Q. What are the courses offered at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. The courses offered at IIM Udaipur are;

• Two-year full-time residential MBA
• One-year full-time MBA-GSCM
• One-year full-time MBA-DEM
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration for Working Executives (PGDBA-WE)
• Certificate courses
• Ph.D. 

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for MBA admission at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% or equivalent CGPA and score above the minimum IIM Udaipur Cut-Off in CAT to be eligible for admission to the IIM Udaipur MBA Program. 

Q. What is the MBA admission process at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. The MBA admission process at IIM Udaipur is as follows;

• Interested candidates should fill out the CAT Application Form. 
• Attend CAT 2023 and score a good percentile.
• Based on CAT scores, IIM Udaipur will shortlist the candidates for Personal Interviews (PI). 
• The Personal Interview for the selected candidates will be held online and the process will be common to all the new IIMs that are participating in the Common Admission Process (CAP).
• Finally, the institute will prepare a final merit list for the MBA program based on candidates’ CAT Score, PI performance, and profile. 

Q. Is any work experience required for IIM Udaipur’s MBA-GSCM and MBA-DEM programs?

Ans. Yes, A minimum of 36 months of work experience is required for admission to MBA-GSCM and MBA-DEM courses. 

Q. What is the admission process for MBA-GSCM and MBA-DEM at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. The institute follows the below steps for MBA-GSCM/MBA-DEM admission

• Interested candidates must complete the online application form provided on the institute's official website.   
• Based on certain basic eligibility criteria and the scores in GMAT/GRE/CAT, candidates will be shortlisted for personal interviews. 
• After the personal interview round, a final merit list and offer of admission will be made based on the test scores, performance in personal interviews, work experience, and academic profile. 
• Candidates should submit their GM5AT/GRE scorecards within one month after receiving the admission offer. 
• Candidates using their CAT Score for admission only need to enter their CAT Scores in the application form at the time of application submission, and the institute will directly take the scorecard from the database. 
• Only provisional admission at the institute will be granted until students submit their scorecards for final verification.

Q. What is the CAT cut-off at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. The CAT Cut-Off percentile required to be eligible for getting shortlisted for the PI round in the MBA admission process at the institute is given below

Category	Overall	VARC	DILR	QA
General	92	70	70	70
EWS	70	40	40	40
NC-OBC	74	45	45	45
SC	54	35	35	35
ST	40	25	32	32.5
DA	40	25	32	32.5

Q. What is the PGDBA-WE at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. The PGDBA-WE at IIM Udaipur stands for Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration for Working Executives. It is a two-year program running on weekends for working executives who have a minimum of three years of full-time work experience after graduation.

Q. What should be the current employment status of a candidate who wants to study PGDBA-WE at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for the IIM Udaipur PGDBA-WE program suggest that a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate work experience is required for admission. The institute encourages self-employed or currently working professionals to apply for this program. 

Q. What is the IIM Udaipur PGDBA-WE program fee?

Ans. The total program fee for the IIM Udaipur PGDBA-WE program is Rs. 10 Lakhs for the academic year 2024-26.

Q. How are the classes of IIM Udaipur PGDBA-WE conducted?

Ans. IIM Udaipur PGDBA-WE classes are held online and students can attend the classes from their preferred locations.

Q. What are the scholarships available at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. IIM Udaipur offers various government scholarships and assists its two-year MBA students in securing loans through partnered banks during the admission process.

Q. What is the IIM Udaipur MBA fee?

Ans. IIM Udaipur's two-year MBA Program fee is INR 20,43,000. This includes tuition, hostel, and other academic fees.

Q. Is there any financial assistance provided for MBA-GSCM/MBA-DEM students at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. No, the institute does not provide any scholarships for one-year MBA Programs. 

Q. What degree is awarded to IIM Udaipur MBA-GSCM program students?

Ans. IIM Udaipur GSCM is a 1-year program and the institute awards an MBA degree upon completion of the program. 

Q. Are there any summer internship opportunities available for IIM Udaipur MBA-GSCM students?

Ans. No, the course curriculum of the IIM Udaipur MBA-GSCM program does not include summer internships.

Q. Is IIM Udaipur MBA-GSCM an executive program?

Ans. No, the IIM Udaipur MBA-GSCM program is a 1-year full-time residential program that admits candidates with 3 years of work experience.

Q. Is it worth joining the newly introduced MBA-DEM at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. IIM Udaipur is the first IIM to introduce the MBA in Digital Enterprise Management. There are not many IIMs that offer this program and the interested candidates should utilize the opportunity if they get into the program. It is designed based on the current requirements in the IT sector and since it’s a growing field, there is a long-term benefit. Also, the course has achieved a pretty decent placement record with an average package of INR 21.30 LPA and the highest package of INR 32.21 LPA.

Q. What is the IIM Udaipur’s highest package?

Ans. The highest package offered at IIM Udaipur is INR 36 LPA in the 2023 placement and INR 35 LPA in the 2022 placement.

Q. What is the IIM Udaipur’s average package?

Ans. The average package of IIM Udaipur in the 2023 final placement was INR 20.3 LPA.

Q. Is the MBA at IIM Udaipur worth joining?

Ans. Yes, IIM Udaipur is a good choice for an MBA as the institute is ranked 16 by NIRF 2023 among the top management institutes in India. The MBA program at the institute has been ranked 81 by FT Global Ranking 2023.

Q. What are the top recruiting companies at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. Some of the top recruiting companies that participated in the final placement drive at IIM Udaipur include, Aditya Birla, Accenture Adani, Bajaj Auto, BPCL, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, ICICI Bank, HPCL, NSE, RBI, Cummins, etc.

Q. What are the 2024 summer internship highlights at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. During the 2024 summer internship placements, 80 recruiters visited the campus, including 41 first-time recruiters. The two-year MBA batch comprising 319 students qualified to take part in the placement drive. The highest stipend offered was INR 4 Lakhs per month. The top 10% received an average stipend of INR 3.25 lakhs, the top 25% received an average stipend of INR 2.59 lakhs, and the top 50% received an average stipend of INR 1.96 lakhs per month. The major recruiting companies who participated in the summer internship placement were Accenture Strategy, Accenture Technology, Aditya Birla Capital, Amazon, BNY Mellon, Capgemini, etc. 

Q. What are the facilities available for students at IIM Udaipur campus?

Ans. The campus features high-tech classrooms, Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned accommodation facilities. A fully equipped gym, other recreational facilities, and exclusive spaces for yoga and meditation are available for students. The campus also provides a 24/7 medical center, an ATM, and cafeterias. 

Q. What are the management facilities available for MBA students at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. IIM Udaipur provides management facilities for MBA students.  It encourages aspiring entrepreneurs through various initiatives. The two-year MBA program, the Women’s Management Development Program, and the Incubation Center encourage aspiring student entrepreneurs to explore new business opportunities. The Incubation Center was founded at the institute in 2016 with approval from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The Center promotes innovation and entrepreneurship among students and consists of faculty, students, and industry experts.

Q. Does IIM Udaipur provide accommodation facilities?

Ans. Yes, IIM Udaipur provides accommodation facilities. It has 3 hostel buildings on the campus. Two hostel buildings accommodate boys and one hostel is for girls. All the hostel facilities are common for all three hostels like a mess and cafeteria. The hostel fee ranges from INR 2,30,000 per year including all essential services such as mess, laundry, Wi-Fi, etc. 

Q. Is it compulsory to stay in the hostels at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. No, Staying at IIM Udaipur hostels is not necessary. However, full-time residential programs like MBAs require students to stay in the hostels. 

Q. What are the complimentary facilities available at IIM Udaipur hostels?

Ans. IIM Udaipur provides basic utilities in its hostels for day-to-day routines including a common fridge, washing machine, induction plate, microwave facilities, and so on.

Q. Are there any sports facilities available at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. IIM Udaipur offers both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The available sports facilities at IIM Udaipur are given below;

• Basketball court
• Badminton court
• Playground 
• Cricket ground
• Football ground
• Tennis court
• Gym
• Swimming pool

Q. Are the faculty members at IIM Udaipur experienced?

Ans. The permanent faculty members of IIM Udaipur include both experienced and recent doctoral graduates. All of the full-time IIM Udaipur faculty members have received their PhDs or are Fellows at top institutes in India, or abroad. Additionally, faculties from top IIMs and other prestigious business schools in India and abroad visit the campus ensuring the MBA students at IIM Udaipur receive quality management education. To bring industry experience to the institute, many industry experts and executives from leading companies are also invited as visiting faculty.

Q. Are there any libraries at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. Yes, the IIM Udaipur campus features a library. It has rich resources that provide complete and reliable information on subjects relating to management, business, and related areas. The library is fully automated using the most advanced library management systems and it houses selected materials and references on social sciences, and general interest topics and also offers an extensive collection of physical and digital resources such as books and e-books, print and e-journals, a wide variety selection of databases, reference titles, theses, DVDs/CDs, and other materials. Furthermore, it subscribes to several print journals and provides registered users with access to all major e-journals.

Q. Does IIM Udaipur provide placement to PGDBA-WE students?

Ans. No, the institute does not provide any placement for PGDBA-WE students.

Q. What are the placement opportunities for MBA-GSCM and MBA-DEM students at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. The MBA-GSCM batch received 100% placement in the 2022 final placement drive. 56 recruiters visited the campus and offered 150 job opportunities. The highest package offered at the placement was INR 35.96 LPA. The MBA-DEM batch also achieved record placement during the 2022 final placements. The batch of 26 students were offered 128 roles from 47 participating recruiters and the highest package offered was INR 32.21 LPA.

IIM Udaipur MBA-GSCM/MBA-DEM 2022 placements highlights are given below

Particulars	Placement Statistics
MBA-GSCM
Number of Students	37
Number of Recruiters	56
Offers	150
Highest Package	INR 35.96 LPA
Average Package	INR 19.54 LPA
Minimum Package	INR 14 LPA
MBA-DEM
Number of Students	26
Total Number of Recruiters	47
Total Roles offered	128
Highest Package	INR 32.21 LPA
Average Package	INR 21.30 LPA
Median Package	INR 20 LPA

Q. Which is better for an MBA, IIM Udaipur or FMS Delhi?

Ans. FMS Delhi is the best choice compared to IIM Udaipur because it is one of the top B-schools and has an excellent ROI. The MBA fee for FMS Delhi is only INR 2 lakh and the average placement package is INR 32.4 LPA. The fee for an MBA at IIM Udaipur is INR 20.40 lakh and the average package is 17.82 LPA. 

Q. Can a candidate with an average family income afford an MBA at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. The fee of IIM Udaipur is INR 20,40,000 for its two-year MBA, which is pretty huge for a candidate with an average family income. However, IIMs will assist the students to get loans for their studies and they also offer scholarships to students from financially challenged backgrounds.

Q. Which IIM is best for operations, IIM Udaipur or IIM Trichy?

Ans. According to the placements in 2022, IIM Trichy is the best choice for operations, as it is the major sector in which most of the students were placed. IIM Udaipur is best for Consulting and BFSI. 

Q. What is the IIM Udaipur MBA fee compared to IIM Ranchi and IIM Trichy?

Ans. IIM Udaipur MBA fee is higher compared to these two IIMs as it charges INR 20,40,000. IIM Trichy charges INR 19,50,000 and IIM Ranchi charges INR 17,20,000 for an MBA.

Q. Among IIM Udaipur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Rohtak, which one is better for an MBA?

Ans. IIM Udaipur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Rohtak are second-generation IIMs. The faculty and course curriculum offered will be remarkable and almost similar for all. When comparing them in terms of placements, IIM Rohtak has the highest average package than the other two, i.e., INR 18.73 LPA. The average package of IIM Udaipur is INR 17.82 LPA and IIM Trichy is INR 17.01 LPA. 

Q. How is the infrastructure at IIM Udaipur?

Ans. The new campus is still under construction but the classrooms, hostels, mess, library, Wi-Fi, and all other essential facilities are fully operational. These facilities help the institute accommodate approximately 750 students across all its management programs and 60 permanent faculty members. All the classrooms are highly modern with projectors, speakers, and cameras for video conferencing. The library is fully automated with all the resources available 24/7. There are hostels for both boys and girls. The campus has Wi-Fi everywhere.

Q. Is IIM Udaipur for good non-engineer students in terms of placements?

Ans. 318 students of the 2020-22 batch included 67% engineering students and 33% non-engineers.  There were students from business administration, commerce, science, and other disciplines. 315 students got placements in the 2022 final placement. So, yes IIM Udaipur is good for both engineers and non-engineers.

Q. Can anyone with 82 percentiles in CAT get admission to IIM Udaipur MBA?

Ans. If the candidate belongs to the general category, they will not be selected for the personal interview round with the 82 percentile. However, reserved category students are eligible.

Q. Which one is better IIM Udaipur or XIMB?

Ans. In terms of placement, both institutes have a 100% placement record in 2022. There is no huge difference in the placement packages as well. XIMB has an average package of INR 17.54 LPA, whereas IIM Udaipur has INR 17.82 LPA. XIMB has a strong brand presence in the industry, better than the new IIMs. Then XIMB would be a better choice, as it is an old B-school with years of legacy.

Q. XLRI-NCR or IIM Udaipur, which is better?

Ans. XLRI-NCR would be a better option compared to IIM Udaipur. IIM Udaipur campus is still under construction, but XLRI has a permanent campus with all the facilities. The placements for the XLRI main campus and XLRI-NCR campuses are held together. In terms of placement, the average package offered at XLRI in 2022 was INR 27.58 LPA, while at IIM Udaipur, it was INR 19.5 LPA and the top companies usually prefer the older IIMs over the new IIMs. 

Q. IIM Udaipur or DOMS IIT Madras, which is a better choice for an MBA in Marketing?

Ans. Both IIM Udaipur and DOMS IIT Madras are top government institutions. However, considering an MBA in Marketing, IIM Udaipur would be a better choice. IIT Madras excels in technological studies, whereas IIM Udaipur focuses alone on management studies. Despite being one of the new IIMs, the institute has excellent faculty, infrastructure, and placements.

Q. What is the better option between MDI Gurgaon and IIM Udaipur?

Ans. MDI Gurgaon would be a better choice, in terms of ranking, location, placements, and live projects. MDI Gurgaon is ranked 13^th, and IIM Udaipur is ranked 16^th in the NIRF 2023 management rankings. The highest placement package offered at MDI Gurgaon was INR 1.14Cr in 2022, whereas in IIM Udaipur the highest placement was INR 35.94 LPA. MDI Gurgaon is located in a major city, Gurgaon, while IIM Udaipur is far from the Udaipur main city. MDI Gurgaon has better facilities and infrastructure compared to the campus of IIM Udaipur which is still under construction.

Q. How good is IIM Udaipur?

Ans. Despite being one of the new IIMs, IIM Udaipur has excellent facilities and placement records. 

• The institute holds 22^nd rank in NIRF 2022 rankings among the top B-Schools and secured 16^th rank in IIRF 2023 rankings among the Top B-Schools in India. 
• All the faculties have completed their studies at IIT, IIM, and top foreign universities. The permanent faculty members include both experienced and recent doctoral graduates and have excellent academic backgrounds. 
• The institute has a 100% placement record in 2022 final placement. The average package recorded was INR 17.82 LPA and the highest was INR 35.94 LPA. The top recruiters who visited the campus during final placements were American Express, Axis Bank, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, HSBC, Amazon, Flipkart, etc.