Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad: Interview with Prantika Mandal (Student)
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Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad: Interview with Prantika Mandal (Student)

Team Careers360Updated on 19 Jan 2023, 03:30 PM IST

Founded in the year 1980, Institute of Management Technology (IMT) is one of the top private B-Schools located in Ghaziabad. Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). As per the NIRF 2022 ranking IMT Ghaziabad has bagged the 44th position in the management category with a score of 52.12. The institute offers postgraduate and doctoral level courses in the field of management, banking and finance like PGDM and FPM. Admission to IMT Ghaziabad is offered to students who meet the programme eligibility criteria and go through the IMT common admission process.

Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad: Interview with Prantika Mandal (Student)
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Careers360 brings you an interview with Prantika Mandal, Student at IMT Ghaziabad. She is doing her Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM-HR) from Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad. In this interview, Prantika shares her experience of the college. What is life like at IMT? How did she choose the IMT Ghaziabad PGDM-Human Resource programme? And other things about the Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad like the SIP, placements, campus life and more. To know more about IMT Ghaziabad from a student's perspective go through the complete interview of Prantika Mandal.

Careers360. Tell us something about yourself.

Prantika Mandal. I'm an economics graduate and I joined as a fresher. I hail from Kolkata, hence settling into the Ghaziabad culture seemed a little daunting, the campus is home to people from all around the country, so that helped. I am 22 years old and I enjoy cooking, which has been on a little break since I joined IMT Ghaziabad.

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Careers360. How did you come to choose IMT and what factors were instrumental in your choice?

Prantika Mandal. I did my research and spoke to people on Linkedin. Looked up the background of the college. Also, I realized that this school is famous for its Marketing specialization as it's a sought after field in general, but despite wanting to do HR I joined here because of the brand name and corporate presence.

Careers360. What were the salient features of your admission process at IMT that struck you as unique?

Prantika Mandal. Everything here is student driven and hence there were seniors to guide the new entrants at every step, and address all our doubts patiently.

Careers360. How did you narrow down your choice of specialization considering that IMT offers many? What were the key factors that helped?

Prantika Mandal. It was a difficult choice, taking an HR major in a college famous for Marketing and Finance. But, the faculty here is amazing and I am really passionate about working in the HR domain, so it's a choice I don't regret at all.

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Careers360. What is your take on the initial days at the IMT campus considering that it is the time to build contacts, understand the processes? Could you give details on the support given by the institute?

Prantika Mandal. It was difficult, to be pretty honest. But the college held an induction week, giving us many interactive opportunities through co curricular and spiritual activities. This was genuinely a smart and beautiful move as MBA gets extremely rigorous later on.

Careers360. Now that you are a part of the IMT campus, what in your opinion are stand apart features of the institute that you think are real assets to building a student’s career and future?

Prantika Mandal. In my opinion apart from the features of the institute I think are real assets to building a student’s career and future are as follows:

  • Quality of education

  • Quality of faculty

  • Student culture

  • Student friendliness

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Careers360. Could you give details on the industry connection that is inbuilt with the course at IMT and its advantages?

Prantika Mandal. Eighty percent of the course is case based and we solve and analyze HBR cases everyday and that gives us a clear understanding of the real life business scenario in different sectors.

Careers360. The IMT family is huge considering the alumni network and the current students. How advantageous in your opinion is this connection and in which ways?

Prantika Mandal. Reaching out to alumni on Linkedin or connecting with them during reunions is always a learning experience. They are more than happy to quote their anecdotes and it's lovely.

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Careers360. Internships are an integral part of any MBA student’s life. Please talk about the internship process at IMT and how they lead to students being placement ready.

Prantika Mandal. I'm a fresher and yet to do my internship. But what I've heard from my seniors is that is the exact time where you learn the most.

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Careers360. Placements have always been good at IMT but they all come with tireless work done by students and the institute. Could you give details on the support and the preparation towards this?

Prantika Mandal. The preparation is actually pretty smooth as there is full support from seniors and committees. RACE is a club that makes company summaries called Compviews before placements and that helps a lot.

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Have a question related to IMT Ghaziabad ?

Here's a comparison between Welingkar Mumbai and IMT Hyderabad based on internships, placements, and student opportunities:

  • Internships and Placements : Welingkar Mumbai has a stronger brand in the market, offering higher average packages (around Rs 10-12 LPA for top profiles) and better internship opportunities .
    IMT Hyderabad is improving steadily but the average package is slightly lower (around Rs 7-8 LPA), though top students still bag good offers.

  • Opportunities (Case Competitions, Activities) : Welingkar is more active in case study competitions , entrepreneurship cells, innovation labs, and corporate tie-ups.
    IMT Hyderabad also hosts competitions and events but Welingkar has better industry exposure through platforms like Global Citizen Leadership Program.

Conclusion :
If you are looking purely at placement strength and external opportunities , Welingkar Mumbai is a better choice.


Hello,

IMT Nagpur is generally better than IMI Kolkata in terms of brand value, alumni network, and corporate connections. IMT Nagpur has a higher average placement package (~9 LPA vs ~7 LPA at IMI Kolkata) and better faculty. however, IMI Kolkata is good for finance- related roles, so choose based on your specialization preference.

Hello there,

With 80 percentile in CMAT, being a non-engineer female (OBC-NCL) with 78/88/7.57 CGPA, you have moderate to low chances for IMT Nagpur. The usual CMAT cutoff is 80-85 percentile, so your admission will depend on the Personal Interview and overall profile. IMT Nagpur does not have OBC reservations, so selection is merit-based. You should apply to multiple institutes for better chances.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

Hello Varun,

Based on your CAT raw score and profile, here's a breakdown of your potential calls and your chances for different institutes:

1. GIM Goa, GLIM Chennai, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi:

  • GIM Goa : With a score of 55, GIM typically looks for candidates with a higher percentile. However, you may still get a call if your overall profile, including your academic background (93.8% in Class 12, work experience), is strong.

  • GLIM Chennai : GLIM has a competitive cutoff, but with a solid academic record and work experience, there may be a chance, especially if you belong to a diverse background.

  • IMT Ghaziabad : Your chances with a score of 55 are slim, as IMT usually looks for a higher percentile. However, if you have an impressive profile and high academic scores, there may still be a slim possibility.

  • IMI Delhi : Similar to IMT, IMI Delhi has high cutoffs and competitive selection criteria. However, work experience and other factors like diversity can sometimes offset a lower CAT score.

    2. IIM SAP (Special Admission Program) :

  • The IIM SAP is typically for candidates with significant work experience or other unique factors. Your 14 months of work experience could be beneficial, but your CAT score of 55 is on the lower side, making it unlikely to receive an IIM SAP call. However, if you have other outstanding features in your profile (e.g., exceptional academic performance, leadership qualities, etc.), you might still stand a chance.

    3. Other Possible Calls :

  • UPES Dehradun : Known for considering work experience and unique profiles, UPES could be a potential option for you.

  • Bimtech Noida : You could expect a call here, considering your work experience and overall profile.

  • XIMB Bhubaneswar : This institute also considers profiles with good work experience, and you may stand a chance despite your score.

Overall, you can expect a call from institutes that weigh work experience and academic performance heavily, but you should also be prepared for lower-tier institutes in terms of CAT score cutoffs. Ensure you target institutes that match your profile for better chances.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.


Hello aspirant,

CAT does not directly send your scores to individual institutes. After you take the CAT exam, you will receive your scorecard from CAT. This scorecard will contain your overall score, sectional scores, and percentile rank.

You will need to update your CAT score on the individual institute portals yourself. Each institute has its own application process, and you will typically need to upload your CAT scorecard to their portal. This allows them to evaluate your application based on your CAT performance.

Therefore, it is important to be prepared to update your CAT score on multiple institute portals after receiving your scorecard.

I hope this information helps you.