The minimum percentile to get admission in PGDISEM depends upon the number of applications received. In 2021, the cut-off for General was around 86, for OBC it was around 75 and for SC/ST it was 65. 

The batch size is very small which is an advantage here. Only 44 seats are available for this program. The placement drives are quiet and relaxed compared to other branches and there are chances for every student to get shortlisted. Some companies hire students only from PGDISEM courses for certain roles such as EHS and sustainability and the average package offered is very good compared to other branches.

The percentile required to get admission in this course is definitely on the higher side, but the amount of facilities and freedom you get while pursuing this course is a big advantage over other courses. 

NICMAR does not give 100% placement. You can confirm this from any of the graduates from the institute.

• At NICMAR, for a PG in the quantum survey program at Hyderabad, you will get a package of 4 lakhs minimum. For ACM and other two years program packages, it will reach around 4.5 to 6.5 lakhs per annum.
• Various companies like Asian paints, Hilti pay around 12 to 14 lakhs per annum along with Skoda but it is only for business development profile. As per the information above, you can get a minimum package of 4 lakhs if you are a fresher with an average academic record.
• Therefore, if you have not taken out a large loan and you feel that with a bit of savings and a package of 4 lakh you will be able to pay off the loan, then go for it. But if you belong to a middle-class family and plan to take a loan of 14 to 16 lakhs then this will not be a wise move for you.
• The situation of the industry is not good at all. L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji, and some other companies are the only ones that pay the salary on time. Various companies like simplex, HCC have a 1 to 3-month delay in paying salaries to their employees. A lot of graduates tend to start from site execution as Assistant project managers but the work pressure is too much for them and they give up after 1 to 1.5 years.
• From the current CTC, the hike is not that much and somewhere around 12 to 15%. There are various engineers from NICMAR with 10 to 12 years of experience who are still working with an 80,000 salary in a construction company as AGM/ GM. A lot of graduates also join corporate interior companies with a package that is even lower than the construction company.

So, it won’t be wise to opt for a two-year ACM or any other program if you belong to a middle-class family and plan on taking a loan. You can rather go for a PGP quantity survey which is for one year or you can study hard for CAT and opt for MBA from a level 1 B-school where you will be paid well and will have strong career growth.

I think I can give you an idea about the opportunities that you will receive at NITIE since a have a few friends who graduated from the institute. 

• NITIE Mumbai is a premier b-school under the Ministry of HRD in India. It is famously known as the “Mecca of Operations and Supply Chain Management” in India.
• The alumni base of NITIE is 50+ years old. They work as the lead in many companies across the globe.
• NITIE is located in the financial capital of the country, with many company headquarters within a radius of 10-15 km. Which is beneficial in terms of placements and exposure.
• The faculty members of the operation and supply chain management are of top-notch.
• You will get ample opportunities to take part in various case studies in the area of operations from the first month of the first year itself. In addition to this, you get an opportunity to work on weekend projects under many start-ups.
• Maha Mandi, which is a Socio-Marketing field event, is organized by NITIE every year to provide an experience of Sell in the streets of Mumbai to its students.

These are a few of the opportunities that you will get at NITIE. 

Admission in PGDIM is done through the percentile scored in CAT. If you are an OBC candidate and looking to get admission to NITIE for PGDIM, then you must have secured an overall percentile of 86.5.

Now, for sectional cut-off for the OBC category, it varies every year. You must score 74 percentile in Quantitative and 74 in Verbal section as well.

These are the latest cut-offs but they depend on the no of total applications and several other factors.

It would not be a good idea to join NICMAR right after the completion of a B.Tech degree. It will be better to join NICMAR after having 2-3 years of work experience. You can easily get a salary package of 5-6 LPA.

The reason NICMAR is so popular among students is to open new opportunities. In the past, profiles in Planning and Contracting have been offered. It will also enhance the chances of promotion after graduating from NICMAR or any higher studies.

However, it is important to talk to the currently studying students or the recent pass-out batch student and know the real situation.

The PG Diploma in Industrial Safety and Environmental Management at NITIE focuses on the environment and safety concerns as a strategic business opportunity and addresses its need in the industries.

The candidate will receive ample opportunities. It is also easier to get placed after PGDISEM compared to other courses as the batch size is really small.

Here are some of the profiles offered after PGDISEM.

• Environment/Sustainability/Safety Manager
• CSR Manager
• Sustainability / EHS Consultant
• Consultant (SAP – EHS)
• Health and Well-being Manager
• Risk Consultant
• Green Supply Chain Management

Here are the recent placement highlights for NITIE.

You have to decide whether this course will be right for you or not.