IIM Bangalore MBA students to organise annual cultural fest ‘Unmaad 2022’ from March 4 to 6

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1 min readUpdated on Mar 4, 2022 10:25 IST

Amid the ongoing pandemic situation, the b-school has decided to conduct the cultural fest Unmaad 2022 via virtual mode.

Unmaad 2022: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore MBA students are all set to conduct an annual cultural festival, ‘Unmaad’, from March 4 to March 6, 2022. The theme of Unmaad 2022 this year is ‘Beyond Reality’. The candidates participating in the fest have to think beyond the usual to grab some eyeballs.

Amid the ongoing pandemic situation, the b-school has decided to conduct the cultural fest via virtual mode. The online event will include programmes such as B-School of Rock (music), Cine-topia (dramatics), Footloose (dance), Haute Couture (fashion) and more. Mr and Ms Unmaad (informal) will also be crowned during the fest.

The IIM Bangalore cultural festival is scheduled to start with an enthralling performance by Rahul Dua. “The pro-show night on March 6th will feature ‘The Yellow Diary’, followed by a performance by Mohit Chauhan,” said an official statement released by IIM Bangalore.

Q:   Is IIM Bangalore good choice for MBA?
A:

Getting an MBA from an IIM in India, IIM Bangalore or any other is undoubtedly worthwhile. Considered among the top B-schools in India for Management (PGP) education, IIMs carry a brand name and reputation which is competitive even in the international education industry. Moving to IIM Bangalore, IIM-B is the second-best IIM and Management institute in the country as per NIRF report 2023. Some of the key areas which make IIM Bangalore MBA (PGP degree) one of the best in the country are as follows:

  • Total Fee: INR 24.5 lakh
  • Median package: INR 33.00 LPA
  • Average package: INR 35.31 LPA

By paying a total fee of approximately INR 25 lakh, a return average value between INR 33 Lacs and INR 35 Lacs per annum is received by the students. Other than the ROI value, students get placement in top companies and the IIM-B label gives a significant boost to a student’s career in terms of opportunities. Some other factors that make IIM-B an option worth choosing are its academic, campus life and placements. 

Q:   Why choose IIM Bangalore executive MBA course?
A:

With an average package of INR 33.07 LPA and an NIRF ranking of 2 for its Management courses, E-MBA from IIMs is considered one of the best choices for working professionals who want to improve their knowledge and education level by pursuing a Management degree. Additionally, IIM Bangalore has seen an improving trend in the average package over the years. In 2022, the average package stood at INR 30.09 LPA and INR 26.08 LPA in 2021. 

Q:   What is IIM Bangalore famous for?
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Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading school of Management in Asia. IIM Bangalore is famous for its academics, faculty and strong alumni network. IIM Bangalore has been ranked 61 by the QS World University Ranking (By Subject) 2023 with a score of 74.90. IIM Bangalore offers a stimulating learning environment on its 100-acre campus in the heart of the city. As per the 2023 placements report, IIM Bangalore has seen a rise of 4% in the average package when compared with 2022 placements. Accredited by the EQUIS since 2010, it is the only Indian Management B-school in the Global Network for Advanced Management. It is also part of the Yale-initiated network of 32 top-notch global B-schools. IIM Bangalore has crossed over 225 incubates and has an alumni entrepreneur network of over 40,000 students with its NSRCEL incubator.

The IIM Bangalore annual festival Unmaad 2022 will also include a speaker series. The audience will be inspired by experience-driven speeches from former union minister Subramanian Swamy, movie director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, actor and screenwriter Brijendra Kala, and Gauranga Das, director of ISKCON Eco Village.

Recently, IIM Bangalore concluded its final placement process for the institute’s PGP and PGPBA batch. IIM-B placements 2022 recorded a total of 662 offers during the lateral and final placement drive. The placement process saw 100 percent placement for the IIM Bangalore students. The official statement released by IIM Bangalore informed that the highest number of offers came from the consultancy sector with Accenture offering the highest number of job roles with 51 offers followed by Boston Consulting Group which offered 30 job roles.

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Q:   What is it like to study MBA at IIM Bangalore?
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IIM Bangalore is known for its MBA or PGP course. The two-year full-time residential programme is designed to equip students to take on leadership roles in a complex and dynamic global scenario. PGP is one of the most highly placed courses in global rankings and is currently ranked 31st in the Financial Times ranking 2022. At the national level, NIRF ranked IIM-B at the second position for Management education. In terms of placements, IIM-B welcomed a total of 137 companies during IIM Bangalore MBA (PGP and PGP Business Analytics) placements 2022 that together imparted over 660 offers. The average package offered during MBA placements 2022 also stood at INR 33.82 LPA. For more details, check out the verified student reviews to know what others say about IIM Bangalore MBA course.

Q:   Are there any exchange programmes in PGP courses at IIM Bangalore?
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Students of the two-year PGP in Management have the opportunity to get double degrees by being a part of the Double Degree (DD) programme of IIM Bangalore. During this DD exchange, the selected students study at their home institution in the first academic year and are transferred to the host institution for the second academic year. The institute has collaborated with ESCP Europe Business School (Paris, France), Bocconi University (Milano, Italy) and Hitotsubashi University Business School, School of International Corporate Strategy (Hitotsubashi University, Japan) for the same.

Q:   What places can I visit near IIM Bangalore campus?
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Located in Bannerghatta road in Bengaluru, IIM Bangalore campus students have lot of options to explore. There are some hidden gems close to the campus that are great weekend spot. Check below some of the places to check out:

  • Kurudumale
  • Nandi Hills
  • Hassan
  • MM Hills
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