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What are the future prospects after graduating from nicmar ACM and what are the job profiles and average packages in short and long run?
There are a plethora of roles offered by NICMAR ACM which is their flagship course. Offers such as Business Development, Execution, Contracts, Project Coordination, Bidding process, Quantity Survey and Billing, material procurement, etc.
After Graduating from NICMAR, students get an average package of 9-10 LPA and experienced guys are entitled to higher packages.
After joining the industry, moving up the ladder will be based on your performance. Normally students get to mid-senior and senior levels within a few years of their job.
All in all, it is a great course to pursue and create an awesome career in Civil Engineering.
Should I join PGP-ACM NICMAR, Hyderabad, as a fresher?
The answer to your question is based on the opportunity cost of the different opportunities you already have. Finding a suitable job as a new employee is typically very tough in the construction sector. Even if you want to work for free on a construction site, there are several challenges. The businesses would add you to their payroll, which would make for an excellent learning atmosphere but not a great career one. Therefore, I would suggest joining NICMAR if you're having problems obtaining a job that's decent.
However, if you have a job, I suggest you continue with your job and gather the learnings and later pursue a PGP in management from a better institution.
How is the scenario for a fresher in PGDISEM, NITIE?
One of my cousins is a recent graduate of NITIE Mumbai, from the PGDISEM, and through him I got to know a little bit about the program. The fact that you are a fresher will not matter much since the batch size is usually very small.
The major upside of the small batch size is that even top consulting firms, including KPMG, PWC, and others, choose recruiting freshers. The batch my cousin was in, had a majority of the freshers, including him.
Having said that, the freshers of his batch were recruited in companies such as Pepsico, Ultratech, Siemens, Asian Paint, PWC, BASF, Tata Steel. My cousin also secured placement in Aditya Birla Retail.
What is the difference between PGDIM and PGDISEM courses at NITIE?
PGDIM and PGDISEM are both courses that one can apply for with a CAT score at NITIE. Here are some differences listed according to some of my friends studying there.
- PGDISEM is a specialized course majoring in industrial safety, sustainability, and the environment.
- Whereas PGDIM is a general management course with a focus on operations.
- PGDIM is a general management course similar to IIMs.
- PGDISEM on the other hand caters to a niche segment of students who are highly interested in industrial safety and sustainability of corporate companies.
- Both the courses have a few common subjects and subjects which cater to their specific industries in-depth as well.
- The faculty teaching any of the courses in NITIE are highly experienced.
- From PGDIM, you will majorly get into Operations, IT, Consulting roles, whereas PGDISEM will get you into EHS, Safety, Sustainability, or Environment profiles.
- The placements for both the courses are in different fields. Other than that, the course structure for both courses is similar.
| Categories | PGDIM at NITIE | PGDISEM at NITIE |
| Course Fee | 14.63 lakhs | 14.63 lakhs |
| Highest CTC | 50 LPA | 58 LPA |
| Average CTC | 15-20 LPA | 22 LPA |
Selecting the right course depending on your interest and preferences is most important. So choose wisely as this will shape your career ahead.
What are the pros and cons of joining ACM in NICMAR?
NICMAR's experience makes it hard to balance pros and cons.
Pros:
- NICMAR Pune students are wonderful. You'll see people from across the nation. Different cultures, languages, and traditions under one roof. Great exposure.
- Alumni Power: Over 15,000 NICMAR alumni are engaged on social media. AGNI is the industry-changing Global Alumni Platform.
- Well-Structured Syllabus: All courses have industry-leading syllabuses. Subjects span the construction industry. The syllabus contains a good combination of technical and management disciplines, but many subjects are lacking.
- Placements: No other college in the nation can recruit over 100 construction companies for campus recruitment. A great strength.
- Campus life: Countless ethnic festivals, thousands of events, frequent club meets, 4 main fests. Live the NICMAR Pune campus life.
Cons:
- Intake: NICMAR's intake has been rising over 6–8 years. The tide appears unstoppable. 1300+ students have degraded the institution and hurt placements.
- ROI: Average Packages are falling every year, hence ROI is gone. Two or three years ago, it wasn't. It was justifiable with 600 applicants and 10 Lakhs in fees. No more.
- Faculty Quality: Some prominent faculty have joined RICS or other competing institutes. Students think most NICMAR instructors are below average.
- Placements: Companies have various options due to the huge candidate pool. L&T receives about 400 applications. Thus, the company largely relies on Resume Shortlisting and just a few students get to sit for process.
Finally, is the course worth it?
Depending on the student and expectations, yes or no.
If you have an education loan and want to find a nice company with a good package, choose a good placement agency. They charge less and give you more.
If you're a student seeking personal and professional growth. Yes. The college won't help, but it's nice. Grow yourself. Teaching, research, and crowd support are below average.
What do we actually study in the CPM (Construction Planning &Management) Master's degree course of NICMAR?
In the ACM program offered by NICMAR, you will learn about, Construction Planning and Control, Procurement and Contract Management, and Digitization. CPM is a subject that is taught to Civil Engineering students during their Final year.
Construction planning and control is just an extension of CPM. You have studied about calculating the slack time in CPM but in CPC you use those concepts for scheduling the projects and keeping the projects on time (Like Operations management). It encompasses three Ms i.e., Manpower, Material, and Money.
You will learn about the cost associated with every activity that may be while using or storing as an inventory. It is an interesting subject to study and quite an applicable subject in an organizational setting
Which programme is better, NICMAR (advanced construction management) or SCMHRD (infrastructure management)?
SCMHRD Infrastructure Management is better. The institute is widely recognized in the industry and ranks among the top B-Schools in the country. In this Infrastructure Management course, you will get to learn in detail about infrastructure policies, contract management, project finance, and other aspects of infrastructure such as airways, roads, rails, ports, urban development, renewable energy, etc. You will get to choose project execution or project finance according to your expertise.
100% of MBA IM students get placed each year. SCMHRD average package is around INR 6-8 LPA. Fortress Financial Services, ABPS Infrastructure, Capgemini, etc. were among the major recruiters.
Is it worth going for a PGDISEM course at NITIE with 2.8 years of work experience?
Yes, doing a PGDISEM course from NITIE is worth the investment. Even if you have only 2.8 years of work experience, you will get good placement opportunities. NITIE has a small batch size. So, every student gets good opportunities while placements.
Students from PGDISEM get recruited as Environment Health and Safety Manager, Health and Well Being Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Risk Consultants, etc. NITIE Mumbai placements 2022 concluded with an average CTC of INR 16 LPA.
What type of questions are asked in an interview for a PGDIM course in NITIE, Mumbai?
One of my close friends recently got admission to NITIE Mumbai. In the interview, he was asked mostly about his final year engineering project and his work experience, education, and about his skills. To clear your interview you will have to prepare very hard and will have to practice a lot. Here are a few things you should do for your preparation.
- Introduction: You will be asked to introduce yourself. So prepare a good introduction about yourself where you should cover all the major points you want to highlight. Tell them about your academics, hobbies, extracurricular activities, and also about your personal life.
- Project: You will be asked about your graduation project. So you should know everything about the project. They will ask about the topic, project objective, your contributions, and what were the achievements.
- Work Experience: If you have any prior work experience, then they will ask questions about it. There will be questions about your job role, your experience, and your achievements. And if you are a fresher, then prepare 3-4 engineering subjects, as they will ask you questions based on that.
- Current Affairs: Stay updated with current affairs. Read newspapers, magazines and watch the news regularly. This will help you in GD too.
NITIE has a mock admission process called B-Cube. This will give you an idea about the GD and Interview.
Which one should I join NITIE PGDIM or IIM Shillong?
There are several factors to consider when deciding between NITIE and IIM Shillong. NITIE, established in 1963, has a larger pool of alumni and may offer networking opportunities that could be beneficial in the long run. It is also known as a mecca for operations, with all major firms hiring for operational roles. NITIE is located in Mumbai, which may be seen as a location advantage. On the other hand, IIM Shillong was established more recently in 2008 and has a smaller batch size. Its fees are also lower, at around 20 lakhs.
While it may not have the same reputation for PGDIM or operations as NITIE, top consulting firms have started to hire from IIM Shillong, offering options from a variety of domains. One potential advantage of IIM Shillong is its IIM tag, which may be attractive to some candidates. However, its location in Shillong may be seen as a disadvantage. Ultimately, candidates must weigh these factors carefully to make the best decision for their individual needs and goals.
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