SDMIMD Placements: How Students Must Be Prepared for the League?

With a stellar 100% placement rate and an average salary of INR 10 lakhs for the 2022–2024 batch, SDMIMD confirms that the B-school provides aspiring students with exposure to the world of opportunities.

Since its establishment in 1993, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) has been providing top-notch academic education to its learners while opening the doors to some of the most lucrative internship and career prospects with renowned corporations and thriving start-ups.

SDMIMD 2024 Admissions are Open.

Apply Now

The successful placement season of 2022–24 at SDMIMD saw an overall increase in offered salaries. However, a big credit goes to SDMIMD for maintaining a meticulous placement process, ensuring that the right candidates secure confirmed positions in esteemed companies, thus maintaining the institute's reputation in the job market.

But as a student, how will you prepare yourself for the placement league at SDMIMD? Let's reveal.

Like any other professional B-school, SDMIMD follows a standard code of conduct to maintain transparency and a disciplined approach to the placement process. We break down this entire process into three simple steps. Take a look:

1. Job Information Sharing:

The process begins with the companies that are encouraged to send job details to SDMIMD, including the job description, salary, and location. The Placement Committee of the institute then shares this information with interested students.

2. Student Application:

Students who find the job appealing should apply for it based on the provided details. But before, they are all encouraged to read all the details carefully.

3. Company Presentation:

Companies visit the campus and make a presentation using slides (PPT) to further clarify the doubts regarding the job openings. This presentation helps students get a clearer understanding of the job, the company's profile, the offered salary, and any other relevant information.

Students have the opportunity to ask questions during or after the presentation to gather more insights. The final decision rests with the students who choose to accept the job offer.

Securing a job offer is a thrilling step for any student, and understanding how to confirm that offer at SDMIMD is equally important. Let's break down the process in simple terms.

1. The "One Student, One Offer" Policy:

During the SDMIMD placement process, when you receive a job offer from a company, be sure you aren’t allowed to participate in more placement processes. This policy ensures that companies can plan their workforce effectively, knowing they have committed individuals.

2. Making It Official:

For your job offer to be considered real, the placement office needs to receive a confirmation. This can be in the form of a written note or an email. It's like giving a firm handshake to seal the deal—a simple yet crucial step.

3. Timing is everything:

It is advised to confirm your offer as early as possible. Why? Because delays could mean you miss out on your dream job. The sooner you confirm, the better your chances are of securing the position and avoiding any unexpected twists. However, you are still given time to think and make a decision.

As you can see in the placement calendar above, the pre-placement talks for the year 2023 commenced in September. Subsequently, the final placement offers were solidified between October and December 2023. Students are expected to report to their workplaces in March 2024.

In the SDMIMD placement process, once you secure a job offer from a company, you're not allowed to participate in additional placement processes. This policy ensures that companies can efficiently plan their workforce, knowing that the individuals they've chosen are committed to the role. Therefore, as an SDMIMD student, it is worth keeping in mind that you come across the best placement offers by doing all prior math and assessment work.

Now, the crucial question arises: How do you decide which job offer to pursue during the SDMIMD placement process?

Here are two different parameters that can be considered in the decision-making process:

1. Sector-wise distribution of job offers:

If you're aiming for an easy job offer at SDMIMD, consider the sector-wise distribution. In the institute’s recent placements, the IT sector took the lead with 40%, followed by BFSI at 27%, and the consulting sector at 18%, securing the third position in offering job opportunities.

2. Domain-wise distribution of Job Offers:

If your priority is securing the highest placement package, consider the domain distribution across sectors when approaching SDMIMD. The system and marketing domains are often spotted offering the highest job offers accounting for 43% and 40% each.

As we discussed, BFSI, IT, and consumer product sectors providing substantial packages contributes the  most to the provided domains. While individual preferences may vary, the average highest placement offer across all sectors remains a commendable 10LPA at SDMIMD.

Understanding these parameters will help you navigate through the placement process at SDMIMD and make informed decisions about your career path. But if ever in the future you encounter any difficulty or challenge pertaining to placements, the institute’s placement department is always there for help.

At SDMIMD, the institute has a dedicated placement department just for helping students find jobs and tackling all the issues in between. If you ever need help finding a job, you can visit their official page. On that page, you'll find the email addresses and phone numbers of the people you can talk to. 

If you like meeting them face-to-face, you can also visit the SDMIMD placement office. The address is available on their page too. So, it's easy to get in touch and get the help you need for your future job.

In a nutshell, the journey from job offer to confirmation is like a game-changing experience at SDMIMD. The institute guarantees a 100% placement offer. However, the final acceptance of the placement offer rests with the student. To avoid the wrong selection, follow the steps suggested in the article above, and you'll find yourself in the career spotlight. Remember to follow the "One Student, One Offer" rule, make it official with a confirmation, and do it promptly to ensure your spot in the professional world. Happy job hunting! 

Companies provide job details, students apply, and companies present themselves to help students make informed decisions about potential job opportunities. It's a straightforward process.

Stay informed, Stay ahead, and Stay inspired with MBA Rendezvous.