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Which coaching is better IMS or TIME for IPM IIM Indore?
I will seriously not recommend you to go for TIME. The first choice is PRATHAM if not then IMS.
The IIM paper is always tough and covers maximum mathematical questions. They are both difficult as well as time consuming.
Questions are never repeated in this paper. But if the study material and faculty is the same, what is actually different? The approach towards the exam and your attitude towards it.
Having a healthy approach is the key to crack this paper. You should not aim to excel, rather try to attain scores better than others.
What are the hostel facilities provided at IIM Indore?
Both the hostels as well as campus at IIM Indore are really beautiful. But you will not get the time to enjoy it if you are really focused on your studies.
Hostels at IIM Indor are 10-15 blocks named alphabetically. Each block has 3-4 floors and each floor has 4 common washroom facilities. Some blocks are old while some are relatively new with better facilities. You don’t get to choose your hostel rather its chosen through a chit system.
- There are single occupancy rooms with a bed with mattress, a wardrobe, table and a chair.
- Wi-Fi and LAN facilities are available.
- A General Store run by students named Pi-Store will have all the necessary items you require
- A vendor mess facility for everyday meals is available
- There is a swimming pool, gym, tennis court and a huge library
So the hostels at IIM Indore are decked with amazing facilities and will make your stay memorable and comfortable.
Can I get into IIM Indore IPM if my 12th percentage was not good, i.e. around 85%?
Minimum percentage required for an open category student is 60%. So considering your profile you have a high chance of getting into IIM Indore for IPM.
But the admission criteria of IPM Indore involves a composite score and a small part of it is 12th marks. The 2 parameters that are considered are
Aptitude Test Score- 65% weightage
Personal Assessment- 36% weightage
Your 12 marks come under the PA or Personal Assessment. But the weighting is very less. Maximum weightage is given to the interview that is conducted after shortlisting.
So you can easily compensate for your low 12th marks with higher marks in Aptitude Test and Personal Interview.
Are there any drawbacks for choosing an integrated course at IIM Indore (IPMAT)?
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is a program aimed at students who have passed out of class XII/Higher Secondary or equivalent from schools across India.
IPM is a 5-year program launched in 2011 by IIM Indore. The program has been accredited by the Association of MBAs, London.
Despite its high accreditation, it has some major drawbacks that definitely need to be considered before joining
Fees
The IPM is the most expensive graduation course in all of India. The fees for the first 3 years alone are INR 1500000. If you consider the additional cost and the total fees the approximate fee is INR 3500000.
Future Scope
The program offers a very limited scope. This is because even if you decide to leave after 3 years, you will want to pursue Management itself. But leaving after spending so much on graduation is not easy. Also, people usually leave if they get a call from a better IIM. In that case, why did you even pursue graduation at such a high cost?
Lack of Academic Diversity
Most students who come to IIM for MBAs has diverse background. Some are engineers while some are in Law. But an IPM student has been in the same institution for 5 years pursuing the same course. So they lack the much-coveted academic diversity by the recruiters.
No Specialization
While most MBA students have a specialization in graduation, IPM students have no specialization at all. They have been studying Management right after 12.
Placements
The placement scenario of IPM students is average. The IPM students and freshers whereas the PGP students have work experience. Both batches are put on an equal scale during placements. Obviously, top companies prefer experienced students over freshers.
Does IIM Indore provide food for South Indians in their mess?
IIM-I does not have a specific south Indian menu. However, the regular mess menu offers a variety of south Indian dishes like
- Rasam
- Dosa
- Idli
- Vada
The best part is that there are boundaries in the quantity you want to take. On specific occasions like Onam, a special South Indian dinner is organized.
A typical breakfast on a Sunday morning is one of the best with sandwiches, Dosa, eggs, and fruits.
What are the benefits of studying at IPM IIM Indore?
IIM Indore is one of the top management schools among the group of 20 Indian Institutes of Management which is located in the city of Indore.
The IPM program is a unique program offered here. Some major benefits one can avail of studying at IIM Indore are
Curriculum
The intensive and rigor-filled curriculum offers a deeper understanding of business concepts than the regular 2-year MBA. It aims at instilling concepts that constitute the bases of Management. These include Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences. These programs help in acquiring strong analytical skills and gaining specialized business knowledge.
Network
The elaborate 5 years at IIM will give you ample time to make lifelong friends. These friends will serve as a powerful network in the future and help you in your career.
Ambiance
The general ambiance with top-notch infrastructure and facilities, the best faculty, and some most intelligent peers adds to the unique experience of studying at IIM Indore.
Overall Development
The IPM course does not just focus on Management but also business etiquette, soft skills, foreign language training, social internships, and international exchange programs.
You can avail world-class facilities by studying at IIM Indore.
How is an executive MBA from IIM Indore?
IIM Indore is one of the top management schools among the group of 20 Indian Institutes of Management which is located in the city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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Particulars |
IIM Indore Executive MBA 2022 |
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Fee Structure |
INR 2,111,800 (Total Fees) |
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Course Duration |
1 year |
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Course Type |
On-Campus (Full-time) |
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Entrance Exam |
GMAT |
Admission Process
- Admission for the Executive Program is through the GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) exam. The GMAT exam can be given 5 times in 12 months with a gap of at least 16 days between consecutive attempts.
- A relevant 5 years of Work Experience is a mandatory prerequisite for getting into IIM Indore Executive MBA Programme.
Placements
Number of participants: 57
Number of on-campus offers: 57
Number of off-campus offers: 2
Number of students opted out: 4
IIM Indore EPGP highest salary: INR 70 LPA
IIM Indore EPGP average salary: INR 25.9 LPA
IIM Indore EPGP median salary: INR 23.6 LPA
Major sectors: Consulting (42%), IT/Product/Analytics (40%)
Top recruiters: Accenture, Cognizant, Cogoport, EY, IBM, Jio, Infosys etc
What is your take on IIM Indore's Mumbai campus?
My brother is an alumnus of IIM Indore and he brought to light the harsh truth of the Mumbai Campus. Being a satellite campus of IIM Indore, the facilities, teaching, and placements are very substandard.
- Not even 5% of the faculty visits the Mumbai campus for classes. As a result, classes are taught by low-qualified teachers.
- The placement scenario is also terrible at the Mumbai campus. The summer placements are conducted separately. Whereas the final placements are joint. But unfortunately, the best profiles and packages are saved for the IIM Indore students.
The ROI is terrible. You invest a lot of fees and get low packages or sometimes even no jobs. So I would recommend going for any other B School if you are confident of another attempt at CAT.
What is your review of IPM course at IIM Indore?
Every coin has two sides. Similarly, every college has its pros and cons. My review of the IPM course will list the pros and cons of IIM Indore and its IPM course. Fortunately, the pros overshadow the cons to a large extent
Pros
- Early admission - The eligibility criteria of the IPM program allows students who have passed out of class XII/Higher Secondary or equivalent from schools across India to apply. So even a 12th pass-out gets the opportunity to get into IIM.
- Comprehensive Curriculum - The uniqueness of the curriculum lies in the fact that it teaches many areas and not just management. The course is coveted by many due to its high rigor and worth.
- Brand name - The IIM tag can be attached to an individual's profile right after the 12th without having to do a separate undergraduate course in any other field of study.
- Placements - The placement scenarios are much better than that of engineering and law colleges. Even as a fresher you land a job of around INR 12-15 LPA. Whereas engineering students start their careers with nothing more than 3-7 LPA.
- Division of courses - The Programme consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years, with each year having 3 terms of 3 months. The subjects of the initial 3 years focus on the foundation and the last 2 years have core subjects that focus on Management.
In addition, there are humanities, literature, and skill-building courses, along with an option to pursue a foreign language. The IPM also has a group of subjects called ‘bridge courses’. They comprise courses related to information technology, intellectual property rights, or introduction to corporate law.
Cons
- High fee structure - The biggest con of any IIM is its extremely high fees. The IPM is one of the most expensive graduation courses. Its fee is INR 500000 per year for the first 3 years. Approximately the total cost of this program is INR 3500000.
- Limited Scope - The program offers very little future scope. This is because even if you decide to leave after 3 years, you will want to pursue Management itself. But leaving after spending so much on graduation is not easy. Also, people usually leave if they get a call from a better IIM. In that case, why did you even pursue graduation at such a high cost?
- No specialization - The IPM course offers no specialization in Graduation.
Choose wisely after weighing the pros and cons according to your convenience and interests
Is the IIM Indore entrance very difficult to crack?
The level of difficulty of any test or exam depends on your intelligence, IQ, English speaking and writing skills, Mathematics, and logical reasoning. The aptitude test comprises questions based on similar topics. The difficulty varies from individual to individual. For instance, you might be able to ace the aptitude test but falter during the interview ruining your chance of admission.
My brother was able to crack the Aptitude test as he had been preparing for JEE and the level of Math and English was way below what he had prepared.
The interview is the trickiest part. They can literally ask you anything from the structure of the Indian Government to the weather in your hometown. Most of the questions can be solved with luck and logic. They might also ask you what you have studied so far and what you haven’t. You can never be fully prepared for the interview. Rather than your knowledge they asses your confidence and other soft skills during the interviews.
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