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How good is the EFPM program from IIM Rohtak?
EFPM is an executive doctoral program of IIM Rohtak. It is suitable for people who are interested in conducting research in the field of Management.
Some things to know about this program are
- The faculty is young in some areas with very less experience.
- This is not a degree certification but just a title of Fellow of IIM-Rohtak as per the new IIM Act.
- You will face many administrative challenges.
- All the pedagogy is digital. Be it books, cases, or even lectures. This is not very helpful for people who lack technical skills.
So before finally opting for the course make sure you keep these points in mind.
Which one is the better option, a BBA from DU or from IIM Rohtak?
Many people consider DU as a better option especially if it’s any of the top 3-4 colleges. Yet I chose IIM Rohtak. Now I am going to list down reasons why one should choose DU or IIM Rohtak separately
Why one should go for DU
- You end up saving more than 10 lakhs which is a big amount
- The BBA course here is fairly new and promising
- The location advantage one avail while studying DU is far better than Rohtak.
- If one is sure that they can clear CAT
Why one should go for IIM Rohtak
- If you are a non-math student and have zero interest in commerce
- If you want to give one more chance CAT, you can give it after 3 years.
- The additional 10 lakhs rupees becomes more like insurance for your seat reserved in IIM Rohtak. This will save you from taking a year drop and an additional year to work.
Now on the basis of the above points, you can make a decision that suits you the best.
How do I afford IPM IIM Rohtak fees?
Every IIM is considered an Institute of National Importance and its students are therefore offered excellent educational loans without any collateral and very low-interest rates.
Moreover, a scheme in SBI - SBI Scholar Loan, offers a collateral-free loan of about 2,000,000 Rupees. Apart from this many banks readily offer loans as soon as you enter the PGP program at an IIM. This is because they are sure of the credibility of these institutes and have no doubts regarding their students. They know they are investing in people who will be paying them back tenfold. You can easily avail this benefit of being a part of a reputed institute and IIMs brand value.
IIM Rohtak just came up with ePGPx. Will there be placement assistance?
The goal of Executive Programs is to enhance the already existing skills of working professionals. The worth of the main Executive Program of any given institute depends on the following 2 factors
- Fees: The total fee of the Executive Program at IIM Rohtak is ?7.86 Lakhs (Total Fees). The same programs of other top B Schools range from 3-5 lakhs depending on no. of subjects and level of engagement. So considering the high fees, IIM Rohtak’s Executive Program is not worth it.
- Ranking: The reputation of the B School you are planning to pursue the Executive Program from is very crucial. The PGP from lower-ranked B Schools have very less value in comparison to older IIMs. Unfortunately, IIM Rohtak is nowhere near the top 10 IIMs so their Executive Programs fare much below in terms of brand value.
Due to the above reasons the Executive Programs at IIM Rohtak have no placement assistance at all.
Can you explain the CAP process convened by IIM Rohtak?
Before explaining to you the CAP process convened by IIM Rohtak let’s discuss in brief what exactly CAP is.
CAP stands for Common Admission Process. It is a single admission process conducted by the following IIMs alternatively: IIM Ranchi, IIM Trichy, IIM Rohtak, IIM Raipur, IIM Udaipur, or IIM Kashipur. Under this process, the candidate has to give a WAT/PI(Written Ability Test/Personal Interview) process under CAP. All the member institutes will be given the scores of this test and based on their respective criteria, each institute will declare its own list of shortlisted candidates.
CAP process
Let’s discuss the various steps involved in this admission process
- Fill in your choices of IIMs in the CAT form.
- When CAT results are declared, the institutes under CAP make a shortlist based on their own criteria.
- The IIM which is organizing the CAP that year collects the shortlisted candidates' names from other institutes and informs them about the CAP IIMs which have shortlisted them for WAT/PI.
- The shortlisted candidates will have received a CAP link which they have to duly fill out. He will also be informed about the date and location of the CAP process.
- On the stipulated date, the candidate will have to appear for the WAT/PI process.
- All the institutes under CAP will receive the details of the score of this process and will release their own final shortlist.
Starting in 2018, every candidate has to appear for CAP irrespective of which IIM they belong to.
If you have to join one: NMIMS MUMBAI or IIM ROHTAK, which one would you join and why?
Given the two chances, I will definitely join IIM Rohtak over NMIMS anytime. The reasons for my choice are
Campus: The newly made campus of IIM Rohtak stretches over 150 acres and is loaded with top-notch facilities. Although some might consider its location at a disadvantage to NMIMS, in reality, it is just an hour's drive away from Delhi.
Placements: IIM Rohtak has an upper hand in placement opportunities as well.
|
Particulars |
IIM Rohtak |
NMIMS |
|
Average CTC |
INR 16.06 LPA |
INR 23.07 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 32.00 LPA |
INR 57.65 LPA |
|
Total Recruiters |
80+ |
40+ |
Pedagogy: You can never compare the pedagogy of an IIM with any other B School. It’s very rigorous and the curriculum does not focus on academics, but also on exposure. This exposure is brought by events like TEDx and Marathon where students learn how to manage. Guest faculties from other IIMs, institutes like MDI, and senior management from top firms visit the campus for industry exposure.
Fees: IIM Rohtak- ?9.9 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)NMIMS- ?11.95 Lakhs (1st Year Fees). Despite being an IIM, Rohtaks fees are lesser than NMIMS.
Peer Learning: The peers are some of the most talented people you will ever come across. They have gotten into IIM with a percentile of more than 99.5. Moreover, there is a healthy blend of freshers and experienced students to promote effective peer learning. Most activities are conducted group-wise and each group comprises students from different backgrounds.
I hope these reasons might have cleared all the remaining doubts you had.
Should I join IIM Rohtak this year or appear for CAT again next year?
Honestly speaking CAT is a very unpredictable exam and one should not risk his career by forgoing such an opportunity and relying on the CAT solely. I will suggest you avail this fantastic opportunity of getting into IIM Rohtak especially if you
- are a fresher and have an academic drop of more than a year
- have more than 3 years of experience
- are a GEM who managed to get into an IIM
In either of these cases it’s highly recommended you just grab this fantastic opportunity and give up on sitting for CAT again.
Usually, an MBA is ideal for working professionals who already have some experience at hand. The MBA program further helps you connect certain subjects to your experience working in an organization, which is good for learning. But there are instances wherein even freshers end up landing high-paying jobs. In the end, it’s just your own willpower and determination which decides if you are ready to join a B School or not.
How was the IIM Rohtak interview?
My friend once shared his interview experience at IIM Rohtak. He was a General Engineer Male with Acads:9.8/94.4/8.55 Cat: 94.4/71.55/98.5 Overall:96.8 profile.
It was an online interview and the panel comprised a male and a female who made it a very comfortable experience. Before the interview began, he was asked to display the CAT Score card and graduation certificate.
The strange part of the interview was that they did not ask any typical HR questions like an introduction, questions around why MBA, strengths or weaknesses. I have summarized the rest of the interview in points below
- He was asked to write on "Technologies impact on the job market" for which he was given 30 seconds to prepare.
- Owing to his Electrical Engineering background, he was asked about AC to DC rectifiers and digital devices.
- Keeping his Data Science work experience in mind he was inquired about his job role and questions about Supervised and unsupervised learning. They also asked questions about primary and secondary markets
- He was asked about his hobbies
- He was from Andhra Pradesh and they asked him about its current government scenario.
My friend was able to answer almost all the questions confidently and the interview ended within 10-12 minutes.
Is it worth it to leave NMIMS BBA to join IPM at IIM Rohtak?
Before answering your question let me draw a comparison between both the colleges on the basis of the given factors
|
Particulars |
IIM Rohtak |
NMIMS |
|
Fees |
?9.9 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
?11.95 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
|
Average CTC |
INR 16.06 LPA |
INR 23.07 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 32.00 LPA |
INR 57.65 LPA |
|
Total Recruiters |
80+ |
40+ |
If you are still not satisfied, let me tell you one very important point. Choosing NMIMS will make you a BBA graduate only whereas the IPM program at IIM Rohtak will make you an MBA graduate. So choose wisely!
I got admission (PGDM) opportunities from IIM Rohtak and IIM Udaipur! Should one go or sit for CAT again this year? Any suggestions?
Sitting for CAT again is honestly not a very easy decision. So I will suggest you go for IIM Rohtak itself. This decision will be beneficial under the following circumstances
- If your past academic performance is not really good. This is because the older IIMs lay emphasis on past academics too much which in reality cannot be changed. So why risk a year when the chances are nearly zero?
- If you already have 2 or more years of experience, it’s better you don’t forgo the opportunity.
- If you are interested in domains like Finance or Marketing, it’s better to join now. This is because working too much in the IT field limits your chances of getting into Finance and Marketing.
So based on these points you can come up with a decision that’s best for you. Just remember that despite being new, IIM Rohtak belongs to the IIM family which in itself is a brand.
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