As your 12th percentage is below 60%, you will face difficulty in getting a shortlist. NITIE selection criteria assign certain weightage to 10th and 12th scores. So, even if you get shortlisted for the GD/PI round, your 12th percentage will bring down your overall score. A person with similar GD-PI performance and a higher 12th percentage is more likely to get preference for admission.
During the Summer internship shortlist, most recruiters usually give weightage to the 12th score. There are recruiters who don’t assign weightage to 10th and 12th scores but these are fewer in number.
Life after completing PGDIE from NITIE can be pretty good, especially if you are joining Supply Chain Management or Operations. The institute has a stellar placement record. NITIE Mumbai placements 2021 witnessed an average CTC Of INR 25.41 LPA and the highest CTC of INR 49 LPA.
NITIE Mumbai alumni are MD, President, CXOs in various MNCs across the globe.
Here is the profile of one of my friends, who got admission to NITIE PGDIE a few years back.
She was shortlisted for PGDIE in the very first round. As per the recent year trends, the NITIE PGDIE Gate cutoff stays around 717.
A friend of mine appeared for the PGDIE interview of NITIE Mumbai, a few years back. He is a Mechanical Engineering graduate. Around 70% of the interview questions were about his profile and his B.Tech project. There were some questions from his graduation subjects as well. During the interview, they often ask technical questions like, ‘Why NITIE?’, ‘What is your career goal?’, etc.
NITIE selection criteria assign more weightage to the GATE score. If you have a decent GATE score, you will have an edge over others. But don’t take the GD-PI round lightly.
No, 27 isn’t too late to join NITIE. Usually, NITIE PGDIE batch profiles include people with ages 22-30. You won’t be treated any differently by the faculty or recruiters because of your age.
NITIE placement trends show that experienced students usually have a better chance at Ecommerce, Finance, Manufacturing, and Consulting companies. Naturally, there are exceptions.
NITIE offers admission to its Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE) program based on a candidate's performance in either the Common Admission Test (CAT) or the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).
Candidates who have a valid GATE score are eligible to apply for admission to the PGDIE program. However, in addition to GATE scores, candidates can also submit their CAT scores to be considered for admission.
NITIE uses a merit-based selection process that takes into account a candidate's academic performance, work experience, CAT/GATE scores, group discussion, and personal interviews. The weightage given to each of these factors may vary from year to year.
Candidates who have qualified for either the CAT or GATE exams are eligible to apply for admission to NITIE's PGDIE program. The institute takes a holistic approach to admissions, and the final selection is based on several factors, including a candidate's performance in the qualifying exams, work experience, and performance in group discussions and personal interview rounds.
My brother was enrolled in the PGDIE courses so I think I can give you the fees information.
The fee structure for the PGDIE courses at NITIE Mumbai is mentioned below:
Particulars | Amount |
Academic Fees | INR 6,60,000 |
Facilities Charge | INR 3,00,000 |
Student Welfare and Alumni Activities Charges | INR 1,33,000 |
Hostel Charge | INR 1,20,000 |
Deposits | INR 50,000 |
Total | INR 12,53,000 |
As per the policies of the institution, SC/ST candidates whose annual collective income of the family is below INR 4.5 lakh do not have to pay for the Academic charges. However, these students are required to pay all the other fees.
The tuition fee for PGDIE at NITIE is 3.69 lakhs for the first year and 3.41 lakhs for the second year. This fee structure consists of your Hostel rent and other academic fees excluding mess fees.
Here is the detailed fee structure for PGDIE at NITIE.
Particulars | Total Amount (INR) |
Academic Fees | 6,60,000 |
Facilities Charge | 3,00,000 |
Student Welfare and Alumni Activities Charges | 1,33,000 |
Hostel Charges | 1,20,000 |
Deposits | 50,000 |
Total | 12,53,000 |
Furthermore, students from the reserved category are exempted from payment of Academic charges whose annual family income is less than Rs. 4.5 lakhs but then they shall have to pay all other fees, charges, and deposits.
For the sponsored category the tuition fees are two times and all other charges remain the same.
PGDIE is one of the flagship courses of NITIE and getting admission in this course is very difficult. The cut-off of CAT is very high and if you can clear it, then you will have to appear for the GD-PI round. This round is very important and carries the highest weightage for your admission.
There are several other factors that have an impact on the decision for your admission. It includes your 10th & 12th marks, your graduation marks, and any prior work experience if you have any.
The chances are higher for the students who are coming from an Operations background. Even if you are a fresher from a mechanical or electrical branch, your chances of getting a seat will be much higher than the rest of the students.
Considering all of the factors mentioned, your overall profile will be evaluated and a consolidated merit list will be prepared. For this year, the GATE score for PGDIE was 609 for General candidates.
Yes, you can make it through NITIE as a fresher without any knowledge regarding Industrial Engineering. It isn’t rocket science. A huge chunk of the PGDIE batch is freshers.
Here, technical knowledge takes a back seat. To do well in B-Schools, you have to be street-smart. You will be expected to apply common sense to tackle real-world problems.
Now once in a while, you may encounter a few subjects that have certain topics that may appear a little unfamiliar, however, attending classes and skimming through notes/ textbooks once or twice should familiarize you with the underlying concepts. The course is designed that way. You can also consult your professors and your peers to clear any doubts that you have.
You will definitely leave NITIE with some technical knowledge. From the first day, you will learn IE.