Question 1

Is IMI delhi good for pursuing MBA in HR?

Accepted Answer

IMI Delhi has its flagship PGDM course wherein you can choose any specialization in the second year ranging from finance, marketing, and operations to HRM. Apart from this flagship course, IMI Delhi additionally offers a separate specialization program i.e., PGDM HRM (Human Resource Management).

Suitability: The program is targeted toward individuals keen to kickstart their careers in the HR domain.

Curriculum: The curriculum is industry relevant and is customized according to the recent trends in the industry. So unlike the regular PGDM, the HRM program lays more emphasis on core HR subjects. This basically means that tour core subjects will comprise more HR electives than general Management.

International exchange program: This program enables students from foreign universities to study with the students at IMI Delhi and vice Versa.

Placements: The key highlights of IMI Delhi placements 2023 for PGDM HRM are tabulated below:

Particulars	Statistics
Average Package	INR 15.58 LPA
Highest Package	INR 20.50 LPA
Median Package	INR 14.82 LPA
Top 10% average package	INR 19.89 LPA
Total Students	35

Question 2

How good is IMI Delhi? With their high fees and much debated average salary package, is it worth joining?

Accepted Answer

IMI Delhi offers plenty of opportunities in terms of learning and knowledge. With the extremely talented and experienced faculty combined with the terrific industry exposure, the high fees do not seem so high in reality. A student just does not learn at IMI New Delhi, he grows.

Consider only 65-70% of the average package to draw conclusions from it. This is because not all

Students contribute to the average package figure, but only the ones that got placed till the last placement date contribute to it.

The placement scenario at IMI New Delhi however, depends more on your competence than anything. It’s the ones who are genuinely passionate and have worked really hard that are able to face the placements. Before the placements, the committee makes sure to let you know that any failure in regard to placements will be a result of your own incompetence and not the institute’s inefficiency. So be prepared for such scenarios.

Like any other B School, there is a bias towards the Placement committee which gets placed right in the beginning. At IMI Delhi a student can sit for PI a maximum of 5 times but some are allowed to do so more than 7-8 times. There is a distinction between us and you will have to consider this factor.

Now make an informed decision by first determining what is more important for you; placements or academics. If it’s the former you are after then there is no certainty you will get a good package but for the latter, I can assure you, you will spend the best time learning the best things.

Question 3

Is It worth to join B schools like IMT/IMI/XIMB whose fees are around 20 lakhs if I have calls from reputed government colleges on par with these?

Accepted Answer

Before I talk about the worth of private B Schools like IMT/IMI/XIMB, let’s consider their average packages.

B School	Average Package
IMT	INR 17.35 LPA
IMI Delhi	INR 17.01 LPA
XIMB	INR 20 LPA

The average package of government colleges like IITs and DSE is slightly less around INR 10.57 LPA. So the point is if you are ready to invest a hefty amount in B Schools, you will not regret the decision as they are game changers. The level of exposure and diversity is almost higher than in Government colleges. IITs, DFS and DSE MBAs have a more theoretical approach than a practical one. However, the figures for private B schools are inflated so do consider the ups and downs.

IITs are best for operations and manufacturing industries
IMT or XIMB is a good option for Marketing
DFS or IMI are best suited for Finance
XIMB or DSE are best for HR

The final decision is up to you. Try to find what exactly you want from MBA

If you are looking for the IIT tag, then IIT
If you are after ROI or PhD then DSE or DFS
If you want to climb the corporate ladder, XIMB is the best

Make a well-informed decision after proper research.

Question 4

Which is better, a PGDM in banking and financial services at IMI, Delhi or a PGDM general in LBSIM, Delhi?

Accepted Answer

I can speak with certainty that PGDM at LBSIM is a far better option than PGDM in Financial services at IMI Delhi. My brother is a recent pass out from LBSIM and the following highlight of the institute are based on his personal experiences

The IIRF ranks LBSIM 25th among private colleges
It has a spectacular ROI in terms of placements and fees
LBSIM is famous for its student culture
You can get an insight into various angles of the industry you will be dealing with in the future
You can avail an abundance of opportunities through live projects and get to have a detailed experience in your specialization.
The institute prioritizes a practical approach over theoretical knowledge through academic activities outside the classroom
Various academic and non-academic clubs make the environment a friendly one
The institute boasts of a 100% placement record
It has an elaborate alumni network that is spread across top companies like Big Four’s, Arcesium, Marsh & Mclennan, Asian Paints, Crisil
LBSIM collaborates with various international universities for its student exchange program. Some of them include Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Northern Illinois University, USA, European Higher School of Economics and Management, Bulgaria etc.
A unique feature of the B School is its Bloomberg Terminal which is restricted to the top B Schools like IIM B, IIM C, and FMS only.

All these points clearly state that LBSIM is a very good choice for a PGDM program.

Question 5

Which one to choose between TAPMI PGDM and IMI Delhi PGDM (Banking & Finance)? Give reasons for the choice.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How good is IMI Delhi 'executive PGDM' compared to other 1 year exe-MBA courses in India?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Which is better LBSIM, Delhi PGDM (general) or IMI, Delhi PGDM (B&FS)?

Accepted Answer

PGDM BFS is a viable option if you are keen about numbers and finance in general. PGDM core and PGDM BFS rarely has a major difference in curriculum except that marketing subjects of BFS would be less intriguing and the major pedagogy is directed towards marketing of finance products and services only.

A PGDM core student is open to a plethora of opportunities during placements as he is eligible to appear for companies offering marketing and sales profiles. On the contrary, a PGDM BFS student has been exposed to a customized curriculum that focuses mainly on Finance and lacks a wide range of opportunities. However, he has a more definite chance of securing placement at a company offering Finance roles like Banks and other financial institutions. This advantage seems very minimal right now but with the increase in the relevance of the curriculum and demand of the course, it will soon be coveted among Finance aspirants.

The BFS faculties are considered to be among the best given the excellent performance of BFS students in the recent years and the increasing popularity of the course. The companies visiting the campus for BFS are not only banks but include AMCs, NBFCs, FinTechs and other Fin Services firms. The course targets the entire Banking and Finance sector.

At the end of the day, what remains of your college life is not the specific course you chose but the college you chose to pursue it. Be it PGDM Core or PGDM BFS, IMI Delhi is the perfect college to experience a great college life.