In India, management education began in the 1950s in the universities where the commerce departments existed. Gradually, the dominance of commerce declined, and engineering gained ground. This decade will be about AI and machine learning, advanced analytical skills and evidence-based decision making, which is why the timing is apt for the amalgamation of science and management. Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur, one of the leading technology institutes in India, serves as a wonderful ground for such collaboration. The college follows a practical-oriented way of teaching.

The Department of Management Studies (DMS) at MNIT Jaipur was started as a centre around 25 years ago in 1996. Since then, it has provided high-quality management education to students from all academic backgrounds across the country. It offers MBA as well PhD degrees. DMS is part of MNIT Jaipur which was established almost 60 years ago and is currently ranked 37 in the country, was accorded the National Institute of Technology (NIT) status in 2002. MNIT is an autonomous, fully funded by the Ministry of Education and an Institute of National Importance - a status given by the Government exclusively to a few premier institutions. Its campus is over 300 acres with the fantastic teaching, training, and research facilities. The institute has 13 departments and three centres educating more than 5000 students. The alumni base is solid. 

MBA at Department of Management Studies, MNIT Jaipur

As MBA programs became popular, multiple institutions came into existence all over the country. These include the IIMs, IITs, NITs, Universities and autonomous Business-schools. While it improved access, it also added to the confusion among students making the critical choice of a post-graduation (PG) degree. Against this backdrop, why should one pursue MBA at MNIT Jaipur? Here are some first-hand, experience-based insights into the department.

  • Institute of National Importance: In the 1950s Management Studies became an important subject in India. And, gradually the dominance of the Commerce declined and Engineering gained importance. DMS MNIT Jaipur offers a degree rather than a diploma awarded by business schools under the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
  • DMS MNIT Admission: Most MBA entrance examinations are slightly skewed towards quantitative aptitude. But DMS gives due weightage to graduation and PG (if any) scores, work experience, and personal interviews.
  • DMS MNIT MBA Course Fees: Being a fully-funded government institution, the total cost of two years MBA degree comes to roughly about INR 3.2 lakhs, the lowest compared to other private business schools. Check: DMS MINIT Jaipur MBA Fees 
  • DMS MNIT MBA Placement: DMS has a placement office and a team facilitating and assisting students. The highest package offered at the Department of Management Studies is INR 16 LPA (off campus) and INR 10 LPA (on-campus). The average package offered to the student was approximately INR 5.62 LPA. The top recruiters of the institute are Coca-Cola India, Vodafone, Axis Bank, Indiabulls, Droom, Naukri.com, Justdial, and many more. Also, there are students' clubs leading activities and events. Check: MNIT Jaipur MBA Placements
  • Experienced Faculty Members: Faculty members of DMS teach practical concepts to the students in the best fashion. They provide students with various doubt sessions. These doubt sessions help the students in learning the new practical concepts easily and quickly. The faculty selection process at DMS is pretty competitive. The faculty members of DMS have the benefits of a government job. Hence, the institute attracts bright applicants from reputed institutes like IIMs, IITs, and Foreign Universities.
  • Network & Collaboration: DMS provides the students with a program that gives them access to a sprawling, well-connected campus with an opportunity to collaborate with those from science and engineering. One can attend seminars and meet visitors from all over the world who come to MNIT; the scope is not restricted to DMS. Additionally, the 'Network' also attempts to offer information on the following:
    • Activities of the institute
    • Excerpted articles from IRMA faculty members' research/consultancy
    • Useful contributions from the Alumni as well as the PRM and FPRM participants
    • Placement opportunities within IRMA's designated sector, etc.
    • Workings at the Institute in terms of MDPs
  • NIT Setup: The NIT setup of the Department of Management Studies is designed to promote innovation and flexibility. The curriculum of the institute is revised regularly. The pedagogy is contemporary, open-book, and other innovative evaluation methods are also encouraged at the institute. 
  • Alumni Group: Students of DMS got placed in various diverse areas such as administration, and top-post in the private companies. The alumni of the college are the most powerful part. Some of the alumni are IAS officers and even CEOs. The institution is home to bright students from diverse economic, ethnic, regional, religious, and academic backgrounds. It broadens one’s horizon to be part of such a diverse peer group.

DMS has come a long way in two decades, but still, there are miles to go. For this, there must be students willing to grow with the department because, practically, an institution is only as good as the combined effort of its students and teachers. DMS helps in the overall development of the students. The batches of the institution have an optimal student-teacher ratio. Everyone has an opportunity to participate, shine and thrive at their respective paths. So, the best way would be to come and join the team. Apply here for the batch 2022-24 by May 10, 2022.