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Which one should I choose between IIML-ABM and IIM Shillong PGP?
There are almost the same given opportunities in both the institutes during summer, Laterals and Final placements. Well, there are two things you need to focus upon:
A few selected firms would not accept ABM students for the process (read Top 3 Consulting and Investment Banks and a certain Indian FMCG firm).
You will have to do ABM courses in your 2nd year with an option to take 2-3 electives, whereas in PGP you will be provided almost 15 electives.
Some facts regarding both institutes so that you can make better choices out of them.
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Categories |
IIM Lucknow |
IIM Shillong |
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NIRF ranking |
4th |
30th |
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Course Fee |
10.5 lakhs/year |
8 lakhs/year |
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Highest salary package |
54 lakhs |
48 lakhs |
If you want to do Marketing or General Management or end up in consultancy, then IIM L ABM is a good course because ABM 2nd year courses are nothing but Marketing, and so you don't miss out on anything compared to a PGP student. But go for IIM L ABM if you want to seek financing or operations.
What is the Executive General Management Program (EGMP) run by the IIM in Lucknow like?
The Executive General Management Program (EGMP) is a certificate program designed to develop core business skills and competencies for functional managers aspiring to move into a general management role.
Technologists looking to expand their business knowledge and advance to general management responsibilities as business heads should attend the program, as should mid-career professionals with room for growth and graduates with at least five years of experience.
According to UGC regulations, any course lasting less than two years is not considered a post-graduate or degree course. Executive courses are short-term programs that are not considered post-graduate programs. Above that, the programs that IIM offers are delivered by NIIT Imperial and HUGHES Education, which are third parties.
Hi Sir, is IIM Lucknow a better choice when compared to IIM Kozhikode?
My answer is from the perspective of an FPM aspirant. To draw a fair comparison I have considered the following parameters
Hostel:
The hostel facility at IIM Kozhikode is not very good. The first-year students have no married accommodation while the second or third-year students have very limited married accommodation. Sometimes the FPM students are adjusted with PGP students which is very disturbing.
IIM Lucknow has 2 spectate buildings for FPM students. Also, married accommodations are available from the 1 st year itself.
Food:
There is no active mess committee to pay heed to the complaints regarding substandard food. The menu is usually North Indian and is rarely followed properly. Limited South Indian food is available. Options outside the mess are also limited and not as per the taste of many.
IIM Lucknow has an active mess committee that takes care of the food and cleanliness of the mess. The menu has a variety of options and is changed every month to break the monotony. Famous for its food, there are many options to eat outside in Lucknow.
Academics:
The academics are very rigorous at IIM Kozhikode with tight schedules and deadlines. For FPM students, the minimum passing criteria are B- (2.67/4.33) which is 62% passing criteria. Whereas the minimum criteria to award a Ph.D. degree is at least one publication in “B” (ABDC) category journals.
IIM Lucknow has a relatively less rigorous curriculum than Kozhikode. The minimum passing criteria are 50%. Whereas the minimum criteria to award a Ph.D. degree is at least one publication in “C” (ABDC) category journals.
Apart from these major differences, the infrastructure, faculty, and college life are almost the same. So you can make a good choice now.
Is it worth it to spend 15-16 lacs for an MBA from IIM Lucknow?
The total cost to study PGP at IIM Lucknow is around 20.75 Lakhs at present. IIM Lucknow is one of the top preferences of MBA aspirants in India.
Its ROI is quite good because of excellent placements. It offers tremendous opportunities in various domains. Almost all the top companies visit the IIML campus each year to hire candidates. Its curriculum and faculty are both top notch, and its diverse batch means good peer learning.
Though IIMs are heavy on the pocket, their excellent ROI and high academic standards make their fees totally worth it.
How good is IIM Lucknow as compared to IIM A, B, C, and ISB for Consulting and Network Building?
In India, IIM Lucknow is worth far more than ISB, particularly in MNCs and finance/marketing jobs.
The talk of a consulting and network-building pedigree revolves more around their flagship PGPX program and their tentacles in Microsoft and Cisco, both of which recognize the limited role of an MBA in their industry and provide well-defined jumps to ISB graduates back on campus. In the last 2-3 years, IIM Lucknow has done fairly well in global placements, and the sky is the limit for the right student.
It is clear that your decision should be motivated by your prospects of performance at either campus and should be carefully considered.
It is true that those who can balance pressures and perform consistently have an advantage when it comes to placements on campus. Also, mobility in the industry should matter without the help of your b-school label and should be about your performance on the job in making friends. Students from each campus meet everyone on an equal footing in the industry.
Only if you accepted a different field in your campus placement or were assigned a backroom job will you face unequal pressure, as neither pedigree allows you much mobility.
Which is the best coaching for IPM IIM Indore in Lucknow City?
Only someone from an IIM can provide you with better insight, and Educate Next's founders are from IIM Rohtak and FMS Delhi. Educate Next is, in my opinion, the best IPM - IIM coaching (Indore and Rohtak). The curriculum is written by the Directors themselves, and they provide full curriculum details to students when they enroll, making it clear how the approach will be. The best Personality Development and Verbal Ability classes in town.
Another critical point is that the batch size is too small, with a maximum of 20 students. This is extremely beneficial. It is also the most affordable in terms of fees for the quality provided. IMS is also good, but they charge nearly triple the price for the same quality.
Which one should I choose, MDI or IIM Lucknow, Noida campus?
If you want to pursue an MBA in Sustainability Management, you should only visit the IIM Lucknow, Noida Campus (SM). Otherwise, instead of pursuing a specialization in SM, pursue an MBA at MDI Gurgaon, which will provide you with better and more diverse opportunities.
IIM L, Noida Campus, for your information, offers a two-year PGP in Sustainability Management.
The main PGP (MBA) course is only available at the IIM Lucknow campus. So don't be perplexed. IIM Lucknow's Noida Campus is not the same as IIM Indore's (Mumbai Campus).
Executive MBA, Working Manager Program, Management Development Program and other courses are available at IIM L (Noida Campus).
How is the Executive Advanced General Management Programme (1 year) at IIM Lucknow? What are the opportunities?
Rather than inquiring about the worth of a course, one should analyze whether the course is suitable for them or not. Your preference should be a priority not the worth of the course.
That being said, Executive MBA programs are suitable for
- professionals with considerable experience (+10 years) , who are also managing a large team
- people in the consulting industry
If you don’t belong to any of these 2 categories, then the course is of no real value for you. This is because this program is far sighted and focuses on managerial elements like Organization and Strategies. Unless you are a consultant or a top manager this knowledge will be of little use. So go for it once you belong to one of the two categories only.
What should I choose between SJMSOM and IIM Lucknow considering that there is a fee waiver for SC students at SJMSOM? My profile is engineering fresher from a non IIT/NIT college with 9/9/8 acads.
Personally, I will recommend you join IIM Lucknow . The reason being your outstanding profile. With such an amazing profile you have multiple chances of getting selected in the top firms in Consulting and Investment Banking areas. Many of these reputed companies do not visit the campus if SJMSOM at all. So you will be losing a lifetime of opportunities.
Also, at the end of the day, IIM Lucknow is a top 4 IIM and its brand name will influence you throughout your life. The fees are not a problem as the majority of the students take educational loans offered at low-interest rates. You can pay it back within 5-7 years with the high paying job you land post-MBA.
Does a work experience of 4 years reduce my chances of getting certain jobs during placements at IIM Lucknow?
People with more than four years of experience were given one of the best placements at IIM Lucknow. You should remember that your work, experience, and area of interest are always factors in your placements. Indeed, work experience, whether relevant or irrelevant, is always a plus.
The reasons for this are straightforward:
- You know the industry better than any newcomer.
- You've been exposed to corporate culture, so you're definitely cultured.
- Whatever work you have done up to this point has undoubtedly taught you people management skills.
You have an advantage over freshmen on campus, but you must also make good use of your campus time. Yes, jobs in sales, FMCG, and so on are unlikely to shortlist you. You will almost certainly receive shortlists from consulting firms, marketing profiles, and finance profiles.
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