What are the hostels at IIM Indore like?

Hostels at IIM Indore are full of amenities and comfort with 2*7 water supply, common rooms, sports activities and so much more

How many buildings do Hostels at IIM Hostels have?

In total there are 150+ buildings that offer residential facilities including hostels at IIM Indore. Some of them include Faculty Quarters, Staff Quarters, Student Common Rooms, Student Residences, Canteens, Student Mess Blocks, and so on.

What are the fees of IIM Indore Hostels?

The overall fees for IIM Indore Hostels is INR 45,500 which includes a security deposit of INR 5,000 which is refundable.

Are there transportation charges for availing transport facilities?

No, there are no transportation charges as long as the institutes transport is used for a genuine purpose. However, there might be charges if opting for local cabs present within the premises.

What is unique about the mess at IIM Indore Hostels?

The mess committee run by students also includes a JAM Approach in which students provide fresh fruits and vegetables within the hostel premises to other students.

Are there any means of regular cleaning and hygiene of rooms at IIM Indore Hostels?

Yes, there is a dedicated team of Housekeeping Staff who maintains the cleanliness and hygiene of the rooms and complete hostels.

How do I apply for hostel accommodation at IIM Indore?

IIM Indore Hostel Accommodation is allotted to students based on their Admission.

What are the facilities provided in the Hostel Rooms at IIM Indore?

IIM Indore Hostels are well equipped with Teak Cots, Mattresses, Computer Table, Chairs, Closets & Shelves.

Is Wi-fi available in IIM Indore Hostel?

Yes, the IIM Indore Hostel Room haveWi-fi connectivity to provide access to the Internet.

Are there any rules or regulations in IIM Indore Hostel?

IIM Indore has strict rules for its IPM Students. Some of the rules are as follows:Guests are notallowed in the hostel rooms.Students are not allowed to consume Alcohol, Tobacco or any other intoxicants in the Hostel.Students should maintain silence in Hostel corridors and Common rooms after 10 PM.Students are not allowed to keep pets in Hostel rooms.

Does IIM Indore hostel have any provisions for Medical Emergencies?

Yes, IIM Indore hasa medical room with basic First-aid facilities. IIM Indore also hasa Medical Centre with Ambulance Facility.

IIM Indore IPM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: Which course is better: MBA Tech from NMIMS or IPM from IIM Indore?

IIM Indore IPM is a better option than an MBA Tech from NMIMS. Being an IIM, it offers better exposure. The academics, faculties, and infrastructure are top-notch. IIM Indore IPM placements have been pretty good over the last few years. According to the recent placement drive, students received an average CTC of INR 22 LPA.

Indore, Madhya PradeshAutonomous UniversityEstd 1996

4.4

(17 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 42.14 Lakhs

5 years, hostel inside the fee

Average pay

INR 27.3 LPA

Class of 2026, the batch IPM joins

Cutoff

50.26

Lowest General test score called for interview

Recruiters

240+

final placements, latest MBA batch

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe age and school rules you must meet before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to the first day of class 05Admission DatesThis session's calendar and next year's estimate 06FeesWhat the whole course costs, with and without mess 07Will your score get you a call?The test scores that got an interview, by category 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About IIM Indore IPM

IIM Indore teaches the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) as a five-year, full-time course on its Indore campus. You join it after Class 12 and leave with two degrees, a BA in Foundations of Management and an MBA. The institute sits at #8 in NIRF Management 2025 and takes 150 students a year through IPMAT, its own aptitude test. The full course costs INR 42.14 Lakhs, with hostel charges inside the course fee and mess charged on top. Years 1 to 3 cost INR 6 Lakhs a year, and years 4 and 5 cost the MBA fee of the day. IPM students finish with the MBA batch, and the Class of 2026 averaged INR 27.3 LPA.

IIM Indore IPM Fees

You pay the course fee in three terms every year. The first three years cost less than the last two, because years 4 and 5 are charged at the MBA fee. Hostel charges sit inside the course fee. Mess is charged on top and is optional in years 4 and 5.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Course fee, years 1 to 3	INR 18 Lakhs	INR 6 Lakhs a year
Course fee, years 4 and 5	INR 24 Lakhs	INR 12 Lakhs a year, the MBA fee
Alumni fee	INR 11,800	One time, in year 5
Medical insurance	INR 2,037	INR 679 a year in years 1 to 3
Caution deposit	INR 50,000	One time, returned when you finish
Mess deposit	INR 1.62 Lakhs	INR 54,000 a year in years 1 to 3
Total, no mess	INR 42.14 Lakhs	Full course
Total with mess	INR 43.76 Lakhs	Full course

IIM Indore IPM Admission Dates

The 2026 cycle is over: offers went out on 26 Jun 2026 and classes started on 10 Aug 2026. The next form opens in February 2027. Watch the institute site from the last week of January.

Event	Date	Status
Application opens	2 Feb 2026	Over
Last date to apply	14 Mar 2026	Over
IPMAT aptitude test	4 May 2026	Over
Interview shortlist out	25 May 2026	Over
Personal interviews	15 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026	Over
Admission offers	26 Jun 2026	Over
First term fee payment	Jul 2026	Over
Registration and document check	10 Aug 2026	Over
Classes start	10 Aug 2026	Over

IIM Indore IPM Eligibility

The 2026-31 rules set no minimum marks in school. What they do set is an age gate and the year in which you passed Class 12. Read both before you pay the form fee.

Requirement	What you need
Class 10	You must have passed Class 10
Class 12	Passed in 2024 or 2025, or sitting for it in 2026
School marks	No minimum percentage for the 2026-31 batch
Age	Born on or after 1 Aug 2006
Age, SC, ST and PwD	Born on or after 1 Aug 2001
Test	IPMAT, with the section cutoff for your category

IIM Indore IPM Admission Process

One test, one interview, one merit list. The step that costs students a seat is the section cutoff: a low score in any one of the three sections ends the process, whatever the total.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the form and pay INR 4,130, or INR 2,065 for SC, ST and PwD
2. Write IPMAT	Three sections of 40 minutes each, in one afternoon shift
3. Clear every section	You need a positive score and your category cutoff in all three
4. Sit the interview	Verbal Ability carries 50 of the 100 test marks; the interview is next
5. Take the offer	The final list is 65 marks from the test and 35 from the interview

IIM Indore IPM Cutoff

IIM Indore prints its own cutoff data every year. The first number is the lowest aptitude test score that got an interview call in 2026. The section marks are the gate you clear before that score is even worked out.

Category	Lowest score called	Section cutoffs, QA MCQ / QA SA / Verbal
General	50.26	27 / 28 / 111
EWS	31.16	17 / 16 / 79
NC-OBC	24.86	14 / 16 / 70
SC	16.47	10 / 12 / 58
ST	13.44	8 / 8 / 49
PwD	1.82	3 / 4 / 30

IIM Indore IPM Placements

IPM students spend years 4 and 5 with the MBA batch and sit the same final placements. Consulting hired the largest share of the Class of 2026, then finance.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 27.3 LPA
Median pay	INR 25 LPA
Highest offer	INR 82.5 LPA
Batch size	586 students, 94 of them from IPM
Recruiters	240+, with 70+ first-time recruiters
Pre-placement offers	158
Largest domain	Consulting, 41% of offers

IIM Indore IPM Scholarships

Help here is need-based, not merit-based at entry. You apply after you join, in the IPM office, and the amount is fixed year by year.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Need-based mess support	Family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year	INR 4,500 a month for ten months a year
Need-based loan interest help	Family income up to INR 12 Lakhs a year	Half or all of your loan interest
NBFA merit award	Need-based aid holders in the top 30% of the batch	One year's tuition fee, one award per IPM year
IPM year 4 topper	Top academic performer in IPM year 4	INR 1.5 Lakhs

IIM Indore IPM Ranking

NIRF ranks management institutes every year on teaching, research, outreach and graduation outcomes. IIM Indore has stayed inside the top ten.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or score
NIRF Management	2025	#8
NIRF Management score	2025	75.68 out of 100

IIM Indore IPM Course Structure

Three school-style years, then two MBA years with the flagship batch. The exit door after year 3 is written into the rules, so you are not locked in for five years.

Stage	What you study
Years 1 to 3	The BA (Foundations of Management) courses on campus
Years 4 and 5	The MBA course, with the MBA batch
After year 3	You may leave with the BA degree only
At the end	Two degrees, BA (Foundations of Management) and MBA

IIM Indore IPM Seats and Intake

One hundred and fifty seats for Indian students, split by the reservation rules of the Government of India. Foreign applicants sit outside that count.

Quota	Seats
Total intake, Indian students	150
NC-OBC	27% of seats
SC	15% of seats
ST	7.5% of seats
EWS	up to 10% of seats
PwD	5% of seats
International, extra seats	5

Should you pick IPM at IIM Indore?

This course suits students who are sure about a management career in Class 12 and want the MBA without a second entrance exam.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025 or 2026: the rules ask for no minimum marks, so a weak board score does not shut you out.

You want the MBA without writing CAT later: years 4 and 5 are the MBA course itself, taken with the MBA batch on the same campus.

You are stronger in English than in maths: Verbal Ability carries 50 of the 100 test marks, twice the weight of either maths section.

You are not sure about five years: the institute lets you leave after year 3 with the BA degree, and that exit is in the rules.

Skip it if:

You were born before 1 Aug 2006: the age gate shuts you out unless you are SC, ST or PwD, who get five years more.

You need the fee to stay flat: years 4 and 5 are charged at the MBA fee, which is INR 12 Lakhs a year today against INR 6 Lakhs now.

You are counting on a scholarship to cut the fee: help here is need-based, decided year by year, and you apply only after you join.

You are weak in one section and strong in the others: a low score in any one section ends your file, however high your total is.

Counsellor's advice

If your family income is under INR 12 Lakhs a year, put in the need-based aid form in your first term: the mess support and the merit award both hang on it. If English is your weak section, fix that first, because it decides half the test score.

IPM Eligibility▾

Class 12 year: You must have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or be sitting for it in 2026.

School marks: There is no minimum percentage for the 2026-31 batch, in Class 10 or Class 12.

Age: You must be born on or after 1 Aug 2006. SC, ST and PwD students get five years more, so 1 Aug 2001.

Class 10: You must have passed Class 10 as well, and show the mark sheet when you join.

Test: You must write IPMAT (the institute's own aptitude test) and clear the cutoff in all three sections.

IPM Admission Process▾

Apply online: The form was open from 2 Feb 2026 to 14 Mar 2026 and cost INR 4,130, or INR 2,065 for SC, ST and PwD.

Write IPMAT: One afternoon shift with three 40-minute sections: quantitative ability in two parts and verbal ability.

Clear every section: You need a positive score and your category cutoff in each section to get a score at all.

Sit the interview: Shortlisted students get a personal interview. Verbal Ability carries 50 of the 100 test marks.

Take the offer: The final merit list is 65 marks from the test score and 35 from the interview.

IPM Admission Dates 2026

These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 for the expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

2 Feb 2026

Application opens

The notice and the online form came out on the same day.

Over

2 Feb 2026 to 14 Mar 2026

Online application, last date to apply

The form shut on 14 Mar 2026. The fee was INR 4,130, or INR 2,065 for SC, ST and PwD.

Over

4 May 2026

IPMAT aptitude test

One afternoon shift, 2 PM to 4 PM, in about 39 cities.

Over

25 May 2026

Interview shortlist out

Only students who cleared every section cutoff were on it.

Over

15 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026

Personal interviews

The interview carries 35 of the 100 final marks.

Over

26 Jun 2026

Provisional admission offers

Offers went out category by category, on the composite score.

Over

Jul 2026

First term fee payment

Term 1 costs INR 2.69 Lakhs. The last date comes with the offer letter.

Over

10 Aug 2026

Registration and document check

You show your Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, or the offer is cancelled.

Over

10 Aug 2026

Classes start

The 2026-31 batch was inaugurated on this date.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Application opens

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Online application, last date to apply

Expected about six weeks after the form opens.

Tentative

May 2027

IPMAT aptitude test

Expected in the first week, in one afternoon shift.

Tentative

May 2027

Interview shortlist out

Expected about three weeks after the test.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Personal interviews

Expected in the middle of the month, online or on campus.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Provisional admission offers

Expected about a week after the interviews.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First term fee payment

Expected soon after the offer letter reaches you.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Registration and document check

Expected on the day the batch is inaugurated.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first half of the month.

Source: IIM Indore IPM 2026-31 admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IIM Indore IPM Fees 2026

This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. Hostel charges sit inside the course fee. Turn on the toggle to add the mess deposit.

Course fee

Full course, as published, INR 6 Lakhs a year in years 1 to 3 and INR 12 Lakhs a year in years 4 and 5

INR 42 Lakhs

Alumni fee

One time, in year 5

INR 11,800

Medical insurance

Full course, as published, INR 679 a year in years 1 to 3, charged on actuals

INR 2,037

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you finish the course

INR 50,000

Add mess cost

Mess deposit

Full course, as published, INR 54,000 a year in years 1 to 3; mess is optional in years 4 and 5

INR 1.62 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 42.14 Lakhs

5 years · course fee, alumni fee and insurance; hostel inside, mess not added

Total course fee

INR 43.76 Lakhs

5 years · course fee, alumni fee, insurance and the mess deposit

Education loan EMI

INR 71,048

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

65%

average pay INR 27.3 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 73,780

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

62%

average pay INR 27.3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: IIM Indore IPM and PGP fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your IPMAT score get you a call from IIM Indore?

Pick your category. The cutoff ranges are the institute's own published 2026 section marks and test scores.

IIM Indore IPM Scholarship Calculator

Pick your family income to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the institute.

Annual family income

Up to INR 4.5 LakhsINR 4.5 to 12 LakhsAbove INR 12 Lakhs

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Need-based mess support

INR 1.35 Lakhs

IIM Indore, need-based aid

You get INR 4,500 a month for ten months a year, in the three years mess is charged.

Who qualifies: family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply in your first term, after you join

Not eligible on your answers

Need-based merit award

INR 6 Lakhs

IIM Indore, need-based aid

One award in each of IPM years 1, 2 and 3, worth that year's tuition fee. You must hold the aid and be in the top 30% of the batch.

Who qualifies: family income under INR 12 Lakhs a yearApply in your first term, after you join

Not eligible on your answers

IPM year 4 topper scholarship

INR 1.5 Lakhs

IIM Indore

The top academic performer in IPM year 4 gets this award. There is no income rule on it.

Who qualifies: the top student in IPM year 4No form; the institute picks the student

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the institute about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 8.85 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 33.29 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 7.5 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 34.64 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 1.5 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 40.64 Lakhs

IIM Indore IPM vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IIM Indore. Blue marks the better number in each row: a lower fee, higher pay, a better rank.

Compare with

IIM RohtakIIM RanchiIIM JammuIIM Bodh Gaya

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IIMI - Indian Institute of Management

Indore

Compared with

Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

Rohtak

Compared with

Indian Institute of Management Ranchi

Ranchi

Compared with

Indian Institute of Management Jammu

Jammu

Compared with

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya

Course feeyears 1 to 3, as published

INR 18 Lakhs

years 4 and 5 cost the MBA fee

INR 18.66 Lakhs

INR 66,000 more

INR 17.25 Lakhs

INR 75,000 less, 2025-30 batch

INR 20.38 Lakhs

INR 2.38 Lakhs more

INR 14.25 Lakhs

INR 3.75 Lakhs less, 2025-30 batch

SeatsIPM 2026-31 batch

150

Indian students

198

48 more

Not published

120

30 fewer, the policy says about 120

Average paylatest MBA batch, the batch IPM joins

INR 27.3 LPA

Class of 2026

Not published

INR 19.29 LPA

INR 8.01 LPA less, MBA 2024-25 batch

Not published

Highest offerlatest MBA batch

INR 82.5 LPA

Class of 2026

Not published

INR 50.39 LPA

INR 32.11 LPA less, MBA 2024-25 batch

Not published

NIRF rankNIRF Management 2025

out of every ranked institute

#19

11 places lower

#18

10 places lower

#35

27 places lower

#31

23 places lower

In short

IIM Rohtak takes 198 students against 150 here, and its first three years cost INR 66,000 more. If you want the easier seat, apply to both; if you want the higher ranked institute, this page's seat is the one.

In short

IIM Ranchi costs INR 75,000 less for years 1 to 3, but its latest MBA batch averaged INR 8.01 LPA below IIM Indore. If the fee gap decides your budget, take Ranchi; if pay decides, take this seat.

In short

IIM Jammu charges INR 2.38 Lakhs more for the same three years and sits 27 NIRF places below IIM Indore. If IIM Indore calls you, take it and keep IIM Jammu as your JIPMAT backup.

In short

IIM Bodh Gaya is the cheapest of these seats for years 1 to 3 and takes JIPMAT, not IPMAT. If your budget is tight, it is a real backup; IIM Indore still ranks 23 places higher.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IIM Indore IPM

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get into IPM at IIM Indore?▾

Apply in February, write IPMAT in May and clear the cutoff in all three sections. Shortlisted students sit a personal interview in June. The final list is 65 marks from the test and 35 from the interview.

What does the full five-year course cost?▾

INR 42.14 Lakhs without mess. Hostel charges sit inside the course fee. The mess deposit adds INR 1.62 Lakhs over the three years it is charged. The fee block above shows both totals.

Do I need 60% in Class 12 to apply?▾

No. The 2026-31 rules set no minimum marks in Class 10 or Class 12. You do need to have passed Class 10, passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 or be sitting for it in 2026, and to be born on or after 1 Aug 2006.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. Every year is paid in three terms, so a full year is never due at once. Term 1 of year 1 comes to INR 2.69 Lakhs, and the mess deposit is inside that.

Which scholarships cut this fee?▾

The institute gives need-based help to students whose family income is under INR 12 Lakhs a year. The calculator above shows the mess support, the merit award and the year 4 topper award.

Do IPM students get placed with the MBA batch?▾

Yes. IPM students spend years 4 and 5 with the MBA batch and sit the same final placements. The Class of 2026 had 586 students, 94 of them from IPM, and averaged INR 27.3 LPA.

Can I leave after three years?▾

Yes. You may withdraw after year 3 and take the BA (Foundations of Management) degree. It is given at the next convocation.

What is the age limit for IPMAT?▾

You must be born on or after 1 Aug 2006. SC, ST and PwD students get five years more, so on or after 1 Aug 2001. There is no relaxation beyond that.

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IIM Indore: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 17 Reviews

Admission to the program is based on an Aptitude Test and Personal Interview, with weights of 60% and 40% respectively. The Aptitude Test, like the CAT exam, includes quantitative aptitude, language skills, and logical reasoning, focusing on 12th-grade math and language. The admission process has three stages: an Admission Test, a Writing Ability Test (WAT), and a Personal Interview. Only those who clear all stages are selected, with the IPMAT exam as the exclusive entry route for Indian residents.

The course is student-friendly, with 3-4 classes daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and requires 75% attendance for exams and scholarships. The 5-year program costs approximately Rs. 30 lakh, split between Rs. 15 lakh for the undergraduate phase and Rs. 14 lakh for the postgraduate phase, with fees paid each term. The program boasts a 100% placement rate, with average salaries between Rs. 25-30 lakh per annum for PGP IPM batches, and the highest reaching Rs. 1 crore.

The 2018-2020 batch had 160 participating companies, offering an average salary of Rs. 22.92 lakh and the highest at Rs. 56.8 lakh. Prominent recruiters include BCG, Kearney, JPMC, Goldman Sachs, and more. Internship opportunities are strong, with a 100% summer placement rate; the highest stipend was Rs. 6 lakh, and the average was Rs. 2.74 lakh. The program also includes mandatory social internships. Additional costs include a refundable Rs. 50,000 security deposit, with travel expenses borne by students.

About 30% of students receive scholarships, including Need-Based Financial Assistance. Loans up to Rs. 30 lakh are available through banks like SBI and Punjab National Bank.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI

IIM Indore: 9 Answered Questions

Why is there an integrated course of BBA MBA in IIM Indore only?

Darryl ThomasStudied at Indian Institute of Management Indore

At present, IIM Indore is not the only IIM that offers BBA + MBA courses. IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak have been offering the five-year integrated course in MBA for undergraduate students for a few years now.

In 2021, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu, and IIM Bodh Gaya also introduced IPM degree courses for students after Class 12.

The Five Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), is a unique program that aims to meet the aspirations of young students to become management professionals. Admission to this program is done through the JIPMAT entrance exam followed by Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

Some more benefits of the course include:

You can save time and money by combining both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
The program builds commercial and management skills for a successful management career.
You will learn marketing, finance, operations, strategy, and entrepreneurship.
The competitive program requires a written test, personal interview, and academic record.
Employers value the program,and alumni work for top Indian and international firms.

Which are the top branded institutes/colleges/university in India like IIM Indore IPM for doing dual courses of BBA+MBA after 12th Commerce?

Vihaan SharmaIPM from Indian Institute of Management Rohtak (Graduated 2022)

IPM is a five-year integrated management program that combines either a BBA or BMS with an MBA. Students who want to pursue careers in management and leadership after completing their XIIth or higher secondary education can register for these courses. Only students who are certain of their goals and who are interested in management should enroll in this integrated course because, over the course of five years, they will only learn about business management and how to become the ideal manager.
These integrated programs are unique in that they offer dual degree programs as well. A second entrance exam is not required in order to enroll in a graduate program. To enroll in the course, there is only one entrance exam.
The following list includes some of the top IPM colleges in India along with information on how to apply.

IIM Indore launched the IPM program in 2011 for young students who wanted to go into management or leadership after finishing their XII classes. The program's learning objectives are broken down into the first three years of the bachelor's program, and the following two years will follow the PG program's curriculum.

IIM Rohtak launched the IPM program in 2019 and was successful in quickly filling 150 seats.

IPMAT is the entrance exam for IPM (as opposed to IPMAT for IIMI), and it has a different exam format and scoring system than IIM I. Following WAT and Interviews at designated IIM R locations, the second round is conducted.

The oldest existing university is Mumbai University, which is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra (1857). With 60 seats available for the course, it offers an integrated management program that divides the first three years into a BMS degree and the final two years into an MBA degree.

Following the 12th grade, Jindal Global Business School has developed this innovative and distinctive course of an integrated program that includes BBA(Hons)+MBA and lasts for five years. It is a course that equips students with a global outlook through a special approach to learning and communication.

Choosing a college wisely has become increasingly important, so students should not only pay attention to the college's physical facilities but also to the curriculum it will use for their semesters. This provides students with a clear picture of the courses they will be taking at that specific college. One thing to keep in mind when reviewing the curriculum is that UG courses shouldn't be repeated in PG courses because this would lessen the integrity of the courses and allow students to observe evolution in them.

What should I prefer, IPM IIM Indore or a B.Tech from IIT/NIT?

Jason JoseIIT Kanpur

For admission to its five-year course, IPM, IIM Indore administers the IPMAT aptitude test (Integrated Program in Management). IIM Indore offers IPM as a dual degree program (bachelor's + master's) for students who have completed the 12th grade. It is a program that enables entry into an IIM immediately following the 12th grade.

IIM offers a much better compensation package than any IIT or NIT. With the exception of a select few, the number of engineers in this group increased significantly.

Consider the following factors before choosing a college:

When it comes to partnerships with businesses and foreign institutions, IIM is the best. This greatly aids a college's growth and ability to improve its placements, ranking, and access to education abroad.

One of the most significant social influences today is brand, which has an impact on those in your immediate vicinity. IIM Indore has recorded a 6% increase in average salary, which has increased to Rs. 25.01 lakhs per annum in placement 2022 from Rs. 23.6 lakhs per annum last year. The average salary of the top 100 students in the batch has also increased, to Rs. 37.95 LPA from Rs. 33 LPA last year. In Placement 2022, the highest salary was Rs. 49 LPA, compared to Rs. 41.5 LPA the previous year.

Is IIM Indore’s Integrated Program in Business Analytics any good?

Gourav RajProject Manager at OpenText (company) (2016–present)

Choosing a Data Science Program is a difficult task because the market is flooded with these courses. All of the programs are in collaboration with prestigious universities.

The program includes a fantastic combination of IIM Indore. That, however, is no longer a challenge. The best part about Jigsaw is that they always have a listening ear—they are eager to learn about the challenges of the students and are resolved with the same responsibility. Every issue will be addressed and resolved.

The course is good; the more time you spend on it, the more knowledge you will gain. you will never be crippled with content as Jigsaw is having a pretty decent quality of content and is very easy to follow.

All weekend classes will be recorded and made available to you if you want to review the material. The course will walk you through the statistical methodologies and tools used by data scientists for data analysis and modeling.

You have both graded and non-graded assignments. Non-graded for practice and graded for completion of the course. The more you practice, the more confident you will become. You will complete a mini capstone and a capstone project to gain hands-on experience.

Which course is better: MBA Tech from NMIMS or IPM from IIM Indore?

Shruti MishraLives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

IIM Indore IPM is a better option than an MBA Tech from NMIMS. Being an IIM, it offers better exposure. The academics, faculties, and infrastructure are top-notch. IIM Indore IPM placements have been pretty good over the last few years. According to the recent placement drive, students received an average CTC of INR 22 LPA.

Do we need to prepare CAT for the IPM course of IIM Indore?

Barkha TanejaStudied MBA Marketing & Sales, Indian Institute of Management Indore (2010)

For the IPM course of IIM Indore, there is a particular IPM paper that takes place for admission. The format of the paper has changed over the past 3 years. CAT and the IPM exam conducted by the IIM Indore are both different. The format of the IPM paper is as follows:

40 Questions - MCQ Type - 40 minutes (Quantitative Ability)
20 Questions - Short Answer Type - 40 minutes (Quantitative Ability)
40 Questions - MCQ - 40 minutes (Verbal Ability)

Although both CAT and IPM exams are different, the format of both of them is the same. Some short answer-type questions are not MCQ type and are slightly different. Although the maths section is higher than the other section in the exam due to the short answer-type questions, the difficulty level would not be much. The cut-off for Quantitative Ability of the IPM exam is nearly 25-30%, therefore you need to go through a lot of Advanced Mathematics and should practice the CAT level mathematics well. According to the marking scheme, Each correct answer is +4 in the exam, and for the wrong answer, there is -1. This negative marking scheme is not applicable for the short answer questions.

Is IIM Indore doing right by adding courses after courses like IPM, Mumbai Campus and now PGP-HRM?

Swati RajStudied at Indian Institute of Management Indore

Courses like IPM and PGP-HRM are bold, outstanding, and pathbreaking. It took great hard work for the decision-makers to start these courses. However, the amount of success for these completely depends upon the intention.

The real question would be, “Why IPM? Why Mumbai Campus? And why opting for HRM course?”. If the answer to all of these questions is “Money” then whether IIM Indore is doing right or not will depend on the number of admissions, fees, and the ROI.

If the answer to your question is “for a good career”, then the success completely depends upon the faculty, facilities, and placements. Even if the intentions are considered to be good, most government bodies do not take the lead and act from the front.

It is very confusing to say if the students are too ignorant to believe what they see or if the institutions are providing incorrect information

What are the UG courses in IIM Indore?

Aarogya TiwariStudied at IIM Indore (2019)

You will have a plethora of combinations to choose from. Let me tell you about some of your options:

You can think of joining streams like business & management, IT & Software banking, Finance & Insurance, Mass Media, Communication as well as Health Sciences if they pique your fancy.
There are a lot of MBA, PGDM, and certificate courses you can enroll into.
When it comes to mode of study, you can choose between full-time, part-time, online as well as in class.
Your specializations can range from healthcare management, business analytics, investment banking, human resources right up to project management.

So you can pick and choose between a lot of options and see what meets your interest and choose a career path accordingly.

Is a 4-year tri city BBA course of SPJ better than a 5-year IPM at IIM Indore?

Charu MalikStudied at Integrated Programme in Management, IIM Indore (2021)

IPM does not offer a BBA degree but you will receive a BA degree for your undergrad coursework (Foundations in Management). The subjects taught at the undergraduate level are vastly different from those taught in any other BBA program. Any decision based on an assumption about the IPM curriculum can land you in big trouble.

Returning to the question, I'm not familiar with the specifics of the four-year Tri-City programme, but I'm sure it entails a lot of learning from an institute like SPJ.

Having said that, IPM and the aforementioned course can be compared on the same scale.
Two degrees from IIM Indore (one of which is the regular MBA that other PGP participants are entitled to) is an incredible value that cannot be matched by any other BBA programme in the country.
Other benefits include the environment and opportunities that come with being a student at an IIM.

Comparisons can be made when other IIMs launch courses similar to IPM, which does not appear to be happening anytime soon. Until then, IPM would be a clear winner in terms of undergrad management education.

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