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Why is IMI Delhi not good for somebody with an experience of 2.5 years? I have got a PGDM offer from IMI Delhi and I was looking for honest opinions about the college.
I cannot agree with the claim that IMI Delhi is not good for someone who has an experience of more than two years. My friend told me that her batch in 2020 had an average work experience of 32 months.
Joining an elite B School is not enough. Once you have successfully joined the desired B School, you need to make constant efforts to remain at the top. Just getting admission is not enough. You need to work relentlessly and meet the standards of the institute.
Even if someone has an experience of more than 2 years, he cannot cut down his efforts to remain at the top. He needs to maintain his sincerity toward academics because there is tough competition. Giving your best is the key once you have been admitted to a good B School. Keep aside secondary factors like work experience and pay academics.
Which one to choose between TAPMI PGDM and IMI Delhi PGDM (Banking & Finance)? Give reasons for the choice.
I am certain that if I had been in your place I would have opted for TAPMI PGDM over IMI Delhi PGDM. I even have a friend who recently joined this program and is very happy with her decision so I have more assurance in this regard.
TAPMI is well recognized not only in India but abroad as well, especially in the Middle East. I know many colleagues from my last workplace who relocated to the Middle East and other foreign countries after graduating from TAPMI.
The infrastructure and campus are very beautiful, unlike the NCR campus which is hot and congested. Delhi is suitable only if you are interested in Sales roles. Else for specialization in Finance and Banking TAPMI is the best choice one can make. Some companies that visited the campus during placements are
- Deloitte
- Bajaj
- CRISIL
- Fincare
- HDFC Bank
- Invesco
I think TAPMI is the best option if you are looking for a sales role in a Finance company.
How good is IMI Delhi 'executive PGDM' compared to other 1 year exe-MBA courses in India?
IMI Delhi Executive PGDM is a very good choice if you are on the lookout for improving your learning caliber and climbing the corporate ladder higher. It is most suitable for working professionals who join on a sabbatical and don’t leave their jobs to pursue this program.
The faculty is highly experienced and will guide you throughout the program. The placement for their flagship course is better than the executive course. They falsely claim to offer lateral placement support. If you are joining the program be prepared for no general increase in salary or placements. Join the program only if your primary purpose is to learn. Less than half of the students get placed in this program too with below-average packages. If you are ready to face it with a positive mindset, then only opt for this program.
Does IMI Delhi placement reaches 12L for most of the batch? What's the reality?
Yes, the IMI Delhi placement does reach the 12 Lakh match for some parts of the batch. However, the details are subject to many factors. You can get an insight from the placement reports if you try reading behind the figures. The placement system works for placement data too. The top 10 percentile
and then consequently the top 20 and so on. The average placement of any B School is usually determined by the top 40 percentile. A similar IMI Delhi average package of 17 LPA+ is driven mainly by the 40 percentile.
The next lot of students come into the picture and kind of bring down the average package. This usually comprises 70 percentiles. The average is lowered to around 12 something. But I will suggest that as an MBA aspirant, you should focus more on being among the top 40 percentiles and not on the average package. This will be a driving force to overcome the struggles.
Do people from NIT take admission in IMI Delhi and IMT Ghaziabad for their MBA?
People from NIT and IITs should definitely get admission to IMI Delhi or IMT Ghaziabad. Unlike the general misconception that people from ivy graduate colleges should go for the top PG colleges also, IMT and IMI are rather good choices. If an Institute helps you to build your career then the brand value hardly matters.
I have seen many people who after graduation from NIT and IITs join IMI and are glad to do so. My brother completed his graduation from DTU Delhi and joined IMI for MBA and claims that he was able to learn so many new things in the first 6 months. One of my friends also joined IMI after completing his Engineering from NIT Uttarakhand.
So what I actually mean is people from NIT and IIT can definitely pursue their MBA from IMI and IMT and won’t regret this decision.
Is IMI Delhi worth joining now given the increase in batch size?
Increasing batch size is a problem for many B Schools these days, be it old IIMs, MDI, IMT, or IMI. An increase in batch size in turn causes increased pressure on infrastructure, placements, and overall performance of the institute. Now the problem is if all the main factors like placements and infrastructure are being affected in B Schools, what should be the other criteria to be considered? Some of them are listed below
- How old am the institute is
- What reputation did the institute have in the past
- The locational advantage
- The alumni base
- The placement reports of the last 3-5 years
- The negative comments on the school can be cleared by contacting the school directly or through alumni
- Check if the top percentiles and your own profile have many differences or not. Repeat the same with the lower percentiles.
- Lastly, follow your inner instinct as it will give you a proper insight
So we can safely conclude that a high batch does not necessarily mean a problem. An old school can easily tackle this problem efficiently.
What are my chances to convert IMI New Delhi with CAT 92.3 percentile and Xth 79.8%, 12th 86% with a year gap graduation 60.27%?
Considering the criteria and the recent trends, I deem your profile to fare quite well provided that you perform well throughout the selection process.
Once you have been shortlisted you have to face 3 rounds during the selection process
- Written ability test
- Psychometric test
- Interview+Extempore
Your mentioned score combined with your great performance during these rounds will increase your chances of admission.
Is it true that only sale profiles are offered in IMI Delhi?
During 2016, IMI witnessed an increase in batch size from 240 to 360. This took place under the discretion of the then Director General Padma Shree Dr. Bakul Dholakia, who was responsible for affairs during that time. Throughout his tenure, IMI excelled and the NIRF Rankings and Placement Reports during that time are a testament to the same. After this, he left but his work was in progress.
Post this scenario, the corporate world was struck with demonetization, and falling banking sectors and this combined with increased batch size caused havoc and created immense pressure on the placement cell. The placement figures saw a drastic fall despite being the hub of Finance.
However, IMI Delhi stood strong in those difficult times, bore the brunt of the crisis, and managed to secure 100% placement during that batch. The only slight drawback it faced was the reduction in the number of recruiters.
The number of business development profiles like banking, IT, marketing, and consulting roles, increased miraculously.
To sum it up, the increased batch size discouraged many students and this is where the discontentment regarding soles profiles stemmed from. Still, it’s not justified to say that IMI Delhi only provided sales profiles to its students. Post-pandemic IMI Delhi has been able to rejuvenate its reputation considerably and is maintaining a healthy balance ever since
A really important piece of advice, a B School can show you the path to success but will not take you to your goal. It’s you who has to get up, work hard and follow the path.
DU DFS vs IMI New Delhi? Which is better for MBA?
While choosing between DU DFS and IMI New Delhi for MBA, it is important to weigh various parameters such as courses offered, faculty, opportunities, exposure, location, and more and compare them. IMI Delhi, located in the heart of the city, has established a strong legacy over the past 42 years.
IMI offers a comprehensive academic program that is renowned for being student-driven. With more than 25 functioning student bodies, the college provides students with a multitude of opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and develop their leadership skills.
In addition to its NBA and AICTE accreditation, IMI also has received Association of MBAs (AMBA) accreditation, making it one of only 12 colleges in India to have earned this prestigious recognition.
IMI Delhi has a strong track record of placing students with top-tier companies, including Reliance Industries Limited, TATA, RPG, Adani, Shell, Deloitte, EY, and Gartner, among others. By attending IMI Delhi, you can benefit from its established reputation, strong academic program, and valuable industry connections.
What is the placement record of the International Management Institute (IMI), Delhi?
The International Management Institute (IMI), Delhi is the first B-school to have corporate sponsorship. It has a good reputation in the industry and is one of the B-schools you should aim for if you want to pursue a career in management.
IMI Delhi offers three full-time courses: PGDM, PGDHRM, and PGDM (B&FS). These courses are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the business world and help you develop the necessary skills to succeed in the corporate sector.
After completing your PGDM at IMI New Delhi, you'll be happy to know that IMI Delhi achieved 100% placements for the 2021-23 batch with an 11% increase in average salary, which now stands at Rs. 17.01 LPA. The highest salary offered has also gone up to Rs. 50 LPA, which is great news for aspiring students.
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