5 facts that make IIM Indore an 'MBA-tious' B-school

A hallmark of excellence and prestige, IIM Indore is more than a premier business school. The institute is a brand that redefines class, professionalism and ambition with its curated prospectus of UG, PG, doctoral and executive programmes for all. From academic finesse to industrial exposure, IIM Indore is literally at the top of its game, when it comes to giving a flight to its students.

But hey! That's definitely not all. There is plenty that makes this Indore institute stand out from its counterparts across the country. Check out 5 things that make IIM Indore one of the coolest and MBAtious B-schools in India:

#1 Fests & festivities

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College fests, in general, make campus life vibrant and fun and when at IIM, students get to be a part of Atharv, the largest cultural, literary, and management fest held in central India. A 4-day extravaganza, this management event brings high profile management workshops to its students, giving them a chance to learn and celebrate, simultaneously. The programmes of the fest conclude in Sunburn and VH1 Supersonic concerts that are attended by college students from all over the state and other IIMs.

Another big name under the IIM belt is Utsaha, the biggest marketing fest in Central India. Floating off a decade long legacy, this fest is focused on understanding rural consumer behaviour, solving problems for the same, and spreading the word about government policies and SMEs.

Big on celebrations, IIM Indore is also known across the spectrum for holding the utmost grand events for cultural festivals, including the frolic of dandiya during Navratri and even ethnic days!

#2 The people & the campus

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Best known as Planet-I among the students, the IIM Indore campus is a sight to behold. Perched on a hill in Rau, the premises have been designed tastefully, to nurture a calm ambience for learning. The academic and administrative blocks are located at the summit, while student accommodations are found as you descend.

With two auditoriums, an Olympic sized swimming pool, tennis and badminton courts, a cricket stadium and two gyms, IIM Indore provides best-in-class amenities for all its students. On top of that, the 194-acre campus is laden with greenery.

Students from varying academic, cultural, and geographical backgrounds study at the institute. It makes the student populace vibrantly diverse. Everybody gets to experience a mix of numerous fresh perspectives on life.

#3 Rural Immersion Programme

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A unique initiative, the Rural Immersion Programme (RIP) instituted by IIM Indore with an objective to sensitize young entrepreneurs about the intricacies of rural India and to make them aware of various government initiatives.

IIM Indore puts a special emphasis on social sensitivity and the connection between the students and their rural roots. The programme requires students to spend a few days in the rural parts of Madhya Pradesh and other parts of rural India.

In a bid to find insights on the various dimensions of district-level administration, focusing on grassroot governance and dispelling any misconceptions about rural India, students spend their time witnessing the implementation of various state schemes like Indra Awas Yojna, MNREGA, among others.

#4 Industry interaction

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Like most top institutes, IIM Indore leaves no stone unturned when it comes to providing industry exposure and interaction to its students. With an aim to provide real-time market insights to the students, IIM Indore's Industry Interface Programme allows students to witness the market standards.

Over the years, students have kept on visiting industries in and around Indore. The industry visits start in the first year of students attending IIM Indore. Here, students are also allocated industry-specific projects for which they receive credits too. Additionally, guest lectures by industry veterans, business workshops and technical workshops are also organised.

#5 International student exchange programme

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IIM Indore's Student Exchange programme was initiated with the aim to provide an enriching experience to the incoming students. The programme also offers a chance to its student community to witness the fresh ideas from the foreign students.

IIM Indore claims to run the 3rd largest student exchange programme among all the IIMs. It also happens to be the 4th largest student exchange programme among all top B-schools in the country. The programme is conducted in collaboration with several universities in France, Italy, Germany, and other European countries, providing aspiring business students with international exposure as well as perspective.

Knock Knock

Ranked 6th in the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) by the Education Ministry of India, IIM Indore is coincidentally the 6th addition to the IIM family. Over the years, the institute has given out many famous alumni to the business and management industry and with its own twist to the IIM branding, it continues to pave the way to professional success, for years to come.