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Which college is better for Finance among IMT Ghaziabad (PGDM) & TAPMI BKFS?
IMT is a well-established college and comparing it to a mediocre college like TAPMI is not justifiable. Of the two, IMT Ghaziabad is clearly a better choice. To explain further I have compared both these institutes on the basis of some parameters like
- Establishment: Both these institutes were established in 1980 so they carry an equal legacy.
- Alumni: Despite a similar legacy, IMT Ghaziabad alumni are placed in higher positions and top firms today. The extensive alumni network has opened gates for corporate and industry exposure. IMT Ghaziabad’s alumni comprise more than 300 CXOs.
- Location: IMT Ghaziabad enjoys a better location advantage over TAPMI
- Pedagogy: Both the Institutes are AACSB accredited and follow similar curriculums yet there is a stark difference in the quality of education. This is because of the better pedagogy at IMT Ghaziabad than at TAPMI.
- Faculty: IMT Ghaziabad's teaching methodology is way ahead of that of TAPMI and the credit goes to its excellent faculty with amazing profiles. They have great industry exposure and help the students grasp the concepts practically.
- Placements: IMT Ghaziabad has an upper hand in this aspect also. This can be explained further through the table below
|
Particulars |
IMT Ghaziabad |
TAPMI |
|
Number of recruiters |
130+ |
21 |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 62 LPA |
INR 22.3 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 15.28 LPA |
INR 15.7 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
Morgan Stanley, BCG, Accenture Consulting, Goldman Sachs, Google, Infosys Consulting, Emami International, TATA Consumer Product |
EY, HDFC Bank, HSBC Bank, Tata Capital |
From the table you can easily infer that the placement scenario is far better at IMT Ghaziabad than TAPMI. In fact in almost all aspects IMT Ghaziabad is way ahead so it’s definitely a better choice than TAPMI.
How good is PGDM- Full time at IMT Ghaziabad with almost 4 years work ex?
IMT Ghaziabad placement and admission process both lay great emphasis on Work Experience. So your work experience of 4 years will define work in your favor not only during the GE-PI rounds but during placements also.
One way to determine if your admission will be worth leaving your job is to calculate your ROI (Fees vs Avg CTC *2 with 2 yrs of loss in pay based on your existing CTC).
If you are confident enough you target other better B Schools also for wider prospects. You can check the career prospects of the field you have been working in and in case you are switching careers do the same for that field too. Check the best offers in that line and compare it with other B Schools. Such in-depth research will help you make a better decision that you won’t regret later.
Are all/any hostel rooms at IMT Ghaziabad air conditioned?
IMT Ghaziabad batch size is huge and one campus is not sufficient to house them. So in 2012 an additional distance campus CDL was made a few km away from the main campus. Both campuses have hostels but the main campus hostels have no air conditioning at all. These hostels are occupied by both girls and boys whereas the CDL hostel is exclusively for boys. This hostel provides both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms. To avail of an air-conditioned room, you have to pay an extra fee. These rooms are for the boys only.
Does IMT Ghaziabad have a management quota/backdoor entry for its PGDM course? If yes, what amount of donation should one expect?
No, IMT Ghaziabad has no back door entry for any of its programs be it PGDM or DCP. IMT Ghaziabad selection process is a strict and rigorous one you cannot escape.
The admission process comprises 2 steps
- The initial shortlisting through CAT, GMAT, or XAT exams
- The Group Exercise and Personal Interview round
Both these rounds are conducted solely on the basis of merit and not favoritism towards any caste, religion, or gender.
In case someone does mention a back door entry, it is definitely a trap and you shouldn’t fail for it and waste money.
How good is IMT Ghaziabad for a PGDM (2 years)? Specifically, how good is the PGDM (F/T) program?
If you are really keen to join IMT Ghaziabad go for the DCP program only. It’s the only program worth spending your time and money on. It guarantees quality education, premium batch quality, faculty, and the overall environment. Also, IMT Ghaziabad is well known for its rich competition culture.
But there are many demerits that overshadow the merits of IMT Ghaziabad. For instance, the campus has an undisciplined environment owing to the influence of Delhi culture. The faculty is also deorbiting in the sense that they don’t care about the reputation of the institute anymore. The batch size is also a major disadvantage at IMT Ghaziabad. You shouldn’t expect a batch size lower than 500-600.
For those who take the DCP program, keep in mind that the internship opportunities will be difficult due to the difference in work culture. You will have to try hard to move forward.
Do your own part of research that is not just based on figures and then join the college.
Do people from NIT take admission in IMI Delhi and IMT Ghaziabad for their MBA?
People from NIT and IITs should definitely get admission to IMI Delhi or IMT Ghaziabad. Unlike the general misconception that people from ivy graduate colleges should go for the top PG colleges also, IMT and IMI are rather good choices. If an Institute helps you to build your career then the brand value hardly matters.
I have seen many people who after graduation from NIT and IITs join IMI and are glad to do so. My brother completed his graduation from DTU Delhi and joined IMI for MBA and claims that he was able to learn so many new things in the first 6 months. One of my friends also joined IMI after completing his Engineering from NIT Uttarakhand.
So what I actually mean is people from NIT and IIT can definitely pursue their MBA from IMI and IMT and won’t regret this decision.
What are the class timings in IMT Ghaziabad?
IMT Ghaziabad class timing varies for weeks, sections, programs, semesters , and years. The institute does not have a fixed timetable for each semester. You will receive the timetable for the forthcoming semester via email. Every section follows a different timetable. The classes during the first year usually begin around 9 in the morning. The duration of classes is 75 minutes followed by a 15 min break. Many times there are consecutive classes of the same subject. The second year has assessments prior to the classes and their duration is 8-9 am. Sunday classes are a common occurrence in IMT Ghaziabad
What is the minimum percentile for admission in IMT, Ghaziabad and TAPMI with > 4 years of work experience?
TAMPI shortlisting criteria are very unpredictable. Their official CAT and XAT cutoff for freshers is 85. But there are many students who fail to convert a call despite 94 and 99 percentile while some converted calls even with 82.
The TAPMI shortlisting criteria are vague and do not mention the exact weightage given to each parameter considered. So before spending your money on the application form, do a detailed research first
The IMT Ghaziabad CAT cutoff is 93+. A minimum section-wise IMT Ghaziabad cutoff of ≥50 to 60 percentile can be expected in the CAT 2022 exam for the general category students. However, candidates must have an overall percentile of 93-95 in the CAT exam.
What are the chances of clearing the waitlist in IMT Ghaziabad?
To predict the chances of clearing the IMT Ghaziabad waitlist, we need to compare it with colleges of similar levels. Some of them include SCMHRD, XIMB, IMI, Great lakes, etc. All these B Schools are Grades B.
- Candidates shortlisted in the first list of IMT have around 30% chances of getting shortlisted in an A grade school
- Candidates shortlisted in the first list of IMT have around 20% chances of getting shortlisted in B Grade schools like SCMHRD
From this, we can conclude that almost 50% of students withdraw from their admission to the first merit list. Around 50-85 additional candidates can get a seat. However, the second merit list has lower chances of vacant seats.
How good is PGDM with Oprations at IMT Ghaziabad or TAPMI?
My friends passed out from IMT Ghaziabad and said that your specialization does not really matter. What matters is the institute. She was in a dilemma about choosing IMT and TAPMI and later went for IMT Ghaziabad and is very proud of her decision. She thinks it has many advantages over TAPMI like
- IMT Ghaziabad has a better reputation and brand name than TAPMI
- Most recruiters consider IMT a top B School of the country and give it preference to TAPMI
- IMT does not instill unnecessary rigor and has a calm relaxed environment. It’s up to you to grab the necessary opportunities and climb the ladder
- The campus life is usually student driven so it helps in overall personality development
- The Operations faculty at IMT Ghaziabad is a notch above TAPMI
All these points clearly show that IMT Ghaziabad is better than TAPMI.
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