Onkar Sathe's Review On Indian Institute Of Plantation Management - [IIPM], Bangalore

Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM) is first of its kind National Institute which provides skills, knowledge and platform for both agribusiness and plantation sectors,that will creates the future leaders.I choose PGDM-ABPM course to gain knowledge and skill related to agribusiness sector and to become a future leader in this sector.

The programme is divided into 6 classroom trimesters covering 102 credits including Corporate Training Segment (summer internship) of 12 weeks.The curriculum is also updated periodically catering to the ever changing needs of industry.Students also have opportunities to interact with industry leaders through vision building talks.

The Placement Assistance Cell of the Institute facilitates interaction between prospective employers and the graduating students.Institute provides assistance to all students for summer internships and final placements.Institute have corporate connectivity with over 390 organizations.companies from various sectors such as agri-inputs,commodities,food processing,plantations etc.came to the campus for the placements.some of top companies visited are Adama,Bayers,Godrej Agrovet,Rallis india,syngenta etc.In banking sector banks like Axis,HDFC,ICICI,NABARD came to the campus for recruitment.

Institute conduct various annual events like Tempora,Bueno Festa, Smriti-The alumni meet,various days celebration like Hindi Diwas,Shiv-Jayanti.various sports competitions,conferences and workshops. Also the Industrial guest lectures and career development programmes.

There is no scholarship facility offered from the institute.but students can apply for the scholarships if eligible to their respected state governments.Also programme is NBA accredited so students can avail the loan facility from any bank easily.

Institute has the volleyball court,also facilities for the indoor games such as table tennis and carrom etc.Institute have a wifi enabled campus and computer centre. Institute has modern library facilities equipped with internet access.Library is currently subscribing more than 140 journals both national and international repute. It has more than 8,000 books on diversified subjects.

Yes i opted for the hostel facility.there are separate hostel facility for boys and girls.one of hostel of boys is in campus and another is within walking distance.mess charges and hostel charges are all included in above mentioned fee of 829500