MBA India or abroad (2024) | Jobs | Student Life | Costs | IIM C vs Mannheim University, Germany

Here we will talk about the similarities & differences between MBA from IIM Calcutta, India and Masters in Management (MIM) from Mannheim University, Germany as per my own experience with both the institutions as a student.

Note: Although these are two specific programs, I think all the other top IIMs (BLACKI) operate in a similar way to IIM Cal and all the MIM programs in Europe similarly to Uni Mannheim.

Why should you listen to me?
I studied MBA from IIM Calcutta from 2013 - 2015 and later on did my second M.Sc. in management (MIM) from University of Mannheim from 2016 - 2018.
I also had the same questions when I was applying for both these programs and so I hope this video can help the next person who is seeking similar answers.

The link to the 6 tips video to turn around your career after CAT exam failure:

Also, I have had the opportunity of experiencing a lot of other things in life. I have:
- lived in the smallest of towns (Kirandul, Rihand) in India to the biggest cities (Delhi, Mannheim) in India and Germany,
- studied in smallest local schools to the best universities (DCE, IIM Calcutta, University of Mannheim) in India and Germany,
- graduated from Production and Industrial engineering with two additional masters (MBA, MIM) in Business / Management,
- cleared multiple national (CEE, IITJEE, NTPC off-campus, CAT) and global (GMAT) competitive exams,
- worked in variety of companies (NMDC, NTPC, KOEL, SAP, YogaDaan) from government to private, engineering to IT, big firms to small charities,

These experiences have taught me a lot of lessons which I would like to share with whoever can benefit from.

Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:34 Introduction to similarities
03:06 Similarity 1: Reputation & ranking
04:01 Similarity 2: Faculty & course content
04:34 Similarity 3: Official program duration
04:56 Introduction to differences
05:38 Difference 1: Job / Placement
07:44 Difference 2: Student life
09:24 Difference 3: Fee & cost of living
11:28 Details on next episode on Jobs / Placement deep dive

In case you want to know more about me:
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[keshavkumarjha]

Hi Rohit
Thanks for the insight. I request you to make a video on 1 year MBA at Mannheim vs 2 years MBA at Calcutta. This will be a great help to may people. Thanks.

[lale]

Great and insightful video! Your honest and knowledgeable comparison of the two universities will definitely help a lot of people decide which master is the one for them! Keep posting :)

[Ravikumar-xsxs]

soo humble and soo kind sir !! we need more such people !! .... please upload more videos !!

[IssaJatt-rxun]

Very well explained sir! Please tell me about the acceptance rate of Mannheim university and what are the core requirements for mim?

[RashidatBashir]

Hi mr rohit, i got admitted to the MIM. Please, i would like to know how easy is it to get doctoral admission in the faculty after completing the MIM.

Secondly, what is the chance of getting student job and accomodation in Mannheim for a student with family.

Thank you

[VishnuDasred]

10th - 95
12th- 85
IIT KGP (dual degree) - 65
1 year edtech startup experience
1 year Govt of India experience ( Accounting - Ministry if finance)
is this profile good enough to get into mannheim with a very good gmat score ?
kindly let me know

[himadri]

But why did you do MIM after MBA at IIM C?? Doesn't make any sense until and unless u wanna make a career in Germany

[amitanand]

Hey Rohit,
What would you suggest MIM or MBA from Germany as I am 27 years young guy having 3 years of work experience? Thank You in advance!

[anandakrishnanstarly]

Thanks for the insight. I do have one doubt, what about the curriculum?

[shashanksharma]

There are a lot of videos on higher education . Can you tell your viewers something about life and travel in Germany ? Or about the workplace

[kaushikdutta]

Sir, i am a commerce graduate and interested in MBA program in Mannheim or, others b schools in germany. Now preparing for GMAT. My core interest is in finance. What is the employment opportunity after completing MBA from Germany? Specially in finance

[VikashKumar-cmuy]

Why you did mim from MBS, Germany, you already have done MBA from IIM Calcutta?

[althaft]

Hey Rohit,
Just found your channel, and i have been really looking for this content.
I want to study in Mannheim for MMM, since you are an alumni of University of Mannheim, Can you help me get through?
Help appreciated, Thank you

[amaann]

Do Manheim University take engineer grads in their mim program? I checked their eligibility criteria and its clearly mentioned that you should have studied undergrad in business field and atleast have 36 ects in business subject. Can you please clear this doubt and explain how you got an admit as an engineering grad or did they gave you a special admit cause of you iim tag?

[vikrantsharma]

Sir please make video on M.pharma from Germany and India 🙏🏻

[suman]

Bro world is not over even after massive lock down and Modi'S word
nyay na Rajyam
Law.. na bhojyam 🤣🤣

[NeelDatta]

What was the language required for the Master of Management course in Mannheim University?

[SanjeevM-hvgu]

Hello, Rohit. Thanks for the video. I intend to apply for University of Mannheim MMM. I came to know the double degree which you would do in your second year at any of the colleges it has associated with. Is choosing that would incur extra cost? And would the following profile have any chance?
- 3 years BSc Statistics (9 CGPA)
- 1 Year PG Diploma in International Business( ignou)
- german B2 certificate
- 1.5 year work experience
- ielts 8
- 1 more internship
- Gmat above 650
Please share your suggestion. Thank you

[noelnakka]

Bro how did you achive this commendale feat in your life?

[divyanadar]

Hello rohit, divya here is mim in 2025 is it good to opt. It and is gmat mandatory what are skills required for the mim For the job , could you please let me know