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How are IIM A students different from students of, say, SP Jain, NMIMS, FMS or JB?
The peer pool of IIM Ahmedabad varies from that of other B-schools like SP Jain, FMS, and NMIMS because of the admission criteria and quality of intake. The majority of the IIM Ahmedabad batch comprises performing students with CAT percentile almost touching 100 percentile. and most of them got close to the 100 percentile in CAT and they get opportunities to study business studies in IIM A, B, and C. Very few students get into IIMs through the process of diversification only if they scored more than 80 percent grade in Xth, XII th and Graduate Examinations. The other B schools like SP Jain, FMS, NMIMS, or JB don’t have such strict criteria and the peer pool comprises students from diverse academic profiles rather than just top CAT rankers.
This is the major point of difference between the two kinds of B Schools. As a result of this, IIM Ahmedabad students are offered better placement opportunities at the global level than these average B-schools.
What are the chances of converting NMIMS Mumbai call?
Compared to other entrance exams, NMAT is a relatively easier one. But because most students that sit for NMAT want to get into NMIMS so the competition is tough. So just getting across the cutoff is not sufficient, you need to aim for the highest.
The other aspects of the admission process through NMAT include
- NMAT score
- Personal Interview
- Case Discussion
- Academic record
- Work Experience
- Academic/Gender diversity
One needs to keep certain points regarding NMAT in mind. Firstly an excellent score does not guarantee admission. You have to ace the CD and PI rounds as well. But overall the chances of conversion are high due to high intake provided that you perform well in CD and PI. Separate rounds of CD and PI are held for Core and HRM. Also, NMIMS has a 30% reservation for girls.
Some tips that will increase your chances of conversion to NMIMS are
SOP: Your Statement of Purpose should clearly state why MBA, that too from NMIMS. It should state valid reasons as to why you should be selected over other students by mentioning your unique traits.
Case Discussion: The Case Discussion round is more to analyze your personality than your knowledge. So follow the rules throughout and give 2-3 solid points and give others an equal opportunity. Don't validate your opinion rudely at all.
Personal Interview: The interview is usually conducted by 3 panelists. If you have work experience, you will be questioned regarding that. For instance your role in your previous company and achievements. They will also question your goals after your MBA and which industry you have chosen and why. To stay on the safer side, be well-versed in current affairs. Also, don’t lose your calm at any given moment.
Which college should I choose- NM or XIMB?
XIMB is a great option for Finance and Systems. Business Management is their flagship program. All major banks and IT companies recruit from the institute. The institute offers a high ROI. XIMB placement highlight of 2021 reports an average CTC of INR 15.51 LPA. and the highest CTC of INR 24 LPA.
NMIMS is good for Marketing or Sales. It has a well-established alumni base across FMGC majors.
Overall, XIMB is better. It offers an enviable campus experience in terms of academics, case-study-based learning, peer interaction, social life, sports, extra-curricular, fests.
Will it be an absolutely horrible decision to choose IIM Kashipur over NMIMS Mumbai just for the IIM tag?
Rather than judging your decision, I will list down some merits of both colleges and leave the rest for you to choose from.
Reasons why one should choose IIM Kashipur over NMIMS:
- Smaller Batch-size: IIM Kashipur has a relatively smaller batch size than NMIMS. This means the placement opportunities will be better and attention given to each student will be more.
- Lower fees: Mumbai fees are around 21 lakhs for two years. Also, it does not include the accommodation and food expenses that a person will have in the two years. The minimum expenses in a city like Mumbai will stand at 20000. The total fee is much higher than IIM Kashipur ( INR 1730000).
- Specializes in Operations: The leading domain of IIM Kashipur is operations whereas NMIMS has limited scope for the same.
Reasons why one should join NMIMS:
- Better opportunities in terms of companies, packages, and roles than any other new IIM
- Better location than the new IIMs
- Strong alumni base
So if you are confident that you can remain among the top 200 go for NMIMS, else IIM Kashipur it is.
What are the hostel accommodation charges of NMIMS Shirpur and Mumbai Campus? Is it included in the fees showed on the website?
Well, no the hostel fees are not included in the course fees shown on the website, you have to pay them separately. The accommodation charges for the NMIMS Shirpur campus and Mumbai campus vary from each other. I have friends studying on both campuses and they are currently paying the following charges.
- For NMIMS Shirpur campus the fees are roughly 1,20,000 per year which includes both accommodation and mess food. There are separate hostels for boys and girls within the campus itself where you get facilities like Dining Hall TV Room, Reading Room, PlayGround, Transport Facility, Medical Facility, Staff Quarters, Gym Facility, Saloons.
- For NMIMS Mumbai, the hostel fee can range from 1.3 to 1.5 lakh for 10 months which can be quite expensive. You get full-fledged hostels for girls and boys and three rented residential accommodations. The facilities are great and almost the same as the Shirpur campus. However, many students usually form groups and rent a flat near the campus which is less costly.
All in all, hostel fees especially at the Mumbai campus can be very expensive despite four-seater rooms. Also, preference is given to students who are from outside Mumbai. If you have budget constraints, you can easily rent a flat near the campus with your friends as most students do.
Which college would be better for marketing, IMT Ghaziabad or NMIMS Mumbai?
For marketing, NMIMS Mumbai is better. It has a great faculty pool for marketing. As Mumbai houses many MNCs, it's easy to get good exposure and placement opportunities. For placement, major sectors come for marketing, i.e. FMCG, FMCD, E-Commerce, Retail, etc. During NMIMS Mumbai placements 2021, FMCD/FMCG/Retail sector offered the highest CTC of INR 25 LPA.
Which BBA course is a better one NMIMS Mumbai or Symbiosis Pune?
NMIMS Mumbai and Symbiosis Pune are well reputed institutes of management for pursuing a degree in BBA. Both are top 2 institutes in Maharashtra. NMIMS is ranked 57th while SIBM is ranked 18th by NIRF.
The following table compares the fee structure, eligibility for a BBA degree and ranking of both institutes:
|
College |
Fee Structure (first year fees) |
Eligibility |
No. of seats |
|
NMIMS Mumbai |
INR 3.83 lakhs |
10+2 and NPAT |
600 |
|
SCMS Pune |
INR 3.1 lakhs |
10+2 with 45% and SET + PIWAT |
302 |
Placements:
NMIMS Mumbai:
- With 166 different recruiters visiting the institute, the college has an 85% placement rate for BBA.
- Some of the top companies recruiting students at the institute are Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Capital, Godrej and Deloitte.
- The highest salary offered to students is INR 12.40 lakhs per annum with an average salary of INR 5.5 lakhs per annum.
SCMS Pune:
- As of 2019-2020, the passing batch had a placement record of 96.46%.
- The average salary offered was INR 4.9 lakhs per annum with the highest package offered at INR 8 lakhs per annum.
- Some of the top recruiters at the institute include Club Mahindra, Tommy Hilfiger and Wipro.
- 25 PPOs were bagged by students in their pre-final year in 2019
Curriculum:
NMIMS Mumbai:
- It covers subjects like banking and insurance, financial management, business law among other topics.
- The incubation center provides guidance of industry experts, houses over 20 startups.
- NMIMS offers a student-teacher exchange programme in collaboration with various universities across the globe, some of which are, Kings College London, Purdue, University of South Florida amongst many others
SCMS Pune:
- Students will learn subjects like Foreign Trade, Industrial Laws, International Business Laws, etc.
International Affiliations:
NMIMS Mumbai:
- The institute has tied up with partner universities abroad that help students' study abroad, have visiting faculty as well as hold seminars.
- University of South Australia, University of New York and University of Bristol, etc. are some partner universities.
SCMS Pune:
- The college offers an exchange program for students for a duration of one semester known as the “Global Immersion Program”.
- Partner universities include Flensburg University, Dauphine University, University of Cork, etc.
Both these institutes are at par with each other and are considered to be institutes of academic excellence. Faculties are highly qualified and the international exposure increases outlook. It is on the individual to scrutinize and choose a given course at a particular college.
What is the percentile required for NMIMS on the CAT?
The cutoff for NMAT 2022 varies in percentile for different NMIMS campuses (Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Navi Mumbai), ranging from 80 to 95 percentile, with NMIMS Mumbai having the highest cutoff. Meeting the NMAT cutoff is crucial for students to proceed to further selection stages, which include a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).
To determine the final merit list, NMIMS considers several factors, each assigned a different weightage:
- NMAT Score - 70%
- Group/Case Discussion - 10%
- Personal Interview - 10%
- Academic Performance - 5%
- Work Experience - 5%
For further details regarding the NMAT NMIMS 2022 cutoff, students are advised to check the official website of the institute.
Are there any reservations in the NMIMS?
NMIMS is a private university founded by the Gujaratis and so, in the initial days, it remained with a greater portion of reservation (50%) for Gujarati’s. But, later on, this reservation comes to an end & now it follows only 2 reservation stated as follows:
- Reservation for female candidates (30%)
- Minor part of a reservation for widows/ wards of armed forces personnel killed/disabled in war/action or for Kashmiri migrants
Being a private university NMIMS has not had reservations based on caste; financial background; or management quota.
This does not mean that NMIMS would not comply with any kind of reservation in the future. It is a private university run by a trust and all the decisions would be taken by the members of the trust to further the university brand value.
How do I get into NMIMS Mumbai?
NMIMS Mumbai takes admission through NMAT. According to the cutoff trends, the expected cutoff for 2022 is 210+. But it is an oversimplified answer. Being one of the top B-School in the country, around 90000 applicants take NMAT every year. Only around 3000 students are called for the GD/PI round and around 600 students are shortlisted for the final selection. So, only 0.7% of students are selected from the students taking NMAT. In order to get admission, you will need to be among the top 1% of the students. Here are some helpful tips regarding the admission process.
NMIMS Mumbai Admission 2022:
- NMIMS Mumbai allows you to take 3 attempts of NMAT. You should take advantage of all three of these attempts.
- NMAT doesn’t have negative markings. So, you should try to attempt as many questions as you can.
- The case discussion round will take place with around 12 other participants. You will be given a one-page case and 5 mins preparation time, before the 15 mins case discussion. Through this round, they want to see how you structure and approach a case.
- After the case discussion round there will be a personal interview round with 3 panelists. They usually ask questions based on your CV and current affairs.
Work hard to score above 210+ in NMAT and take full advantage of the 3 attempts. With strategic preparation, getting into NMIMS won’t be hard.
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