Frequently Asked Questions
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Outbound Students |
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1. Why go on exchange? |
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There is no better way to travel, live in another country, experience a different culture, make friends from around the world, perhaps even change your life, while adding to your degree back home, than to go as an exchange student.
In terms of value addition to your academics, you will get the opportunity to study courses that you would not be able to do at home.
It would also provide a good indication of your initiative to potential employers. |
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2. Who can go? |
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You must be an enrolled full-time student and attending classes in the semester at IMT before you can apply for a student exchange programme.
If you have completed two tri-semesters by the time you go on exchange and your grades are acceptable, along with other extracurricular activities, you are eligible for the selection process. The Chairman, International Relations along with the members of the International Relationship Committee will conduct interviews to select candidates for the student exchange programme.
While you are on exchange you must abide by the rules of your visa, the visiting country and of the institution. Be aware that if you end up only enjoying the good life and not attending classes you can be barred from classes and sent home! |
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3. When to go and for how long? |
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approve an exchange in your final year.
The maximum time for exchange is one year. You can go for one semester and then extend if you wish but you must get approval from both IMT and the host institution.
It is good to start planning your exchange 6-12 months in advance. You will need to have enough money to live and hopefully travel as well. |
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4. What are the costs? |
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Fees - 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 6-month/one semester exchange will be around Rs. 3 lakh. 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.
Some partner institutions might make generous offers of their own scholarships to IMT students including free accommodation or stipends. These can change from year to year and you should keep an eye on these scholarships. |
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5. Where to go on exchange? What to study? |
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There are lots of opportunities for student exchange. Check out the ever-growing list and links to each institutions for the student exchange in the IMT website.
You need to spend some time doing research yourself and speak to any of the members in the International Relationship Office in the Academic Block at IMT about requirements to be kept in mind and to know the list of the courses that can be taken up. |
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6. Can I work part-time when on exchange? |
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| That depends on a few factors. Firstly, your visiting country may have laws which dictate teenagers working. Secondly, you’ll need to take into consideration your responsibilities at the B-school. Thirdly, the terms of the student visa are of great significance when it comes to working part-time. The aim of the exchange is to experience life as a student overseas and to benefit from the experience as well as contribute to the host B-school. If part-time work prevents you from achieving these aims then it is not such a good idea. |
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Inbound Programmes |
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1. Why study at IMT for the exchange programme? |
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Apart from the information about IMT that is available on the website, the following features are some of the highlights of IMT, Ghaziabad.
- International reputation for excellence in teaching and research
- Consistently among the top 10 B-Schools in India
- Diverse range of courses, in both leading-edge and traditional areas of study
- Highly-experienced and innovative teachers and comprehensive facilities
- Convenient location, only an hours’ journey from New Delhi, India’s capital
- Fabulous campus lifestyle featuring a huge variety of sporting facilities, student clubs and social activities
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2. What is the academic calendar of IMT? |
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| The academic calendar of IMT generally extends from June-March. There are three tri semesters per year and a total of six tri semesters at the end of three years. |
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3. What about accommodation and meals while on exchange? |
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Accommodation is organised as part of your exchange and all students must opt for residential accommodation on the campus. The course is fully residential and will provide an ideal opportunity to interact with the students from all over India and abroad.
Breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner will be available all seven days of the week at the mess. Apart from this there is a cafeteria and a canteen which will be working 24 /7, where one can get a wide variety of snacks. |
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4. How to obtain Visas, travel, health insurance? |
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For VISAs check the Indian Embassy for more details. Plan ahead and do not leave it to the last moment.
Do not apply for your visa until you have the formal letter or form from your host institution
Travel - you are required to make your own arrangements for travel so start checking out details from the host institution and plan ahead.
Health/travel insurance – is generally not required in India. In case you require them, you can take them after coming into the country. |
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5. Can I speak to a former exchange student/Students of IMT? |
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Of course. When we receive your application, we’ll connect you with one of our Returned Student Advisors/ Student Buddies from IMT. Returned Student Advisors are former exchange students who have participated on an exchange in your host country. They are happy to share their experiences with you and can provide advice on all manner of details regarding being an exchange student to your destination. You will also be assigned a buddy from IMT who will be in the same course as yours and will help you in case you require any information.
For any other additional information please mail to irc@imt.edu
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Dr. Jayanti Ranjan
Chairperson, International Relations
Institute of Management Technology,
Raj Nagar,
Ghaziabad 201 001
India
jranjan@imt.edu
Phone: +91-120-3002219 |