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Which college is better IMI-Delhi or SIBM-Pune?
I have a friend in both the colleges IMI Delhi and SIBM Pune. From their experiences, I can give you a general picture of the comparison between these two colleges. I personally feel that SIBM Pune has a slight advantage over IMI Delhi in various aspects.
- SIBM Pune has been established much before IMI Delhi and therefore has a stronger alumni base
- SIBM Pune has better summer and final placement offers in comparison to IMI Delhi mainly because of the various alumni who visit the campus for recruitment
- The crowd quality is better at SIBM Pune than at IMI Delhi
- The infrastructure is top notch
- Of all the 5 campuses, SIBM Pune is superior most
- The city location is good and Pune offers a lot of opportunities
The only aspect that SIBM Pune lacks is that it has a 50% reserved quota whereas IMI Delhi has 10% only.
Does IMI Delhi placement reaches 12L for most of the batch? What's the reality?
Yes, the IMI Delhi placement does reach the 12 Lakh match for some parts of the batch. However, the details are subject to many factors. You can get an insight from the placement reports if you try reading behind the figures. The placement system works for placement data too. The top 10 percentile
and then consequently the top 20 and so on. The average placement of any B School is usually determined by the top 40 percentile. A similar IMI Delhi average package of 17 LPA+ is driven mainly by the 40 percentile.
The next lot of students come into the picture and kind of bring down the average package. This usually comprises 70 percentiles. The average is lowered to around 12 something. But I will suggest that as an MBA aspirant, you should focus more on being among the top 40 percentiles and not on the average package. This will be a driving force to overcome the struggles.
Do people from NIT take admission in IMI Delhi and IMT Ghaziabad for their MBA?
People from NIT and IITs should definitely get admission to IMI Delhi or IMT Ghaziabad. Unlike the general misconception that people from ivy graduate colleges should go for the top PG colleges also, IMT and IMI are rather good choices. If an Institute helps you to build your career then the brand value hardly matters.
I have seen many people who after graduation from NIT and IITs join IMI and are glad to do so. My brother completed his graduation from DTU Delhi and joined IMI for MBA and claims that he was able to learn so many new things in the first 6 months. One of my friends also joined IMI after completing his Engineering from NIT Uttarakhand.
So what I actually mean is people from NIT and IIT can definitely pursue their MBA from IMI and IMT and won’t regret this decision.
Is IMI Delhi worth joining now given the increase in batch size?
Increasing batch size is a problem for many B Schools these days, be it old IIMs, MDI, IMT, or IMI. An increase in batch size in turn causes increased pressure on infrastructure, placements, and overall performance of the institute. Now the problem is if all the main factors like placements and infrastructure are being affected in B Schools, what should be the other criteria to be considered? Some of them are listed below
- How old am the institute is
- What reputation did the institute have in the past
- The locational advantage
- The alumni base
- The placement reports of the last 3-5 years
- The negative comments on the school can be cleared by contacting the school directly or through alumni
- Check if the top percentiles and your own profile have many differences or not. Repeat the same with the lower percentiles.
- Lastly, follow your inner instinct as it will give you a proper insight
So we can safely conclude that a high batch does not necessarily mean a problem. An old school can easily tackle this problem efficiently.
What are my chances to convert IMI New Delhi with CAT 92.3 percentile and Xth 79.8%, 12th 86% with a year gap graduation 60.27%?
Considering the criteria and the recent trends, I deem your profile to fare quite well provided that you perform well throughout the selection process.
Once you have been shortlisted you have to face 3 rounds during the selection process
- Written ability test
- Psychometric test
- Interview+Extempore
Your mentioned score combined with your great performance during these rounds will increase your chances of admission.
Which is better: FORE School of Management for a PGDM BM or IMI Delhi?
FORE School of Management is approved by AICTE on the other hand IMI Delhi is approved by AICTE, NBA and AIU. Both of them were established in the year 1981 and provide good quality programs to their students. According to NIRF rankings IIIM was ranked #28 whereas FORE was ranked #43.
Intake process:
FORE School of Management:
- The process of admissions in this institution is a bit lengthy. The candidate is shortlisted on the basis of scores obtained in CAT/GMAT/XAT exams.
- After the shortlisting the students will be required to appear in: Written Ability Test (WAT), Business Awareness Quiz (BA-Q) and Extempore and Personal Interview (PI)
- The final selection is considered on the basis of marks the applicant has obtained in CAT/GMAT/XAT, WAT, Business quiz, Extempore, Personal Interview, Academic performance and work experience.
IMI Delhi:
The selection process of applicants takes place in the following manner:
- In the same way shortlisting of candidates is done on the basis of CAT or GMAT scores.
- Followed by a written test, requiring the applicants to write an essay.
- The last round of the process consists of an interview and extempore.
- Then the student is qualified based on the performances in all the rounds.
Some similarities/dissimilarities are tabulated below:
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Categories |
FORE School of Management |
IMI Delhi |
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Companies recruiting |
Companies like Asian Paints, ITC, Nestle, Infosys, Amazon, Hindustan Unilever, BACARDI, Nivea, HCL, Gartner, Wipro, etc. |
HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, Deloitte, EY India, Citi Bank, Wipro, Infosys, OYO, Lens kart, Sony Pictures, Radio Mirchi and more. |
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Scholarship |
Available for PGDM students |
Available for students taking admissions under merit lists. |
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Total seats for PGDM |
180 |
224 |
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Highest CTC |
30 LPA |
22 LPA |
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Average CTC |
10.6 LPA |
13.07 LPA |
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Female percentage |
35% |
38% |
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Male percentage |
65% |
62% |
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Total recruits |
146+ |
100+ |
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Hostel facilities |
No (but it coordinates with Rajhans Homes) |
Yes |
Both the institutions have highly qualified faculties. FORE has a longer process of selection which might make it a selective institution, having limited seats for PGDM courses and hard to get in. On the other hand IMI doesn’t have that lengthy process as compared to FORE. More the number of companies recruiting the institution will automatically result in more number of students getting placed.
Which will be better, K J Somaiya PGDM Core or IMI Delhi PGDM for Finance?
IMI Delhi is a better option than K J Somaiya. And here are some of the supporting reasons for the same.
- IMI Delhi is a premier global management institution. It has climbed the ladder of success from the past 40 years. IMI Delhi has been ranked 28 for MBA by NIRF 2020. IMI Delhi offers programs in post-graduate management and doctoral courses in various specializations.
- It also has international linkages with many global institutions across the USA, Europe, Russia, China, and Pakistan. It is also the first business school in India that is sponsored by well-known corporate companies such as nestle and SAIL.
- There are two specializations in the flagship program of PGDM- PGDM HRM and PGDM B&FS. It is AICTE approved and accredited by NBA and AMBA.
- The curriculum followed in IMI Delhi focuses on imparting functional and specialized knowledge. This helps in making a strong base among students. It imparts a global perspective and incorporates leadership skills in them.
- The course has learning objectives such as problem framing, problem-solving, critical thinking, and written and oral communication.
- The students of IMI Delhi are well-groomed to innovate their academic learning and enhance their extracurricular activities as well.
- The location of IMI Delhi serves as an advantage.
The placement data is given below.
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Highest CTC offered |
INR 22 LPA |
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Average CTC offered |
INR 13 LPA |
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Top recruiters |
American express, axis bank, Accenture, Tata motors, Amazon |
IMI Delhi observed more than 90% placement records in the recent placement drive. More than 86 recruiting companies visited the campus for placements.
Is it true that only sale profiles are offered in IMI Delhi?
During 2016, IMI witnessed an increase in batch size from 240 to 360. This took place under the discretion of the then Director General Padma Shree Dr. Bakul Dholakia, who was responsible for affairs during that time. Throughout his tenure, IMI excelled and the NIRF Rankings and Placement Reports during that time are a testament to the same. After this, he left but his work was in progress.
Post this scenario, the corporate world was struck with demonetization, and falling banking sectors and this combined with increased batch size caused havoc and created immense pressure on the placement cell. The placement figures saw a drastic fall despite being the hub of Finance.
However, IMI Delhi stood strong in those difficult times, bore the brunt of the crisis, and managed to secure 100% placement during that batch. The only slight drawback it faced was the reduction in the number of recruiters.
The number of business development profiles like banking, IT, marketing, and consulting roles, increased miraculously.
To sum it up, the increased batch size discouraged many students and this is where the discontentment regarding soles profiles stemmed from. Still, it’s not justified to say that IMI Delhi only provided sales profiles to its students. Post-pandemic IMI Delhi has been able to rejuvenate its reputation considerably and is maintaining a healthy balance ever since
A really important piece of advice, a B School can show you the path to success but will not take you to your goal. It’s you who has to get up, work hard and follow the path.
DU DFS vs IMI New Delhi? Which is better for MBA?
While choosing between DU DFS and IMI New Delhi for MBA, it is important to weigh various parameters such as courses offered, faculty, opportunities, exposure, location, and more and compare them. IMI Delhi, located in the heart of the city, has established a strong legacy over the past 42 years.
IMI offers a comprehensive academic program that is renowned for being student-driven. With more than 25 functioning student bodies, the college provides students with a multitude of opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and develop their leadership skills.
In addition to its NBA and AICTE accreditation, IMI also has received Association of MBAs (AMBA) accreditation, making it one of only 12 colleges in India to have earned this prestigious recognition.
IMI Delhi has a strong track record of placing students with top-tier companies, including Reliance Industries Limited, TATA, RPG, Adani, Shell, Deloitte, EY, and Gartner, among others. By attending IMI Delhi, you can benefit from its established reputation, strong academic program, and valuable industry connections.
Is IMI Delhi good for marketing?
Indeed, IMI Delhi is one of the best colleges for Marketing in the country, consistently rated in the top 10 in the country. Their forte over the years has been the marketing depth their faculty brings to the table. If you don't have a choice to go for the top IIMs, I suggest you go for a marketing choice at IMI. Their placement record over the last decade has also been quite good.
The batch profile over there is pretty strong. You will find people from different cities, top colleges with core sales/advertising roles who add real value to the class. The mix of freshers and work-ex people is conducive to good placements. Also, the batch strength is not big, and hence the opportunities are immense.
IMI New Delhi has had an extremely diverse alumni base for the past 42 years with alumni like Akanksha Jain Bahl, who is working with Pepsico and handling their consumer insights. This rich alumni base gives you the required corporate exposure and industry insights.
So, in my opinion, if you are considering all these parameters while choosing a B-School, IMI New Delhi is a good option. The opportunities offered there are fair and immense.
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