In Conversation with Dr. Pooja Jain (Director at JIMS Rohini)

Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS Rohini) is a private institution that was established in 1993. The institution is approved by AICTE and is accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade. JIMS Rohini courses are offered at the postgraduate and doctoral levels like FPM and PGDM. Students need to score valid marks in entrance examinations like CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT for JIMS Rohini admissions to its PGDM course.

Jagan Institute of Management Studies Rohini placements show that roughly around 200 companies have visited the campus for recruitment every year. The highest package at JIMS Rohini is Rs. 24 LPA, the average package is Rs. 8.30 LPA, and the median salary package is Rs. 8.80 LPA. Some top recruiters include Deloitte, KPMG, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and more which ensure diverse career opportunities for the students.

Careers360 brings you an interview with Dr. Pooja Jain who is the Director at JIMS Rohini. In his interview with Careers360, she shares information about the courses, vision, and mission of JIMS Rohini. Read the article to learn more about the institute.

Careers360: Tell us something about the institute; when it was set up, its vision, and its mission.

Dr. Pooja Jain: The Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) was established in 1993 to create an institute focused on academic excellence in Management and Information Technology. Over the past 31 years since inception, developed highly skilled professionals to meet different industry and business needs.

Our programmes, such as PGDM, PGDM (IB), and PGDM (RM), are approved by AICTE and accredited by the NBA and have been granted equivalence to an MBA degree by AIU. We take pride in the accreditations we have earned, including the South Asian Quality Standards (SAQS), which has expanded our international reputation. At JIMS Rohini, we remain committed to providing quality management education, encouraging research, and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit for the betterment of society as a whole.

Careers360: Tell us something about the admission process.

Dr. Pooja Jain: At JIMS, the admission process for the PGDM programmes is based on a candidate’s performance in competitive exams like CAT, XAT, or CMAT, followed by a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview. Candidates are shortlisted based strictly on merit, and the final selection is made after assessing their academic qualifications and overall performance.

Careers360: What kind of infrastructure can students expect at the institute? Please elaborate.

Dr. Pooja Jain: At JIMS, students can expect a state-of-the-art infrastructure, including modern classrooms equipped with audio-visual aids, a well-stocked library with digital resources, computer labs, and Wi-Fi access across the campus. We also offer a dedicated entrepreneurship cell, several research centres and seminar halls, and excellent sports facilities to ensure holistic student development.

Careers360: There is a lot of stress being placed on interaction with the industry as well as companies that recruit. What are the steps being taken by the institute in this direction?

Dr. Pooja Jain: At JIMS, practical learning and real-world experience form the cornerstones of our programs. We strive to connect students directly with industry experts, through guest sessions, seminars, workshops led by professionals, or visits to top companies where students can observe operations first hand.

Our dedicated placement team cultivates relationships with recruiters and firms so we can match students with impactful internships, live projects, and, eventually, meaningful job opportunities. We find that this hands-on, experience-driven approach gets students truly career-ready.

Careers360: Internships are now mandatory as per AICTE guidelines. Does the institute help students with this? If yes how?

Dr. Pooja Jain: Yes, at JIMS, Rohini, Delhi, students must take internships from the industry, which is a vital part of their learning experience. Our dedicated placement cell connects students with leading companies for internships, ensuring hands-on industry exposure. We also guide students throughout the process, from securing internships to completing them, providing them with valuable guidance and support during 3 months of the internship period.

Careers360: Can you please share details if there is any collaboration with universities abroad?

Dr. Pooja Jain: At JIMS, we believe in the value of global exposure for our students. Over the years, we have established partnerships with renowned international universities to provide cross-cultural learning opportunities.

We have signed a MoU with Financial University, Dominion College, Lincoln University, HELP University, MUST University, Nilai University, University of Sunderland, and Auckland Institute of Studies.

These global collaborations allow JIMS students to gain international insights and enrich their academic journeys in a multicultural environment. We are proud to facilitate global learning that equips our students to think and engage internationally.

Careers360: Please share placement statistics, including information on the average package, highest and lowest packages, number of students placed, and details of companies that have recruited.

Dr. Pooja Jain: At JIMS, our placement success is notable, with roughly around 200 companies visiting the campus for recruitment every year. The highest package offered is Rs. 24 LPA, the average package stands at Rs. 8.30 LPA, and the median is Rs. 8.80 LPA. Top recruiters include Deloitte, KPMG, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank, to name a few which ensure diverse career opportunities for our students.

Disclaimer: This content has been published as a part of the marketing initiative between JIMS Rohini and Careers360.