International Relations

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

Businesses worldwide need management graduates who have the tools to succeed globally -leadership skills, cultural awareness, foreign language proficiency, and an understanding of how the global marketplace functions. The Institute of Management Technology (IMT-Nagpur) prepares students to meet these demands. At IMT, we want students to have as much International exposure as possible. The Inbound Exchange Programme and Outbound Exchange Programme offer exciting opportunities for students to learn more about the dynamics of management in different parts of the world. Students get the opportunity to study for a maximum of two terms at other leading business schools. IMT has partnerships with 25+ leading schools from France, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Mexico, Poland, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Germany, etc., for exchange programmes. Visiting students add to the diversity and peer-learning experience on campus. Over the past few years, numerous students from over 10 countries have visited IMT as exchange students and the reverse flow, which is IMT students visited institutions/universities worldwide.

Benefits of Exchange Program

Student Exchange Program offers a variety of benefits and outcomes for the students who are keen to embark on an international adventure. The maturity of accepting the differences in cultures not only polishes one’s managerial skills but also adds value to the personality as a whole. International learning and knowledge propels students towards acceptance and get a hold of an array of different cultural and community perspectives.

Awareness and adoption of alternative, multi-faceted approaches to learning can help students in adapting to the diversity of cultures and ways of learning. In addition to the personality development, enhanced interest in global issues as well as a broader general knowledge. The maturity and social poise, driven by the need to confront challenges outside one’s comfort zone, leads to students establishing their independent opinions and make informed decisions and strive to attain fresh goals.

Prospective employers in almost every field look favorably upon student’s attitude towards life in Job interview and experience gained while living overseas and knowledge obtained of another language and culture. Successful program completion represents an excellent measure of personal flexibility, encompassing an ability to reach compromise, focus and succeed through challenging times.

With an oldest culture and one of the fastest-growing economy on the globe, India presents many advantages and challenges. The IMT Nagpur invites international students to our campus to get a better perspective on the Indian market scenario. One gets a comprehensive understanding about emerging economies and the challenges they pose.

Facilities and Housing

Welcome to the world of IMT, where knowledge discipline and recreation come together. The centre of learning set amidst lush green valley, a treat for eyes and the mind. Spread over more than 25 acres, IMT’s world class campus provides you the ideal environment. Residential facilities for students, faculties and participants of the executive education programs are on par with the best in the standards. The campus has comfortable residential facilities that are serviced, air-conditioned, fully furnished, equipped along with cable connection, campus LAN and the Internet.

Recreation: Recreational facilities like a fitness centre, grounds for various games, two lawn tennis courts, basket ball court, snooker and table tennis help you stay fit in spite of your busy schedule.

Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

Learning Resource Centre (LRC), home of the library services, is the knowledge hub of all academic activities at IMT. LRC houses an extensive collection of books, magazines and DVDs for the families of students, faculty and staff members. LRC holds a massive collection of printed as well electronic resources which include books, journals, databases, e-books, e-journals, reports, case studies, conference proceedings, training manuals, etc.

Services

At the campus, the basic needs of students are catered with a range of services for a comfortable stay on campus. You can get your daily essentials at Praytna and Laundry services at doorstep

Services include:

• Food and beverage
• Housekeeping
• Transport
• Laundry
• Medical services
• 24 hour ATM facility(ICICI Bank)

Fee

When you visit through exchange program from any one of our partner institution you pay no extra tuition fees to IMT. However, you are required to pay for your accommodation, meals, cases & reading materials, books, library usage and other facilities on the campus, such as information technology, to IMT. Other living expenses, airfares, travel, insurance and personal expenses will have to be borne by the students. The fee per term is as follows:

• Option 1: INR 72,000/- Hospitality Charges (Single Air-Conditioned Accommodation with Attached Toilet), Mess (food) Charges, Reading materials, Computer Lab Fee, Library Fee per term.
• Option 2: INR 57,000/- Hospitality Charges (Single Non Air-Conditioned Accommodation with Common Toilet), Mess Charges, Reading materials, Computer Lab Fee, Library Fee per term.

How to apply

You can apply through your institution’s international students exchange program office.
Please check our Academic Calendar and Subject List before applying.

The PGDM Programs

IMT NAGPUR offers a two-year full-time MBA program, called the Post Graduate Diploma in Management. In this program, the students have an option of specializing in any one or two of the following streams: – Sales & Marketing, Finance and Economic specialization, Human Resource, Operations. First year comprises of three terms and offers core courses (compulsory to qualify for the first year students from all streams). In the second year, we have three terms where students have a choice to select their electives in the second year as per their preferred area of specialization. Usually exchange students prefer to enroll in the second year of the PGDM Program.

Course Load

Basic Structure for all courses offered is:

• 3 credit implies 20 lectures of 90 minutes to be held through the term (3 months)
• Case Study method of pedagogy followed for most subjects

Weights assigned to the different components for overall evaluation:

• 10% weight is allocated to three internal evaluation followed by End term which has 30% weight

Term Dates

1st year (tentative)

• Term 3- December to March

2nd year(tentative)

• Term 5- September to December

(Please note that the dates are subject to change. Kindly confirm the exact term dates before arrival)

Attendance

The Institute insists on regular and prompt attendance in classes. Minimum attendance should be 80 percent of total scheduled sessions for a particular course (that is, attendance should be at least 16 out of 20 classes in each course). The institute management is very strict about this rule. Any student, who fails to meet the same in any course, is subject to face grade losses in the particular course. Attendance requirements will not be waived in case of sickness, except in extreme cases of illness, like those involving forced hospitalization.

Missed Exams/ Quizzes

Students are not allowed to miss any quizzes, examinations, presentations or course submissions without taking prior permission from the PGDM chairperson. For each missed component, the student will be awarded zero marks. In case a student falls seriously sick before exam, he/she would be expected to convey the same to the Academic Office (AO) through email, phone or personal contact, BEFORE THE EXAM. In such cases a re-examination may be organized for the student, at the discretion of the AO.

Student Activities

IMT students organize academic, corporate, cultural and social events through their various clubs and committees.

Some of these events are:

• Milestone 35- cultural fest organized by Milestone Committee.
• Milestone 34- cultural fest organized by Milestone Committee.
• Drishticone- business conclave organized by Corporate Interactions Committee
• Concord- academic games organized by various academic forums.
• Model United Nations (MUN)
• Ranbhoomi – organized by the sports committee, Sportscom.etc.

Ovia – cultural events

All these events are conceptualized, designed and organized by the students. The management gives them full autonomy to take decisions and showcase their creativity to the fullest. This exposure provides our students with a platform to develop as all-rounder into socially responsible and successful global managers.

Planning your exchange

Visa

• It is mandatory for all exchange students to come to India on a student visa.

Weather

• September to November: The temperature ranges from 350C during daytime to 100C during the night.
• December to March: The temperature ranges from 350C during daytime to 80C during the night.
• Summers extend from April to August.

Vaccination

• Kindly consult your local physician and ensure that you are adequately vaccinated before you reach India.

 

Reaching IMT NAGPUR

IMT Nagpur campus is 40Km or 60minutes’ drive from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur and 37 KM from Nagpur Railway Station. On prior notification, a conveyance can be arranged to pick you from airport/railway station and to reach college.

Currency Exchange

You can exchange USD/Euro and all major Foreign Currencies at the Airport itself (after you clear immigration, you will find a Thomas Cook and other currency exchange counters at the airport itself). There are many exchange counters in Nagpur.

Housing

All academic programs at IMT Nagpur are fully residential and it is Mandatory for all students to stay on campus during the entire duration of their course. The hostel rooms are equipped with a cot, a mattress, a study table and a chair. It is advisable to carry mosquito repellents to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Mosquito repellents like liquid repellents, mats, coils and mosquito resistant body creams can easily be found in most of the shops here.

Food

The menu of IMT Mess is controlled by the students themselves. It serves tasty, hygienic and nutritious food 4 times in a day at fixed timings. In addition, there is a canteen on campus that functions round the clock.For all those night birds, the Canteen and the Co-operative store and FnF Cafe remain open around the clock. The cost of canteen/cafe food is not included in your food fee. The Canteen serves tea, coffee, soft drinks, packaged juice, chips, noodles, sandwiches and a variety of Indian snacks etc. Since an independent contractor manages the Canteen, you will have to pay for everything you buy here.Cuisines from all over the world are available at various restaurants in the Nagpur. So, if you feel homesick, you always have the option of going out to eat your favorite food. In addition to this, several local and international fast food joints deliver food on our campus, so you will never run out of options for having good food!

Drinking Water

While it is advisable that you use bottled water during your first few days at IMT Nagpur. The water dispensers at campus have filtered potable water, but you might take a few days to get accustomed to the same. Some reliable mineral water brands are Bisleri, Bailey, Aqua Fina and Kinley. Each floor is equipped with water cooler fitted with a filter running 24 hours. Please note, that tap water in the bathrooms is not potable.

 

Information Technology Labs

The Computer Centre is accessible round-the-clock, and is equipped with state-of-the art technology. The computer labs are equipped with top of the line Desktops and Servers. The Computer Lab resources are used for academic research, study, and conducting class assignments.

Medical Insurance

It is recommended that every exchange student coming to IMT Nagpur has a health insurance cover. This ensures that in case a student gets ill, he/she can avail cashless health care and does not face financial hardships. It becomes important in case of serious illness or accident in particular. Although health insurance is not mandatory, it is always safe to have one.

Medical Facilities

Medical Aid is available at campus free of charge. The doctor is available for consultation in the Health Centre for 24 hours.Resident Doctor may be contacted for consultation and for any emergency. Medical consultation by the Institute Doctor is free. However, the expense for medical tests, hospital and such other expenses have to be borne by the student.

Other Facilities

• Photocopies and printouts at nominal charge
• Courier Facilities
• Taxi Service on call
• Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton
• Football / Cricket Field
• Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis
• Well equipped gymnasium

 

Going on exchange provides you with a global perspective and the chance to experience another culture. You can learn global best practices, network with people around the world and explore career prospects outside of India. Students may participate in Exchange Programs with Business schools from across the world including the France, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Mexico, Poland, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Germany, China, etc. Exchange programs also give you a competitive edge in the global employment market wherein cross-cultural exposure acquires enormous significance. Prospect employers value international study as it demonstrates your ability to take initiative and function in a cross-cultural environment. The program can also help students brush up on foreign language skills.

Fee

When you go on exchange to a partner institution you pay no extra tuition fees to the partner institution. However, some institutions may require separate payments for the membership of a Student Association or other such fees. These are usually fairly modest fees. Living expenses, airfares, accommodation and meals, travel, insurance, textbooks and personal expenses will have to be borne by the students. Generally, the money required for a term exchange will be around INR 500,000/-. For some countries this is way too much and for others probably about right. This might depend on the host country that one is travelling to.

Duration of Exchange Program

The maximum time for exchange is one terms or 3-4 months. It is good to start planning your exchange 3 months in advance. You will need to have enough ground work and money to live and hopefully travel as well.
The Chairperson-International Relations will conduct interviews to select candidates for the outbound student exchange program, based on their suitability.

1. The rationale?
Exchange programs will provide an opportunity to study courses that would not be possible to do at home. More over, it is a great way to enhance one’s employability, experience new culture, study & work abroad and to develop network globally.

2. Eligibility?
All full time students of IMT Nagpur are eligible. A panel of faculty members would shortlist the candidates based on their academic, co-curricular and extra curricular achievements.

3. Best time to go & duration?
The best time is in the third term. Normally the exchange is for a period of one term.

4.The cost?
The partner institution shall not charge any tuition fee. However all other expenses including living expenses, travel, insurance, course material, etc., shall have to be borne by the students.

Dr. Rajnandan Patnaik
Chairperson – International Relations
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, NAGPUR
35 Km Milestone, Katol Road,
Nagpur (MH) – 441502,
India.
:+91 712 2805000 Ext – 117
: iro@imtnag.ac.in / rpatnaik@imtnag.ac.in

Contact Point in Nagpur City
603, Khullar Appts.,Byramji Town,
Nagpur (MH) – 440 013,
India.

: +91-712-2593140

International Relations Office
Ms Vaishali Tekade

35 Km Milestone, Katol Road,
Nagpur (MH) – 441502, India.

+91-712 2805000
: Ext – 219