IIM Jammu inaugurates second module of MGNF programme

1 min readUpdated on Mar 16, 2022 16:47 IST
The programme, which was inaugurated by IIM Jammu Director Prof BS Sahay, spans 12 days where learning and application will go simultaneously.

The programme, which was inaugurated by IIM Jammu Director Prof BS Sahay, spans 12 days where learning and application will go simultaneously.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu inaugurated the second academic module of its ongoing Mahatma Gandhi National fellowship academic (MGNF) module of Sankalp under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

The programme, which was inaugurated by IIM Jammu Director Prof BS Sahay, witnessed the presence of faculty members, MGNF team and students. The programme spans 12 days where learning and application will go simultaneously.

What is MGNF programme?

MGN Fellowship (MGNF) is a two-year programme that combines classroom sessions at IIM with an intensive field immersion at the district level to strengthen the district skill administration and the District Skill Committees (DSCs).

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Q:   Is IIM Jammu worth joining?
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IIM Jammu has been ranked 41 by the NIRF in 2023 under the management category. IIM Jammu is well-known for the outstanding value based quality education, high quality research, executive education, consultancy and strong corporate as well as international linkages.

In 2023, IIM Jammu placement percentage was 100% with an average and the highest package of INR 16.50 LPA and INR 64 LPA respectively. IIM Jammu Alumnis are placed at top companies such as Google, Amazon, IBM, Accenture and more.

Check below the more reasons to join the flagship programme (MBA) at IIM Jammu:

Q:   How are the MBA placements at IIM Jammu?
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 It has been observed that the majority of students were placed in Marketing/Sales domain during IIM Jammu placements 2023. The pie chart below showcases domain-wise students placed during IIM Jammu placements 2023:

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NOTE: The other section was not available on the official placement report 2023.

The table below showcases domain-wise students placed during IIM Jammu placements 2023:

Domain

MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

Marketing/Sales

26%

General Marketing

22%

Consulting

21%

Finance

11%

Operations

9%

Analytics

4%

Strategy

1%

Others

6%

NOTE: The other section was not available on the official placement report 2023.

Q:   How is the college life at IIM, Jammu?
A: 

IIM Jammu is a residential campus. The campus is located in Jagti, Nagrota, which is about 20 kms form Jammu city. The campus has modern infrastructure facilities such as air conditioned classrooms, a well stocked library, computer labs, a sports complex, gymnasium and a hostel with wifi. The campus life at IIM Jammu is known to be vibrant and dynamic, with a diverse student community from different parts of the country. The institute has student clubs and committees to organize various cultural, social, and sports activities. IIM Jammu also hosts various guest lectures, seminars, and workshops by eminent industry experts, entrepreneurs, and academicians, which provide students with opportunities to interact with professionals.

Q:   Do we need CAT for Executive MBA at IIM Jammu?
A: 

Yes, IIM Jammu accepts CAT Scores for admission to Executive MBA Programme. Apart from CAT, IIM Jammu also accepts GMAT/GRE score or IIM Jammu Admission Test (IIMJAT) Score.

IIM Jammu Admission Test (IIM JAT) is the entrance online proctored test conducted by IIM Jammu. The exam pattern of IIM JAT will consist of three sections:

  1. Quantitative Ability (QA)
  2. Verbal Ability (VA)
  3. Logical Reasoning (LR)

 

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The programme has been designed by the initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, and implemented in collaboration with State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs). The purpose of the academic module is to create a learning ecosystem for fellows so that they can contribute towards the strengthening of the district institutions to improve their functioning.

IIM faculty will teach course content under each course module that is consistent with 40 contact days along with off-campus mentoring, field experience and workshops that should form an integral part of the learning.

Module-I of the programme was organised by IIM Jammu from October 25 to November 6, 2021. The fellows joined their respective districts in Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Ladakh, Chandigarh and Puducherry where they worked closely with the district administration to enhance their skills and promote economic development.

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Q:   How is IIM Jammu Executive MBA?
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The Executive MBA programme offered by IIM Jammu is a two-year blended mode programme for working professionals with a  minimum work experience of three years. It is an intensive programme designed for mid/ senior level working executive who could not pursue formal management education. The programme is designed in such a way that it provides minimal disruption to the work routine of the candidates.

The key highlights of Executive MBA programme at IIM Jammu are showcased below:

ParticularsDetails
Duration2 years
ModeBlended-mode
Eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree recognised by UGC/AIU with a minimum of 50% aggregate (47% aggregate for NC-OBC & 45% aggregate for SC/ST/DAP) + Full-time work experience of three years (minimum) as on the last date of application
Selection CriteriaEntrance exam, Personal Interview, Profile
Exams AcceptedCAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMJAT Score
Total Seat Intake90
Total Tuition feeINR 6.30 lakh

 

Prof BS Sahay appreciated the hard work of the fellows and their contribution in uplifting skill development at the district level despite various challenges such as harsh weather conditions, difficult terrains, administrative difficulties and challenges in times of the ongoing pandemic. He also complimented the role of female and differently abled fellows in making the programme more inclusive and successful.

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Yes, candidates can get their fee refunded at IIM Jammu. Check below IIM Jammu Fee refund policy:

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IIM Jammu is a reputed college for management programmes. The college offers an average package secured by MBA batch 2026 was INR 16.47 LPA. Median package recorded at INR 15 LPA.  The fee of MBA at IIM Jammu is INR 14.4 lakhs. Therefore, ROI is also reasonable and IIM Jammu is worth studying.

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IIM Jammu offers a monthly allowance of INR 55,000 per month during the first two years, increasing to INR 60,000 per month after passing the comprehensive examination.

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Candidates can check below IIM Jammu academic departments:

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IIM Jammu offers significant placements to its students. As per the 2025 stats, the highest package recorded during IIM Jammu MBA placements was INR 26.6 LPA. The average and median package recorded was 16.04 LPA and 15.8 LPA. More than 200 recruiters visited and 250 offers were made during IIM Jamm

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IIM Jammu conducts the application process online. The step-wise application process is given below:

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IIM Jammu tuition fee costs around INR 8.4 L – INR 18 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. Hence, it is moderately costly.

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