Ans. - As a student at IIM Sirmaur, you will be exposed to an exceptional learning environment that is both dynamic and stimulating. The faculty members at IIM Sirmaur are from IIM Lucknow, which is considered one of the premier management institutes in India. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields. The diverse student body at IIM Sirmaur will enable you to learn from your peers and gain a broader perspective on various subjects. Moreover, being part of the initial batches of students at IIM Sirmaur also provides you with unique freedoms and opportunities to shape the program and be a trailblazer in your field.
In addition to the regular classroom instruction, the program includes guest lectures by industry leaders, which provide valuable insights into the business world and prepare you for your future career. There is also a one-month international immersion program in association with ICPE and Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia, which will provide you with an opportunity to gain international exposure and broaden your perspective. The quality of students at IIM Sirmaur is outstanding, with many students having CAT percentiles as high as 99.5x, and this will ensure that you are learning from the best.
The location of the campus is also a plus, with two airports (Dehradun and Chandigarh airports) located just two and a half hours away, and the beautiful river Yamuna flowing just beside the campus, surrounded by serene mountains, making it a beautiful place to live. These features of the campus will provide you with an ideal environment for learning, relaxation, and growth.
NIRMA is in Ahmadabad and it is private however IIM Sirmaur is supported by IIM Lucknow for the management degree. In terms of rank, NIRMA hasn’t been close to the rank of IIM Sirmaur. Even though being a new institute IIM Sirmaur has gained fame amongst the students in terms of placements and internships, culture in the campus, academics are supported by IIM Lucknow.
Despite being a new IIM, IIM Sirmaur offers good placements. The average and highest CTC offered at the institute is 9 LPA and 16 LPA.
So, overall choosing IIM Sirmaur over Nirma is better.