IEM Kolkata is among the top management institutes in the region. It ranks right after IIM, IIFT, and IISWBM. IEM has a great management faculty. The professors use a hands-on teaching approach through weekly presentations, case studies, etc. Various seminars, conferences, and competitions are organized to provide more engaging learning experiences. The course work also includes industrial tours and foreign tours.
The recent highlights of IEM Kolkata show the median CTC as INR 10.50 LPA. Reputed companies such as Cognizant GenC, Wipro, Capgemini, TCS Ninja, etc. take part in the placement drive.
MBA usually costs more than other degrees. If you do not get a decent ROI after finishing the course, it is likely to take a toll on you. Old IIMs and reputed management institutes like XLRI, Jamshedpur, NITIE Mumbai are best options for pursuing MBA. If you perform well during your time at these institutes, you will get your money’s worth. It is difficult to secure admission at these institutes. But if you put in the effort you can definitely get the required CAT percentile.
IEM:
IEM has a name for Engineering but for management, it is not as reputed. The official website may boast of cushy placement packages, but the figures shown are not always accurate. So, don’t believe the figures blindly.
Here is a brief overview of the MBA program at IEM.
Average CTC |
5-6 LPA |
Hughes CTC |
15.50 LPA |
Tp recruiters |
ITC, TCS, Naukri.com, Karvy, Godrej, Wipro, Delloitte, Flipkart, HDFC Bank, etc. |
Fees (1st Year) |
INR 3 LPA |
Admission |
CAT/IEMJEE |
The final decision is yours. But you should consider your options carefully before opting for degrees like MBA.