Which program should I choose, IIM Lucknow PGP or IIM Ahmedabad FABM?
IIM Ahmedabad would be a better choice for those who are interested in Agri-business management. There are a few reasons which are specified below to choose one over these two prestigious institutions in India:
- In 2023 IIM Ahmedabad ranked #1 among top business schools in India.
- Financial Times lists the PGP-FABM program at IIM-A as one of the top 5 courses worldwide.
- International tie-ups with European Business School, University of Cologne, ESSEC Business School, France
- It offers an average placement rate of over 70%. Last year's highest CTC on offer was INR 33.83 LPA and an average salary of INR 21.49 LPA.
- Develop the participants' leadership skills and instill in them a dedication to morality, ethics, and community service.
- KPMG, PwC, Grant Thornton, P&G, Reckitt, Nestle, Olam International, and Cavin Kare visit the campus for placement jobs.
In summary, selecting IIM Ahmedabad is a decision that promises to foster your academic and professional growth within the enriching and prestigious environment of one of India's foremost management institutions.
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You should choose the program based on the field you are interested in. Both courses have been highly ranked in India. IIM Ahmedabad’s Post-Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management (PGP-FABM) has been constantly ranked number one in the world by Paris-based ranking agency Eduniversal from 2011-12 to 2018-19. IIM Lucknow also offers good PGP programs with decent placements.
The table given below gives a brief overview of the institutes:
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Categories |
IIM Ahmedabad - FABM |
IIM Lucknow - PGP |
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Rank among IIMs |
Among Top 3 IIMs in the country |
Among Top 6 IIMs in the country |
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NIRF Rankings |
1 |
4th |
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Total Course Fee |
22.51 lakhs |
19.25 lakhs |
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Intake |
46 |
443 |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelor’s or master’s in any stream with 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA |
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum score of 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA |
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Selection |
CAT Score, WAT, PI |
CAT Score, PI |
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Average Placement |
15 Lakhs per annum |
25.83 Lakhs per annum |
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Highest CTC |
58.47 Lakhs per annum |
70 lakhs per annum |
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Median CTC |
23 Lakhs per annum |
30 Lakhs per Annum |
The placement scenario for the PGP-FABM program is at par with the PGP programs of the best B-School in India. In the first year of the course, both the PGP and FABM students will be studying the same courses- Marketing, Finance, Strategy, HR, etc. and in the second year, FABM students have distinct subjects. They can also be present for PGP courses as electives. Students of the PGP-FABM program spend a term in ESSEC, Paris, UBC, Vancouver, and SJTU, China under student exchange programs in their second year.
IIM Lucknow clocked a 100% placement for the batch of 2018-2020. The batch of 443 students received a total of 447 offers from more than 140 companies that visited the campus for placements. The top recruiters were Amazon, Ernst & Young, Citi, ICICI Bank, Flipkart, etc.
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