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?
A: 

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:   Is MBA at IIM Jammu good?
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IIM Jammu is among the top 50 Institutes ranked by NIRF under the management category. The Institute offers MBA & MBA in Hospital Administration & Health Care Management. The key highlights of the programme are showcased in the table below:

ParticularsMBAMBA HA & HM
Duration2 years2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognised university

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognised university
Selection CriteriaCAT, Personal Interview, ProfileCAT, Personal Interview, Profile
Total Seat Intake24060
Total Tuition FeeINR 10.5 lakhINR 10.5 lakh

IIM Jammu MBA Placement Highlights are given below:

Parameter

MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

the highest package

INR 64 LPA

Average package

INR 16.50 LPA

Median package

INR 15.25 LPA

Total number of offers

257

Total recruiters visited

126

Total new recruiters

59

PPO

10

Q:   How are the MBA placements at IIM Jammu?
A: 

 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.

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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 the college life at IIM, Jammu?
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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)

 

Q:   How is IIM Jammu Executive MBA?
A: 

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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Answered a month ago

The key placement highlights of 2025 for MBA HA and HM course are mentioned below:

Particulars

MBA HA and HM Placement Statistics 2024

the highest package

INR 32 LPA

Average package

INR 14.01 LPA

Median package

INR 13 LPA

Offers made

52

PPOs offered

2

Total recruiters

56

New recruiters

NA

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The placement trend witnessed during IIM Jammu placements over the past three years are mentioned below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics 2023

MBA Placement Statistics 2024

MBA Placement Statistics 2025

the highest package

INR 64 LPA

INR 31.75 LPA

INR 26.6 LPA

Average package

INR 16.5 LPA

INR 15.48 LPA

INR 16.04 LPA

Median package

INR 15.25 LPA

INR 15 LPA

INR 15.8 LPA

Offers made

246

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250

PPOs offered

10

23

24

Total recruiters

126

154

200

New recruiters

59

56

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The domain-wise average package recorded during IIM Jammu placements in recent past is mentioned below:

Domains

MBA Average Package 2025

Consulting & Strategy

INR 18 LPA

Operations

INR 15.34 LPA

Marketing

INR 16.57 LPA

Finance

INR 16.54 LPA

Analytics

INR 13.47 LPA

Domains

MBA HA and HM Average Package 2024

General Management

INR 21.78 LPA

Consulting

INR 12.72 LPA

Operations & Supply Chain

INR 14.21 LPA

Marketing & Strategy

INR 12.96 LPA

HR

INR 15.50 LPA

Finance

INR 16.16 LPA

Others

INR 13.75 LPA

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General category candidates must obtain at least the 50 percentile in each of the three exam sections of JIPMAT exam to be eligible for IPM admissions at IIM Jammu.

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Answered 5 months ago

IIM Jammu MBA admission cycle commences with the release of CAT notification. The selection is based on exam score and performance in selection rounds. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can go to the official website of CAT to register and apply. The CAT application process is carried out

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Indian Institute of Management–Jammu is a new IIM which focuses on strong academic values under the guidance of expert faculty members with years of experince. The institute has decent placements; the highest and average package offers are INR 32 LPA and INR 14.01 LPA. The other side of IIM Jammu is

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No, Indian Institute of Management Jammu does not accept direct admission. The institute accepts admission based on the entrance exam. IIM Jammu accepts the CAT (Common Admission Test) for MBA admission. After qualifying for the exam, students need to appear for the personal interview. 

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Indian Institute of Management Jammu offers admission based on merit and entrance exams. The institute accepts national entrance exams such as CAT for admission to the MBA programme. After qualifying for the exam, students must appear for a personal interview for admission. Candidates must qualify f

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