Being a new IIM, IIM Sirmaur is still in its developing period. It offers good learning resources such as Harvard case studies, Bloomberg terminals, etc. The institute offers a hands-on learning environment. You will learn through group projects, assignments, industry visits, etc.  IIM Sirmaur placements in 2022 witnessed an average CTC of INR 12.74 LPA. The highest CTC offered this year was INR 26.5 LPA. 

IMI Delhi is better than IIM Sirmaur. It is a reputed and older b-school. IMI brand name is well-recognized in the industry. It has a rigorous pedagogy and a brilliant faculty base. Being located in Delhi, students get good exposure to the industry nearby.  IMI Delhi placements are excellent. According to the highlights of 2022, students received an average CTC of INR 15.23 LPA. While the highest CTC offered this year was INR 32 LPA. HDFC Life, Capgemini, BCG, Deloitte, etc. are among the top recruiters that take part in the campus drive. 

It depends on your profile. If you are a general category student with good academic records - more than 85 percent throughout 10th, 12th, and graduation, then old IIMs will be better.  If you aren’t getting the old IIMs, you can consider new IIMs like IIM Nagpur, Sambalpur, Vizag, Amritsar, Sirmaur, and Bodhgaya. Being part of any recently established institute is a different experience altogether. You will get to set the culture on campus which your juniors will inherit. These baby IIMs have decent placements. You will get placement opportunities through campus drive if you have a good academic record. Here are the average CTC statistics for these IIMs. Institute  Average CTC  IIM Nagpur  INR 15.21 LPA IIM Vizag INR 15.06 LPA IIM Amritsar INR 14.63 LPA IIM Sirmaur  INR 12.74 LPA IIM Bodhgaya  INR 12.36 LPA IIM Sambalpur  INR 12.64 LPA If you are willing to work hard and want to take advantage of opportunities that come with newly established institutes, then you should join these new IIMs. 

You should join IMT Ghaziabad. It is a reputed management institute with a decent placement record. IMT has an excellent faculty base, especially for marketing. Professors are friendly and cooperative. The institute has many clubs and committees, that you can take part in. The highest and average CTC offered during IMT Ghaziabad placements 2022 were INR 15.28 LPA and INR 62 LPA, respectively.  

IIM Himachal Pradesh is a good option for pursuing an MBA. The institute has an excellent faculty base. Also, faculties from other IIMs and MDI come as guest lecturers. The institute host various events and industry visits to bridge the gap between academics and industry. The International Immersion program is one of the key features of IIM Himachal MBA. Students get global exposure through this program.  IIM Sirmaur placements have been good in recent years. According to 2022 placement highlights, students received an average CTC of INR 12.74 LPA. 

An MBA in Tourism and Hospitality at IIM Sirmaur is certainly worth the investment. In this course, you will get to learn about various business strategies, concepts, products, and services offered in tourism and hospitality industry. The faculties are best in India. Students of this course get plenty of opportunities to network with industry professionals and learn from them.  IIM Sirmaur placements have been impressive for MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management. During 2022 placements, students of this course received an average CTC of around INR 10.60 LPA.

Compare the summer and final placement reports of both batches for all the 3 years. Look up the student clubs and activities on both campuses. They are absolutely necessary for your 2 years there. Finally, look up the professors in both colleges, majorly for the subject, you will probably be specializing in. Good professors impart their experience along with education. Keep in mind that IIM Bodhgaya, however, lags behind in one vital factor i.e., the number of students. In all probability, the students in the upcoming batch (your would-be batch) in Sirmaur will be more than if you were in Bodhgaya. A healthy amount of interaction matters a lot, especially because it's a business school and you benefit from the range of ideas numbers can provide.  However, the final decision is up to you entirely. Assign weights to the above factors and decide accordingly. After taking the decision, do not second guess your choice after going into one of the colleges. Make the best of your time there. Chase excellence in every facet of your MBA while you are there. If you do this, the choice part will cease to matter in a few months.

Among these, TAPMI is the obvious choice. Compared to IIM Sirmaur, it is older and has a well-developed alumni base. The institute has a remarkable placement record. TAPMI placements 2022 shows the average package to be INR 12.6 LPA. While the highest CTC offered this year was INR 32.2 LPA. Capgemini, HCL, and Accenture are some of the major recruiters that took part in the placement drive.  Baby IIMs such as IIM Sirmaur fall behind in terms of academics, curriculum, and faculty. 

Ans. - As a student at IIM Sirmaur, you will be exposed to an exceptional learning environment that is both dynamic and stimulating. The faculty members at IIM Sirmaur are from IIM Lucknow, which is considered one of the premier management institutes in India. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields. The diverse student body at IIM Sirmaur will enable you to learn from your peers and gain a broader perspective on various subjects. Moreover, being part of the initial batches of students at IIM Sirmaur also provides you with unique freedoms and opportunities to shape the program and be a trailblazer in your field. In addition to the regular classroom instruction, the program includes guest lectures by industry leaders, which provide valuable insights into the business world and prepare you for your future career. There is also a one-month international immersion program in association with ICPE and Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia, which will provide you with an opportunity to gain international exposure and broaden your perspective. The quality of students at IIM Sirmaur is outstanding, with many students having CAT percentiles as high as 99.5x, and this will ensure that you are learning from the best. The location of the campus is also a plus, with two airports (Dehradun and Chandigarh airports) located just two and a half hours away, and the beautiful river Yamuna flowing just beside the campus, surrounded by serene mountains, making it a beautiful place to live. These features of the campus will provide you with an ideal environment for learning, relaxation, and growth.

IIM Sirmaur placements is average, unlike other top IIMs. As it is still developing, a few really good opportunities come forward during the placement season.  It is very early for big IT firms and reputed companies to visit the new IIM with good job offers. Internships are offered by companies like Marriott, IHG and Travel Triangle. The actual cutoff usually changes and generally is on an upward trajectory every year. It is better to score above 95 percentile in CAT, which should also back your previous academics and experience if any.