What is the difference between IPM, IIM Indore, and IIM Rohtak?

IIM Indore IPM is better. This program was the first of its kind, in India and 6 batches have already graduated. As per the 2022 placement highlights, the average CTC for IPM was INR 25 LPA. At IIM Rohtak, IPM is a new course. The first batch will graduate in 2024. 

Other than these factors, the two IPM programs vary in terms of course curriculum and selection criteria. 

I have a few friends from IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak, so I think I can give you some information regarding the difference between these two seemingly similar courses.

• The biggest difference is that IIM Indore offers a B.A+MBA degree, while IIM Rohtak offers a BBA+MBA degree.
• IIM Rohtak offers internship opportunities every year for the BBA course. IIM Indore does not have internship offers for the first three years of the course.
• The course curriculum followed for the first three years at the institute are quite different. IIM Indore follows a liberal arts curriculum. IIM Rohtak follows BBA curriculum.
• The IPM program offered by IIM Indore is older and several batches have already graduated. Compared to that IIM Rohtak IPM program is quite new, the first batch will graduate in 2024.

Now, it is up to you to compare and decide which program will be better for you. For course fee and placement details you can visit the official website.

IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak are renowned B-schools of the nation. IIM Indore has been ranked 7th and IIM Rohtak has been ranked 21st for MBA by NIRF 2020.

Given below are a few factors that you need to keep in mind while comparing IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak for IPM.

Admission:

IIM Indore:

The Integrated program in management (IPM) is a five-year full-time course offered at IIT Indore. The intake of students for IPM is 150.

• The applicants must have a minimum of 60% marks in both 10th and 12th or equivalent examination.
• Admission consists of a written aptitude Test conducted by IPM Indore.
• Applicants are selected on the basis of overall performance test, written ability test, and personal interview.

IIM Rohtak:
The intake of students in the five years integrated program in the management course at IIM Rohtak is 150.

• The candidate must have a minimum of 60% in the 12th qualifying examination or equivalent. There is an upper age limit for admissions that is 20 years.
• The applicants must appear for the IPM attitude test followed by a written ability test and personal interview conducted by IIM Rohtak.

Course Fees:

• The grand total fees for completing IPM at IIM Indore is INR 24 lacs.
• The grand total fees for completing IPM at IIM Rohtak is INR 31 lacs.

Placements:

• In the 2020 placement drive, IIM Indore hosted more than 160 recruiters. Some of the top recruiters at the institute were AB InBev, Appdynamics, Cloudtail, FIITJEE, Flipcart, Kohler, Payoneer.
• Dabur, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, IVP, Arcesium are some of the major recruiters at IIT Rohtak.

The placement stats at both the institutes are mentioned below.

As per the placement stats and total fees, IIM Indore is way ahead of IIM Rohtak. The candidate can take the points from the above and choose the one they want to attend as per their requirement and will.