get selected for the student exchange program in the third year. She shared her amazing experience.
She was sent to the University of Latvia. Studying in Europe gave her the freedom to explore it, make new friends from every corner of the world and most importantly gain knowledge about different economies.
Expenses
The total expenditure amounted to approximately ?4–5 lac for the five months she spent there. However, she was lucky to get an ERASMUS+ grant which covered most of her expenses.
Study
You are free to opt for any course of your choice provided that you complete the minimum credits criteria of IIM Indore. It’s recommended that you go for such a course that satiates your interests and is unavailable in your country. Some of them include International Law and Culture.
Travel
You can travel to most of Europe if you have a Type-D Visa. The climate is extremely cold and you will not be able to adjust initially.
Food
There are no mess facilities, only college canteens. The taste of the food is not up to our taste. But spending much on food is futile. You can spend the maximum on traveling and you won’t regret it.
My friend had a great time as an exchange student at the University of Latvia thanks to its relaxed ambiance.
How can a science student prepare for IPM IIM Indore?
Being a Science stream student does not make a very bigger difference when it comes to IPMAT by IIM Indore. The exam has Quantitative Aptitude (QA) and Verbal Ability (VA).
The students from Commerce or Humanities background who have Maths and English as their subjects in Standard 12th have actually same chances as a student from Science background.
The Science stream student who is also preparing for other competitive exams such as JEE may have some advantages in the QA section.
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