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After doing a BE in civil engineering, is it worth doing construction management from NICMAR Pune?
Post Graduate Program in Advanced Construction Management is a course specifically designed for civil engineers and architects. Both technical studies and management studies are combined to create this course. This is the finest course to take if you want to study construction management. The course's scope is wider, which means you can pursue numerous career profiles such as site execution and control, planning, health, safety, and the environment, valuation and estimating, and so on.
The course is multi-disciplinary combining aspects of civil engineering, general management, and construction project management.
The duration of the course is 21 months, having 7 trimesters of 3 months each. The 4th trimester is kept for summer internship and exams are held every 3 months.
The eligibility for the course is having a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture with a minimum of 50% degree.
The admission consists of 4 steps:
- NICMAR Common Admission Test: 150 marks
- GD: 20 marks
- Personal Interview: 30 marks
- Rating of Application: 50 marks
There is an admission for sponsored category too. First, you need to go through the admission test and pay 50% fees higher than the tuition fees. However, sponsored students are not provided with any placement assistance.
The institute assures 100% placement assistance but the compensation depends on your performance.
Overall the course is good but still, I would suggest you first go for 2 years experience in the field and then go for the course.
I got admission in nicmar pune in ACM but many present students from nicmar are advising not to join due to less placements is it true?
If you have joined Pune Campus, sit and relax. NICMAR is one of the reputed institutes for Construction Management. You will enjoy an unparalleled level of respect whenever you apply to companies like KPMG, L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji.
However, the university will not provide you with everything. You have to work hard to grasp such reputation and job profiles. If you are scoring only 60% in your PG degree and expecting to secure a job offer on the very 1st day, then you are wrong.
The placement process is very rigorous and you might have to go through at least six stages to secure a job offer. Your profile, personality, caliber, capability, and hard work determine the job role you will get.
ACM has a huge strength of 800+ students and if you don't work hard then the recruiters would not have reasons to select you.
How is the placement scenario in the PGDISEM course at NITIE?
NITIE is one of the most famous and reputed colleges in our country. Its flagship course PGDISEM is very popular among the students. This course offers good academics and placements.
There are various kinds of job profiles offered to PGDISEM students such as:
- Environment/Sustainability/Safety Manager
- CSR Manager, Sustainability / EHS Consultant
- Consultant (SAP – EHS)
- Health and Well-being Manager
- Risk Consultant
- Green Supply Chain Management
The students are also offered general roles such as Operations, Supply Chain, S&M, Project Management (IT), etc.
Recent Placement Statistics
| Categories | PGDISEM at NITIE Mumbai |
| Placement Percentage | 80-90% |
| Highest CTC | 28 LPA |
| Average CTC | 15 LPA |
| Lowest CTC | 6 LPA |
The top recruiting companies that participate in the placement program include - Colgate, Dabur, Marico, KPMG, Johnson and Johnson, Wipro, TCS, Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever, etc.
Hence, the placement scenario of the PGDISEM course at NITIE is very good, as students are being offered very good packages from top companies.
Should I join NITIE PGDIM as a fresher with no work experience? What is the scenario of placements for freshers at NITIE? Should I write the CAT again?
You can definitely join NITIE as a fresher. You will have ample learning and placement opportunities at NITIE.
NITIE has placements at par with any other B school in India. NITIE is one of very few B-schools that conduct separate lateral and common placement processes for experienced and fresher. Also, NITIE has a magnificent ROI.
In case your academic record is not good and you have no prior work experience then it’s better to join a job and prepare for next year’s CAT. You can’t improve your academics but this way, you can improve your overall profile.
So, choose the option that suits you best.
After doing a PGP in ACM from NICMAR, which job will I be getting, and how will be life after that?
After you pass out from NICMAR, that name has a lot of significance. The organization you join values it plainly, and they have strong standards (these standards were established by former students who are currently in key management positions).
NICMAR students mostly get placed in Planning/Contracts/Business development/ Tendering kind of profiles.
The early years would involve a lot of work and long hours. Once you adapt, learn, and establish yourself, you'll soon succeed in your roles and be able to compete in decision-making with top management.
This is a fundamental concept for whatever company you work for following NICMAR. Simply put, NICMAR is a way to add quality and relevance to your hard work so that you might succeed at a faster rate. It is not a shortcut to a better life or job.
Should I join PGP ACM NICMAR Pune as a fresher?
The highest package of NICMAR Pune is 24 LPA, and the average package stands at 9LPA, so if you are a fresher with an excellent academic record, you could definitely think about going to NICMAR since they have an excellent scholarship policy for the students with more than 95% throughout their school and undergraduate degree.
There are good brands like L&T, Axis Bank, JMC Projects (India), and Zetwerk who regularly visit the campus, but being a fresher the CV shortlisting for all the big brands would be slightly tricky unless you have a great resume. So, start working on your resume if you want to spend 13 lac of your money for an average package of 8-9LPA
What are the CAT sectional cutoffs for the PGDISEM course at NITIE Mumbai?
The Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety and Environmental Management (PGDISEM) program at NITIE Mumbai requires a valid CAT score for admission. The institute does not have any sectional cutoffs for the CAT exam for the PGDISEM program.
However, NITIE Mumbai considers the overall CAT percentile and the candidate's performance in the subsequent selection rounds, such as Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT), for admission to the PGDISEM program.
Candidates who score above the minimum CAT percentile as decided by the institute will be shortlisted for the selection rounds. The final admission decision is based on a candidate's overall performance in the CAT exam and the selection rounds.
It's important to note that the cutoffs and selection criteria may vary each year depending on the number of applicants and the performance of candidates in the selection rounds. Therefore, it's best to keep an eye on the official website of NITIE Mumbai for the latest updates on admission criteria and cutoffs for the PGDISEM program.
Who are some famous PGDIM alumni from NITIE?
NITIE does not exclusively mention the courses pursued by the alumni from the institution.
Here are some of the notable alumni of NITIE along with their position and company names:
| Name | Position | Company |
| Ashish Mendiratta | CEO and Co-Founder | Advanchainge Pvt Ltd |
| Ashok K. Pundir | Former Dean, Student Affairs and Placement | NITIE, Mumbai |
| B.Ravi | CEO | ECS |
| CG Kaluskar | General Manager | Novartis |
| C. J. Karira | Managing Director | Javick Impex(P) Ltd. |
| Haque Ehteshamul | VP & Global Business Head | Wipro Technologies |
| K. Subramanian | Vice-Chairman and MD | Afcons Infrastructure Limited |
| R. Suresh | VP, Asia-Pacific & MD | Stanton Chase Intl. |
| S. Balakrishna | GM | Sweets of Oman |
| Swadia Prashant K | Director | General Motors Bangalore |
These are just a few names and the list of alumni is endless.
What is the difference between the advanced construction management and project management course offered by NICMAR, Pune? What is the difference between the work profile?
There is a clear demarcation between the both. Project management is basically preparing a student for the project industry whereas advanced construction management is related to construction projects.
- At NICMAR, the first year of both the courses are the same as any other general management.
- But from next year you get the projects according to your subjects like PEM students get the project industry experience in the oil or gas industry whereas ACM students get exposure to the construction projects.
- For both the courses there is a perfect mix of faculty internally as well as some renowned professionals from outside, so that students can learn every aspect of their course.
- Considering the profile, it totally depends upon your interest but mostly it has been seen that the civil engineers opt for ACM while mechanical or electrical engineers opt for PEM.
- Though it is not mandatory, it totally depends upon the choice of an individual.
Lastly, we can say that there is a clear difference between the two courses, so search for the same before taking admission in any of the fields.
Is getting in NICMAR for a PGP ACM a good option when I have no work experience?
Even though you do not have prior work experience, doing PGP ACM from NICMAR will always help you and give you an edge in the field of Engineering.
I have friends who joined NICMAR Pune just after UG in Civil Engineering. Some joined ACM and some joined PM at Pune. They pursued their respective course and with exposure to different companies during their internships and industry-satisfying pedagogy they were able to bag placements in Larsen & Toubro.
Do not hesitate to join NICMAR Pune if you get an admission call from them. Just dive into the curriculum and everything is sorted.
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