IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricity

As per the placement report 2023, the IFMR average package offered during the 2023 placements drive stood INR 13.50 LPA. Earlier in 2022, the average package offered stood at INR 11.21 LPA. Thus, a rise of 16% in the average package was observed in 2023 when compared with 2022. Going back to 2021 placements, the average package offered stood at INR 10 LPA.

IFMR offers good placements for its MBA course annually. In 2023, the institute recorded 100% placements for its MBA cohort of 2021-23. A total of 55 recruiters participated in the placement process and placed all 184 students in new-age job roles. The highest and average package offered during IFMR placements 2023 stood at INR 22.90 LPA and INR 13.50 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters of IFMR MBA placements in 2023 included Barclays, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, EY, HSBC India, Morgan Stanley, NOMURA, TVS NEXT, Societe Generale, Axis Bank, Cognizant, Accenture, JPMC, etc.

IFMR GSB is accredited by the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) for a period of five years. Krea University has also been ranked 74 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 in the Management category. IFMR GSB is a private institute and is affiliated with the Krea University. Additionally, IFMR GSB is located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. It is a private institute that is affiliated to Krea University.

Candidates can apply online on the college's website. The admissions to the courses is merit and entrance-based. Candidates need to visit the official website of IFMR Chennai. On its homepage, click on Apply Now. Then register by filling the required details. After, this fill in the form by addressing academic details. Candidates need to pay the application fee of INR 1,500 and submit the form.

The top recruiters of IFMR GSB include Barclays, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, EY, HSBC India, Morgan Stanley, NOMURA, TVS NEXT, Societe General, Axis Bank, Cognizant, Accenture, JPMC, etc. Over 55 recruits visited the campus during IFMR GSB placements. Moreover, the highest package offered was INR 22.90 LPA. The median package offered was INR 13.10 LPA.

IFMR Chennai offers Ph.D. courses in Data Science & Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Accounting & Quantitative Finance, Marketing, Operations, Organisational Behavior & Human Resources, and Strategic Management. Moreover, the selection process includes application screening, written exam, and Personal Interview.

IFMR Chennai provides around 10 postgraduate, Certificate and doctoral programmes. These programmes include MBA, Executive MBA, BBA/ Integrated MBA, Ph.D. MDP and Certificate programmes in Data Science, Blockchain Management, Blockchain Leadership, and Fintech. Candidates who want admissions to these courses need to fulfil the eligibility criteria.

Candidates must complete their graduation in any stream from a recognised institute/ university with minimum 60% aggregate to apply for MBA at IFMR Chennai. Further, candidates must have been born after 01 January, 1997 as per the minimum age requirement. Candidates in the final year of the undergraduate degree can also apply for the course. Also, students from ODL (Open and Distance Learning) institutions are also eligible to apply as per the UGC policy and notification. 

The IFMR Chennai MBA fees ranges between INR 14.2 lakh - INR 29.6 lakh for both the years. The duration of the course is two years. This total tuition fee amount is inclusive of fee components such as Admission Acceptance Fee and Refundable Caution Deposit. Other than this, students have to pay for Boarding & Lodging Charges including laundry charges and Alumni Fee, separately. Candidates have to pay for the first installment of the tuition fee at the time of accepting the offer letter.

However, this information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.