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Why is there an integrated course of BBA MBA in IIM Indore only?
At present, IIM Indore is not the only IIM that offers BBA + MBA courses. IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak have been offering the five-year integrated course in MBA for undergraduate students for a few years now.
In 2021, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu, and IIM Bodh Gaya also introduced IPM degree courses for students after Class 12.
The Five Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), is a unique program that aims to meet the aspirations of young students to become management professionals. Admission to this program is done through the JIPMAT entrance exam followed by Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Some more benefits of the course include:
- You can save time and money by combining both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- The program builds commercial and management skills for a successful management career.
- You will learn marketing, finance, operations, strategy, and entrepreneurship.
- The competitive program requires a written test, personal interview, and academic record.
- Employers value the program,and alumni work for top Indian and international firms.
How can I prepare for IIM Indore or IIM Rohtak IPM exams? I am currently in class 11 with commerce stream and ISC board (and not showing off I got 93 avg. in English class 10 ICSE board)?
It is great that you are thinking of pursuing IPM being in class 11. You have enough time. You can think of starting with Pearson’s IPM entrance guide. Figure out if you can solve the questions or not. If required, join online coaching classes like CareerAnna.
- Develop the habit of reading. Start with novels that you might like in your preferred genre and move on to articles from the Indian Express or The Hindu.
- Expand your knowledge and vocabulary.
- Attempt one mock at least per month and one every week after your 12th grade. Analyze your mistakes and work on them.
- Practice writing essays for WAT. You might be asked to write on random topics so ensure that you can write creatively within 20 minutes.
- You can look at the previous topics asked in the examination which might help you.
- In the interview round, prepare for current affairs and things you did in your 12th grade. GK and current affairs are essential for your preparation.
- You can revise your academics, general HR questions and talk about your hobbies a week or two before your interview.
- Ensure that your hobby stands out. Be thorough about it.
- You need to set yourself apart from others for the college to see what is the unique thing that you can bring to the table.
Finally, be consistent in your work and start building your resume right away. Back your hobby with certificates, participate in competitions, and any other significant achievements you may have made along the way. Volunteer at a local NGO since social work is highly appreciated on your CV.
Which one is better after 12th commerce, doing IPM IIM Indore or doing Chartered Accountant?
Chartered Accountants and IPM from IIM Indore are not comparable because of their vastly different natures. You are advised to move toward the area of interest over here. IPM aims to develop each student holistically by helping him learn and excel in a variety of areas. Your presentation abilities improve, and your overall development is boosted. It has several different domains as its primary focus.
A CA, on the other hand, is deeply involved in the accounting industry. To be clear, it's a correspondence course. After studying, you take your exams, then write your articles. Your course of action in this will determine only your personality development and presentation skills.
You should choose between these two based on your area of interest.
How much should I score in IPM to ensure my admission to IIM Indore? Can any selected student of IPM share his/her aptitude test score?
The choice of questions attempted is critical in IPMAT, and students should aim for an overall attempt of 60-70% with 80% accuracy to secure a good score.
- For the Quantitative Ability (QA) MCQ section, I recommend attempting 60% of the questions with 70-80% accuracy, while for the QA Short Answer (SA) section, attempting 60% of the questions with 9-10 correct answers can lead to a good score.
- For the Verbal Ability (VA) section, attempting around 35-38 questions with 85% accuracy can lead to a good score. Students should analyze their strengths and weaknesses and attempt questions accordingly.
There is no fixed score for admission to IIM Indore through IPMAT, but attempting a good number of questions with high accuracy can help students secure a good score.
Is it better to go for DU BMS instead of IPM of IIM Indore
Since you’ve not given any context to the question, the answer in any normal circumstance would be yes. Let’s understand why spending more than 5 lacs on an IPM degree is not worth your time and effort.
- Fee: BMS DU charges around 50,000 for the entire course where IPM fee is unnecessarily high just because of the IIM tag. I am not saying that there will not be any difference between the curriculum but the difference is not worth the money you’re paying.
- Syllabus: Although IIMs are known for their pedagogy and surely you’ll get professors who will change the way you see a subject. This kind of exposure at such an early stage of your life will widen the possibilities but if we talk about the syllabus of a BBA degree and that of a BMS degree, the difference is pretty evident.
BMS is a slightly analytical degree that would give you an edge over students pursuing BBA or BCOM. I have seen BMS students acing CAT after basic preparation cause of their good grasp on logical reasoning. It’s a given fact that an average BMS students is more likely to score well in CAT than an average BBA/BCOM student.
Is there anyone who regrets joining IPM IIM Indore? Why?
IPM offered by IIM Indore is a relatively new course. The lack of awareness regarding the course may have been a reason for regret for some students who joined initially. Here are some of the factors regarding the course which can be a bit concerning.
- The course fee is too high. So, it may not be a good choice in terms of ROI.
- It’s a long-term commitment since the course is 5 years long.
- Although IPM students sit alongside the PGP students for placements, some companies may prefer PGP students over IPM. As companies tend to consider IPM students as freshers, the average CTC offered to IPM students is less as compared to PGP students.
- IPM course curriculum is still experimental.
These are some of the things that students find most concerning about the IPM course.
What are the career options after the integrated 5years course in IIM Indore?
The integrated IIM course offers a vast number of opportunities for the students. IPM students can be categorized into 2 branches, which are as follows.
Students opting for PGP program: The majority of the students choose this option. The IPM students then sit for the placement process and take posts in Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, etc, the same as the PGP students who get admission through CAT. However, there are some job profiles in Consulting which do not take IPM students due to their lack of experience.
Students who choose to exit after 3 years: Some of these students apply to different B schools in India or abroad. The course taught in the undergraduate years of the degree is mainly liberal arts. It has subjects such as Economics, Statistics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Communication, etc. So, you can therefore pursue master’s in these courses. Some of the students start preparing for civil services.
If you continue to PGP you will get the same job opportunities and exposure as the PGP students. You also have the option to exit the course after 3 years of the UG program.
Which college is best to study for a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS/BBA/BBM): Bengaluru- Jain University or Christ College?
Among these, Christ University is the best option for Bachelor of Management Studies. Their BBA degree is reputed across the country. Christ maintains an optimal faculty-student ratio, to ensure every student gets proper faculty guidance and help. According to Christ University placements 2022, the average CTC for UG courses stays in the range of INR 12-15 LPA.
Which college is best for a BBA DG Vaishnav or MOP Vaishnav?
DG Vaishnav is considered to be better than MOP Vaishnav for a BBA degree. BBA is one of the most sought after courses and DGVC has a very professional BBA department.
- The faculty is good and highly experienced.
- Teachers make sure that students do not only have academic development but holistic development also.
- DG Vaishnav College has many extracurricular activities, and you will be allowed to participate in other colleges' festivals.
- V-bazaar is famous in the college and it promotes the students to make entrepreneur skills.
- MOP Vaishnav also conducts a bazaar once a year.
| Categories | BBA at DG Vaishnav | BBA at MOP Vaishnav |
| Placement Percentage | 68-78% | 50% |
| Average CTC | 6 LPA | 3.03 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | JustDial, L&T, Godrej, Cognizant, etc. | TCS, Tech Mahindra, Barclays, EY, etc. |
DG Vaishnav has the advantage of being co-educational whereas MOP Vaishnav college is a women's college. But both the colleges are good in teaching, academics, and overall environment.
Which has more value for a BBA, Amity Global Business School or Amity University?
Not all Amities are glittery. Some just focus on the extra-curricular and college fun. In some Amities, the students, as well as faculties are worse. They are open to DJ Parties, Fashion Shows, Picture Promotions, and some random events the whole year. Even if you try, you will get distracted by another event or happenings.
Choosing the better Amity
- You need to first collect the information about both Amity campuses, according to the place you prefer. It doesn’t matter if it is a university or a business school.
- Reach out to alumni or any other intellectual people from whom you can take advice, ask about the expertise of teachers, and know the genuine placements.
- As Amity is a brand, its degree will have a weightage on your resume. So, it is better to choose according to you.
- Amity Global Business School (AGBS) seems to be a cherry because of its fee. But it has not been well-established. Amity University is ahead of AGBS in terms of infrastructure and faculties.
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Categories |
AGBS |
Amity University |
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Course Fee |
INR 8.38 Lakhs |
INR 10.83 Lakhs |
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Recruiting Companies |
Infosys, Bajaj, JK Cement, Ultra Tech, etc. |
HCL, Reliance, Axis Bank, Airtel, etc. |
Amity University gives you international exposure with its affiliation with various foreign institutes.
The main thing is that after your 10+2, no AGBS or Amity University or even IIMs will spoon-feed you to study and grow. Bind your seriousness throughout your journey of BBA.
