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Which degree do you get from IPM IIM Indore?
IPM from IIM Indore is a Five-Year Integrated Programme. In this course, the participants are awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) and the Master of Business Administration (under the Dual Degree Programme) by IIM Indore on the completion of the program.
On completion of the IPM course, the students get an IDM, “Integrated Diploma in management."
What is the difficulty level of the IIM Indore IPM exam?
IIM Indore IPM exam, like any other competitive exam, can be challenging for some students. This answer is section-wise and gives an idea of the level of difficulty in each section.
The Verbal Ability section is said to be the easiest section of the exam. The section consists mainly of reading comprehension questions and other types of questions such as “odd one out” and “fill in the most suitable word”. If you read habitually, it should make this portion easier. To increase reading skills, others should read newspapers daily.
The Quantitative Ability section is considered to be a bit tough in comparison to the Verbal Ability section. The questions are mainly from Algebra and Coordinate Geometry from the Class 11-12 curriculum. A few questions from Calculus and Statistics are also included. This section can be the make-or-break section for many students as it requires a lot of practice and knowledge of the basic concepts. It is recommended to practice NCERT solutions and move on to slightly harder books to improve one's skills in this section.
In conclusion, while the difficulty level of the IIM Indore IPM exam can be subjective, it is important to prepare well and have a good understanding of the basic concepts to crack the exam.
Does IPM IIM Indore have reservations in the final selection?
One of my cousins studied at IIM Indore. According to him, yes, IPM IIM Indore has reservations in the final selection round.
IIM Indore, just like any other government institution, follows the reservation policies that are set up by the Government of India for colleges across the country. And, the same is followed for admission into the IPM course of IIM Indore as well.
However, even though this matters, I would suggest you not think about all these factors as of now and aim at scoring the best that you can.
Is there any arts student in IPM IIM Indore batch recent and does they face any difficulties in coping up with the 3 years of IPM syllabus?
IPM course in IIM Indore has several Arts and Commerce students without math but your Admission is not limited by class 11–12 arts or math. The entrance Test covers some class 11 mathematical topics. As a non-math student in class 11–12, it will be challenging to keep up with the 3-year IPM syllabus, but if you have cleared the IPMAT test/exam then you should not have any problems during the course. You will have the below-mentioned courses in your curriculum;
- Differential Calculus and Statistics in Term 1,
- Probability and integral calculus in term 2,
- Linear Algebra in term 3, and
- Numerical analysis and Statistical method-2 in Term 4.
Your roommate, classmates, and professors know that you are not from a math background, so they'll help, and do peer learning. Just work harder.
Another significant thing is IPM also offers Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, English, and Political Science. So, don’t worry much, and enjoy your journey. Hope it helps, All the best!
Considering my interest in Finance and a prior IT work experience of 2.5 years, what should be the preference for me among IIFT Delhi, NMIMS Mumbai, and new IIMs IIM Ranchi, Trichy?
When it comes to financing roles, NMIMS is generally seen as being on par with or even better than IIFT. One advantage of NMIMS is its location in Mumbai, which can be beneficial for students seeking finance roles. A decent number of finance companies visit the campus during placements, offering a good range of opportunities for students. However, it's worth noting that the competition for these roles can be quite intense, especially for students with engineering backgrounds. This is because finance companies often have a tendency to shortlist more students with commerce backgrounds for interviews.
That being said, if you are able to clear one or two levels of the CFA or FRM exams, it can become easier to get shortlisted for finance roles at NMIMS. Overall, when it comes to financing roles, NMIMS is generally seen as being on par with IIFT and better than the new IIMs.
How can one prepare for board exams as well as the IPM exam conducted by IIM Indore?
Here are some tips to guide you for your IPM exam preparation alongside your board exam prep-
- It is absolutely not necessary to go for any specialized coaching for your IPM exam. It does not require any ‘special’ preparation. In fact, a lot more students clear the exam without going for any special coaching.
- Prepare well for your board exams. A good knowledge of important concepts will help you during the personal interview round, and also boost your confidence. Give special attention to Math.
- The aptitude test has a big chunk of questions on Mathematical ability (it does not include calculus). The question pattern isn’t definite. So practice your 12th level Math well and you’ll get through the written exam with much more ease.
- As for PI, read the newspaper well after your board exams. This will help improve your English on the side.
- Practice the entrance question papers from previous years. Those are available on the IIM Indore website.
- Instead of grabbing huge books on English and Mental Ability, just read a lot.
- Have some solid academic or extracurricular achievements to increase your selection chances, and give you an edge above others.
These are some tips that you can follow for smooth and worry-free preparation of your IPM Exam alongside your board exam.
Should I join IIM Indore this year or take another shot at the CAT?
You have not mentioned your profile so it’s difficult to answer precisely. Let’s assume you are a male IT engineer with decent academics.
Your decision is solely based on your profile. For instance, if you were previously earning 12 LPA in your job and are content with it then you may go for a year drop. Or if you wish to convert to better colleges in this league such as IIM BLACK or XL or FMS, then keep in mind that the selection criteria of IIMs are very unpredictable.
The previous year, GEM at 99.3 was converted at IIM K easily. But this year the cut-off for shortlisting of IIM K was 99.8+ with good academics for GEM. Moreover, your decision depends on the branch you have converted. Compare the previous placement records to have a better knowledge of your choice. You should not negotiate with your course of interest.
How is the IPM of IIM Rohtak? Do you find it on par with IPM IIM Indore?
Comparing IIM Indore’s program to IIM Rohtak, there is a simple conclusion- IIM Indore is better than IIM Rohtak in almost every aspect.
Similarly, IIM Indore's IPM course is better in every case scenario. This is because of
- Older campus
- Better faculty
- Better connectivity with the industry
- Better global image
- The credibility of the course is far better
- Better Alumni network
- Better competition
- Stronger brand name
- Better location
- Better placements
These are some parameters on which IIM Indore has an upper hand over IIM Rohtak. Also IIM Rohtak overall has lost its rankings over the past few years due to various controversies. So it’s best you don’t risk your career and go for IIM Indore instead.
Does IIM Indore weigh only about 20% of a CAT score?
Yes, the admission in IIM Indore is conducted in two ways - (a) Writing Ability Test (WAT) followed by the Personal Interview round (PI); (b) Final admission process.
- To be eligible for shortlisting for the Writing Ability Test and the Personal Interview, you must meet the eligibility criteria.
- Your profile will be scrutinized based on your CAT score which carries 20% of the weightage.
- In addition, your score in your class 10th carries 36% while 12th marks have 40% weightage.
- Moreover, 4% weightage is allotted to Female students for diversity in gender.
Among the shortlisted students, the final admission process is based on:
| Particulars | Weightage |
| CAT Score | 20% |
| WAT | 20% |
| PI | 40% |
| 10th Marks | 10% |
| 12th Marks | 10% |
In both the WAT and PI rounds and final admission, CAT is given 20% weightage.
How do I differentiate between IIM Indore and IIM Kozhikode
Both universities were founded around the same time (1996) and are in the same league in terms of placements, exposure, and alumni base, among other things.
Nonetheless, IIM Kozhikode has an advantage over IIM Indore for one reason only - Size of the batch
- If we add the IPM batch, IIM Indore has a batch size of 650 students, whereas Kozhikode has a batch size of around 400 students.
- A larger batch size allows you to interact with people from various backgrounds, but this might be a difficulty during placement season and other co-curricular activities.
During the placement season, student competition would be fierce. Assume a company has opted to hire only one student, and the competition at IIM Indore is 50% higher due to the larger batch size. So, in comparison to Indore, you have a better probability of getting into your dream firm in Kozhikode.
It is not just restricted to Placement season, but also to club and committee events. If you wish to join the placement committee or the Finance club, it will be more difficult to do so in Indore than in Kozhikode. Co-curricular activities are very beneficial during your final placement interview.
IIM Kozhikode has an advantage over IIM Indore because of just one essential element. Both IIM-B PGDM and ISB MBA are good programs. Your choice relies on your career goals and preferences. ISB offers a shorter, industry-focused program. IIM-B is highly academic and research-focused.
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