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Why is IMT Ghaziabad not as good as it was before?
IMT Ghaziabad was considered one of the best B Schools in the early 2000 or the late 90s.In recent years, it has witnessed a slight decline in its quality of education. This stems from the increment in the batch size thereby declining the talent pool of candidates. The CAT cutoff was reduced to attract more and more candidates. This resulted in substandard crowds and low competition. Another reason was the previous director whose major aim was to earn money.
Recently again though IMT Ghaziabad is gaining fame because of its new director Dr. Atish Chattopadhyay who is managing the institution excellently. He has reduced the students intake and increased the cutoff. He is constantly working towards improving the lost image of the institution.
The college offers excellent placement opportunities and its low average package is the result of large batch-size only. So don’t just look at placement reports, ask the alumni about its recent improvements.
How is IMT Ghaziabad's dual country program?
IMT Ghaziabad’s dual country program is one of the most coveted courses among its students. Like any other course, it has its own pros and cons. Let’s discuss them further to see the course's worth.
Pros
- The high fees are worth the ROI you will get
- The faculty pool comprises professors from all over the world and this broadened the perspective of some subjects.
- The pedagogy adopted by the excellent faculty makes you fall in love with some very difficult and boring subjects
- The program has seen an increase in clubs and committees in recent years.
- Your stay in Dubai is quite productive given you are availing of the necessary opportunities and making the best out of them.
Cons
- The course is expensive as you have to pay hefty fees as well as additional expenses for your stay in Dubai.
- The internship placement is a bit unorganized due to the difference in hiring seasons in India and Dubai
- The campus life is a bit dull in comparison to other flagship courses.
So IMT Ghaziabad’s Dual Country Program is beneficial to anyone who is looking for extra exposure to their MBA program.
How is IMT Ghaziabad's hostel life?
Based on my friends' experience, IMT Ghaziabad’s hostel life is pretty decent. IMT Ghaziabad has two hostels, one at the main campus, the other 3 km away from the main campus. The main campus hostel is mainly occupied by boys and girls of the second year while the other hostel mainly has boys of the first year. Such a mixed setup facilitates team projects and assignments and also makes you ready for the corporate world.
The major highlight of IMT Ghaziabad hostel life are the many fests and events held regularly. They help keep the hostel alive and dynamic.
The food served at IMT Ghaziabad's hostel mess is one of the best you can get. The breakfast is elaborate with everything like aloo parathas, mooli parathas, bread omelet, poha and even tea. The lunch and dinner menu is also no less and the evening snacks are excellent. A canteen and coffee vendor machine operates from 9-4.
IMT Ghaziabad boasts of a very massive and well built auditorium which is where most of the competitions of North B Schools are held. It’s the pride of the institution.
So the hostel life at IMT Ghaziabad is one you will miss forever.
Should I give CAT again or join IMT Ghaziabad?
The CAT exam is not a predictable and easy exam. Many times people who have scored well and got a good percentile end up having a lower percentile next year. You have been able to get admission at IMT Ghaziabad which in itself is an achievement. IMT Ghaziabad is considered amongst India's top management institutes, and is one of the oldest business schools in the country.
If you are confused whether to join this B School or forgo the offer and sit for CAT again, here are a few points to analyze before making the final decision.
- The first and foremost question you should ask yourself is that why did you choose to sit for CAT in the first place. Was it just to get admission at a prestigious B School but because you wanted to broaden your career prospects and increase your knowledge. If it was to get into an elite B School then you may sit for CAT again.
- Will working an extra year upgrade your resume and chances to convert the calls from big B Schools
- You should weigh the loss of one opportunity while choosing the other
- IMT Ghaziabad MBA fees is INR 19.38 lakhs. If you have enough budget to pay the hefty fees along with additional expenses of IMT Ghaziabad B School, then you may join. But if you think you cannot afford it right away, save a year and earn some money.
- You should lastly analyze if you are confident enough to risk preparing for CAT again. The competition is tough and you may end up losing a good opportunity.
After questioning yourself on the basis of these factors, make a detailed decision if you are confident to sit for CAT again, score around 99.6 and open gates for big B Schools. But if you think that dropping a year might affect your work experience and profile, it’s better you go for IMT Ghaziabad right away.
What would you choose between IMT Ghaziabad and IIM Visakhapatnam if you are interested in marketing and have an experience of 2+ years?
IMT Ghaziabad is known for its specialty in the marketing domain. Moreover, it has a stronger brand name in contrast to IIM Visakhapatnam which has just been newly established. Despite being an IIM it lacks the necessary credibility which is not the case for IMT Ghaziabad.
If you are interested in marketing particularly, there is no need to even compare IMR Ghaziabad with IIM Visakhapatnam. It definitely is the former.
Should IIMs opened in 2015 (Jammu Sirmaur Vizag Nagpur) be preferred over IMT Ghaziabad?
No, I don't think the new IIMs should be preferred over a well-established institute like IMT Ghaziabad. I have seen many instances wherein people forgo offers from new IIMs to join IMT Ghaziabad.
The IIM brand has failed to convince students to join the new IIMs for a diploma. A cursory glance at the low placement figures last year at some of the relatively newer IIMs (Raipur, Rohtak, Ranchi, Kashipur, and Udaipur) when compared to their older counterparts, too, tells its own story.
Another important issue for management aspirants is that even if they are okay with the lack of infrastructure, full-time faculty members, and alumni, they cannot ignore the delayed start to the sessions at the new IIMs. While faculty members think that this time gap in starting operations can be bridged easily, students feel that they might lose out on their summer internships.
Which college should I join, IMT Ghaziabad (marketing) or IIM Sirmaur? I have work experience of 3 years in the IT industry.
The new IIMs like IIM Sirmaur and Jammu prefer experienced work professionals over freshers. This is so that the B School can boast its profile in front of corporates during placements. Other than the IIM tag it has nothing to offer and is not in the league of well-established companies. IMT Ghaziabad specializes in Marketing and IIM Sirmaur is nowhere comparable in this aspect. I’m fact IMT Ghaziabad is better than IIM Sirmaur in all these aspects
- brand
- crowd
- faculty exposure
- corporate connect
- roles offered
- alums
- location
Your IT background will also fetch you a good role if you join IMT Ghaziabad only.
For an MBA PGDM, which is better IMT Ghaziabad or IIM Rohtak?
When comparing IIM Rohtak to IMT Ghaziabad, the preference varies from person to person. IIM Rohtak is unable to match IMT G's history, its extensive network of corporate connections, and its superior learning environment and segment of the population.
IIM Rohtak is unquestionably a good choice, and it will get you the IIM name, which IMT Ghaziabad lacks. If you are certain that you want to pursue marketing, then disregard IIM Rohtak. When it comes to marketing, IMT G easily outperforms it.
There isn't much of a difference between IIM Rohtak and IMT Ghaziabad, so your decision between them ultimately depends on how you want to shape yourself if your options aren't limited to marketing or if you haven't decided what you'll pursue and explore once you enroll in the B-school. If either of these situations applies to you, then you must make a personal decision.
If you want to study marketing, IMT Ghaziabad is the place to be. If you decide on anything other than marketing, you will end up getting hired for the same corporate positions. IMT G, as a brand, currently offers better prospects than IIM Rohtak and has much more to offer.
With a 92.25 percentile in CAT, should I go for IMT Ghaziabad or take the CAT next year for IIM Lucknow?
I know it is a tough decision because I have seen my sister in a similar dilemma last year. What she did was focus on the below 3 aspects and made a decision.
Work Experience: It’s not understandable that with a work experience of 3+ years why you are only targeting IIM Lucknow and not other top IIMs like A B or C. Also if you don't want IMTG, you should wait and give GMAT and try for ISB.
Educational Background: Your chances of getting into IIM Lucknow next year depend largely on your past academic records which cannot be changed. So you need to ensure they are enough to make you eligible for the cutoff and worth the wait.
Lastly, you should be confident of the risk you are willing to take. Choosing IMTG vs IIML is a no-brainer. So check whether you are choosing IMTG just because you are not confident of being able to get into IIM Lucknow next year or not.
Who are some of the famous alumni of IMT Ghaziabad?
Here’s a brief highlight of some famous IMT Ghaziabad Alumni.
- Vidyun Goel (Batch of 2009) - Director, Toy Bank
- R Mahalakshmi (Batch of 1997) - Head HR India, Mondelez International (Cadbury, Tang, Oreo)
- Parminder Kohli - Vice President, Europe & Africa for Shell Lubricants
- Sanjeev Bhatt (Batch of 1985) - CEO, Radico Fashion PVT Ltd
- Syed Adil Umair (Batch of 2014) - Co-founder, QRx
- Agragesh Ramani (Batch of 2016) - Co-founder & CEO, AcrannoLife Genomics
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