Q: Is IBS Hyderabad worth the high fees they are charging?

IBS Hyderabad MBA fees are definitely very high around ?5.25 L - 16.02 L and a middle-class man may not afford it. So unless you can get a scholarship I don’t think it’s a wise decision to spend your savings or even take up a loan for such a college. Taking a loan is risky way because you might not necessarily be able to land a package enough to repay the loan and it may take years to do so. There are many other higher-ranked B Schools with less expensive fees, try targeting them. Go for IBS Hyderabad only when you have no other option and you are ready to face the risk of loan repayment. No doubt IBS Hyderabad is well known for its quality of education, pedagogy, and infrastructure. The mess of food was like no other college. I think it’s these factors that attract students from all over India despite the high fees. So make a decision after weighing all the pros and cons.

Question 1

What is the fees structure of IBS Hyderabad for an MBA?

Accepted Answer

IBS Hyderabad offers management education at various levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, and doctoral programs. The undergraduate programs include a three-year BBA and BA course. The postgraduate programs include a two-year MBA, a 21-month Executive MBA, and a one-year PGPA program. The institute also offers full-time and part-time Ph.D. programs, with the full-time Ph.D. being a campus-based residential program designed for students interested in management teaching, research, and consultancy.

The cost of the MBA/PGDM program is between INR 5.25 L to 16.02 L for a duration of 2 years. To be eligible, you must have graduated with at least 50% marks and cleared exams such as CAT, NMAT, and one more. The cost of the Executive MBA/PGDM program is INR 5.25 L for a duration of 21 months and requires a minimum graduation of 50%.

Question 2

Which is the best option among these; an MBA at Christ, development studies at TISS, an MBA at ICFAI Hyderabad, or rural management at XIMB?

Accepted Answer

First of all, I don’t deem it right for you to compare an MBA with Development studies as both are vastly different. Even comparing a General MBA with that in Rural Management is unjustified. The choice of the program depends on what your inclinations and interests are and what you want to do with your degree.

The points below will help you know the right choice for some general preferences.

Rural Management: If you want to be in the new markets and provide forward linkages to rural enterprises or backward linkages to large-scale industries, then Rural Management is best for you.
Development Studies: If you are willing to work in the policy sector, with an understanding of the development and public policy, and want to become an expert in project management, development, and implementation works in both rural and urban development, in a human and spatial context, then Development Studies is perfect for you.
For Money: If money is your primary goal then look for a good MBA college as the ones you mentioned are just average.

It is essential to know what exactly a course offers and what you are after only then you can make an informed decision

Question 3

Is IBS Hyderabad worth the high fees they are charging?

Accepted Answer

IBS Hyderabad MBA fees are definitely very high around ?5.25 L - 16.02 L and a middle-class man may not afford it. So unless you can get a scholarship I don’t think it’s a wise decision to spend your savings or even take up a loan for such a college. Taking a loan is risky way because you might not necessarily be able to land a package enough to repay the loan and it may take years to do so.

There are many other higher-ranked B Schools with less expensive fees, try targeting them. Go for IBS Hyderabad only when you have no other option and you are ready to face the risk of loan repayment.

No doubt IBS Hyderabad is well known for its quality of education, pedagogy, and infrastructure. The mess of food was like no other college. I think it’s these factors that attract students from all over India despite the high fees. So make a decision after weighing all the pros and cons.