Dream of every CAT aspirant is to get into a top B School in the country and Indian Institute of Management tops the list in this aspect. The 20 prestigious IIM’s spread across the country stands for excellence and academic rigour which produces the best business minds in the country. The brand itself boasts about business minds who are part of top corporate business houses all across the world. Even the tag of IIM brings about a perception of excellence in the mind of the general public. But what is it about IIMs that makes them so attractive that lakhs of people are willing to take one of the most difficult entrance examinations in India only to get in? There is no comparison for the exposure, learning, experience, or company that you will find there. IIM provides its students with a comprehensive array of benefits, ranging from high-salary packages to overseas study opportunities. Here at IIMs, you get the opportunity with the finest brains of the nation. Be it gold medalist graduates or the state toppers; you study with all of them under one roof. But life at IIM’s is not that easy and requires a lot of effort to sustain in this constantly changing and competitive atmosphere. Gaining admission in IIM’s is a proud moment indeed but it's just the beginning; more excitement starts when you reach the campus. Let's take a look at life at IIM.
After getting admission in the institute you are assigned into an induction process to get a first taste about the life you are going to experience in the next 2 years. This process makes you accustomed to the hectic nature of work you would be dealing with. One is taught how to strictly adhere to timeliness, how to work in groups and also get used to multitasking. Students are also guided on the existing functioning, rules, and the group activities you're going to participate in. This induction seeks to familiarize you with your peers and teach you management techniques. Apart from regular classes the real challenges are to deal with the assignments, project and presentations that one has to submit before the deadline.
IIM teaches students how to meet deadlines under pressure without sacrificing performance, all while studying intensively to earn high scores. Student run bodies play a vital part in the functioning of the institute and being a part of such student bodies is an enriching experience for the students. They come with their set of challenges making the day to day to schedule even more hectic. Time management becomes crucial in this regard and that's where the real test lies, when one has to manage multiple things at the same time. Bunking classes in IIM’s is a distant dream as each subject comes with its share of class participation marks. After the classes you may also have to attend the guest lectures from different industry stalwarts. These interactions are very fruitful as one gets an exposure of the corporate world. You observed the hectic lifestyle of IIM students, but there are ample prospects for professional and personal development. Numerous sports, including football, basketball, and others, are available to enhance team cooperation and leadership skills. In addition to courses and homework, you participate in cultural and musical festivals to stimulate your intellect. There are celebrity stage performances to cheer up the students.
Life Inside may be restless and hectic, but it is never monotonous. IIM's vivacious, buzzing atmosphere invigorates your body and mind on a daily basis.
IIM provides its students with both educational and professional prospects. On campus, placement drives make it simple to obtain attractive domestic and international pay offers. However, income would not be the primary motivation for applying to IIM; they have more to offer than an abundance of employment opportunities. There will be a complete transformation in your personality.
Life in an IIM is not easy, but it is an interesting way to spend your twenties. This is how a student's life transforms after enrolling in a top management institution. You plan for it, and it comes to pass.
Author: Adith Mohan, Executive Member, Team Insite, IIM Kashipur