Life at an IIM

The analytics course in IIM Kashipur is quite well designed for the trending market. Now market is driven through data and Analytics course consists of some courses which teaches us how to utilise data for our benefit.

We have a wide range of internship opportunities with the highest stipend of 1.5 Lakhs. Starting from September, the companies start to come for internships till February. Various roles are offered for the internship.

The current market situation is down as compared to two years back. Our super seniors are placed in high-paying companies. But after that, the placement scenario dropped due to COVID. Currently average package is 15 Lakhs. Most of the company comes for the role of marketing.

The fee structure is 18 lakhs. Apart from this 20,000 mess fee for every semester. The scholarship is provided in the university on three grounds: Merit Basis, Need cum merit basis, and Need basis. The placement office provides an ample amount of live projects, through which a student can earn while doing the course.

Our campus is located between greeneries which gives us a catalyst environment to nurture ourselves. This is a student-run campus. Therefore involving in clubs/ committees/ cells gives exposure to practical learning as well. We have a good infrastructure providing us with all the basic amenities.

We have a residential campus and our hostel block is quite close to our academic block, say walking distance. In the first year we have got double sharing room allowing us to grow networks. We are provided with a Washing Machine, Oven, Water filter, Running hot water, Cooling Radiator, and all other basic facilities.

First we have to give CAT exam which consists of three papers: Quantitive Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Verbal ability. After clearing the cut off one needs to sit for PI round if the call comes from any IIM or CAP. Clearing the PI round, one is selected for the deserving IIM. CAT exam should be given a bit less weightage.

Before COVID, there used to be Group discussions or extempore after clearing CAT paper, but in my time only Personal interview was conducted which consisted of 2 panellists. My interview went around general knowledge and work experience.