Which one among IIM Lucknow (ABM), IIM Kozhikode, and IIM Indore should I choose? Why?
Posted On - Aug 25, 2021IIM Lucknow (ABM), IIM Kozhikode, and IIM Indore are all highly reputable and well-respected institutes for management education in India. Each one has its own strengths and unique features. Choosing which one to attend boils down to your personal preferences and goals.
- IIM Lucknow (ABM) has a strong focus on Agri-Business Management and is known for its research in this area. It also has a diverse student body and a good reputation for its international collaborations.
- IIM Kozhikode is known for its focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility. It also has a good reputation for its faculty and research.
- IM Indore is known for its focus on finance and its good reputation for its faculty and research. It also has a diverse student body and a good reputation for its international collaborations.
Here is a comparative analysis of both institutes.
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Particulars |
IIM Lucknow ABM |
IIM Kozhikode |
IIM Indore |
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Fees |
INR 20,75,000 |
INR 20.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) |
INR 21,14,222 Total Fees |
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Duration |
2 years |
2 years |
2 years |
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Eligibility |
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture-related discipline / Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in any discipline. |
Graduation with 60% |
60% aggregate at Secondary/Class 10 equivalent and at Higher Secondary/Class 12 equivalent |
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Cutoff |
90 |
97 |
90 |
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Ranking |
Ranked 6/125 by NIRF Management Ranks |
5th position out of 100 (NIRF) |
Ranked 7 For MBA By NIRF 2022 |
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Highest Salary |
INR 61,59,000 |
INR 67.02 LPA |
INR 1.14 CPA |
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Average Salary |
INR 31,03,000 |
INR 31.02 LPA |
INR 30.21 LPA |
I would suggest you visit the official website of these institutes and also talk to the alumni of these institutes to get a better insight. You can also attend the webinars, open house sessions organized by these institutes to get a better understanding and make an informed decision.
Among these IIM Lucknow PGP ABM is the best option. IIM Lucknow tag offers certain advantages. You will get access to many case studies, a diverse student pool, a huge alumni network, and an ecosystem that fosters learning and excellence.
For the first year, ABM students share classes with PGP students. The curriculum faculty and learning will be the same. For the second year, you can choose some extra subjects according to your interest along with your specializations.
IIM Lucknow offers good placement opportunities to PGP ABM students. Along with FMCG companies, most companies in Consulting, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and HR are open to ABM students. In recent years, IIM Lucknow ABM placements had an average CTC of INR 24-25 LPA.
I can give you some information about the PGP ABM program at IIM Lucknow since some of my friends are students there.
- The first-year study of both the PGP and the PGP ABM students is the same. Typically in a class, there are 15% PGP ABM students and the rest are PGP students. So PGP ABM students get the same curriculum, same professors, and the same resources as that of the PGP students.
- In the second year specializations come and PGP ABM students can only specialize in Agri-Business Management. That is the only restriction they have. They are free to choose any other subject according to their wish.
- Now, most of the FMCG companies have some kind of backlink with the agri-business. And many top FMCG companies visit the campus. Thus you will have very good opportunities for the same.
- The majority of the companies also open their offerings for both PGP as well as PGP ABM. There would be very few companies that may not allow PGP ABM students.
- And of course, IIM Lucknow is a brand name that commands huge respect in the industry. The alumni are well placed, the talent and the diversity of students joining the institute are also very good. Thus you will get a very good learning environment.
Now it is your decision which of these three colleges you want as all are top colleges in their own way. As far as IIM Lucknow is concerned I would say that PGP and PGP ABM are essentially the same with very minute differences.
