Academics FAQ
What is the advantage that AIM has over other management institutes?
Management studies require a lot of practical and industrial exposure. AIM provides its students a blend of management. With live projects, students have an opportunity to learn the practical aspects of theory during the course itself. Students also have the advantage of interacting with peers belonging to diverse fields. Flexibility of the course structure adds up to the advantages of the institute.
What is the teaching methodology at AIM, Bhopal?
The institute provides an excellent academic environment with accent on self-learning. Curriculum delivery is effected through group and self learning, seminars, conferences, case methods, live projects with industry, guest lectures and panel discussions with CEO’s and professionals from the industry. The system of assessment is based on continuous evaluation through tests, surprise quizzes, home assignments, laboratory work, industry projects, presentations etc.
What is different about the AIM curriculum?
Some of the unique characteristics of AIM are:
• Summer internship of 8 Weeks to have an extended interface with the industry.
• NGO training after first Semester itself.
• Emphasis on peer-to-peer learning and zeal to learn.
• Usage of Information Technology to attain maximum advantages in business processes.
Are there any financial aids available for the course?
The students receive full help in this regard. AIM have come forward with loan facilities are Bank of India, State bank of India, Axis bank, Indian bank etc. Apart from loans, various scholarships are also available. The SC/ST/OBC candidates have their almost tuition fees exempted.
What is the criterion of MBA specialization Programme?
Presently the Institute has no set rules in this regard. Students are free to choose MBA specialisation according to their own will. This choice is made after the first year. The Institute, however, may set down some criterion if the number of students to either of the course falls below expectations.
How is the evaluation done in AIM?
The student getting less than 40% marks has to reappear in the examinations. Any student may opt to give an improvement in any of the examination, if he wishes. Scoring is done based on continuous assessment consisting of external examinations, internal examination, assignments, quizzes, attendance etc. AIM follows distribution of marks (As per University Guidelines) are as follows :-
How is the evaluation done in AIM?
The student getting less than 40% marks has to reappear in the examinations. Any student may opt to give an improvement in any of the examination, if he wishes. Scoring is done based on continuous assessment consisting of external examinations, internal examination, assignments, quizzes, attendance etc. AIM follows distribution of marks (As per University Guidelines) are as follows :-
External evaluation in each paper of 80 marks (i.e. Section A (4 x 8) = 32 Marks and Section B (3 x 16) = 48 Marks) and Internal evaluation in each paper of 20 marks (i.e. Mid Term Test -50% , Seminar-30% and Class Performance – 20%)
What are credits?
Every course opted by a student, whether theory or practical, is weighted by means of credits. A high credit means a larger weight age and vice versa.
What specialization would be offered in MBA (2 year Full Time) programme?
There are three separate specialization offered for the MBA (2 year Full Time) programme. The specialization is considered in Marketing, Finance & Human Resource.. The electives and the dissertation however are on the basis of interest of the students that specialize them to some domain.
What about studying abroad after AIM?
Students have done PhD & many courses from reputed foreign universities in the future. All students can join foreign universities as Research Associates.
Apart from the academics, is there any scope for extra learning?
The students of the Institute have always explored new areas that are not covered in class. Students actively study Case analysis, paper presentation, GD, PI, Cultural, Ad-mad show, Business quizs, etc. besides various management fests competitions etc throughout the country. Students have won in many of these. A lot of emphasis is given to research.
What are the class timings at AIM?
The class timings depend upon the batch and the schedule of the students and the faculty. The classes are conducted between 10 AM to 5 PM which include both theories as well as lab sessions. Saturdays and Sundays are off. There is always a scope of extra classes and the lectures by visiting faculties.
What is the concept of visiting faculty? Does AIM have visiting faculties?
It is usually not possible to get the best people of every domain right in the Institute. For the same many courses are conducted by faculty from external organizations and cities. They usually come on Saturdays and Sundays to take classes much longer than usual. With a rich and diverse faculty, the requirement of visiting faculties is relatively less, but still we have visiting faculties in a number of courses.
What is an elective?
Every time students are free to choose any subject according to their own choice from a list of subjects. These are called electives. These help the students specialize in a particular domain as well as to study subjects of their choice.
How are electives opted?
The possibility of electives at fourth semester is mentioned at the course curriculum. A list is provided to the students containing the various electives being offered. The student selects the desired elective.
What are FDPs and how does AIM contribute towards the same?
The FDPs or the Faculty Development Programmes are the special programmes that the Instate organizes from time to time for the development of the faculties of other institutes. AIM takes this as its social responsibility. In the past numerous such programmes have been organized whose information is available at the website.
How is the value addition done to courses taught at AIM?
The Institute from time to time organizes special lectures from professors of other institutions/universities. This gives the students a lot of exposure. In the previous year such lectures were conducted by invited visiting faculty.
And about the industrial Inputs?
AIM brings the CEOs and leading people from the industry for interacting with the students. This further helps the students in numerous ways. In the previous year such sessions were conducted by General Managers, Industrialists, Leading Business Houses and Consultants.
And any other inputs?
Yes. A student requires even more inputs for proper nourishing. These inputs are provided by the seniors. The students are even encouraged to participate in workshops, conferences and symposia organized by various organizations and institutes
How and where do all these inputs reflect?
The hard work put in by the students reflects in numerous forms apart from the courses of study and grades. Students here win business competitions, business plan competitions, publish research papers at various reputed journals and conferences. Also these boost up the internal confidence of the students for placement and other activities.
Besides student initiatives, how does the Institute assure the students have good personalities?
The Institute organizes special sessions by professionals from various organizations for personality development. Apart from these a lot of emphasis is given on presentations by students in form of project demonstration, case study presentations, etc. All these assure that each and every student gets a platform to showcase him as well as improve his skills.
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What is the advantage that AIM has over other management institutes?
Management studies require a lot of practical and industrial exposure. AIM provides its students a blend of management. With live projects, students have an opportunity to learn the practical aspects of theory during the course itself. Students also have the advantage of interacting with peers belonging to diverse fields. Flexibility of the course structure adds up to the advantages of the institute.
What is the teaching methodology at AIM, Bhopal?
The institute provides an excellent academic environment with accent on self-learning. Curriculum delivery is effected through group and self learning, seminars, conferences, case methods, live projects with industry, guest lectures and panel discussions with CEO’s and professionals from the industry. The system of assessment is based on continuous evaluation through tests, surprise quizzes, home assignments, laboratory work, industry projects, presentations etc.
What is different about the AIM curriculum?
Some of the unique characteristics of AIM are:
• Summer internship of 8 Weeks to have an extended interface with the industry.
• NGO training after first Semester itself.
• Emphasis on peer-to-peer learning and zeal to learn.
• Usage of Information Technology to attain maximum advantages in business processes.
Are there any financial aids available for the course?
The students receive full help in this regard. AIM have come forward with loan facilities are Bank of India, State bank of India, Axis bank, Indian bank etc. Apart from loans, various scholarships are also available. The SC/ST/OBC candidates have their almost tuition fees exempted.
What is the criterion of MBA specialization Programme?
Presently the Institute has no set rules in this regard. Students are free to choose MBA specialisation according to their own will. This choice is made after the first year. The Institute, however, may set down some criterion if the number of students to either of the course falls below expectations.
How is the evaluation done in AIM?
The student getting less than 40% marks has to reappear in the examinations. Any student may opt to give an improvement in any of the examination, if he wishes. Scoring is done based on continuous assessment consisting of external examinations, internal examination, assignments, quizzes, attendance etc. AIM follows distribution of marks (As per University Guidelines) are as follows :-
How is the evaluation done in AIM?
The student getting less than 40% marks has to reappear in the examinations. Any student may opt to give an improvement in any of the examination, if he wishes. Scoring is done based on continuous assessment consisting of external examinations, internal examination, assignments, quizzes, attendance etc. AIM follows distribution of marks (As per University Guidelines) are as follows :-
External evaluation in each paper of 80 marks (i.e. Section A (4 x 8) = 32 Marks and Section B (3 x 16) = 48 Marks) and Internal evaluation in each paper of 20 marks (i.e. Mid Term Test -50% , Seminar-30% and Class Performance – 20%)
What are credits?
Every course opted by a student, whether theory or practical, is weighted by means of credits. A high credit means a larger weight age and vice versa.
What specialization would be offered in MBA (2 year Full Time) programme?
There are three separate specialization offered for the MBA (2 year Full Time) programme. The specialization is considered in Marketing, Finance & Human Resource.. The electives and the dissertation however are on the basis of interest of the students that specialize them to some domain.
What about studying abroad after AIM?
Students have done PhD & many courses from reputed foreign universities in the future. All students can join foreign universities as Research Associates.
Apart from the academics, is there any scope for extra learning?
The students of the Institute have always explored new areas that are not covered in class. Students actively study Case analysis, paper presentation, GD, PI, Cultural, Ad-mad show, Business quizs, etc. besides various management fests competitions etc throughout the country. Students have won in many of these. A lot of emphasis is given to research.
What are the class timings at AIM?
The class timings depend upon the batch and the schedule of the students and the faculty. The classes are conducted between 10 AM to 5 PM which include both theories as well as lab sessions. Saturdays and Sundays are off. There is always a scope of extra classes and the lectures by visiting faculties.
What is the concept of visiting faculty? Does AIM have visiting faculties?
It is usually not possible to get the best people of every domain right in the Institute. For the same many courses are conducted by faculty from external organizations and cities. They usually come on Saturdays and Sundays to take classes much longer than usual. With a rich and diverse faculty, the requirement of visiting faculties is relatively less, but still we have visiting faculties in a number of courses.
What is an elective?
Every time students are free to choose any subject according to their own choice from a list of subjects. These are called electives. These help the students specialize in a particular domain as well as to study subjects of their choice.
How are electives opted?
The possibility of electives at fourth semester is mentioned at the course curriculum. A list is provided to the students containing the various electives being offered. The student selects the desired elective.
What are FDPs and how does AIM contribute towards the same?
The FDPs or the Faculty Development Programmes are the special programmes that the Instate organizes from time to time for the development of the faculties of other institutes. AIM takes this as its social responsibility. In the past numerous such programmes have been organized whose information is available at the website.
How is the value addition done to courses taught at AIM?
The Institute from time to time organizes special lectures from professors of other institutions/universities. This gives the students a lot of exposure. In the previous year such lectures were conducted by invited visiting faculty.
And about the industrial Inputs?
AIM brings the CEOs and leading people from the industry for interacting with the students. This further helps the students in numerous ways. In the previous year such sessions were conducted by General Managers, Industrialists, Leading Business Houses and Consultants.
And any other inputs?
Yes. A student requires even more inputs for proper nourishing. These inputs are provided by the seniors. The students are even encouraged to participate in workshops, conferences and symposia organized by various organizations and institutes
How and where do all these inputs reflect?
The hard work put in by the students reflects in numerous forms apart from the courses of study and grades. Students here win business competitions, business plan competitions, publish research papers at various reputed journals and conferences. Also these boost up the internal confidence of the students for placement and other activities.
Besides student initiatives, how does the Institute assure the students have good personalities?
The Institute organizes special sessions by professionals from various organizations for personality development. Apart from these a lot of emphasis is given on presentations by students in form of project demonstration, case study presentations, etc. All these assure that each and every student gets a platform to showcase him as well as improve his skills.
Still have a question?
If you have any other queries, feel free to reach out to us. Our knowledgeable team is here to help!