IFMR Chennai MBA Full Info | Reality of IFMR - MBA Life, Placements & Admission Cut Off

Shiksha Nerd Team visits IFMR Graduate School of Business (IFMR GSB), Krea University (Chennai) for an in-depth podcast with Dr. Soumya Pal (Tech Economics).

If IFMR Chennai MBA is on your shortlist, this episode is your “watch before you apply” guide—covering admissions mindset, interview green flags, student journey, specializations (2026), AI integration in curriculum, and placement reality.

✅ In this episode, we break down:
• IFMR legacy and how it impacts student outcomes
• Interview round: what are the real “green flags” interviewers look for?
• A practical admission checklist before you say yes to IFMR
• Common mistakes aspirants make during admission decisions
• Diversity at IFMR (professional + academic) and why it matters
• Why IFMR accepts IIT-JAM & GATE (and what it indicates)
• Student journey: academics, pressure, learning curve & growth
• Specializations offered for 2026 and how to choose the right one
• Tips for students already admitted (how to maximise the MBA)
• How students can integrate AI into curriculum & projects
• Finance specialization: do you need strong numbers?
• Placements at IFMR: what aspirants should understand & verify
• Golden advice for MBA/PGDM aspirants planning 2026

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS
0:00 - 1:42 - Introduction
1:43 - 3:18 - How does the history of IFMR helps the students ?
3:19 - 4:20 - What are the green flags for students during the interview round ?
4:21 - 6:56 - What checklist should students prepare before taking admission in IFMR ?
6:57 - 8:59 - What common mistakes students make while taking admission at IFMR ?
9:00 - 11:06 - How diverse is IFMR Professionally & Academically ?
11:07 - 12:18 - Reason behind accepting IIT JAM & GATE ?
12:19 - 14:16 - How will you describe student journey at IFMR ?
14:17 - 15:44 - What specializations are being offered to students for 2026 ?
15:45 - 17:13 - What tips would you like to give to students who have taken admission in IFMR ?
17:14 - 19:25 - How can students integrate AI into their curriculum ?
19:26 - 21:28 - Is it important to have the knowledge of numbers if any student wants to pursue Finance Specialization ?
21:29 - 25:04 - Your thoughts/ tips on placements at IFMR ?
25:05 - 26:19 - Your Golden advice to aspirants.
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