Ans. The minimum requirement to qualify for the shortlisting process for the PI round is a CAT 2022 sectional score of 80 percentile and 90 overall percentile. IIM Indore is the only one among the 20 IIMs which awards such a high weightage to academics in shortlisting criteria.
Ques. Is it tough to get into IIM Indore?
Ans. For getting into IIMs, candidates are required to undergo thorough preparation and practice to ace this section. Questions come from a wide range of topics from the basic level mathematics of 9th grade to the higher 12th-grade mathematics.
Ques. Is there any scholarship available from the institute to IIM Indore IPM Students?
Ans. Yes, there is a Need-based Financial Assistance provided to the students shortlisted for IMP Course at IIM Indore. Candidates with an annual family income below INR 9,00,000 are eligible to apply for financial aid.
Ques. Is the IIM Indore Student Exchange Program really fruitful for students?
Ans. Over the years IIM Indore has established strong relationships with several universities and business schools around the world and the list continues to grow. Hence, IIM Indore has been very active in engaging many of its home students in exchange programs with universities abroad. Participating in the exchange program requires a student of IIM Indore to undertake full-time study for one or two semesters at any of its international partner institutes.
Ques. How are the hostel facilities at IIM Indore?
Ans. IIM Indore Hostel facilities for students have separately located blocks for male and female students. The rooms are fully equipped with all the necessary amenities like a bed, mattress, table, chair, and a large wardrobe for every student. A LAN port is provided for internet connectivity in every room. Every room has attached washrooms and a balcony.
Ques. What is an international module in IIM Indore EPGP?
Ans. The applicants pursuing EPGP at IIM Indore are required to get into an international immersion program with one of the top B-Schools of the world. It is a mandatory exercise for the award of an EPGP degree.
Ques. What is IIM Indore CAT Cut for MBA?
Ans. The minimum CAT cut-off to be eligible for the MBA admission process trends to the same for the last 2 years. The Overall minimum Cut off is 90 and the sectional cut-off is 80. However, the actual cut-off percentile of IIM Indore is between 96-98. Check IIM Indore Selection Criteria
Ques. What is the seat intake of IIM Indore IPM?
Ans. Admission to the IPM course at IIM Indore is offered for 150 seats for Indian national Candidates. After IPMAT, candidates are shortlisted for Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI). Know More about IIM Indore IPM
Ques. Which kind of clubs are there for IIM Indore students?
Ans. IIM Indore has separate clubs for different course students. As for PGP Students, there are Active Club and Interest Club. Similarly, IPM students have 4 clubs such as:
- Activity Club
- Entrepreneurship Cell
- Social Club
- Special Interest Groups
Ques. Where will IIM Indore conduct PGPM Executive classes?
Ans. IIM Indore has also set up a satellite campus in Mumbai offering various management courses. The institute administers PGPM classes for working Executives (PGPMX) at its Mumbai campus.
Ques. Is the International module compulsory or is it optional for IIM Indore MBA students?
Ans. Yes, under the MBA course rigor, IIM Indore offers International Exchange
Programmes which is a compulsory module for all the participants.
Ques. Is a calculator permitted in IPMAT entrance conducted by IIM Indore?
Ans. No real calculators are allowed in the IIM Indore IPMAT online exam. Students may use a virtual on-screen calculator that can be used during the exam for solving tough problems.
Ques. How can I answer "Why IPM" in the IIM Indore interview? Please give a sample answer.
Ans. The best way to answer the ‘Why IPM’ question in the IIM Indore interview is to state your future career plans and explain how IPM is the perfect program for achieving those goals. The interviewer wants to know what made you choose the program. So, you need to provide a couple of valid reasons why IPM aligns with your goals. For example, you can say, the course curriculum of IPM is updated according to the current industry practices. So, it will be easier for you to pick up the skills and knowledge required to have a successful career in the industry.
Having a clear idea about your future goals will help you formulate an authentic answer to this question. Also, read about the IPM program. Read about its course structure, mission, vision of the course, etc.
Ques. Is the PGPMX offered by IIM Indore equivalent to PGPX offered by IIM A or the PGP offered by ISB?
Ans. All three of these courses are 1-year programs on Management for professionals with good industry experience.
PGPMX IIM Indore course curriculum is up-to-date with subjects such as social media marketing and organizational perspectives. The curriculum is designed by keeping in mind that the students have at least 5 years of experience in the industry. This course includes preparatory Harvard Business School courses, to make sure that everyone is up to speed with the rigor of the program. The class profile is diverse, so you will get amazing peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
If you have a few years of work experience, this course will help you strengthen your foundation. It will offer good career enhancement opportunities as well.
Ques. How's your life at IIM Indore? Is it worth joining the institute for IPM?
Ans. Yes. It is absolutely worth joining IIM Indore for the IPM Program. Though, you need to clear the IPMAT and the interviews. One of my friends had completed the IPM program at IIM Indore and here are some facts that may be useful to you.
- You will have some very interesting subjects from the trinity of mathematics, social science, and performing arts. It will equip you with really dynamic skills and significant learning.
- You will meet some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds in this course.
- There are over 15000 applications for 120 seats. Thus, you can assume the quality of peer and peer learning.
- The campus has two well-equipped gyms, an Olympic-size pool, a Finance resource centre, an Entrepreneurial incubation cell, and an Onus cashless card payment system.
- Also, there are regular shuttle bus services for going into the city.
- The daily schedule of the students is usually packed with classes in the morning and maybe a few more in the afternoon.
- After that, there is a complete makeover, students run to juice centers, along with the Chai shops, special Indori Poha at Poha point, HUL's Adda, and many other eating points.
In the evening, things are a bit relaxed as people pursue their interests, sports or hang out with their friends. Things might be hectic on some days, but it will not be boring at IIM Indore.
Ques. How are the fests for IPM students at IIM Indore?
Ans. My friend has graduated from IIM Indore and would describe the fests as massive events of celebration. The institute organizes a lot of literary and cultural events but the two main events in the year are as follows:
Atharv:
- This is the cultural, literary, and management festival of IPM, organized each year.
- A number of events in this one include managerial to marketing and b-plan events to literary and cultural events.
- More than 1 lakh students participate in Atharv conducted for 3 days. These events can help you get some cash prizes as well.
- The evenings feature musical and artistic performances by professionals in the field.
Another important fest is titled Ranbhoomi. It is the Annual National Level Sports Festival. This one is held for three days as well and the events range from Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, and even Chess and Arm-Wrestling.
Ques. What percentile is required for IIM Indore final shortlist?
Ans. The IIM Indore composite score cutoff for the final admission offer to the general students has been 46% for its 2021-23 MBA Batch. The final composite score of the institute may be the same for its admission shortlist or with a slight change.
Ques. What is the minimum cut off requirement to qualify for the IIM Indore shortlisting process for PI round?
Ans. The minimum requirement to qualify for the shortlisting process for PI round is CAT 2022 sectional score of 80 percentile and 90 overall percentile. IIM Indore is the only among the 20 IIMs which awards such a high weightage to academics in shortlisting criteria.
Ques. Is it really tough to get into IIM Indore?
Ans. For getting into IIMs, candidates are required to undergo thorough preparation and practice to ace this section. Questions come from a wide range of topics from the basic level mathematics of 9th-grade to the higher 12th-grade mathematics.
Ques. Is there any scholarship available from the institute to IIM Indore IPM Students?
Ans. Yes, there is a Need-based Financial Assistance provided to the students shortlisted for IMP Course at IIM Indore. Candidates with an annual family income below INR 9,00,000 are eligible to apply for financial aid.
Ques. Is the IIM Indore Student Exchange Program really fruitful for students?
Ans. Over the years IIM Indore has established strong relationships with several universities and business schools around the world and the list continues to grow. Hence, IIM Indore has been very active in engaging many of its home students in exchange programs with universities abroad. Participating in the exchange program requires a student of IIM Indore to undertake full-time study for one or two semesters at any of its international partner institutes.
Ques. How are the hostel facilities at IIM Indore?
Ans. IIM Indore Hostel facilities for students have separately located blocks for male and female students. The rooms are fully equipped with all the necessary amenities like a bed, mattress, table, chair, and a large wardrobe for every student. A LAN port is provided for internet connectivity in every room. Every room has attached washrooms and a balcony.
Ques. What is an international module in IIM Indore EPGP?
Ans. The applicants pursuing EPGP at IIM Indore are required to get into an international immersion program with one of the top B-Schools of the world. It is a mandatory exercise for the award of an EPGP degree.
Ques. What is IIM Indore CAT Cut for MBA?
Ans. The minimum CAT cut-off to be eligible for the MBA admission process trends to the same for the last 2 years. The Overall minimum Cut off is 90 and the sectional cut-off is 80. However, the actual cut-off percentile of IIM Indore is between 96-98. Check IIM Indore Selection Criteria
Ques. What is seat intake of IIM Indore IPM?
Ans. Admission to the IPM course at IIM Indore is offered for 150 seats for Indian national Candidates. After IPMAT, candidates are shortlisted for Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI). Know More about IIM Indore IPM
Ques. Which kind of clubs are there for IIM Indore students?
Ans. IIM Indore has separate clubs for different course students. As for PGP Students, there are Active Club and Interest Club. Similarly, IPM students have 4 clubs such as:
- Activity Club
- Entrepreneurship Cell
- Social Club
- Special Interest Groups
Ques. Where will IIM Indore conduct PGPM Executive classes?
Ans. IIM Indore has also set up a satellite campus in Mumbai offering various management courses. The institute administers PGPM classes for working Executives (PGPMX) at its Mumbai campus.
Ques. Is the International module compulsory or is it optional for IIM Indore MBA students?
Ans. Yes, under the MBA course rigor, IIM Indore offers International Exchange Programmes which is a compulsory module for all the participants.
Ques. Is a calculator permitted in IPMAT entrance conducted by IIM Indore?
Ans. No real calculators are allowed in the IIM Indore IPMAT online exam. Students may use a virtual on-screen calculator can be used during the exam for solving tough problems.