IILM University Gurgaon Answered Questions

The B.A. (Hons.) Film and New Media programme at IILM University, Gurugram, is a comprehensive four-year undergraduate endeavor offered by the School of Communication. The programme is designed to nurture future filmmakers and emerging new media artists. It provides a unique curriculum that equips students with the acumen and proficiency necessary for a promising career in the film industry, a rare opportunity at the undergraduate level.The curriculum of the programme encompasses a wide range of courses covering film theory, history, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound design, editing, and producing. Students are immersed in an environment that fosters free and open learning, empowering them to discover their distinct creative voice and evolve their individual artistic approaches.The programme distinguishes itself by committing to equip students with essential tools to thrive as comprehensive film professionals at the undergraduate level. It includes exhaustive training covering various facets of filmmaking, from pre-production to post-production, complemented by hands-on exposure to cutting-edge equipment and software.Key aspects that make the B.A. (Hons.) Film and New Media programme unique at IILM School of Communication include:Comprehensive Training: The programme covers various facets of filmmaking, ensuring a holistic understanding from pre-production to post-production.Faculty Expertise: Delivered by a cadre of highly qualified and experienced faculty comprising academicians, researchers, and industry stalwarts.Liberal Arts Approach: Upholds a liberal arts approach, incorporating courses spanning literature, history, philosophy, and sociology to develop critical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving skills.Specializations: Starting from the third semester, students can choose specializations such as Direction and Screenplay, Cinematography, Sound Design, or Editing.Interdisciplinary Outlook: Integrates theory with practice, rooted in a liberal arts framework encompassing humanities, expressive arts, and social sciences.Upon completion of the program, graduates emerge equipped with comprehensive creative, academic, technical, and professional skills, ready to pursue careers in roles such as Film Directors, Cinematographers, Screenwriters, Film Editors, Sound Designers, Film Producers, Film Critics, and Web Content Creators within the film and media industry.

The Specialisation in M.A. Applied Psychology and M.Sc. Psychology is Organisational Behaviour, Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Criminal Psychology and Rehabilitation Psychology. Both the courses are of 2 Years (Full Time). For more details you can visit the official site of IILM University, Gurugram.

Certainly! The MA Psychology programme at IILM University integrates practical experiences and industry connections through internships/placements with organizations such as Amar Ujala, Socially Souled, Lemon Tree Hotel, PsychEDD, Psychoshiksha, Manastha Health Solutions, Evolve Brain, and Stay Curious. These opportunities allow students to apply psychological principles in various sectors, including media, hospitality, mental health, education, and business development. The program's career prospects encompass hospitals, NGOs, clinical/child guidance centers, welfare organizations, rehabilitation centers, corporate sectors, consultancies, training organizations, research establishments, and United Nations agencies. This approach ensures a holistic learning experience, preparing students for diverse roles in the field of psychology.

Yes, IILM University Gurgaon is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It was established in 1993, under the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2018, after the Bill was approved by the Haryana Legislative Assembly in March 2018. It has also been accredited by SAQs, NBA, AIU. It offers programmes at UG and PG at both levels. The university has also partnered with different universities, industrial organisations and companies.

Yes, you can join IILM University without LSAT. IILM University accepts various national level entrance exams for admission to its various undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including the MAT exam. It is important to note that the LSAT is the preferred entrance exam for admission to the BA LLB, BBA LLB, and LLM programs at IILM University. If you are applying to one of these programs, it is highly recommended that you take the LSAT.Some of the other national level entrance exams that IILM University accepts for admission to its various programmes are CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ XAT/2 . 

The PGDM in Entrepreneurship and Family Business at IILM University is a dynamic two-year programme designed to prepare students to lead innovation-driven enterprises or manage family-owned businesses. Key highlights include:Entrepreneurial Focus: Develops leadership skills for founding and scaling ventures in the evolving business landscape.Innovation Emphasis: Capitalizes on the growing ecosystem of angel and venture capital financing, fostering innovation-driven start-ups.Holistic Skill Development: Equips students with diverse skills for managing larger enterprises, emphasizing leadership, communication, and managerial effectiveness.Global Benchmarking: Benchmarked against global standards, the programme encourages continuous innovation and understanding of disruptive technological changes.Personal Mentoring: Offers personal mentoring to inspire responsive, responsible, and entrepreneurial business leaders.Incubator and Accelerator Immersion: Includes a summer internship and immersion with an incubator, connecting students with potential investors and collaborators.Specializations in Year II: Students specialize in areas like Entrepreneurship, Family Business, Finance, Marketing, and more in the second year.Networking Opportunities: Actively engages students with venture capitalists, angel investors, and collaborators, facilitating real-world connections.Admission Criteria: Requires a bachelor's degree, minimum 50% aggregate marks, and competitive exam scores (CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/ATMA/NMAT).In essence, this programme is a gateway to developing innovative leaders capable of creating and leading successful ventures in the entrepreneurial and family business landscape.

Many companies have visited IILM University, Gurugram to hire young and brilliant minds from various specialisations of MBA course: Loreal, Mondelez International, Blackrock, Deloitte, Kyocera, Reliance Retail, Protivity, Gartner, KPMG, Krisumi, Aptiv and many more have hired talented candidates.

BA (Interior Design) course at IILM University, Gurugram is the next step forward to become an Interior Designer and follow your passion. The course duration is of Four Years and requires a minimum qualification of 10+2 from any recognised board in India or overseas. The course offers core research papers, fixed electives and free electives. Along with that the course provides a lot of internship opportunities to experience the practical world and gain exposure. Students can pursue there career as Interior Designer, Product Designer, Furniture Designer, Interior Stylist, Visual Merchandiser, Interior Content Creator, Luxury Design Consultant, Category Manager. For more information. You can visit the official site of IILM University, Gurugram.

B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology aims at offering a general framework focussing on fundamentals of psychology, research methodology and other discipline specific courses within which teaching, practical’s are organized. The electives that are being offered are : Foundation of Psychology, Biopsychology, Psychology of Individual Differences, Psychological Disorders, Social Psychology.

IILM University Gurugram holds a good placement record for the BBA (Hons.)  program. The university provides internship opportunity and placement opportunities in top hundred leading companies. The internship is a part of curriculum which is of 6 - 8 weeks. The Placement record is 98% of interested students. The companies which come for hiring are : KPMG, L&T, Wipro, Godrej, Blackrock, Cadbury (Mondelez), PWC, Bosch, Maruti Suzuki, asian paints, PNB MetLife, EY and many more. For more information, you can visit the official website of IILM University.