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Which course is the closest alternative to IPM IIM Indore?
The IPM program at IIM Indore primarily focuses on students who complete their higher secondary. The program is similar to pursuing a 3 year BBA course, or graduating in Economics and moving on to MBA.
Here are some points you might want to take into account before deciding on IPM.
- Following the completion of your BBA degree from one of the top 10 institutes, you might want to choose to go for an MBA via CAT, XAT, XAT, GMAT, or others. In graduation, you will definitely have an edge over the students of IPM. But having the IIM tag definitely offers some advantages.
- However, if you become eligible to enroll at one of the major top 10 B-schools in India following the completion of BBA, then you will have an upper hand nonetheless. In this case, you will not regret the decision of not pursuing IPM.
- One of the most essential topics to discuss is the fee structure. IPM, by far, costs students over 30 Lakhs.
However, if you still go on to choose IIM, then the brand value it offers, can undeniably be beneficial over several other engineering students because of the diversity rule of IIMs. So, for the IPM program, if you are getting it. Otherwise, you can choose to do an MBA after your graduation too.
Being a non-maths student, would I be able to cope with an IPM at IIM, Indore?
One of my cousins is a part of the institute, and since he belongs from a non-maths background, he was able to elaborate on the situation. Here is what he had to say.
The journey can undeniably be difficult for non-Math students but it is not impossible. There are other students, alongside my cousin, who is in the same situation but are still managing to do good as other students with a Maths background. They are securing more than average in most quantitative subjects.
You will need to put in extra effort to do well in quantitative subjects. But you can as well as any student from a Math background if you are willing to work hard.
Thus, it depends upon how you choose to prepare and strategize.
How is IIM Ahmedabad different than IIM B, C, K, and I?
IIM Ahmedabad is indeed different from IIM B, C, K, and I in many aspects. Some of these aspects are it’s:
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Discipline: when it comes to discipline, IIMA tops the list. The first year is a real-life challenge for students with hundreds of cases to study, group assignments and projects.
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Case pedagogy: This is the highlight of the IIM Ahmedabad curriculum. IIMAs curriculum aligns with that of Harvard Business School. So it focuses more on problem-solving classes.
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Architecture: IIMs pride lies in its heritage architecture. The red bricks surrounding the semicircular arches enhance the campus’ appearance tenfold.
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Crowd: Without any doubt, the cream of students get into IIMA. This is because it has the highest cutoff.
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Faculty: IIMA has top-notch faculty while some of them are IIM Ahmedabad alumni themselves.
IIM Ahmedabad is different from other IIMs in all these aspects. But what really sets it apart is its director Ravi Matthai and his systems cultivating accountability and autonomy.
Which one to choose SJMSOM or IIM Indore?
Both SJMSOM and IIM Indore are distinguished B-Schools in this league. IIM is a brand name on its own and offers certain perks that make it a better choice.
- Specialization: SJMSOM is known for its Operations and IT/Analytics/Consulting. Most of the students remain confused in choosing their specialization and tend to delve into their options at the end of their first year. This can be quite helpful if you want to explore your options in the first year and then choose a specialization.
- Placements: The factor that affects placements is the batch size. The less the batch size the more efficiently and steadily the placements are done with. Often IIM Indore completes their placement before SJMSOM and other IIMs. However, the competition at IIM Indore is high. According to the recent placement highlights the average CTC offered at SJMSOM and IIM Indore is 20 LPA and 23 LPA.
- Campus: IIM Indore has a splendid campus situated out of the city. The campus is huge and is one of the best campuses in India. At SJMSOM, the campus is to be shared with engineering students. However, this is not much of a problem for students. IIM Indore also provides more extracurricular opportunities.
Hopefully, this would be helpful for you in making the right choice.
How is IIM Indore for an undergraduate?
IM Indore apparently is the only IIM located in the country that has an undergraduate program of its own.
The Integrated Programme of Management in IIM Indore is a five-year program that focuses on preparing socially forward managers proficient with multiple skills.
This integrated program is a brilliant choice for aspirants who want to pursue a management course in the future. Here are the recent placement highlights for the institute.
| Average CTC | 56 LPA |
| Highest CTC | 23 LPA |
| Major recruiters | Deloitte, Cipla, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. |
If you choose to pursue it, this program can definitely provide multiple opportunities for excelling in life
Which hostel does the IPM girls in IIM Indore stay?
I have a few friends from IIM Indore and I learned about the hostel accommodation, on-campus through them.
As mentioned by my friends, the girls from their first three IPM years are given to stay at a recently established Student Residence 10, also known as SR - 16. It is in front of the cricket stadium.
On the other hand, the girls from both IPM fourth and fifth years stay with the PGPs in the SR 11 - 14. The hostel is adjacent to the SR - 18, i.e. the IPM Boys Hostel.
How is food at IIM Indore?
IIM Indore has dedicated mess facilities and round-the-clock canteen facilities with vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options.
Various other snacks, biscuits, chocolates, ice cream, and soft drinks are available in the mess itself. Apart from the regular mess, a night canteen is run from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for students to order anything from noodles to parathas.
You can't expect too much from the mess. Though there is Pi-Shop, JAM, Poha Point, Mess 2, and a temporary kiosk where various vendors come.
What is your take on IIM Indore's Mumbai campus?
My brother is an alumnus of IIM Indore and he brought to light the harsh truth of the Mumbai Campus. Being a satellite campus of IIM Indore, the facilities, teaching, and placements are very substandard.
- Not even 5% of the faculty visits the Mumbai campus for classes. As a result, classes are taught by low-qualified teachers.
- The placement scenario is also terrible at the Mumbai campus. The summer placements are conducted separately. Whereas the final placements are joint. But unfortunately, the best profiles and packages are saved for the IIM Indore students.
The ROI is terrible. You invest a lot of fees and get low packages or sometimes even no jobs. So I would recommend going for any other B School if you are confident of another attempt at CAT.
Honestly, how is IIM Indore - Mumbai Campus?
My brother has been at IIM Indore, Mumbai campus for the past 2 months. He has cleared the air of misconception and told me that the IIM Indore campus is on a level with any other IIM. Some pros and cons that will further elaborate on this point are
Pros
Faculty: The faculty comprises teachers who are geniuses in their own fields. Recalling several events he told me once his teacher during Organisational Behavior class, steered the conversation towards spiritualism. In another instance, the professor gave feedback on their case study solutions for maximum retention. The professors are humble and compassionate. They are ready to help you in anything from clearing doubts to suggesting books for study.
Peer Harmony: The harmony between the seniors and juniors here is another bright aspect. Any new undertaking by the juniors is encouraged by the seniors. The seniors along with juniors conduct skill-based workshops and organize guest lectures.
Placement Committee: The placement committee at IIM Indore, Mumbai campus is considerate and helps build long-term relationships with corporates. The placement coordinator is personally involved with the batch and he is an approachable person.
Location: One obvious advantage that IIM Indore has is its location. Located in the City of Dreams, the institute offers the students to step out of their comfort zone and try unimaginable things. The city offers a vast number of opportunities and baggage of experience. Also being the finance capital, the campus enjoys visits from various industry experts who impart significant corporate knowledge.
Brand Image: The IIM tag you will get to wear for the rest of your life will be beneficial everywhere and everytime. The IIM does not just prepares you for a job but it also prepares you for life in general.
Cons
Infrastructure: The fact that institute still lacks a campus can discourage many. Yet its not that big a merit you can leave your IIM tag for.
Accommodation: The institute offers no hostel facilities and one has to look for accommodation on their own. The seniors help a lot and this entire process might help you know the reality of life and prepare you for your future endeavors.
What should I choose between IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore and NITIE Mumbai?
If you want to pursue a career in operations, NITIE is superior to both IIM K and IIM Indore. Any other specialization is followed by IIM K, IIM I, and NITIE.
NITIE is the best college in India for operations management, but IIMs are unrivaled in terms of culture and rigor.
IIM K is superior to IIM I for two reasons:
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IIM Indore has a large batch size.
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IIM I has a lower level of diversity due to a lower number of work-ex people.
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