Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow started from the year 1984. To get admission to IIM Lucknow courses, candidates should fulfil the eligibility criteria that are set up by the institution. In an exclusive interaction with Careers360, Shivang Sharma (IPMX one-year programme) an alumnus at IIM Lucknow embarks on his learning experiences, international exchange programme, involvement as an alumni, and more. Read the full article to learn about his thoughts on studying at IIM Lucknow.
Careers 360: What made you choose the one-year IPMX programme at IIM Lucknow?
Shivang Sharma: Case based curriculum and rich experience gained during international immersion.
Careers 360: How did the IPMX programme help with your career advancement?
Shivang Sharma: I was able to switch industry from Analytics to banking, as part of my campus placements.
Careers 360: Please elaborate on any specific learning experience from the IPMX course which you found most valuable in your professional life.
Shivang Sharma: Organisational Behaviour and finance courses combined with Analytics found great use cases as part of my future job profiles.
Careers 360: How was your experience with the Alumni while you were a student at IIM Lucknow?
Shivang Sharma: Amazing experience, very accessible pool of alums with realistic insights on the industry.
Careers 360: How enriching was the international exchange programme for you?
Shivang Sharma: It was an amazing experience, to have undertaken a comprehensive international study experience and be exposed to widely varying and enriching perspectives.
Careers 360: How did the IPMX programme prepare you for seeking the top positions in industry-leading roles?
Shivang Sharma: Access to alumni placed in top profiles and top companies and brand value the IPMX course carries, opened me up to an array of top profiles across various industries.
Careers 360: As an alumnus of IIM Lucknow, what makes the IPMX programme unique?
Shivang Sharma: The international experience, the world class faculty, the amazing placement office and a separate dedicated Noida campus makes this course very special in its learning.
Careers 360: Are you actively involved with the alumni support being offered to the current students? Please share some insights.
Shivang Sharma: Yes, usually some alumni sessions with current batches on interview strategies and general placement preparation
Careers 360: How often do you meet with your fellow alumni members? Is the network supportive?
Shivang Sharma: Quite often actually. They are almost family to me.
Careers 360: Please share some tips on how one can expand their professional network.
Shivang Sharma: Actively look for opportunities on online platforms, build good relationships with batchmates and alums, and reach out to alums in similar profiles and socialise.
Careers 360: How can one plan to climb the corporate ladder? What areas should be considered by the students?
Shivang Sharma: Network well and build good meaningful relationships. Don’t be transactional in your networking bit. Opportunities will come once you are able to establish trust and establish a sense that you carry immense value.
Careers 360: Any advice to those who wish to pursue the IPMX programme?
Shivang Sharma: Apply today, convert the interview call, and feel the difference after taking IIM Lucknow admissions.
Disclaimer: The content is published as a marketing initiative between Careers360, and IIM Lucknow.
On Question asked by student community
Hi!
MIT-WPU and IIM Lucknow are quite different institutions offering the MBA programme. While MIT-WPU is a private university offers an MBA through its WPU School of Business, IIM Lucknow is a public institution established by the Government of India, and is recognised as the 'Institute of National Importance' . Getting admission to the MBA programme of IIM Lucknow is comparatively more difficult than getting admission in MIT-WPU .
However, given below are some of the points of differentiation between MIT-WPU and IIM Lucknow based on which you can make a decision:
You might consider other factors as well according to your wish. But the conclusion is that IIM Lucknow is better option than MIT-WPU . But you need to score an exceptional percentile in CAT to get admission to the MBA programme offered at IIM Lucknow. On another hand, you might get an Interview call from MIT-WPU even at a lower percentile.
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See, your academics are the most problematic things, as with 75%, 87% in schooling (10th and 12th), and 75% in your graduation, you are in quite disadvantageous position. And since you are in B.Sc, you'll be counted in the same bucket as engineers, you you'll get no diversity points as well.
The best thing will be that you re-attempt CAT after getting some work experience, because workex is the only thing which can counter all the negative things in your CV. All the best!
Hi,
Both MDI Gurgaon and IIM Lucknow are top tier B-Schools of India and getting an oppurtunity to study in any of them is a blessing in disguise. However there are few differences in the courses we must consider:
Course details:
Think about your priorities clearly. If you want to contribute to the agro industries then definitely you should pursue ABM course. Else you can go for PGPM course.
Course details for future reference is given below:
https://mdi.ac.in/post-graduate-programme/post-graduate-programme-in-management.html
Hope it helps.
Hi,
IIM Lucknow's PGP- Agribusiness Management (ABM) is a two year full time residential course. The course has a seat capacity which changes every year. But overall the seat capacity is close to 55.
Hope it helps
Hi,
IIM Lucknow is one of the top B-Schools of India and it offers many courses. One of the unique courses is PGP in Agribusiness Management (ABM). It is a two year full time residential course designed to develop not only agribusiness leaders, but also entrepreneurs with a vision to promote agro-based businesses even internationally.
The admission process is as follows:
The detailed eligibility criteria is as follows:
The total fees for this course is 19.05 lakhs. The institute offers stellar placements in the courses. Median salary goes upto 23 LPA and highest salary goes upto 51 LPA (domestic) and 56 LPA (international).
Hope it helps.
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