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    IIM Raipur MBA: Why It’s Worth Considering in 2025

    IIM Raipur MBA: Why It’s Worth Considering in 2025

    SundararajanUpdated on 23 Jan 2025, 05:47 PM IST

    IIM Raipur MBA: Every MBA aspirant experiences dilemma, confusion, and anxiety while choosing their dream B-school. These concerns are obvious as MBA requires huge investments in terms of money, time, and efforts. Therefore, the decision to join an MBA college is weighed against the returns a student gets from making these investments. In recent years, IIMs and other top MBA colleges have become the go-to choice for students aiming for management excellence. With its exceptional academic programs, impressive placement records, and strong return on investment, IIM Raipur offers a compelling case for consideration. This article explores why it should be on your list for pursuing an MBA in 2025.

    This Story also Contains

    1. IIM Raipur MBA Programme: Highlights
    2. Why IIM Raipur is Worth Considering For MBA in 2025
    3. IIM Raipur Placements
    4. IIM Raipur Alumni on LinkedIn
    5. IIM Raipur Alumni’s Locations in India
    IIM Raipur MBA: Why It’s Worth Considering in 2025
    IIM Raipur MBA: Why It’s Worth Considering in 2025

    IIM Raipur MBA Programme: Highlights

    Particulars

    Details

    Established

    2010

    Institute Type

    Institute of National Importance

    NIRF Ranking

    14

    Careers360 Ranking

    13 (Public)

    Campus Size

    200 acres

    Total number of students

    580

    Total number of Male students

    262 (45%)

    Total number of Female students

    318 (55%)

    Students from outside states

    567 (97%)

    Why IIM Raipur is Worth Considering For MBA in 2025

    IIM Raipur was established in 2010, entering its 15th year, is making tremendous strides in its growth journey and is worth joining for pursuing MBA for the following reasons:

    IIM Raipur Ranking: According to NIRF ranking 2024, IIM Raipur is ranked #14 in India and #9 among IIMs under the Management category. Ranked #13 (Public) by Careers360. #11 in IIRF ranking 2024, #1 in CSR-GHRDC ranking in 2023, and AAA categorised by Times ranking. Check below the data submitted by IIM Raipur for NIRF ranking 2024.

    IIM Raipur Placements

    IIM Raipur has consistently achieved 100% placements from 2020-21 to 2022-23, with median salary rising from Rs 14.80 LPA to Rs 20.00 LPA and highest domestic CTC to Rs 42.29 LPA in 2022-24. The average package is also increasing and companies are offering diverse roles in analytics, wealth management, etc. The following data can be checked from official IIM Raipur placement reports:

    Category

    2020-21

    2021-22

    2022-23

    Admitted

    261

    262

    263

    Graduated

    260

    261

    249

    Placed

    260

    261

    249

    Placement %

    100%

    100%

    100%

    Median Salary

    14,80,000

    16,95,000

    20,00,000

    IIM Raipur Placement 2022-24: Highlights

    Particulars

    Details

    Companies participated

    116

    New recruiters

    38

    Number of applicants

    302

    Highest Domestic CTC

    42.29 L

    Average Domestic CTC

    18.15 L

    Domain Distribution 2022-2024

    Domain

    Percentage

    Sales & Marketing

    32%

    Operations and IT

    28%

    General Management

    17%

    Analytics & Consulting

    14%

    Top Recruiters: Accenture, Adani, Aditya Birla Capital, Aditya Birla Grasim, Amazon, Bank of America, Berger Paints, Axis Bank, Capgemini, Hexaware, IBM, ICICI Bank, L&T Technology Services, Mphasis Limited, PwC, Quest Global, Reliance Retail, TVS Motors, UltraTech Cement, Vedanta, Xiaomi, etc.

    IIM Brand: In terms of brand perception, the IIM brand is like a dated blank check with infinite returns. The IIM brand is a lifelong honor that every student in all disciplines wears with great pride. It gives a sense of confidence to understand the key challenges in the corporate world. It is recognized by the National Board of Accreditation and has international recognition, which will enhance your resume.

    Infrastructure: IIM Raipur shifted to its new campus in 2018. The new campus has state-of-the-art infrastructure with a modern design. The academic block has modern classrooms. The sports complex has a swimming pool, squash courts, badminton courts etc. Also, the IIM Raipur infrastructure improves with time and the management has a vision for the campus.

    Faculty: The faculty at IIM Raipur is experienced and often includes professors with strong academic backgrounds and industry experience.

    Affordable Fees: In spite of all the gigantic infrastructural capabilities mentioned above, IIM Raipur being a non-profit government institution has affordable fees compared to its many private institutions.

    Fee Structure for PGP 2024 -26 Batch

    1st Year Fees

    Sl. No

    Particulars

    1st Term (₹)

    2nd Term (₹)

    3rd Term (₹)

    Total (₹)

    1

    Academic Fees

    3,15,000.00

    2,68,600.00

    2,68,600.00

    8,52,200.00

    2

    Lodging Charges

    21,000.00

    21,000.00

    21,000.00

    63,000.00

    3

    Students Association Fees

    6,000.00



    6,000.00

    4

    Alumni Activities Charges

    10,000.00



    10,000.00

    Total (1st Year)

    3,52,000.00

    2,89,600.00

    2,89,600.00

    9,31,200.00

    6

    Caution deposit

    30,000.00



    30,000.00

    2nd Year Fees

    Sl. No

    Particulars

    4th Term (₹)

    5th Term (₹)

    6th Term (₹)

    Total (₹)

    1

    Academic Fees

    2,68,600.00

    2,68,600.00

    2,68,600.00

    8,05,800.00

    2

    Lodging Charges

    21,000.00

    21,000.00

    21,000.00

    63,000.00

    Total (2nd Year)

    2,89,600.00

    2,89,600.00

    2,89,600.00

    8,68,800.00

    Total Fees (excluding caution deposit, boarding charges and medical insurance charges)

    18,00,000.00

    Course Pedagogy: The IIM Bill gives autonomy to IIMs to design their own curriculum. Therefore, IIM Raipur offers students the flexibility to design their own curriculum. Unlike other MBA colleges, IIM Raipur allows students to pursue majors in more than one specialty, thus broadening the spectrum of career opportunities.

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    IIM Raipur Alumni on LinkedIn

    As per data sourced from LinkedIn, 5,953 alumni have completed their MBA from IIM Raipur and are making their mark in established organizations. Leading companies such as Deloitte (329 alumni), ICICI Bank (316 alumni), and Accenture (306 alumni) employ a significant number of IIM Raipur graduates.

    IIMR Alumni Across Top Companies

    Companies

    Total Alumni (Worked at the Company)

    Currently Employed Alumni

    Previously Employed Alumni

    Deloitte

    329

    101

    228

    ICICI Bank

    316

    110

    206

    Accenture

    306

    91

    215

    Cognizant

    240

    49

    191

    Amazon

    134

    61

    73

    EY

    124

    41

    83

    IBM

    119

    20

    99

    Axis Bank

    105

    37

    68

    Capgemini

    103

    25

    78

    PwC India

    75

    35

    40

    Wells Fargo

    34

    20

    14

    Google

    19

    6

    13

    IIM Raipur Alumni’s Locations in India

    About 5,564 students i.e. 93.47% students have completed MBA from IIM Raipur. Out of which, Maharashtra has the highest alumni percentage at 16.43%.

    Location

    Number of Alumni

    Maharashtra

    978 (16.43%)

    Mumbai

    624 (10.48%)

    Delhi

    902 (15.15%)

    Karnataka

    886 (14.88%)

    Bengaluru

    621 (14.75%)

    Chhattisgarh

    582 (9.78%)

    Raipur

    586 (9.84%)

    Hyderabad

    415 (6.97%)

    Telangana

    423 (7.10%)

    In conclusion, IIM Raipur can be an excellent choice for aspiring professionals looking to make a mark in the business world. With its strong academic foundation, impressive placement records, and growing reputation, IIM Raipur is definitely worth considering and should be on your MBA college list in 2025.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the strength of IIM Raipur?
    A:

    The 2022-2024 batch of IIM Raipur consists of 580 students (262 male and 318 female).

    Q: What is the fees of IIM Raipur MBA?
    A:

    The total course fee for the MBA programme is Rs 18,00,000 (excluding caution deposit, boarding charges, and medical insurance charges).

    Q: What is the salary for IIM Raipur MBA?
    A:

    As per the IIM Raipur placement 2022-24, the average package is Rs 18.15 LPA, & the highest package is Rs 42.29 LPA.

    Q: Is IIM Raipur good for MBA?
    A:

    According to the NIRF 2024 ranking, IIM Raipur is ranked #14 under the 'Management' category. So it is definitely worth considering an MBA in 2025.

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