RIIM – Arihant Group of Institutes
Listing Description
About the Institute
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Full Name: Ramachandran International Institute of Management (RIIM), part of the Arihant Group of Institutes.
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Established: 2005.
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Recognised & Approved by: AICTE, DTE Maharashtra.
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Affiliation:
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MBA – Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).
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PGDM – AIMA / CME affiliation.
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Key Programmes & Fee Structure (2025)
| Programme | Duration | Total Tuition Fee (2 yrs) Approx. |
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| MBA + Employability | 2 years | ₹ 5.90 lakhs |
| MBA + Employability + MDP | 2 years | ₹ 6.90 lakhs |
| PGDM + IBEP-Dubai | 2 years | ₹ 8.10 lakhs |
| PGDM + IBEP-UK/France | 2 years | ₹ 10.00 lakhs approx. |
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Hostel Fee / Accommodation: approx. ₹ 70,000–72,000 per year + maintenance charges.
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Additional Charges: Other one-time fees, mess, etc. alag hain.
Placement Highlights
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Placement Rate: Around 82% in recent years.
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Average Package: Approx ₹ 7.5 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum) for PGDM students.
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Highest Package: Up to ₹ 27 LPA in recent placements.
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Top Recruiting Sectors: Marketing, Finance, HR, Agriculture Business.
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Number of Recruiters / Offers: More than 600 recruiters visiting, ~1500 offers in recent placement drive.
Eligibility & Admission Process
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Minimum Eligibility: Graduation (10 + 2 + 3) from recognised university with approximately 50% marks (varies with category).
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Entrance Exams Accepted: CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, and Maharashtra state exams like MHT-CET.
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Selection Process: After entrance exam score, there are rounds like GD (Group Discussion), PI (Personal Interview), and sometimes WAT (Written Ability Test).
Infrastructure & Other Highlights
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Modern campus in Bavdhan, Pune with well-equipped lecture halls, labs, library, etc.
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Focus on Industry Exposure, International Business Exposure Programs (IBEP), management development programs (MDP) etc.
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Certificates / Short Modules offered: e.g. Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Six Sigma, SAP etc.
Pros & Things to Consider
Pros:
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Strong infrastructure and industry exposure.
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Good placement statistics (especially in certain specialisations).
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Multiple programs with options for international exposure.
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Additional programs (MDP, employability modules) that try to increase value.
Considerations:
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Fee is on the higher side for PGDM / IBEP-type programs; total cost including accommodation etc. increases.
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ROI will depend on specialisation, performance in placements, and choice of programme path (e.g. IBEP vs regular).
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Entrance exam competition and cut-offs may be steep for certain categories.
