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How many seats are there in IIM Lucknow ABM program?
Percentage of seats reserved:
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Categories |
Percentage |
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SC |
15% |
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EWS |
10% |
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ST |
7.5% |
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NC-OBC |
27% |
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PwD |
5% |
Should I go for a PGPM in MDI Gurgaon or for IIM L ABM?
Go for the IIM Lucknow ABM program only if you are sincerely inclined towards agri. If not then choosing ABM will limit your career prospects considerably and you might even regret it later.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM is one of the oldest programs that have great value. MDI Gurgaon can easily be called the country’s best B School. The admissions are solely based on merit so the quality of your peers is top-notch. Some major highlights of the institute and its PGDM program are
- Experienced permanent faculty
- Student-driven clubs
- Student-driven Mutual Fund
- Elaborate alumni network
- Lush green campus
- Excellent peer learning
So you will not regret choosing MDI even over IIM Lucknow.
Which is better, IIM Lucknow ABM or IRMA?
The answer is dependent on your level of interest.
The scenario at IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM is as follows:
- Placements: PGP and PGP ABM placements are both common. As a result, chances of getting into roles such as marketing, strategy, consulting, and so on would be higher than for Agri-Business-focused roles.
- Overall Knowledge: As an ABM student, you can take PGP courses such as Strategy, Finance, and Operations. This translates to a better understanding of business.
- Opportunities: Opportunities for an ABM student would be similar to those for PGP students at IIM L. As an IIM L student, you can compete in business case study competitions that are only open to top B-schools.
- Summer Internship: ABM Students are placed in companies such as BCG, Accenture Strategy, JPMC, Aditya Birla Group, Hindustan Unilever, P&G, Britannia, Airtel, Uber, Mars, PepperFry, Udaan, Hindustan Times, and others during their summer internship.
Many PGP ABM students prefer FMCG firms for Sales/Marketing positions.
- Agriculture-Specific Roles: Because of the small batch size, development sector organizations (NGOs, cooperatives, and government development agencies) and CSR foundations would be in short supply.
In short, you will almost certainly receive a higher salary at IIM Lucknow, but it may not be in an agribusiness/development sector organization.
The IRMA Scenario:
- A class of more than 160 students.
- The curriculum would be centered on agriculture and the rural sector.
- Placements: A large number of development sector organizations, NGOs, cooperatives, and government development agencies seek placements through IRMA.
For example, UNICEF, Tata Trusts (FISE), Vedanta Foundation, Reliance Foundation, and BAIF Development Research Foundation.
If you are very specific about agribusiness or rural development roles, you should apply to IRMA because of the large batch size and the increased number of Agri-specific roles coming to the campus. If you want to explore other sectors or domains and are looking for a brand name for life as well as a higher package, i.e. an experience similar to that of a PGP student, then IIM Lucknow is the place to be.
Which course among PGP at IIM Indore and PGP-ABM at IIM Lucknow should one choose if he/she has an interest in Marketing and Operations?
The simple answer is that the choice of the course depends more or your overall profile than the course itself. Irresponsible of your specialization your chances at placements will be low if your resume is below average. Moreover, institutes like IIM Indore and IIM Lucknow offer joint placements for both programs.
Students can apply to any company irrespective of their specialization. Yet there are many who are able to get into their dream companies while some failed to get a call from a reputed firm. This is because the PGP program just added value to your resume and if that is already poor then even PGP cannot guarantee you a high-paying job.
So if you already have a good resume all you need to do is improve your resume in marketing and operations. This can be done through extra-curricular activities and B-school competitions. For this the PGP-ABM program is perfect.
But if you have a below-average resume, then go for PGP. Because then extracurricular activities alone will not improve your resume. You need class projects and good academic scores to upgrade it. Unlike PGP-ABM, you won’t miss out on basic electives related to marketing/ops/finance.
So nothing is certain about an MBA program. One needs to know what he will be doing after acquiring knowledge to decide which course to take. I will personally suggest you go for IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM if you just want to improve your resume.
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.
What is your review of PGP-ABM (PG Programme in Agribusiness Management), IIM Ahmedabad?
The 2-year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM) at IIM Ahmedabad is a great course. It teaches agribusiness management. The program trains agriculture and allied managers.PGP-ABM covers agriculture production, marketing, supply chain management, finance, and policy analysis. IT is also stressed in agriculture management. The program includes agribusiness internships and field trips.
The PGP-ABM program at IIM Ahmedabad requires a written test, group discussion, and personal interview. Bachelor's degree in any field with at least 50% grades or comparable CGPA. Agriculture or related experience is preferred.
The PGP-ABM program at IIM Ahmedabad is well-regarded and offers good prospects for agribusiness management students. In terms of placement, it offers 100% placement. The total number of offers accepted was 47 with one international offer. The highest domestic package offered was INR 33.83 LPA and the average domestic package was of INR 21.49 LPA.
Should a candidate interested in studying finance and economics join the ABM course at IIM Lucknow?
I think the PGP course is a better option if you are interested in Finance and Economics. This is because the ABM program offers the choice of only one option during the second year. The electives of the first year of both the programs ABM and PGP are the same. They comprise important topics like Micro and Macroeconomics, Financial Reporting and Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Financial Management.
Most importantly you will be missing out on Finance and Economics courses. Some ABM students are diligent enough to sit through these classes despite everything.
There are no major differences in the placement scenario of ABM and PGP. Though I will recommend you go for the PGP program of a more reputed institute. Through ABM you will have to resort to self-learning more.
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