Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs to PGP Programme
Q.Is this PGDM recognized or affiliated by Some University/UGC?
Q.Is this PGDM or PGP?
Q.Is this course equivalent to MBA?
Q.Why it is recognized by DEC? why you did not go for AICTE Approval?
Q.As it is approved by DEC is this course a Distance Learning?
Q.Is NIILM / IILM Business School also yours?
Q.Is AICTE approval required apart from DEC?
Q.What are govt. job prospects after doing a education which is recognized by DEC?
Q.Why is the approval of DEC required for offering academic programmes through distance mode?
Q.Do you have bus facility on daily basis?
Q.What is ratio of Girls and Boys in your campus?
Q.If we already have our laptop then can you deduct the charges for laptop from our fee?
Q.Do you have same faculty in GGN and LR?
Q.Where are better faculties in GGN or in LR?
Q.How much of my fees is refundable?
Q.If I get admission in any other campus of IILM will I get my fee back or it will be transferred?
Q.How was the placement last year and how is it this year?
Q.Do you provide with 100% placement?
Q.I have my exams going on till 2nd week of June so I will miss my bridge course what should I do?
Q.I have not given MAT or CAT or any other exam am I will eligible for the PI?
Q.Do you have Management Quota?
Q.Do you provide with Foreign Trip/Tour during the PGP Course?
Q.What is the difference between sectoral and PGP Programme?
Q.Is there any preference during placement ?
Q.If we deposit the fee but later get admission in Gnoida campus will my fees be refunded or transferred?
Q.What is the admission process at IILM ?
Q.Where can we get the application forms for admission in 2010?
Q. What are the eligibility criteria for admission in PGP programme?
Q.What is the MAT/CAT/GMAT score required?
Q.If I have not taken cat or mat?
Q.When will the classes for batch 2010-11 start ?
Q.What are the courses taught at IILM?
Q. What are these value added courses ?
Q.What credit system is followed in PGP Programme?
Q.What is the assessment process of PG programme ?
Q.What is the cost of the PGP programme ?
Q.What is the cost of the PGP Sectoral programme ?
Q.What kind of financial aid do you offer ?
Q.Do you have any scholarships ?
Q.Do you have hostel facilities?
Q.Do you have any international tie-ups or study abroad options ?
Q.What placement services does IILM have ?
Q.What extra curricular activities do you have on campus?
Q.Does PG Programme offer foreign languages ?
Q.What other programs does IILM offer ?
Q.What is the quality of library and referral resources of IILM?
Answers
Q. Is this PGDM recognized or affiliated by Some University/UGC?
IILM offers its students twin full time Post Graduate Diplomas in Business and Management:
a) Diploma in Management to be awarded after the completion of first year
b) Diploma in the area of specialization after the successful completion of second year specializing in one of the functional areas of Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Healthcare, Retail, Banking or Design.
IILM Institute for Higher Education, Gurgaon is recognized by the joint committee of UGC AICTE & DEC. IILM Institute for Higher Education is a partner institute under the IGNOU Convergence Scheme. On successful completion of the programme requirement students are eligible for the IGNOU-MBA award.
Q. Is this PGDM or PGP?
IILM offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management.
Q. Is this course equivalent to MBA?
Since it is not equivalent to MBA so we are offering parallel IGNOU MBA under the IGNOU Convergence Scheme. .
Q. Why it is recognized by DEC? why you did not go for AICTE Approval?
Three types of approvals are required in India to run a valid programme and we are approved by DEC. Distance Education Council (DEC) is the apex body for the promotion, coordination and maintenance of standards in the Open and Distance Learning system in the country. The Distance Education Council accords recognition to the Universities / Institutions to offer programmes through Distance Mode (Face to face / ODL).
Q. Is NIILM / IILM Business School also yours?
The Rai Foundation Group (whose website lists the name of it Chairman and Founder as Mr Vinay Rai) has promoted a new institute which is named 'IILM Business School' (www.iilm.edu.in). This institute is in no way connected with us or affiliated with us in any manner. This is to caution the public and student community that we would not be responsible in any way for the activities / courses of the said IILM Business School.
Q.Is AICTE approval required apart from DEC?
NO, As DEC policy pertaining to recognition given to ODL Institutions has been governed by the MoU between the three apex bodies namely UGC-AICTE & DEC. Thus a DEC approved institute is also recognized by UGC-AICTE.
Q. What are govt. job prospects after doing a education which is recognized by DEC?
All the qualifications awarded through Distance Education / ODL Institutions approved by the DEC are recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government.
Q. Why is the approval of DEC required for offering academic programmes through distance mode?
It is to ensure the quality of education and to assure the standard of degree/diploma earned through distance mode of education
Q. Do you have bus facility on daily basis?
No, We only offer transport from hostel to campus and back to hostel.
Q. What is ratio of Girls and Boys in your campus?
40% girls and 60% Boys
Q. If we already have our laptop then can you deduct the charges for laptop from our fee?
Laptop , study material and business suits the part of the course fee. No charges can be refunded.
Q. What all will be included in the Fee?
Self learning material / all text books/ Business Suit / Laptop / Medical Insurance are included in the course fee.
Q. Do you have same faculty in GGN and LR?
IILM has a diverse pool of 80 Full time, 15 Part time, 7 Distinguished Professors & International Faculties which are shared between both campuses . Both campuses have separate set of faculties.
Q. Where are better faculties in GGN or in LR?
At both the campuses the level and experience of faculties are same and there is no comparison. For outstation students Gurgaon Campus would be a better choice as we offer Institute managed hostel facility separately for boys and girls.
Q.How much of my fees is refundable?
Registration, Admission and Orientation fee is not refundable. In case the student withdraws before the start of the trimester i.e. June 2010, the first trimester tuition fee would be refunded in full. No refund would be made after the beginning of the trimester.
Q. If I get admission in any other campus of IILM will I get my fee back or it will be transferred?
Yes, your fee can be transferred to any program and any campus of IILM.
Q. How was the placement last year and how is it this year?
In 2008, 78 companies from different sectors have recruited our students for the various profiles. You can see the students’ absorption for their final placements in the 11 sectors mentioned in the given pie-chart
The highest package was Rs. 4.50 lac p.a. offered by RocSearch (KPO) and the average package was Rs. 2.72 lacs p.a.
This year (2009), our final placement process is still going on and till now 160 companies from different sectors have recruited our students for the various profiles.
The highest domestic package is Rs. 5.82 lacs p.a. offered by Reckitt Benckiser (FMCG) and the international package is Rs. 7.47 lacs p.a. offered by Sakshi Advertising-Dubai and the average package is Rs. 3.25 lacs p.a.
A glimpse of the few companies who have recruited our students is given below:
1.Nestle
2.Reckitt Benckiser
3.Standard Chartered Bank
4.Edelweiss Securities
5.Capital IQ
6.Grail Research
7.Saint Gobain Glass
8.Agilent Technologies
9.Britannia Industries
10.ICICI Securities
11.Yes Bank
12. Amadeus India
13.Somany Tiles
14.Eli Lilly
15.Indiabulls Securities
16.McKinsey & Company
17.Pizza Hut
18.Ceasefire Industries
19.Ashiana Development
20.Naukri.com
21.Somany Tiles
22.Ranbaxy Laboratories
23. Sakshi Advertising-Dubai
24. Aquarius Investments-Singapore
Q. What placement services does IILM have ?
IILM Institute has a dedicated Career Management Center those liaisons with corporate sector on providing wide-ranging services including placements of graduating students. This center facilitate final/summer placement of its students undergoing PG Programme provided each one of them has successfully completed the trimester examinations/course and their conduct at the institute has been satisfactory throughout the two-year course.
Career Management Center strives to provide for life – long career support and responsible for the development of the current students and alumni. It has following departments:
- Corporate relations (Guest Lectures / Industrial Visits / HR Network)
- Assessment Center (psychometric testing / Student counseling)
- Alumni Affairs
- Center of Incubation for Entrepreneurs
Q. Do you provide with 100% placement?
We provide placement assistance for life
Q. What about Summer Internship? Do you provide it? If yes on What basis or which Company?
Summer Internship is schedule for six to eight weeks in the month of May-June every year.
Our institute facilitates summer internship for its students by giving them an opportunity to choose one of the industry areas prevailing in the corporate. Based on these choices, an analysis is done by the Placement Team and opportunities are created for the students in the desired and opted sector.
Q. I have my exams going on till 2nd week of June so I will miss my bridge course what should I do?
There is certain percent of weightage given to Bridge course and if you are not able to attend it then your weightage would be compensated through an Assignment in the 1st term exams.
Q. I have not given MAT or CAT or any other exam am I will eligible for the PI?
No, without CAT / MAT score students are not eligible to apply for our PGP programme.
Q. Do you have Management Quota?
No, we do not have so such quota.
Q. Do you provide with Foreign Trip/Tour during the PGP Course?
Yes , IILM provides opportunities to students in getting valuable international exposure through the Student Exchange Program; under which students can go to our partner universities for an academic term during their post graduate course. We have tie up with almost 21 Universities across the globe for the same.
Q. Is there any preference during placement ?
All students are given final & summer placement opportunities based on their specialization & sectoral preference.
Q.What is the admission process at IILM ?
To apply please submit online application form on our website www.iilm.edu/applynow and
keep the following documents with you on the day of the Personal Interview. Personal Interview schedule is available on http://www.iilm.edu/admissions/pgp/interview-schedule.html” link.
- Photocopy of X, XII & Graduation mark sheet (with originals).
- Photocopy of MAT/CAT /GMAT score card (with originals)
- 1 passport size photographs
- Demand Draft of Rs. 1200/- in favor of IILM Institute for Higher Education, payable at New Delhi / Gurgaon as Application fee.
Q. Where can we get the application forms for admission in 2010?
The application form can be procured in the following ways
- Application forms are available online on our website: www.iilm.edu/applynow.
- Forms can also be downloaded from IILM‘s website (www.iilm.edu) and submit the filled
up form along with required documents.
- The Prospectus and Application Forms can also be collected from the Institute.
- Application forms along with the prospectus will be made available on request on
payment of Rs.1200 by Demand Draft drawn in favour of the IILM Institute for Higher
Education at New Delhi / Gurgaon.
- Application Forms can also be collected from our approved academic partners (listed on
our website).
Q. What are the eligibility criteria for admission in PGP programme?
Students who have completed their graduation in any stream or appearing in final year of their graduation from universities and institutions recognized by AICTE/UGC/AIU can apply.
Q. What is the MAT/CAT/GMAT score required?
MAT : 500, CAT : 50, XAT : 50, GMAT : 500, ATMA : 500
Q. When will the classes for batch 2010-11 start ?
Classes for PGP batch shall begin from 8 June 2010.
Q. What are the courses taught at IILM?
Specialization in contemporary and upcoming areas like Design Management, Telecom, Insurance, Banking, Automotive Management & Finance Services are offered along with the regular specializations in Finance, marketing, Human resources and Information technology.
Q. What are these value added courses ?
IILM also offers Value Added courses to groom students for the corporate world.
- Managing and empowering self
- English & Business Communication
- Corporate Etiquette
- Public Relations
- Enhancing self Image
- Interpersonal Skills
- Selling skills and summer internship workshops
- Leadership and Influencing skills
For a complete list of courses visit our website” site http://www.iilm.edu/programs/pgp/life-skills.html “
Q. What credit system is followed in PGP Programme?
The courses offered by IILM Institute for Higher education are full credit courses or half credit courses. A full credit course entails 30 hours of teaching and half credit 15 hours. Students are expected to complete 20 full credit core courses and 12 full credit elective courses in a period of two years. In addition to this, the student has to compulsorily pass 8 value added courses over a period of two years. The award is also subject to the conditions that the student has paid all the due fees and complied with all requirements of the institute.
Q. What is the assessment process of PG programme ?
Assessment in all courses is continuous and comprehensive. IILM Institute of Higher Education follows the Grade Point System of evaluation on a scale of 4. Students are expected to go through the academic rigors where evaluation is based on continuous activities and course work. A minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 is required in order to have good academic standing, which makes a student eligible to receive the Diploma.
Q. What is the cost of the PGP programme ?
The cost of the PGP program fees is Rs 6.90 lacs.
Q. What kind of financial aid do you offer ?
IILM Institute helps those students who are unable to secure loan from banks by providing financial assistance and loan facility to all students from our student Financial Services.It also has tied up with HDFC Bank.
Q. Do you have any scholarships ?
Eligibility for 100% Scholarship* :
- Above 80% in class Xth & XIIth
- A first class degree (above 70%) (earlier 65%)
- MAT (composite score ) of 700 or CAT percentile of above 85 or above (earlier MAT 95 percentile)
* Students with an annual family income of less than Rs. 3 lacs (earlier 6 lacs),
Eligibility for 50% Scholarship* :
- Above 75% in class Xth & XIIth
- A first class degree (above 65%) (earlier 62%)
- MAT (composite score ) of 675 or CAT percentile of above 75 or above (earlier MAT 85 percentile)
* Students with an annual family income of less than Rs. 6 lacs
No. of Scholarships : Unlimited (earlier 30 on first cum first serve basis)
Q. Do you have hostel facilities?
IILM offers Institute managed Hostel facilities separately for boys and girls at Gurgaon campus which is mandatory for outstation students.
Q. What extra curricular activities do you have on campus ?
The Institute focuses on holistic development of the students and provides support in all non-academic and co-curricular activities. To promote such activities, the Institute provides platform to the student to pursue their interests. The Institute has several societies, which the students can join i.e. Debating / Dramatics Society, Sports Marketing, Finance, HR, Environment & IT Clubs, Editorial Board of the college magazine.
Q. Does PG Programme offer foreign languages ?
The Institute offers students the option of learning one foreign language amongst German, Mandarin, and French taught by the most reputed faculty from well known language schools .
Q. What other programs does IILM offer ?
IILM Institute offers a range of postgraduate and undergraduate programs.
Post Graduate :
- Post Graduate Programme in Management & Insurance in collaboration with ICICI Prudential
- Post Graduate Programme in Hospital Administration in collaboration with Max Healthcare
- Post Graduate Programme in Facilities & Real Estate Management in collaboration with DLF Group
- Post Graduate Programme in Management for Professionals with experience
- Modular Post Graduate Programme
Q. What is the quality of library and referral resources of IILM?
Institute’s Library and Information Center (LIC) is a knowledge and learning center. This well-equipped center is a storehouse of knowledge, which provides latest and up-to-date information to their wide range of end-users.
The fast growing library and information center is equipped with a large number of text and reference books on management and related disciplines. The center endeavors to support the teaching, research and academic needs of the students and members of the Institute, through books, journals and other reading material. The total collection of Library is more than 8,000, selected after careful scrutiny by the IILM faculty. The collection includes variegated material-from hard-core social and management science literature to applied socio-economic formulations, and relates both to theory articulation and skill development.
