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What are the differences you noticed between IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Bombay?
There certainly are many differences between IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Bombay. IIT Bombay promotes freedom whereas IIM Ahmedabad teaches you accountability. IIT Bombay gives you the ability to dream whereas IIM Ahmedabad helps you change them. IITB is more generic in nature whereas IIMA focuses strictly on core concepts. Both carry equal importance in one’s life and one cannot be considered better than the other. They both are like two wheels of a vehicle indispensable to each other.
The table below states the primary differences through statistics.
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Particulars |
IIT Bombay |
IIM Ahmedabad |
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Highest CTC |
INR 4 CPA |
INR 1.16 CPA ($1,40,599) |
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Average CTC |
INR 23.26 LPA |
INR 89.71 LPA ($1,08,405) |
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Top Recruiters |
American Express, Honda Japan, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group |
Boston Consulting Group, Accenture, Bain & Company, Bain & Company, Goldman Sachs, TAS, and TCS |
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Number of Recruiters |
400+ |
190 |
Do students from IIM/FMS/JBIMS/SPJIMR/IIFT/XLRI bunk classes like engineering students?
At IIM/FMS/JBIMS/SPJIMR/IIFT/XLRI, attendance is seen as a crucial aspect of the learning experience. Every effort must be made to be present in class and to participate actively in the discussions. In fact, class participation is considered to be such an important factor in determining grades that a significant portion of the total course weightage is allocated to it. This system is in place to encourage students to be engaged in the learning process and to ensure that they are taking full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them.
On the other hand, at IIT Kanpur, there is a more relaxed approach to attendance. While it is still advisable to attend classes and to be present for lectures, there is no strict requirement in place. This gives students more flexibility and allows them to choose when they want to attend classes based on their personal schedules or other commitments. It also means that engineering students are not penalized if they miss a class or two, as long as they are able to make up for it by participating in other ways, such as completing assignments or preparing for exams.
Overall, both B-schools and Engineering colleges have different approaches to attendance and class participation. While IIM Ahmedabad places a strong emphasis on being present in class and participating actively, IIT Kanpur takes a more relaxed approach. Ultimately, the choice between the two institutions will depend on the individual student's preferences and learning style.
Who is the best professor at IIM Ahmedabad?
I have a few friends who graduated from IIM Ahmedabad. Most of them used to gush about the teaching methodology of Professor Saral Banerjee. He is an expert in Operations Management. But his skills and knowledge aren’t limited to a single discipline. You will scarcely come across a better definition of strategy than the one proposed by him, “Strategy is all about closing doors.” His way of explaining the facts of management through the Elephant, Cheetah, and Tortoise story makes a lifelong impression.
What was your daily schedule while at IIM Ahmedabad?
Life at IIM Ahmedabad is much more than academics.
- A typical day on the campus starts around 8:15 am for most students. They usually grab something to eat on their way to class. The lectures start at 8:45 am sharp. If you are late, you won’t be able the attend your lecture that day.
- Lectures go on till 1:10 pm. Students spend around 45 minutes wondering whether they have a surprise quiz that day or not. The notification regarding the surprise quiz comes around 1:45 pm from the academic office. Students who get quizzes start last min prep. Others enjoy their lunch. Quiz usually goes on till 3:15 pm.
- During afternoon, some take a nap, some students engage in club activities or sports.
- After dinner, students do their assignments, group projects, class preparation for the next day. This usually takes up until 2 am, even some more time on certain days.
This is how the cycle repeats.
Is there a possibility to not receive a call from IIM A/B/C, even after scoring 100 percentile in CAT?
Yes, there is a chance that you may not receive a call from IIM even after scoring 100 percentile in CAT. However, this happens only for IIM Bangalore.
You will receive a call from IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta because they choose the top 50 percentilers. But IIM Bangalore has an unknown logarithm for the admission process. I think it focuses too much on academics.
What is the safe score for IIM A?
By safe score, I assume you are enquiring about the IIM Ahmedabad minimum cutoff.
Admission to the top MBA colleges in India including IIMs requires a minimum CAT cutoff of 90 percentile. Tier-1 IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Kozhikode have a high cutoff around 99+ whereas Tier 2 IIMs requires CAT cut off around 70-80 percentile.
CAT cut-off 2022 for admission to the IIMs is in the range between 95-100 percentile for all categories. For General category students, the CAT 2022 cut-off percentile for top IIMs is around 98-100 percentile and the cutoff is lower in the case of Reserved Category and baby IIMs.
Specifically speaking of IIM Ahmedabad, the overall qualifying CAT cut-off is
- General Category: 80 percentile
- NC-ONC and Transgender Categories: 75 percentile
- SC and PwD: 70 percentile
- ST: 60 percentile
The IM Ahmedabad shortlisting process has begun and the institute has notified the eligible candidates.
Why is IIM Ahmedabad not as good as Harvard, Stanford or Wharton?
Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton are way older than IIM Ahmedabad. These B-Schools offers better academic structure, faculty, alumni base, and infrastructure. Also, students need at least 3 years or more of work experience to attend Harvard, Stanford, or Wharton. IIM Ahmedabad doesn’t have any such prerequisites.
- These B-Schools offer more practical-oriented management education. An entrepreneurship class at HBS requires students to form a group, create a start-up model, pitch their ideas to guest investors, get funding and get it running before the semester ends. It helps students prepare better for the professional journey ahead.
- HBS and Stanford have Nobel laureates, heads of international institutes, authors of international bestsellers, and directors of top consulting firms as a part of their faculty pool.
- A typical bath profile of HBS will have people from every walks of life. You will share your lectures with investment bankers, military veterans, and professors. The peer learning scope is huge.
- Stanford and Harvard have huge alumni bases. As a student of these institutes, you will get to network with them and find good career opportunities.
These are a few of the many reasons that put Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton well ahead of IIM Ahmedabad.
Which company paid 72 lakhs (highest domestic package this year) to a fresher at IIM Ahmedabad?
I will refrain from mentioning the name of the company as it has not been published and doing so would be a breach of their private policy.
However, if we go through the placement reports of IIM Ahmedabad, a company offered the highest CTC of 72 LPA. This company belongs to the online service sector.
This role is available only to professionals with relevant work experience and not freshers.
What is the mess food menu in IIM Ahmedabad? Can you get non-vegetarian food in the mess?
Members of the Mess and Vendor Relations Committee decide the mess menu at IIM Ahmedabad. The Mess Secretary ultimately notifies the IIMA community about the menu.
The mess caterers give a list of items from which the final menu is drawn. The list contains dishes from the Indian cuisine, with a larger number of Gujarati items. It also contains non vegetarian options.
Apart from the mess, the campus also has other food outlets with good food options. You can visit these outlets too.
What is the detailed process to get admission into IIM Ahmedabad?
The entire admission process at IIM Ahmedabad for the PGP comprises 3 stages.
Stage 1:Preliminary Screening
The candidates that have cleared the CAT cutoff are shortlisted on the basis of a Composite Score or CS. The composite score is made up of academic rating score (AR) (includes 10th marks, 12th marks, and work experience) and normalized overall CAT score.
Or we can say,
Composite Score = Application Rating Score + Normalized CAT score
Application Rating score is based on class 10th, 12th, and bachelor exams, and work experience scores.
Shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI):
The candidates with the best academic profiles and CAT scores will be further shortlisted for the next round. The shortlisted candidates will be called for AWT and a personal interview round.
Final Selection:
At this stage, candidates will be shortlisted across each category (General/ SC/ ST/ NC-OBC/ PwD) separately, based on their Final Composite Score (FCS).
The CAT cut-off is mentioned in the table below
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Category |
Cutoff |
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General, EWS |
80 |
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NC-OBC, Transgender |
75 |
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SC |
70 |
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ST |
60 |
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PwD (General, EWS NC-OBC, Transgender, SC) |
70 |
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PwD ST |
60 |
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