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What is the reality of Life at IIM Calcutta (IIM C)? Want to know about the placements? Is it worth joining IIM C or other institutions? One of the top IIM is myth or reality?
Placements at IIM Calcutta are modified versions of the Stanford Prison Experiment that involve less physical abuse but ruthless psychological torture. And it is past time that CAT aspirants and the general public were made aware of this. It is also an attempt to raise awareness among the Institute's Board of Governors, faculty, and other stakeholders. It also reflects utter dissatisfaction with IIM-C Alumni who graduated in recent years and failed to take any action or stand up for what is right, despite knowing what goes on here.
Yes, the Placement Committee members were recently subjected to a Non-Confidence Motion because a majority of final-year MBAs finally took a stand against the oppressive regime. If you fail to attend company PPTs or a Wing mate fails to attend due to illness, your entire wing will be barred from at least three companies. Unless you're a friend or a beloved, of course. Nobody holds PlaceCom accountable.
What will be the advantage of joining IIM Calcutta over IIM Lucknow given the huge difference in fees between these two institutes i.e. 21 lacs vs. 14 lacs?
Definitely joining IIM Calcutta over IIM Lucknow is better. In fact the huge difference in fees is exactly the reason why IIM Calcutta is worth investing in more than IIM Lucknow.
Some advantages of joining IIM Calcutta over IIM Lucknow are:
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IIM Calcutta is among the top 3 while IIM Lucknow is below.
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The placement opportunities at IIM Calcutta are way better than IIM Lucknow. Check the recent placement reports to verify the same.
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Professors with publications in International journals are way higher in IIM Calcutta than Lucknow.
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IIM Calcutta has a better batch quality as it has a higher cut off on CAT %ile.
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IIM C Alumni networking and culture is enviable even by IIM A and B. So by paying more fees you build relationships that are priceless and last a lifetime.
I wouldn’t say choosing IIM Calcutta over IIM Lucknow will ever be a bad decision. Your 7 extra lakhs Rupees will pay you back tenfold times.
Is formal wear necessary during classes in the IIM Calcutta? Secondly, how tough is this qualifying mathematics test for a BTech student? Do we need to study for it?
Firstly no, formal wear is not necessary for classes in IIM Calcutta.
Secondly, qualifying mathematics tests for a B.Tech. student is not at all difficult. Just keep your basis strong and you are good to go.
What is your opinion on the IIM Calcutta PGPEX course?
According to the Financial Times MBA ranking, the one-year PGPEX MBA programme is among the top ones worldwide. This programme is ideal for middle managers with at least 5 years of experience who want to advance their careers as business leaders.
The programme, which has the distinction of being one of the best MBA programmes in the country, not only transforms your worldview but also prepares you to be a responsible leader. This MBA programme is ranked among the top ten in the world for career advancement and one of the best in terms of return on investment.
However, only a small number of candidates are admitted to the class. To be selected, candidates must have a high GMAT, strong academic records, and a successful career history. People in the PGPEX class have worked in various parts of the world and in various domains. It is not surprising if your class project team includes a doctor, an army captain, an entrepreneur, and a bureaucrat. In the classroom, diversity is essential. Prospects for post-program employment are also promising.
How helpful is the dual degree of IIM Calcutta provided by CEMS for one's career growth?
The dual degree of IIM Calcutta provided by CEMS is of little use unless you are planning to settle in Europe in the long run. The reasons why it is not worthy are:
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CEMS is not recognized in India. No industry recognises this degree. 95% of IIM graduates are placed within India.
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The international scope of this degree is limited to Europe only. 21 out of 30 CEMS member schools are European.
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This degree requires you to complete a 10-week foreign internship which is very difficult to secure.
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The selections for CEMS are competitive. 25-30 students are selected from among 70-80 applicants.
Without any doubt CEMS is the highest rated dual degree program in Europe. But within India or outside Europe, this program becomes useless.
Which IIM is the best between IIM Calcutta and IIM Lucknow?
To begin with, when comparing two IIMs, the question is which is better, not which is the best.
The answer to this question is, of course, subjective.
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IIM Calcutta is a more established institution than IIM Lucknow, and it consistently receives higher rankings. As a result, according to any layman or literate man, it will be better than IIM Lucknow.
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IIM C is superior in terms of finance specialization and placements. IIM L is superior in terms of marketing specialization and placements.
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IIM C is calm, whereas IIM L is frenetic.
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IIM C fees are significantly higher than IIM L fees.
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IIM C has a high percentage of engineers who go there, whereas IIM L has a wide range of academic disciplines.
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IIM C Has more alums than IIM L. This is also a significant feature of how old the college is.
What are the good MBA colleges in Kolkata, with their placement details? Except IIM Calcutta.
Some good MBA colleges in Kolkata apart from IIM Calcutta are:
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IISWBM: It is the oldest B school of India. It is amongst the top management colleges in Kolkata. It provides 100% career opportunities. It is ranked amongst 100 of Asia’s Best and fastest growing education institutes in the Business School category. It does not just offer MBA courses but prepares the students for the future.
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BIBS
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MDI Murshidabad
These colleges are good for core finance profiles like derivative analyst,Market research,Asset management,Business analyst, etc. Don’t go for any other MBA schools. They will just foist a hardcore financial ‘unsought’ product sales profile. But before anything choose your field of interest from HR,Sales,core finance,Financial sales. Only then will you be able to choose the best college.
What are the reviews for an executive diploma in digital marketing at IIM Calcutta?
The following review is based on personal experience with my sister who got enrolled in the current batch.
The following points will surely change your mind regarding the executive diploma in digital marketing at IIM Calcutta:
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Quality of the batch is extremely poor. It is more like a money making program than a knowledge imparting one.
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The fee for this program is exceptionally high. The course is priced at 3,28,000 for just 6 months. Whereas digital marketing institutes offer better courses at fees as low as INR 5000.
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The quality of the curriculum is below average. Rather than focusing on the main topic they are stuck to age old basic concepts of traditional marketing.
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No placement assistance is there for this programme.
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Lastly, this certification adds no value to your CV.
Don’t go for this program. The time and money are not worth investing in. Rather go for digital marketing institutes where industry experts will teach you better skills at low fees and less duration.
What is the benefit of doing executive programme in business management from IIM Calcutta with 5 years work experience as manager accounts in a manufacturing industry?
If you are working in a company with great turnover and managing a leadership role, this programme is of little benefit to you. But if you want to open your own start-up and are willing to learn the know-how of business management and leadership skills this course welcomes you. Some major benefits of the course are:
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Many companies sponsor for you and are willing to take you back after the course
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This programme should be undertaken with long term benefits in mind. You should be confident that broadening your horizons will definitely pay you back one day later or sooner.
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For people who are always willing to learn more and more it’s the perfect course. It’s a tightly packed one year programme
But every coin has two sides. As much as this course is beneficial in the long run it has its own drawbacks. Some drawbacks you should definitely know are:
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People who have lost their touch in academics will not be able to cope with the tight scheduled course
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The placement opportunities are rare around 10-20% of the entire batch
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People who are low on budget tend to take educational loans which are not worth this course.
So this course has its benefits but they are long term and one needs patience to uncover them.
How much minimum CAT percentile do I need to get IIM Calcutta or IIM Lucknow if I have Xth 93, XIIth 73, and BTech 70, without any work experience?
IIM Calcutta distributes its components and assigns weights to them in order to generate category-wise shortlists for the PI and WAT stages.
| COMPONENTS | WEIGHTAGE |
| CAT Overall Score | 28 |
| Class Xth Marks | 10 |
| Class XIIth Marks | 10 |
| Gender Diversity Factor | 2 |
| Total | 50 |
(A/B)*28 is the formula for calculating cat percentile weight.
- A = Total CAT score of the candidate
- B = CAT Maximum Score
To be on the safe side, you should score higher than the 99.7 percentile.
The following are the IIM Lucknow criteria for GD-PI shortlisting:
| COMPONENTS | WEIGHTAGE |
| CAT Scaled Score | 60 |
| Class XIIth Marks | 10 |
| Graduation Marks | 10 |
| Work - Experience | 10 |
| Academic Diversity | 5 |
| Gender Diversity | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Given your academic credentials, 98.7+ can get you the call. (85th percentile for sectional cutoff)
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