NICMAR does not give 100% placement. You can confirm this from any of the graduates from the institute.

• At NICMAR, for a PG in the quantum survey program at Hyderabad, you will get a package of 4 lakhs minimum. For ACM and other two years program packages, it will reach around 4.5 to 6.5 lakhs per annum.
• Various companies like Asian paints, Hilti pay around 12 to 14 lakhs per annum along with Skoda but it is only for business development profile. As per the information above, you can get a minimum package of 4 lakhs if you are a fresher with an average academic record.
• Therefore, if you have not taken out a large loan and you feel that with a bit of savings and a package of 4 lakh you will be able to pay off the loan, then go for it. But if you belong to a middle-class family and plan to take a loan of 14 to 16 lakhs then this will not be a wise move for you.
• The situation of the industry is not good at all. L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji, and some other companies are the only ones that pay the salary on time. Various companies like simplex, HCC have a 1 to 3-month delay in paying salaries to their employees. A lot of graduates tend to start from site execution as Assistant project managers but the work pressure is too much for them and they give up after 1 to 1.5 years.
• From the current CTC, the hike is not that much and somewhere around 12 to 15%. There are various engineers from NICMAR with 10 to 12 years of experience who are still working with an 80,000 salary in a construction company as AGM/ GM. A lot of graduates also join corporate interior companies with a package that is even lower than the construction company.

So, it won’t be wise to opt for a two-year ACM or any other program if you belong to a middle-class family and plan on taking a loan. You can rather go for a PGP quantity survey which is for one year or you can study hard for CAT and opt for MBA from a level 1 B-school where you will be paid well and will have strong career growth.

My brother is a mechanical engineer who took the path you're planning to take. You can surely do ACM from NICMAR. Although, I will recommend that you do it from the Pune Campus. 

It is better in terms of Placement opportunities available. It is more diverse and will help you in being exposed to varied perspectives.

A lot of opportunities await you as a Mechanical Engineer in the Middle East in HVAC and in the MEP Departments of Construction Companies.

It would not be a good idea to join NICMAR right after the completion of a B.Tech degree. It will be better to join NICMAR after having 2-3 years of work experience. You can easily get a salary package of 5-6 LPA.

The reason NICMAR is so popular among students is to open new opportunities. In the past, profiles in Planning and Contracting have been offered. It will also enhance the chances of promotion after graduating from NICMAR or any higher studies.

However, it is important to talk to the currently studying students or the recent pass-out batch student and know the real situation.

Post Graduate Program in Advanced Construction Management (PGP-ACM) is the best course offered at NIMCAR. 

The Pune campus is the best among all as the placements are great there. However, the Hyderabad campus is also not bad if not better than the Pune campus. The faculty is top-notch as well.

It is highly unlikely to get a shift from Hyderabad to Pune. You may like the Pune campus but the Hyderabad campus is also really good and you should not worry much about which campus you are getting.

The following subjects are taught in the first trimester in ACM at NICMAR.

• Marketing Management
• Managerial Accounting
• Economics for Construction
• Statistics
• Construction Management
• Construction methods and techniques
• Workshops (Labs)

The textbook usually depends on the choice or recommendation of the professor. Most of them will usually recommend you to follow the study material provided by them while some prescribe few textbooks. 

You can also ask your seniors and get help regarding notes and books or you can join the course and buy the books at your own convenience.

One of my friends had recently joined NICMAR and here are some things he suggested that might help you with your question. 

• It would be highly recommended to take the Distance Course if the aspiring candidate is very serious about pursuing this course.
• The degree is not much worth the cost that one is paying. 
• Most of the prior experienced candidates got job offers with lesser salaries than they were getting before.
• The average CTC offered is around INR 6 LPA wherein you do not have much choice with the company that you can get placed anywhere else.

Thus, it is important to take suggestions from students who have recently passed out or are currently graduating and then make the decision.

There is no such thing as lowest CTC in NICMAR. It's very clear that if you don't perform well during the interview you will not receive any job offers. 

Now talking about the salary package, the batch of 2020 received an average package of 6.75 LPA. The placement percentage was recorded to be 99.2%

Coming to the question regarding how much you could expect depends upon various factors like your academic performance, the ongoing market scenarios, and your performance on the day. Additionally, if you have two years of work experience then it will all go well and you can even expect a package above 5 LPA.