IBS : A Review

The admissions for the MBA course is merit based. For the admission the candidates must have a valid CAT/GMAT/XAT score. The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of this score, and then called in for a GD/PI. The final selection is based on the performance of the candidate in GD/PI. My reason for opting ICFAI was its high ranking. It has ranked 26 by NIRF and 8 for Private MBA by Outlook. The academics at the institution are in par with that offered at IIMs and NITs.

The 2 year MBA course spans over 4 semesters. There is an internship program at the end of year one. The program comprises 30 courses and lab skills. The main focus of the course is to prepare students for campus placements. The course includes, group discussions, mock tests, interviews and regular lectures. The faculties are highly qualifies. They are also very helpful in matters of academics.

There is a compulsory internship program as a part of the course. The internship is at the end of the first year. Major recruiters for the internships include Axis Bank, Bank of India and Citi Bank. During this internships both faculty and the workplace managers act as mentors and monitor the work.

ICFAI has a very high placement percentage. In the year 2019 it achieved 100% placement percentage. The major recruiters include Wipro, Zomato, Google and Flipkart. The highest package offered comes around 15 LPA. And the average package is around 5 LPA.

The total fee for the two year course is 525000. This is very cheap in comparison to other institutions. The institution does not offer financial assistance or scholarships for MBA students. Scholarships are only for the undergraduate students.

The campus is modern and has all the required amenities. The libraries are well stocked and provide free access to journals and databases. There are different socio cultural events conducted around the academic year. Overall ICFAI has provides a good balance between academic and extracurricular activities

Hostels are available to the students, and they are of dual occupancy. The hostels also provide a wide range of indoor games, gym and swimming pool facility. The rooms are well furnished and have cupboards, tables and beds. The mess food can be quite average. But I think is quite okay for the money spent.

Yes. The final admissions are based on the marks of GD/PI. To clear GD/Pi a strong foundation in core subjects are necessary. A good command over language and awareness of current affairs can also be useful. Ultimately what they look for is originality and honesty in answers.