Which IIM should I prefer between Indore and Kozhikode after being a commerce graduate without experience keeping marketing as my priority?
Posted On - Sep 20, 2021IIM Indore and IIM Kozhikode are often compared to each other. Both the institutes have their unique strengths and weaknesses. Here is a general comparison based on some parameters you would want to consider before choosing your college. Students must make a choice according to their preferences.
Batch size - The batch size includes around 550 students which includes around 100 students from the Integrated Program in Management. The batch size of IIM Kozhikode is approximately 350 students.
Electives Offered
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IIM Indore |
IIM Kozhikode |
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Economics |
Economics |
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Finance & Accounting |
Finance, Accounting & Control |
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Information Systems |
Humanities & Liberal Arts in Management |
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Marketing |
Marketing Management |
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OB and HR |
Quantitative Methods & Operations Management |
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OM and QT |
ON and HR |
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Strategy |
Information Technology & Systems |
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Communication |
Strategic Management |
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Humanities and Social Sciences |
Interdisciplinary |
City: IIM Indore has better connectivity in terms of transportation. Owing to close proximity to the industrial city of Pithampur, IIM Indore has frequent industry interaction sessions. IIM Kozhikode on the other hand, despite being home to natural beauty, is difficult to access for recruiters and visiting faculties. The city also lacks industrial development.
Campus life: Apart from academics, students participate in various events, committees, industrial visits, and festivals throughout the program. The Rural Immersion Program at IIM Indore exposes students to life in rural Madhya Pradesh. The Himalayan Outbound Program is one of the unique features of this program. In IIM Kozhikode, students lead a hectic life always busy with something or the other be it academics, clubs, committees, events, and festivals throughout the year.
Exchange Program: IIM Indore gives students an opportunity to undertake full-time study for one or two semesters at any of its international partner institutes.IIMK offers exchange programs for students and faculty with their partner institutions.
Placements: The placement statistics are compared through the table below
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Particulars |
IIM Indore placements |
IIM Kozhikode placements |
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Highest CTC |
INR 1.14 CPA |
INR 67.02 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 30.21 LPA |
INR 31.02 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Amazon, BCG, Cipla |
Accenture, Amazon, Microsoft |
You should prefer IIM Indore if you are considering Sales or Marketing as your career. Here are some of the reasons:
- The number of fresher at IIM Indore is higher and this leads to a higher number of companies visiting during placements offering Sales and Marketing roles.
- The percentage of students from each batch selected for the Sales and Marketing role is higher.
- The average CTC offered is nearly equal in both. IIM Indore wins over by a slight margin with 23.6 LPA while IIMK received 22.5 LPA
- IIM Kozhikode is increasing its intake of female candidates and this will bring more recruiters on board because of the additional seats. On the other hand, IIM Indore already has a great number of recruiters.
At last, the final decision should be taken by you and have faith that it will be a good decision. Both the colleges have great campuses. Wherever you go, the hard work and dedication put on will play a major role in getting the dream offer.
