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What is the difference in the career path between an MBA from the IIM (BLACKI) and the NMIMS Mumbai? Is it worth leaving the NMIMS and try again next year for the IIM (K)?

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Shrinjoy Dut Posted On : March 14th, 2023
MBA from NMIMS(2017)

When it comes to choosing between IIM ABCL and NMIMS, it is true that IIM ABCL holds a better reputation. However, it's important to note that many companies that visit IIM I and K also visit the NMIMS campus. In terms of compensation and job profiles, there isn't a significant difference either. So, if you perform well at NMIMS, there's a high probability that your career path won't be different from those at IIM K and IIM I.

While it would have been ideal to opt for IIM I, K, or ABCL if you had the choice, if you're not entirely confident about securing a seat in one of these top-tier institutes, NMIMS is still a great option. It's also essential to keep in mind that work experience is a crucial criterion for shortlisting in all companies, and anything below 2 years is considered quite impressive.

It's essential to have a clear understanding of the differences between IIM ABCL and NMIMS. While the former has a better brand name, the latter can provide you with a well-rounded experience as well. It ultimately comes down to your performance and how well you can leverage the opportunities provided to you. With a strong academic background, aptitude, and personality, you can excel at either institute and make a successful career for yourself. So, don't stress too much about choosing between the two and instead focus on preparing yourself to perform well at whichever institute you ultimately choose

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What percentile should I score in CAT (GEM) to have a fair chance for IIM ABCLKIS, MDI, FMS, SPJIMR, and NITIE provided I have 95% in both 10th, 12th and 8.7 CGPA in BTech (fresher)?

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Yash Arora Posted On : March 13th, 2023
M.B.A from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon (Graduated 2022)

To increase your chances of getting a call from different MBA colleges, it's important to know their criteria for selection.

  • IIM Indore focuses primarily on academic scores.
  • MDI doesn't consider academic scores but may grill candidates for low scores.
  • Bangalore looks for both academics and work experience.
  • Calcutta typically gives out calls to candidates with very high percentiles.
  • Ahmedabad looks for academic diversity.
  • SPJIMR considers your overall profile and academics.
  • Kozhikode focuses on gender diversity and requires a very high percentile score.
  • Shillong and NITIE typically call candidates with scores around 97, but NITIE has a higher cutoff for VARC.
  • For Bangalore, a fresher may need a score of around 99.8-99.9, and with work experience, a score of around 98.8 may suffice.
  • For Kozhikode, aim for a percentile score of 99.9 or above.
  • FMS typically calls candidates with a score of 99.3 but aims for a score of 99.6 to increase conversion chances.

To increase your chances of getting a call, aim for a high percentile score. 

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Are the job profiles offered at MDI Gurgaon on par with IIMs like LIK, not ABC? How much effort does one have to put into his future to get on par with the IIM graduates if one graduate from there?

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Aditi Rajotia Posted On : March 7th, 2023
Studied at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

IIML is clearly superior to MDI in non-marketing specializations in terms of placement. However, IIM I, K, and MDI are generally equal in terms of placements, except for a few banks that specifically seek out the IIM tag at I&K. If you work equally hard at either campus and all other operational factors are constant, you will likely end up in a similar position whether you choose MDI or I or K. However, as mentioned before, IIML still has the edge and requires more effort if you're in the finance or consulting field.

If you're interested in MDI, it's worth noting that recent placement reports show more and more prestigious finance and consulting companies are visiting the campus. This has helped MDI deliver well-rounded placements. So, if you're willing to put in the work, MDI could be a good option for you.

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How much percentile do I need to get a call from MDI Gurgaon, IMT Ghaziabad, IIM K, SP Jain, NITIE?

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Aditi Bhardwaj Posted On : March 7th, 2023
MBA in Marketing, Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad (Graduated 2018)

To secure admission to top MBA institutes in India, you should aim for CAT percentiles from 85 onwards. Here's the order of the institutes you should target in descending order - IIM K with 97+ percentile, MDI with 96+, IMT Ghaziabad with 90+, SPJain with 85+, and NITIE with as high as possible sectional-wise.

Even though SPJain is a premier institute, it gives a call from the 85 percentile onward, since they focus on overall values that an individual possesses and want students with more values in them. They have 2 group interviews, so they follow a rejection procedure.

NITIE has a sectional cutoff, so it's advisable to have as high as possible sectional-wise, as many people with an overall CAT percentile in the range of 97-98 were not selected in either of their 2 programs(PGDM and PGDIESM) in 2016.

IIM K also has a sectional cutoff of 90+, so it's important to score well in each section.

It's worth noting that these institutes do not have a sectional cutoff, but it's always advisable to have a 90+ sectional percentile to be on the safer side. Aim for high percentile and sectional scores to improve your chances of securing a seat in these prestigious institutes.

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Can I prefer SPJIMR over IIM IKL?

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Pritesh Zaveri Posted On : March 6th, 2023
MBA in Finance (college major), S P Jain School of Global Management (Graduated 2019)

Yes, one can definitely choose SPJIMR over the three IIMs IKL. To answer the why part, I have individually compared each IIM to SPJIMR and justified why SPJIMR is a better choice in all the 3 cases.

IIM Indore

SPJIMR over IIM Indore is a choice as everyone is aware of the huge batch size at IIM Indore which becomes a major obstacle during placements. Moreover, it gives a lot of weightage to past academics so it’s not a good option for those who fared average during 10 and 12 but are now ready to face challenges.

IIM Kozhikode 

The only aspect in which Kozhikode has an upper hand when compared to SPJIMR is the campus beauty and I am sure this is not the most important criterion for judging a college at all. SPJIMR offers a more innovative and structured curriculum, a smaller batch size combined with the chance to live in the city of Dreams. The only aspect that it lacks in comparison to Kozhikode is the fact that you have to choose your specialization during admission itself whereas Kozhikode gives you a year's time to do so. Then again if you are certain of your specialization, nothing is better than SPJIMR.

IIM Lucknow 

Honestly speaking many might consider IIM Lucknow a tad bit better than SPJIMR and rightly so. When it comes to consulting and Finance, IIM Lucknow is a better option. It also attracts the best profile and not the kind accepted at SPJIMR. Additionally, the batch comprises IITians majorly who are there for the tag. These geniuses create tough competition which is lacking in the case of SPJIMR. This turns out to be a benefit for SPJIMR as students who are not at the top are able to get good roles at top consulting firms. So in terms of Finance, Consulting, and IIM tag, IIM Lucknow seems to be better but is similar to SPJIMR in all other aspects.

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What will a graduate of SPJIMR/IIM-K/MDI miss out compared to someone graduating from IIM’s A/B/C?

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Krati Posted On : March 6th, 2023
Works at McCann Erickson (company)

This question can be best answered by someone who has had a taste of both campuses. Fortunately one of my friends was lucky enough to move to IIM Ahmedabad after studying for a year at IIM Kozhikode. He shared his experience and the various things that contrasted in both the B Schools.

Faculty: Being the topmost B School, IIM Ahmedabad does attract some of the best faculties that are experts in their fields. They had too much knowledge and experience to impart making the classes a thrilling experience.

Crowd: While the crowd at almost all the good B Schools attracts only the best, IIM Ahmedabad is famous for its exceptionally good peer groups with only geniuses and masterminds in their respective fields.

Academic rigor: Normally B Schools offer a very hectic life with academic pressure combined with placements and clubs and committee activities. But at IIM Ahmedabad the topmost preference is Academics only. You are required to attend 3 lectures of 75 minutes of case study daily. These case studies are extremely lengthy and on average you are required to read 300 pages every day. Such economic rigor is lacking in the case of IIM Kozhikode.

There are several more minor differences between IIM Kozhikode and IIM Ahmedabad but these 3 are the main things an aspirant needs to consider while choosing one of the two B Schools.

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How is JBIMS compared to IIM L, K?

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Arshit Jain Posted On : March 3rd, 2023
M.M.S. in Finance, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (Graduated 2021)

It is advised not to consider the new IIMs in the same league as L, K, and JBIMS. Among L, K, and JBIMS, IIM Lucknow should be placed first. Despite JBIMS being older than IIM Lucknow, IIM Lucknow boasts greater diversity and a more established brand.

In terms of personal preferences, both IIM Kozhikode and JBIMS have their own strengths and weaknesses. When it comes to placement, alumni base, and return on investment, JBIMS has the upper hand.

However, the campus of IIM Kozhikode is unmatched and offers an unrivaled business school experience that is not present in JBIMS. Some might argue that the IIM brand is stronger than that of JBIMS, but IIM Kozhikode, as a 25-year-old institution, has created its own brand reputation, while JBIMS, a 65-year-old institution, is highly respected in the corporate world.

It is also worth mentioning that the median placement of JBIMS has exceeded 22 lakhs this year, while that of IIM Kozhikode is around 20 lakhs. While it is known that some students have left IIM Kozhikode and IIM Lucknow to attend JBIMS, it is also likely that the reverse has occurred.

In conclusion, the suggested order would be IIM Lucknow > JBIMS > IIM Kozhikode.

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Which school is better, MDI Gurgaon or IIM K, if I want to be an equity research analyst?

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Yash Gupta Posted On : February 22nd, 2023
MBA in Finance from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune (Graduated 2014)

If you go to the official website and compare the placement reports, MDI Gurgaon fares better than IIM Kozhikode. Let’s have a look at the placement statistics of the 2 B Schools.


 

Particulars 

MDI

IIM Kozhikode 

Number of Recruiters 

87

116

Highest CTC

INR 1.14 CPA

INR 61.5 LPA

Average CTC

INR 26.65 LPA

INR 29.5 LPA

Top Recruiters 

Microsoft, Google, HCL, Adobe

Accenture, Amazon, Microsoft

The best finance companies that offer roles like Equity Research Analyst roles, and Securities analysis visit both the B Schools. But the higher number of companies visiting MDI Gurgaon gives it a slight advantage over IIM Kozhikode. Yet I think both MDI Gurgaon and IIM-K are almost equal in terms of giving you the opportunity of getting an Equity Research Analyst role. If I was in your place I would have chosen MDI Gurgaon because of the following factors

  • Location
  • Infrastructure 
  • The industry-academia relationship
  • Live Projects
  • Guest Lectures
  • Corporate Talks
  • Peer learning
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Which is better among SP Jain, IIM Kozhikode, and IIM Visakhapatnam?

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Yash Chandra Posted On : February 13th, 2023
IIM Trichy

Both SP Jain and IIM Kozhikode are considered to be reputable management institutes in India, and they have their own unique features and advantages.

SP Jain has a fixed domain system where students have to choose a specific domain like finance or marketing in the beginning, and they cannot change it later. On the other hand, IIM Kozhikode has a flexible curriculum where students take a common first-year curriculum and then choose relevant domain-specific subjects in the second year. This allows students to explore different areas of management before committing to a specific domain.

IIM Kozhikode has the advantage of the IIM brand name, which is considered to be one of the most prestigious in India. However, SP Jain has a more diverse student body as there is no reservation policy and the average placement package is higher than IIM Kozhikode.

IIM Vishakhapatnam, while being a newer IIM, is considered to be behind both SP Jain and IIM Kozhikode in terms of reputation and placements. Ultimately, the decision of which institute to choose depends on the individual student's preferences and career goals.

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Is the IIM Shillong much worse than the IIM K?

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Parneet Kaur Posted On : January 23rd, 2023
Analyst at DebriN Synergy (company) (2015–present)

It is incorrect to say that one statement is true or false without any context. However, based on the information provided, it is correct to say that IIM Kozhikode is older than IIM Shillong and that IIM Shillong has a higher average package and better infrastructure and placement compared to IIM Kashipur. It is also true that the average package offered by IIM Kozhikode is higher than that offered by both IIM Shillong and IIM Kashipur. 

It is important to note that these figures may vary from year to year and may not be indicative of the overall quality of the institutes. Factors such as the reputation of the institute, the quality of the faculty, the curriculum, and the opportunities for learning and growth are also important considerations when choosing an institute for higher education.

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