Epsilon India Camp 2025 Announcement - Epsilon India Camp 2025 is set to empower mathematically gifted students through a two-week summer camp from April 29 to May 12, 2025, at Krea University, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. This unique camp is designed for children aged 9 to 13 who exhibit exceptional mathematical abilities and passion for the subject. The program includes an intensive curriculum, mentorship from professional mathematicians, and a parent workshop aimed at supporting families in nurturing their gifted children. Applications are open until February 10, 2025, and selection is based on a qualifying pre-test, teacher recommendations, and interviews. The camp fee includes accommodation and meals, with financial aid available for deserving candidates.
Dr Jyoti Kumari Publishes Opinion Article in Deccan Herald - Dr Jyoti Kumari, Assistant Professor in Finance, Accounting and Quantitative Finance at IFMR GSB, has penned an opinion article in the Deccan Herald titled, 'How decentralised credit enables SMEs, MSMEs.' The article discusses how decentralisation of credit and smart lending not only transforms the MSME sector but also contributes significantly to India’s economic growth. [Read more](https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/how-decentralised-credit-enables-smes-msmes-3505337)
Dr Debankar Saha Co-authors Paper on Avitourism - A research paper co-authored by Dr Debankar Saha, Assistant Professor & Area Chair – Marketing, IFMR GSB, titled 'Influence of Avitourism Experience in Developing Environmentally Responsible Behaviour' has been published in Tourism Recreation Research (ABDC – A / Scopus – Q1). The paper, co-authored with Professor Anirban Chakraborty (IIM Lucknow), explores the connection between birdwatching (avitourism) experiences and individuals’ commitment to environmental responsibility. It examines how various dimensions of avitourism experiences contribute to visitor well-being and promote environmentally responsible behaviour (ERB).
Article on E-Waste Crisis Published in Telangana Today - Dr Swayam Sampurna Panigrahi, Assistant Professor, Operations and Area Chair – Operation at IFMR GSB, along with SIAS students Tanisha Tayal and Daniel George, have co-written an article titled, *Growing e-waste crisis in Telangana Today*. The article emphasizes that e-waste is not just about disposal but about redefining technology, consumption, and sustainability. [Read more](https://epaper.telanganatoday.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=174fbc55ba7&eid=1&imageview=1)
Case Study by IFMR GSB Faculty published with Ivey Publishing - A case study authored by the faculty of IFMR GSB has been published by Ivey Publishing, contributing to the academic literature in business education.
Dr. Chirag Dhara Co-Authors Article on Sustainable Development - Dr. Chirag Dhara, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Krea University, has co-authored an article titled *Why sustainable development ought to look more like Costa Rica, less like Norway* with Dr. Soumyajit Bhar from BML Munjal University. The article, published in *360info*, explores which countries have achieved decent living standards in a sustainable manner that could be scaled globally without severely impacting planetary limits. [Read more](https://360info.org/why-sustainable-development-ought-to-look-more-like-costa-rica-less-like-norway/)
New Batch of Indian Universities Featuring Interwoven Learning - Krea University featured in Forbes for its unique Interwoven Learning model.
Analysis of India's Landmark Climate Ruling Published - Abhayraj Naik, Visiting Associate Professor of Practice, Environmental Studies, SIAS, recently co-authored an analysis essay with Parul Kumar, PhD candidate, KU Leuven and Deputy Executive Director, EPICO KlimaInnovation titled *Endangered Birds, Renewable Energy, and India’s New Constitutional Climate Right*, published in the *Journal of Environmental Law* (Oxford University Press). This essay examines India’s first major climate litigation ruling — the Supreme Court’s 2024 judgment in M.K. Ranjitsinh and Others v. Union of India and Others.
A Talk on 'An Introduction to the Temples of Tamil Nadu' - A talk by Pradeep Chakravarthy scheduled for 2 April 2025 at Krea University. (Event Date: 2025-04-02)
Krea University Admissions Updates - Round 1 Admissions to the UG Programmes at Krea University have closed. New courses like BA & BSc Honours, Integrated MBA, MBA, and PhD options are all available for prospective students.
A Talk on 'Using Maths to Solve Personal Problems' - A discussion by Varuni P on how mathematics can be applied to solve personal challenges.
Talk on 'Using Maths to Solve Personal Problems' - 27 March 2025 | 4:30-6:00 pm | NAB-2E, Krea University. (Event Date: 2025-03-27)
Talk on 'Phototaxis as a Collective Phenomenon' - 26 March 2025 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM | JSW-3HI, Krea University. Click to Attend
A Talk on 'Setting the House in Order: Housing Commission Reports and the Crisis of Social Reproduction, 1931-1939' - A Talk by Dr Nidhin Donald on Housing Commission Reports and their implications on social reproduction.
‘Mother India’| Prayaag Akbar in Conversation with Dr. Sayandeb Chowdhury - Scheduled on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 from 2:30-4:00 pm at SH1, Krea University. (Event Date: 2025-03-26)
A Talk on 'Setting the House in Order: Housing Commission Reports and the Crisis of Social Reproduction, 1931-1939' - Scheduled on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 from 2:30-4:00 pm at JSW-1B, Krea University. (Event Date: 2025-03-26)
Summer School on the Cognitive Sciences - Scheduled for 12-16 May 2025, from 9:00am to 6:00 pm at Krea University campus.
A Talk on 'Gold in India: Commodity, Communities, and Economic Circuits' by Professor Anindita Chakrabarti - Attend this insightful talk exploring the economic and cultural dimensions of gold in India.
A Panel Discussion on the Spatial Turn in Psychology - Join Dr Alex Bridger, Dr Chan Arun-Pina, and Dr Sabah Siddiqui for an engaging discussion on the Spatial Turn in Psychology. (Event Date: 2025-03-21)
Roots in Relation: The Painted Gardens of KCS Paniker - A talk by Professor Rebecca Brown focusing on the Painted Gardens of KCS Paniker. (Event Date: 2025-03-20)
Guest Lecture on Sustainable Manufacturing and Operations - Dr. Swayam Sampurna Panigrahi delivers a guest lecture at Tshwane University of Technology, focusing on sustainable manufacturing and operations practices.
Krea University Hosts a Series of Academic Talks - Multiple talks by prominent professors scheduled between March 18 and March 24, 2025.
Krea University, IFMR GSB launch National Human Resource Development Network students’ chapter - The network aims for skill-building and competency enhancement, especially for students and young professionals.
Dr Jyoti Kumari awarded ICSSR Project Grant under the Major Research Projects Grant - Congratulations to Dr Jyoti Kumari for receiving the prestigious ICSSR Project Grant.
A Talk on 'Protein Dynamics and Kinetics studied by NMR Spectroscopy' - A Talk on 'Protein Dynamics and Kinetics studied by NMR Spectroscopy' by Professor Christian Griesinger on 11 March 2025 from 2:30-3:30 pm at JSW-1A, Krea University.
Institute for Financial Management and Research, also known as Institute is a Private business school, established in 1970. Located in Chennai, Institute for Financial Management and Research campus spans over Not specified. The college is affiliated to Krea University and recognized by the Institution of National Importance by the Ministry of Finance. Institute for Financial Management and Research is ranked Not specified by NIRF under Business school in Not specified. NIRF ranking: Not specified
Institute for Financial Management and Research offers a wide range of various programs in the streams of Business school. MBA in Finance, MBA in Marketing are some of the popular courses. Admissions at Institute for Financial Management and Research are based on Entrance exams and further evaluation. The college accepts CAT, XAT, and GMAT for MBA, an Entrance test followed by an interview for a PhD.
For placements, the Institute for Financial Management and Research placement rate is Not specified. During the placement drive of 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR Not specified LPA, and the average package stood at INR Not specified LPA.
Some major facts and figures about Institute for Financial Management and Research are given in the table below:
Particulars | Institute for Financial Management and Research Highlights 2025 |
College Name | Institute for Financial Management and Research |
Establishment year | College Type | 1970 | Private business school |
Campus size | - |
Accredited by | UGC, SAQS |
Recognised by | Institution of National Importance by the Ministry of Finance |
Rankings (2025) | Not specified |
Popular courses | MBA in Finance, MBA in Marketing |
Admission Criteria | Entrance exams and further evaluation |
Official website | krea.edu.in/ifmrgsb/ |
Course Name | Apply Now | Fees | Short Eligibility |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹6,00,000 | ||
Certificate | Higher secondary education or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, Successful clearance of entrance examination, Personal interview round. | ||
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) |
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
The placements for IFMR are managed by its placement cell every year. The cell is responsible for preparing students for placements and bringing recruiters to the campus. As per IFMR placement report 2024, a total of 70 companies visited the campus for placements. Students were placed with an average package of Rs 13.04 LPA. Moreover, the highest package offered during IFMR placements was Rs 21.74 LPA. Some of the top recruiters who visited campus for placements included Barclays, Deloitte, Accenture, Infosys, Amazon, HCL, Morgan Stanley etc.
The detailed IFMR placement report 2024 can be checked below:
Particulars | Statistics |
Placement percentage | 100% |
Number of companies visited | 70 |
Average package offered | Rs 13.04 LPA |
Highest package offered | Rs 21.74 LPA |
Median Package | Rs 13.06 LPA |
PPOs offered | 23 |
Barclays | Deloitte | Accenture |
Infosys | Amazon | HCL |
Morgan Stanley | HDFC Bank | HSBC India |
IFMR cutoff refers to the minimum score required for admission. The cutoff for IFMR is determined on the basis of CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT, IPMAT, SAT, GATE, NET JRF cutoff. It is required for candidates to obtain the minimum closing rank for admission. The course-wise IFMR cutoff can be checked below:
Exam Name | Cutoff |
CAT | 75 Percentile |
XAT | 80 Percentile |
NMAT | 222 Score |
CMAT | AIR upto 2000 |
GMAT GMAT Focus | 650 Score 600 Score |
GRE | 310 Score |
GATE (Engineering subjects) | Qualified |
MBA
MBA in General Management (Management)IFMR is ranked by some of the notable bodies depending on the performance. Some of the notable IFMR ranking is listed below:
Ranking body and year | Category | Rank |
NIRF 2024 | Management | 99th |
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
1. Merit-Cum-Means based Scholarship:
Eligibility:
a) Minimum CGPA of 3.33 (equivalent to a ‘B+’ grade average) at the end of Term-3.
b) Family annual combined income for the Financial Year : Less than INR 10 Lakhs
Based on CGPA at the end of Term-3, the Office of Academic Administration sends a notification to eligible students to apply for Merit-cum-Means scholarship.
2. T.Thomas Scholarship For Business Leaders:
IFMR GSB has been selected by Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) for the award of T. Thomas Scholarship for Business Leaders to the second-year MBA student based on the academic performance at the end of Term-3. The scholarship amount shall be Rs 1 lakh.
3. Merit- Scholarships: Based on the CGPA at the end of the second year, following merit scholarships are awarded:
Gender | Male | Female |
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General | 0 | 0 |
OBC | 26 | 0 |
SC | 49 | 0 |
ST | 1 | 0 |
Muslim | 0 | 0 |
PWD | 0 | 0 |
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