Home > Career > Question
Need Expert Advice?Our Gurus Can Help

IIM Indore MMS program: Good option for a career change in telecom?

Prof Suvasish

Prof Suvasish Mukhopadhyay  |1329 Answers  |Ask -

Career Counsellor - Answered on Jan 12, 2025

Professor Suvasish Mukhopadhyay, fondly known as ‘happiness guru’, is a mentor and author with 33 years of teaching experience.
He has guided and motivated graduate and postgraduate students in science and technology to choose the right course and excel in their careers.
Professor Suvasish has authored 47 books and counselled thousands of students and individuals about tackling challenges in their careers and relationships in his three-decade-long professional journey.... more
ajitabh Question by ajitabh on Jan 12, 2025Hindi
Listen
Career

hello sir , I need advice for a course from IIM Indore MMS program is it good? I am working in telecom with 17 years exp. as specialist core technical profile and stuck at the same position for 10 years looking to change job and domain will this program help? What about placements? My current package is 30 Lakh. will i be able to get placed on higher package and change domain. Is this course worth to move to higher levels.

Ans: If the company sponsors you then you can go (even being in a state of without pay). But don't leave the job for this purpose. Best of luck. Professor..................................................................:)
Career

You may like to see similar questions and answers below

Nayagam P

Nayagam P P  |6472 Answers  |Ask -

Career Counsellor - Answered on Jun 16, 2025

Career
Sir i have got integrated M Tech CSE (Data Science) at VIT - CHENNAI. is it worth to study integrated M Tech courses
Ans: Murugesh, Integrated M.Tech programs blend undergraduate and graduate studies, saving a year and offering specialized depth in fields like Data Science, machine learning, and advanced analytics while ensuring early research exposure and industry internships. At VIT Chennai, the Integrated M.Tech CSE (Data Science) spans five years with eligibility at 70% PCM in 10+2 and yields approximately 75–80% placement rates across integrated cohorts, driven by 800+ recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, and average packages near ?9–11 LPA reflecting technology and analytics hiring trends. Graduates gain strong foundations in algorithms, statistical modeling, big-data frameworks, and practical projects, positioning them for roles as Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and quantitative analysts in tech firms and financial institutions globally. Compared to standalone B.Tech + M.Tech, the integrated model provides streamlined progression, reduced fees, and consistent mentorship, though demands sustained academic commitment. Recommendation: Pursue the Integrated M.Tech CSE (Data Science) at VIT Chennai for accelerated specialization, robust placement network, and interdisciplinary research opportunities that align with high-growth data-driven industries. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.

..Read more

Latest Questions
Nayagam P

Nayagam P P  |6472 Answers  |Ask -

Career Counsellor - Answered on Jun 17, 2025

Career
I have 82777 crl rank and 25899 obc-ncl rank (male) what are my chances of getting cse in nit/iiit or good government colleges?
Ans: Arihant, With a CRL rank of 82,777 and OBC-NCL rank of 25,899, your chances for CSE in top NITs are limited, as most premier NITs like Trichy (OBC cutoff 369), Warangal (629), and Surathkal (519) close well below your rank . However, newer NITs offer viable options: NIT Sikkim admits CSE candidates up to OBC rank 9,886, NIT Manipur up to 11,064, NIT Mizoram up to 11,236, and NIT Arunachal Pradesh up to 10,941 . Among IIITs, several institutions accept ranks in your range through JoSAA counselling, with newer IIITs typically having higher cutoffs . Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) present excellent alternatives, requiring 90-95 percentile (approximately 40,000-60,000 rank) for top institutions like School of Planning & Architecture New Delhi, Assam University, and Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh . These GFTIs maintain 80-90% placement rates with strong industry connections . State quota admissions in your home state could provide additional opportunities in government engineering colleges with separate OBC reservations . Recommendation: Apply for newer NITs (Sikkim, Manipur, Mizoram) through OBC quota, prioritize GFTIs like Assam University and Punjab Engineering College for assured CSE admission, and explore state quota options in your domicile state for comprehensive coverage. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.

...Read more

Nayagam P

Nayagam P P  |6472 Answers  |Ask -

Career Counsellor - Answered on Jun 17, 2025

Career
Hello sir/madam. I have secured a rank of 4.5k in manipal with which i can get ECE in main branch and 8919 rank in ts eapcet . Should i be considering state college or manipal if i choose ECE branch . Should i choose CSE or ECE if i am interested in both lf them
Ans: Shashank, With a 4.5k Manipal rank, you can secure Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at MIT Manipal, which offers an 80–85% ECE placement rate, a vibrant campus, and strong recruiter presence from companies like Tata, Wipro, and Microsoft, with average packages around ?10.5–11.7 LPA and a median of ?8.5–9.7 LPA for 2024–2025. Your TS EAPCET rank of 8,919 makes ECE at top Telangana state colleges like Osmania University (cutoff ~3,540–5,500), CBIT (cutoff ~6,000), and Vasavi (cutoff ~6,000) unlikely, but you may get ECE at GRIET (cutoff ~13,541) or MGIT (cutoff ~13,541), which have good regional reputations but generally lower placement averages and recruiter diversity compared to Manipal. If you are interested in both CSE and ECE, CSE offers higher employability in the private sector, broader roles in software, data science, and analytics, and slightly higher average starting packages (?7–12 LPA for CSE vs. ?5–10 LPA for ECE), while ECE provides flexibility in both core electronics and IT jobs, with strong PSU and hardware opportunities.

Recommendation: Prefer ECE at MIT Manipal over state colleges for better national brand, recruiter diversity, and placement outcomes; if you are equally interested in CSE and ECE, CSE is better for wider job options and higher private-sector demand, but ECE at Manipal still ensures strong career prospects in both hardware and software domains. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.

...Read more

DISCLAIMER: The content of this post by the expert is the personal view of the rediffGURU. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related document carefully before investing. The securities quoted are for illustration only and are not recommendatory. Users are advised to pursue the information provided by the rediffGURU only as a source of information and as a point of reference and to rely on their own judgement when making a decision. RediffGURUS is an intermediary as per India's Information Technology Act.

Close  

You haven't logged in yet. To ask a question, Please Log in below
Login

A verification OTP will be sent to this
Mobile Number / Email

Enter OTP
A 6 digit code has been sent to

Resend OTP in120seconds

Dear User, You have not registered yet. Please register by filling the fields below to get expert answers from our Gurus
Sign up

By signing up, you agree to our
Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy

Already have an account?

Enter OTP
A 6 digit code has been sent to Mobile

Resend OTP in120seconds

x