A Supply Chain Management course offered by IIM Udaipur has recently gained popularity among professionals interested in the field. It is a fantastic course that provides students with a variety of benefits.
One of the key features that drew students to this course was its 15-month program. Time is regarded as a valuable asset, and the program's shorter duration means students will experience less opportunity loss. Furthermore, the course offers a dual degree, allowing students to obtain an MBA and an MS degree from two of India's and the United States' top universities. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is rarely available in other courses.
The faculty is also an important aspect of the course. Purdue University and IIM Udaipur are both well-known for having some of the best mentors and faculty members in the field. The education that students will receive is expected to be of exceptional quality.
The course may not be as strong in terms of placement as programs offered by NITIE or IIM A, B, and C, but this also depends on the student profile. Despite this, student placement opportunities are still considered adequate. Furthermore, during their one semester in the United States, students will have the opportunity to network with professionals from both India and the United States, which may lead to overseas job opportunities for students who are interested in working abroad.
The investment in a college like this, which costs around 30 lakhs, will take time to pay off, but this course is highly recommended for professionals who want to change fields or have low earning potential in their current job/profile.
It is true that, at the moment, IIM Kozhikode is regarded as being a more powerful institution than IIM Udaipur. This is most likely due to the fact that IIM Kozhikode has been in operation for a longer period of time and has had more time to build its reputation and resources. However, it is important to note that this comparison is not entirely fair because IIM Udaipur is a relatively new institution with less time to develop than IIM Kozhikode.
In the long run, things could change and IIM Udaipur could eventually compete with IIM Kozhikode on a level playing field. This would almost certainly necessitate IIM Udaipur continuing to invest in its resources and reputation, while also ensuring that IIM Kozhikode does not continue to outpace it. Furthermore, it would necessitate IIM Kozhikode to slip from its position of relative strength, which is not guaranteed.
It is important to note that when comparing institutions, it is important to consider more than just their reputation or past performance. Other factors to consider include location, campus culture, industry connections, and the quality of faculty and students. Finally, it is up to each student to determine which institution is the best fit for them.
By NIRF ranking 2020, IIM Udaipur is ranked #17th amongst institutes in India, while SCMHRD is ranked 4th in state wise and city wise in 2020 by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework.
Admission:
Admissions at IIM are based on GMAT, GRE, GATE, CAT entrance exams whereas at SCMHRD it is based on the SNAP entrance exam at the Symbiosis International University.
Placements:
IIM Udaipur:
The institute offers 100% placements to its students.
For the final placements 2020, overall 81 firms recruited from IIM Udaipur with the highest salary of INR 40 LPA being offered and an average salary of INR 23.08 LPA.
The highest number of roles was offered to Sales and Marketing and BDM students.
Top recruiters visiting the campus include Aditya Birla, GoldmanSachs, TATA, Accenture, ICICI Bank, etc.
SCMHRD:
90+ recruiters visited the SCMHRD campus with more than 180 students being placed and with the highest international package offered of INR 58 LPA.
The highest domestic CTC offered was INR 32.8 LPA and an average CTC of INR 16.1 LPA was offered.
PPO was offered to 38.3% of the students.
The top recruiters of the institute include Deloitte, Cognizant, Amazon, Vodafone, Kotak Life, Google, IBM, Cipla, Godrej, and many more.
Facilities:
IIM Udaipur:
Highly equipped classrooms with high-end systems, projectors, and video-conferencing facilities, IT resources, a library with a rich collection of books, e-books, e-journals, CDs/DVDs, and case studies are the facilities offered.
SCMHRD:
Facilities offered at the institute include a health center with specialized doctors, a yoga center, gymnasium, hostels, a library with a huge collection of more than 2000 audio and video files, 24000 books, and periodicals.
Scholarships:
IIM Udaipur:
The institute offers financial aid to deserving students. Some of the scholarships offered are as follows.
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for students of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe.
Merit-cum means based scholarship for students that belong to the minority community.
Scheme of Scholarship for students with disabilities.
Mukhya Mantri Sarvajan Uchcha Shiksha Scheme for students from Rajasthan.
SCMHRD:
Scholarships are offered only to students of MBA who top the first semester. A total of 50% tuition fee waiver is covered by the scholarship.
IIM Udaipur is counted amongst the best prestigious B-schools of the country with state-of-the-art facilities in the campus and highly experienced and trained faculties whereas SCMHRD is one of the top 20 business schools in the country and 3rd best for HR and also is a preferred location for companies and has a controlled batch-size.
Despite being a new IIM, the institute has a good academic and placement record. Here are the reasons why you should consider IIM Udaipur, for your MBA.
Surrounded by Aravali hills, the IIM Udaipur campus is picturesque.
IIM Udaipur is a premier business school on a 300-acre campus in Balicha, about 8 kilometers from the city. The campus is fully operational, with all necessary facilities such as classrooms, hostels, a library, and WiFi. The Council of Student Affairs (CSA) oversees all campus student activities and serves as a liaison between students and the administration. The campus has a diverse selection of student-led clubs and committees divided into three categories: governance and administration, functional and professional, and social and recreational. These committees are student-led and give students the opportunity to take ownership and responsibility for various aspects of campus life.
The information technology infrastructure at IIM Udaipur is first-rate, with a 1 Gbps internet connection and secure WiFi access throughout the campus. The library is an excellent source of information on management, business, and related topics. The LakeSiders sports committee promotes students' physical well-being and skill development by emphasizing values such as Ownership, Enthusiasm, Excellence, and Team Player.
IIM Udaipur cutoff is 92 percentile for general category students. Here are the cutoff trends for 2022.
Category | Overall percentile |
General | 92 |
EWS | 70 |
NC-OBC | 74 |
SC | 54 |
ST | 40 |
DAP | 40 |
Naturally the required cutoff varies each year depending on the competition that year. Usually, the required cutoff for general category students stays around 95 percentile.
Before we come to the CAT cutoff, let’s go through the admission process of IIM Udaipur. The MBA admission process for the Institute consists of:
The total CAT percentile for General Category is given below
Section |
Cutoff |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
70 |
Data interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
70 |
Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC) |
70 |
Overall |
92 |
Candidates scoring above or equal to the overall and sectional CAT cut off percentiles mentioned in the table above will become eligible for further rounds of counseling.
No, honestly I don’t think even an above average student can manage the IIM Curriculum and CAT preparation together. The first year or to be exact the first 2 terms of MBA are no joke. The students take time to adapt themselves to the tight schedule filled with assignments, projects, exams, seminars, summer placements and what not. They will even take time to adjust to the general culture of the B School and make new friends.
Students pursuing MBA at IIMs crave for extra time as they are sleep deprived. So preparing for CAT alongside is very difficult and almost impossible.
But if you are still stubborn about preparing for CAT, you will have to prepare yourself for sleepless nights, and not extracurricular activities during the day. No fundays will be allowed and you will have to stick to your schedule. Just make sure your grades at IIM Udaipur don’t take the blow. After all it’s the passion that fuels your desires.
One of my friends had a similar profile as yours and with just a percentile of 90.78 he was able to get calls from all major B Schools throughout India, even FMS. In fact you being a female can get in with an even lesser percentile. One need you need to keep in mind is that you will be giving your WAT and GD with General candidates so you need to prepare well in advance.
But you need to change your direction of thought for once. Getting an admission is easier than competing with talented peers and getting placed. Many times people from Reserved Category are unable to cope with academics and placements. So how do we tackle this issue?
Since getting a high CAT percentile is easy, you should focus more on upgrading your profile before joining the college. You can work for firms in the following sectors Marketing/Consulting/Product Management/IT/Analytics/Finance. The panel interviews you on the basis of your grades, extracurriculars and work experience. So by working before joining you can increase your chances of getting admission. Target a specific profile and build your resume in that direction only. Lastly choose the college that suits your profile. For instance FMS specializes in Marketing whereas IIMC specializes in Finance.