Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur

Overview

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, is a highly ranked Business School in Rajasthan. It offers four degree programs: PGDM (General Management; equivalent to the MBA courses in other B-Schools), PGDM (Service Management), Management Development Program (Executive MBA), and PhD. In addition to top-100 rankings in both the IIRF and NIRF 2023 lists, it was also ranked #28 among all Private B-Schools in India by Education World, #37 by Competition Success Review, and #39 by MBA Universe. As a member of the Jaipuria Group of Institutions, with high quality MBA education across four campuses, it has access to an overall alumni network of more than 14,000 senior professionals.

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, is known for its powerful placement cell. The statistics are impressive: the highest salary offered during the most recent placement season was INR 22 LPA, with the top 20% of students enjoying an average package of INR 11.08 LPA. More than 375 companies participated in the placement process, including blue chip Indian corporates and MNCs like Deloitte, Philips, HDFC Bank, Deloitte, KPMG, and Bajaj Allianz. More than 1,000 offers were made to the second year MBA batch of 930 students, resulting in a very high placement rate. Other placement related activities include summer internships for all students, live projects, and frequent training workshops held by industry experts and distinguished alumni.

Highlights

Fees

The total tuition fee payable by students of the General PGDM and the PGDM (Service Management) programs at JIM Jaipur is INR 12.75 Lakh. INR 6.5 Lakh is the fee for Year 1, and INR 6.25 Lakh is the fee for Year 2. Students must also pay a security deposit of INR 10,000 at the time of admission to Jaipuria Institute of Management. This will be refunded when the student completed his/her degree, subject to good conduct rules. The total academic fee above includes the course costs and the fee for use of academic material / IT infrastructure. Indirect taxes will be charged on the academic fee.

The hostel fee for students of JIM Jaipur varies according to the occupancy:

• Double Occupancy; Male; AC: INR 1.05 LPA.
• Double Occupancy; Female; AC: INR 1.05 LPA.
• Single Occupancy; Male; Non-AC: INR 1.25 LPA.
• Single Occupancy; Male; AC: INR 1.55 LPA.

Mess charges are extra over and above the hostel fees. The living costs must be paid at the beginning of each semester, during the academic enrollment procedure.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, are as follows:

• Applicants must hold a valid Bachelor's degree from a recognized Institution of Higher Education. Students in the final year of such a degree may also apply, but only if their studies are expected to be completed by June 30 of the year in which the PGDM course starts.
• The aggregate percentage over all semesters of undergraduate study must exceed 50%, or equivalent CGPA.
• Candidates must submit a valid score sheet from any of these entrance tests: CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, or GMAT.

The steps in the application and admission procedure are as follows:

• Registering on the online application portal: After submitting their personal details, candidates must also indicate their preferred Jaipuria campus (in this case, Jaipur) to start the process.
• All candidates must pay the application fee of INR 1,000 online.
• After this, students must fill up the remainder of the application form, primarily consisting of academic details, entrance exam scores, and supporting documents (e.g. college transcripts and degree certificates).
• After scrutinizing all applications, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, shortlists a certain number of candidates (this number varies based on the quality of applications) and invites them for the final round of selection.
• In the last two rounds, candidates are assessed based on case studies and personal interviews.

The final merit list is prepared with consideration given to the different parameters of selection as follows:

• 45%: Percentile score in the MBA entrance test.
• 20%: Performance in the Personal Interview (PI) round.
• 15%: Performance in the Case Study round.
• 15%: Academic performance (Standard 10, 12, and undergraduate).
• 5%: Work experience, sports excellence, and participation in extracurricular activities.

Within two weeks of the PI round, JIM Jaipur will release the list of selected candidates, along with decisions on scholarships, if applicable. Students must accept the offer by paying the first installment of the tuition fees.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights of JIM Jaipur are as follows: 

• Highest salary package offered: INR 22 LPA.
• Median salary package offered to the top 20% of students: INR 11.08 LPA.
• Total number of companies participating in the internship and placement process: 375 (of which 110 are new recruiters).
• The distribution of industry sectors among the offers made to the graduating batch (top 3):
  • Consulting: 26.37%.
  • Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance: 20.88%.
  • Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence: 12.18%.
• The top functions represented in the job roles were Marketing & Sales (32%), Finance & Analytics (21%), and Consulting & Research (15%).
• The biggest and most reputed recruiters typically make multiple offers to students of JIM Jaipur. For example:
  • More than 78 students were recruited by Deloitte in the latest placement season.
  • ICICI Bank recruited 34 students.
  • 20+ students were placed in each of HCL, Genpact, EY, and Xiaomi India.
• The total number of offers made to the graduating batch of 930 students was 1,000, resulting in a 100% placement rate.
• The median offer made was comparable to the tuition fee for the entire program, resulting in an overall high Return on Investment for MBA studies.

Cut-Offs

The only cut-off related to admission to the PGDM program at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, is based on the aggregate percentage or CGPA across all semesters of undergraduate study. This must be at least 50% (or equivalent CGPA) for the student to qualify. There is no MBA entrance exam cut-off for any of the options e.g. CAT, GMAT. However, a better score improves the chances of being shortlisted for the final case analysis and personal interview round, and of qualifying for the final merit list.

Faculty & Alumni

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, is home to 38 Faculty members, including both core and distinguished Professors and Lecturers. Core Faculty members include full, Associate, and Assistant Professors, who specialize in various fields of Business Management, from Data Analytics to Marketing and Human Resources. There are also Adjunct Faculty members, and visiting Professors who are distinguished industry professionals. The aim of this program is to inspire and educate students about the practical aspects of the techniques they are taught in their theoretical courses.

Jaipuria Institute of Management leverages the power of its large alumni base through Jaipuria - Connect, a private network that facilitates interactions among the alumni, students, and teaching staff of JIM Jaipur. This aims to create long lasting connections for professional networking and student mentorship, with the overall goal of improving industry readiness of the JIM family. The Alumni Mentorship Program is available to all PGDM students of both specializations, and students can attend Alumni talks, connect directly with JIM graduates who work in their field of interest, and access workshop training programs. Some senior Alumni Mentors include National Product Heads, General Managers, and Heads of Human Resources.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur. The annual total value of scholarships awarded exceeds INR 6 Crore. There are three main funding options:

1. IDFC First Scholarship: This is the most prestigious financial aid option at JIM Jaipur, and is awarded to all students who are admitted to the Business School, and whose families have an annual income less than INR 6 Lakh. The total value of the IDFC First Scholarship is INR 2 Lakh, paid over two years; therefore, it is worth more than 15% of the total tuition fee. In the most recent batch, approximately 10% of the students were awarded this scholarship. Since it is completely supervised by an external organization, the Institute has no part to play in deciding the terms and conditions of selection.

2. Sibling Scholarship: All siblings of students studying in any of the Jaipuria Institutes of Management (e.g. in the other campuses in Noida, Indore, and Lucknow) will receive a reduction of INR 1 Lakh in the total tuition fee payable, divided equally between the two years of study.

3. Education Loans: Jaipuria Institute of Management is an approved partner institution for the SBI Scholar Loan Scheme. It also has partnerships with other leading banks and NBFCs to offer education loans with the best interest rates and payback terms.

Preparation & FAQs

Preparing for admission to Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, has three main components:

1. MBA Aptitude Test: This is the most important factor in the final selection, with 45% weightage. After choosing their entrance test, candidates should prepare through a mixture of classroom learning, mock tests, and sample papers to ensure that they are familiar with the format and skilled enough to answer accurately and within the time limit.

2. Personal Interview: This has 20% weightage, and the key success factors are the ability to communicate clearly and in coherent English. Presence is also an important factor, and students should attend soft skills workshops to improve their confidence.

3. Case Analysis Round: This has 15% weightage, and students should read up common interview case studies (specifically from the consulting sector) and practice the best structures to come up with 3 minute answers that solve all the problems listed in the question.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Jaipur?

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Jaipur. It is ranked #59 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2023 ranking list.

Q. What are the advantages of the Management Development Program (MDP) at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur?

The MDP at JIM, Jaipur, is the Executive Education program of the Institute. Experienced industry professionals take part in this part time course to improve their leadership skills, learn more about cutting edge trends in their discipline worldwide, and network with other senior professionals in their field.

Q. Are multiple job offers allowed during the placement season of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur?

Students can be offered multiple jobs if the interviews are on the same day. However, a student can only take up one offer. More than 100 students in the graduating batch received multiple offers from leading corporates and startups in the most recent placement season.

Q. What are some of the main profiles offered to graduating students of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur?

The main senior profiles offered to students during the JIM Jaipur placement season include Finance (Credit, Risk, Advisory, Portfolio), Marketing (Product Development, Research Analyst), Human Resources (HR Transformation, Talent Acquisition), and Operations (Supply Chain Consulting, Procurement).

Q. What certifications does JIM Jaipur have?

JIM Jaipur is accredited to award PG Diplomas in Management by NBA, AIU, and AACSB. It is accredited by NAAC.