Institute Of Productivity & Management (IPM) Meerut

Institute of Productivity and Management – Meerut About The Institute

Institute of Productivity and Management, Meerut – An establishment that dates way back in 1977 is a premier institute that provides 2 – year Full – time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM – MBA equivalent) course which is approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). Their aim is to be the best management institution in the country that churns out future managers who are ready for the challenges of a dynamic business environment.

How To Apply

• Candidates looking for admissions to full – time PGDM course in IPM – M can apply either offline/online as one’s convenient option.
• Applicants are required to collect prospectus and registration form from the institute office by paying INR 200 by cash or Demand Draft made in the favour of IPM Meerut or a candidate can download the application form from the link - http://www.ipmindia.org/header/Admissiondownload.aspx which is to be duly filled – in and sent to IPM Meerut with a Demand Draft of INR 200 payable at IPM Meerut.
• You can apply online by visiting the link - http://www.ipmindia.org/admissions/admissions_applyonline_1.aspx and fill - in the form which will eventually inform you about the date, time and venue of your Group Discussion and Personal Interview which will be conducted by Admission Cell – IPM – Meerut.
• The reporting of GD and PI must be done with the possession of the following documents:
  1. A completed Application Form
  2. A non-refundable application fee of INR 200
  3. Photocopies of all undergraduate and graduate level courses
  4. An official CAT/MAT score report
  5. 2 passport size photographs
  6. A current Resume

Admission Procedure

• Admissions are based on a competitive and a selective process comprising of written tests, group discussion and personal interview.
• Applicants are required to appear for one of the written – tests – CMAT, MAT, CAT, ATMA which are conducted by AICTE, IIMs, All India Management Assn. and AIMS respectively.
• The written – test scores shall act as a filter for students being promoted to Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
• The final selection will be based on overall performance of the applicant in all the three tests. The distinct performers will receive admission offers by post which is to be answered along with the first installment of the course fee.

Cut Off

Cut off marks is stipulated to be at 50% in all written tests viz. CMAT/CAT/ATMA and/or 500 MAT composite score.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Students holding a Bachelor’s degree (irrespective of any discipline) or an equivalent are eligible to enroll themselves for PGDM course at IPM – M. Final year students pursuing their bachelor’s degree can also apply.
2. Admissions to PGDM at IPM will not only count academic scores but an overall performance in written essay, group discussion and personal interview.

Campus Facilities

1. The campus of IPM – Meerut is spread over 5 acres of area with lush green lands that will help with the concentration and meditation in students.
2. It is situated on National Highway 58, away from the hustles and the bustles of the city life yet well connected for transmission.
3. Well equipped gymnasiums, classrooms, library, cafeterias, technology workshops, internet are few of the facilities provided by IPM – Meerut.
4. It is one of the pioneers of Rain Water Harvesting in North India.

Hostel

1. Separate hostels for both girls and boys are available at IPM which are well equipped with a multi – purpose gym, lounge, dining halls, mess, indoor games room, reading rooms, common rooms to provide the best possible residential amenities one expects in a home.
2. Hostel accommodation is not restricted to any one and rules of the residential system stipulated by the warden are to conformed to by all the students.
3. A full vegetarian mess with menu designed to students from all over the country is maintained by the students’ co – operative for healthy arrangement of food for all the students.

Placements

1. The average package offered to the batch of 2014 – 2015 was found to be INR 3.1 lacs per annum.
2. Top recruiters that offer placements at IPM are companies that include names like Woodland, TNT, Punj Lloyd, Nestle India Pvt. Ltd., HCL Technologies, Wipro, Samsung India Ltd., Asian Paints, ICICI Bank Ltd., etc.
3. Placement procedure involves pre – placement talk that involves Selection criteria, Overview of the job post, Nature/period of training, etc.
4. Please visit http://www.ipmindia.org/working/why-ipm.aspx for placement related information.

Scholarships

1. Many scholarships are offered by the institute to encourage students to pursue their PGDM at IPM. Scholarships include a significant amount of reduction in fees.
2. A student may qualify for a scholarship if he/she falls under following criterions:
   • Student happens to be in the list of top 3 university toppers.
   • A first class in 10th, >10th, +2 and graduation.
   • Secures more than 70% in graduation and more than 90 percentile in MAT exam score.
   • Students who have represented India at National/International level in the sports field.
   • Residents of Jammu & Kashmir, from the states in the North-East India, Lakshadweep islands, Andaman & Nicobar islands & Nagar Haveli.
   • Officers of Indian Armed forces and a free study scholarship to all the soldiers of the Indian Army and officers who participated in Kargil War.
   • Blood relatives of Employees/Alumni of IPM
   • Reduction in Fee for girl candidates.
   • Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Scholarships - The scholarships which are provided by the State Government to the students for compensation in fees.

Student Life

Student life is meant to be fun and fruitful at IPM – M. This involves celebration of many events, Technical Festivals, National Festivals and various religious festivals. Personality development activities are also carried out such as Group Discussions, Orations, Quiz, etc. Sports and cultural activities are planned in the calendar year to expose students with all the colours and aspects of life.

Fee Structure

1. The full time course fee is stipulated to be INR 300,000 and USD 5000 ( or equivalent in INR for NRI students).
2. A student must pay INR 25,000 to retain his admission once he receives his admission offer which is adjusted in the first installment of the course fee.
3. A refundable security amount of INR 10000 is to be deposited in cases of dues and emergencies.
4. Annual Hostel charges for lodging are INR 20000 and meal charges are INR 25000. Also, a refundable amount of INR 5000 caution money is to be deposited along with the hostel fees.

A detailed break – up of the fee structure for the PGDM course is given below:

	First Year	Second Year
Programme	I	II	I	II
Course Fee	75000/-	75000/-	75000/-	75000/-
Hostel Fee	25000/-		25000/-
Mess Charges	20000/-		20000/-
Caution Money	10000/-
TOTAL	130000/-	75000/-	120000/-	75000/-