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Is it advisable to to go for PGPEM course of IIM Bangalore?
It is ultimately up to you to decide if the PGPEM course at IIM Bangalore is the right fit for you. Nevertheless, IIM Bangalore is a highly reputable institution and the PGPEM course is a well-esteemed post-graduate program.
Suitability: The PGPEM program has been designed for working mid-level and senior executives with a minimum of four years of work experience after graduation.
Duration: It is a 2-year program scheduled on weekends to make it easy for those who do not want to leave their jobs to pursue a master’s degree.
Purpose: The purpose of the program is to complement the excellent functional knowledge and experience that participants possess with contemporary management knowledge, thereby preparing them to manage greater responsibilities in a liberalized and globalized economy.
Curriculum: Foundation general management courses are taught in the first year and domain-specific knowledge is offered through a wide range of electives in the second year. The uniqueness of the program lies in the fact that students can choose not only from the electives offered by the PGPEM but also from the other degree-granting programs offered at IIM Bangalore.
IIM Bangalore PGPEM Highlights
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Course Level |
Post Graduate |
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Course Type |
Degree Course |
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Specialization |
Enterprise Management |
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Duration |
2 years |
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Course Mode |
Part-time |
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Minimum Qualification Required |
Graduation in any stream with 50% aggregate marks |
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Minimum Work Experience |
4 years after completing graduation |
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Age |
No limit |
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Selection Process |
MBA Entrance Exam + GD / PI round of colleges |
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Average Course Fee |
INR 20.11 Lakh |
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Ranking |
Ranked 2/125 by NIRF Management Ranks |
It's a good idea to research the program thoroughly, speak with current students and alumni, and consider your own goals and abilities before making a decision.
Can a person with 98 percentile get a call from IIM Bangalore?
Whether you will get a call or not depends on a lot of factors. For general category students, IIM Bangalore cutoff stays around the 99 percentile. However, for interview shortlisting, IIM Bangalore considers a lot of factors - 10th, 12th, graduation scores, bachelor's field of studies, work experience, etc.
If you have a decent academic record and 2 years of work experience, you can expect a call with 98 percentile.
Can I make it to IIM A B or C if my 10 score is 93, 12 is 82 and grade is 73 and from a tier 3 college?
Your question basically means what criteria are required to get into IIM A B or C. The table below has summarized the different parameters that decide your eligibility for admission into IIM ABC.
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Particulars |
IIM Calcutta |
IIM Ahmedabad |
IIM Bangalore |
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Academics |
Shortlisting-40% Final Selection-0% |
Shortlisting-30% Final Selection-15% |
Shortlisting-50% Final Selection-25% |
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Worl Experience |
8% (final selection) |
5% (shortlisting) |
8% (shortlisting) 10% (final selection) |
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Gender/Academic Diversity |
4% (shortlisting) 4% (final selection) |
2% (shortlisting) |
Non-Engineers can get a call with low percentile also |
Now considering your profile, you need the following CAT score to get into IIM A B C
IIM Ahmedabad: If you are a non-engineer you will get a call easily but if you are an engineer you will need work experience and at least 99.5+CAT score
IIM Bangalore: You will need work experience to compensate for poor academic record or at least 100 percentile to get a call
IIM Calcutta: you will need 98.8+ if you are a girl. For boys, it is around 99.6+.
Is it mandatory to reside at the IIM Bangalore hostel if one gets admitted for the PGPM course?
Yes, if you enroll in the PGPM program, you must reside in a hostel for the first year; you can choose to live off campus in the second year, but no one does.
It is truly beneficial that one must live in a hostel; otherwise, it is extremely difficult to complete all of the submissions and work in groups. Group project meetings are usually held at 11 p.m. or later, around midnight, making it difficult to attend if you are not on campus.
Furthermore, because subscriptions for these resources are validated using IP addresses, you will be unable to use them outside of the IIM campus.
However, the amazing part is that the campus is so beautiful that once you start staying there, you will despise the idea of staying anywhere else.
How good is XLRI Jamshedpur? How it fares against IIM ABC? Please answer, you view is valuable.
With its HR program allegedly being the best in Asia, XLRI might be ranked as one of the top 6 management schools in India. Other areas of expertise like marketing and finance are also strong.
One of XLRI's major advantages, in addition to having a large alumni base, is that all of the HR directors at the country's top corporations are XLRI graduates. As a result, XLRI receives a fantastic placement. As most employers view it on par with IIM A, B, and C, this also helps if you wish to change jobs. It will be regarded as one notch lower when compared to IIM A, B, and C. Top IB and PE firms that exclusively visit IIM A, B, and C do not go to XLRI. But XLRI is a fantastic alternative if you are not interested in IB or PE.
Many reputable companies (in the financial and consulting industries) exclusively visit IIM A or B; XLRI is not among them. But even with fewer options, XL can help you get into the best companies. The batch size is one factor. The XL BM batch size (until the 2021 batch) was just 180, as opposed to IIM A, B, and C, which had twice as many.
My idea has been selected for Mentoring and then incubation at IIM Bangalore. How should I go about presenting it to them so that they agree for incubating it?
One of my friends' startups was incubated by NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore. She narrated her struggles in achieving this after 3 attempts. I won’t go through the details of how you can get your idea incubated as your idea has already been. Instead, I will tell you what comes after.
Once your idea has been incubated, you will be enrolled in a 3-month LaunchPad program. During this program you will have to work from the IIM Bangalore campus itself. The team of NSRCEL will
- Conduct workshops to familiarize you with startups and how they function.
- The NSRCEL team will set attainable targets and help you achieve them.
- You will be allowed interactions with experienced mentors who will offer suggestions and opinions regarding your idea. Use this opportunity to learn and upgrade the idea and not as criticism.
- The team will also provide you with some time and money-saving business tools like AWS credits, Access to CRM, and accounting software.
My friend said she regretted not paying during this program because she was not well prepared for what came after. You will have to present your idea in front of a panel of 8 judges. They will analyze if your idea is worth investing in and your goals. They will inquire a lot and pose difficult questions, the answers to which can be known only if you really paid attention to the program.
The 3 possible outcomes of this procedure are
- Your idea gets incubated
- You are granted an extension of 2-3 months to work on your idea a bit more
- You are asked to re-apply for the Launchpad program as you need to understand your business better.
Irrespective of the outcome don’t get demotivated. Because the largest of empires have been built after countless failures.
What is the selection procedure like for EPGP at IIM Bangalore?
The screening or selection process for EPGP at IIM Bangalore for applications in which they evaluate your application, GMAT scores, academics, career progression, career/extracurricular achievements, diversity, and knowledge that you can bring to class.
If you pass this, you will be invited for a face-to-face or Skype interview with a panel consisting of someone from the program office and alums who will check if you have the right credentials and expectations from and about the program.
Should I choose IIMB over FMS Delhi?
Many people choose IIM Bangalore over FMS Delhi because of its brand image. Also without any doubt, IIM is at an altogether different level than other B Schools. Considering the IIFT rankings of this year IIM Bangalore ranked 1st whereas FMS ranked 4th.
But if you consider the ROI, FMS has an upper hand. Its incredibly lower fees in comparison to IIMs make it the best choice for people who are low on budget and don’t want to get involved with educational loans. It’s the best cost-effective MBA program in the country. The placements here are also at par with IIMs.
So choose IIMB over FMS only if
- You can invest 20+ lakhs or are willing to take out a loan
- If you are looking for a brand image more than just the essence of an MBA
- You want to experience an impressive campus life
If these are your reasons for pursuing an MBA. IIM Bangalore is a better choice. Else go for FMS, nothing there will disappoint you.
Would it be wise to quit my job (that gives me 13 lakhs per annum) at Cisco if I get into IIM Bangalore, and take a loan of 18 lakhs for the fees?
It is quite obvious that if you are already doing a job that gives you 13 lakh per annum, it is your naivete if you want to join IIM and take a loan of 18 lakhs.
- If you are more inclined towards the technicality of the things and working for the same, you should indulge yourself in gaining experience in that particular field.
- Do not think of taking a huge burden of loan that you need to pay ultimately with heavy interests.
| Categories | IIM Bangalore |
| Course Fee | 14 lakhs |
| Highest CTC | 60 LPA |
| Average CTC | 28-29 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | Mindtree, Asian Paints, Mercedes, HSBC, etc. |
Think twice before making this decision and in my opinion, it is better to gain the hands-on experience that embarks you towards success in your life early, than spending a huge amount of money doing an MBA and then pursuing the job.
Why are IIM A, B, and C valued over FMS, Delhi when the difference between the fees are so high?
It is true that a person’s caliber can in no way be judged from the Business School that they have graduated from. In practice, however, things work very differently.
The general assumption is that if a candidate has secured a top rank in one of the most challenging exams and studied one of the top curriculums in the country, then they are really good in their field.
IIM A, B, and C have been around for a very long time and its graduates have carved a niche for themselves in the corporate world. Most companies in India and many abroad have IIM A, B, and C graduates in top positions. The alumni spread the goodwill of these institutions in silicon valley and other parts of the world, leading to international repute. These institutions are ‘brands’. An IIM A, B, and C brand opens numerous opportunities for you.
Judging IIMs based on ROI solely is not wise. Most IIM graduates end up paying their loans in a period of 3 to 5 years. Also, keep in mind that salary does not remain constant, it keeps increasing each year. Even if you take a loan to fund your MBA, it will be worth it.
If you get the opportunity to study at IIM A, B, or C you should grab it at the earliest.
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