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Should I go for an MBA at IBS Hyderabad, or in UPES Dehradun?
I hope you have already decided on your specialization. So it’s better that you go for that specific course than a regular MBA at UPES Dehradun. If you take up the regular MBA you will have to study general subjects in the first year and your choice of specialization subjects in the second. Whereas if you go for MBA in International Business or Logistics and Supply Chain Management, you'll be taught subjects concerning that specialization from semester one itself. This will help you in the long run.
One more thing you should know is that for International Business, IBS Hyderabad is a much better choice than UPES. The placement scenario at UPES for IB is yet to improve.
Should I go with IBS Hyderabad or Woxsen Hyderabad?
IBS Hyderabad has many shortcomings when compared to Woden Hyderabad which is a relatively new college. Some major drawbacks IBS faces today are
- Batch-size: The biggest flaw is the huge batch size that obstructs personal attention to its students. Woxsen on the other hand has a much smaller batch size and promotes better teamwork and peer interaction. The smaller batch size at Woxen ensures the entire batch is taught by extremely talented faculty whereas the large batch size of ISB does not let the entire batch taught by the best professors. The visiting faculty who are the industry’s top-notch experienced professionals only conduct auditorium sessions and thus not the entire batch can attend.
- Campus life: IBS Hyderabad has a much livelier campus life being new and decked with world class facilities. Its infrastructure speaks of the most modern example of internationally acclaimed architecture. Whereas IBS has shared housing, substandard infrastructure and a submissive environment.
- Growth: Woxen has been growing at a spectacular rate and its placement statistics are a testament to that. Top companies like Amazon, KPMG, Virtusa, HDFC, and ICICI Sec visit Woxsen for placements.
The only advantage IBS Hyderabad has over Woxen is its legacy of being one of the oldest B Schools in India. Because of its early establishment, it now attracts a pool of the best recruiters better than that at Woxen.
I am from Delhi. I am earning 7 LPA from a reputed company in Bangalore. Will it be a good decision to drop the job for an MBA from MDI Gurgaon? Why?
I will highly recommend you to go for MDI Gurgaon as the opportunities that will open up to you are vast. You will get to explore an altogether different world. The main reasons why one should take MDI Gurgaon are
- If you stay at your current job and consider the raise you will get in 2 years, your salary will be 10-12 LPA in 2 years whereas after MBA your salary will start from at least 14 LPA which is a major difference.
- Working at your current company will leave you with the tag of a normal engineer whereas the MBA tag will be a game changer in your career.
- The experience at MDI itself will enable you to learn so many things and lead to overall personality development which will not be possible if you continue with your current job.
So joining MDI for an MBA is definitely a good choice.
I have an option of choosing NIT Jalandhar or BIT Mesra. Which one would be better?
Ranking-wise BIT Mesra is better than NIT Jalandhar. It has some other additional features also:
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BIT Mesra has Alumni in all the Top Universities around the globe
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BIT Mesra also has International campuses in Ras al khaimah and Bahrain
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It has the first rocketry department in India and has helped IITs to set up their rocketry department
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It also has a Super-Computer called PARAM 10000.
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BIT Mesra offers placements that are at par with the IITs
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Top recruiters include Facebook, Google, and Microsoft
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The grading system at BIT Mesra is absolute and the evaluation process is also very strict. So you will have to focus a lot on your CGPA.
This comparison is general. I think you should make a choice based on your own preferences. Consider factors like closeness to your home, Coaching/guidance for GRE, and alumni network.
How many rounds of counselling are there in the BIT Sindri?
In total there are 3 rounds of counseling conducted by JCECEB. Seats of BIT Sindri fill up within the first 2 to 3 days of counseling. In which students have to be within 200 CML rank to get a seat, OBC (BC-I / BC-II) rank of around 100, and SC or ST rank of around 50. This rank is the average rank which is an annual trend for BIT Sindri.
After all other counseling such as JEE, WBJEE, etc. various allocated seats became vacant because numerous students who scored good ranks in other exams got admission to other colleges.
In such a situation, a spot round of counseling additionally takes place for the vacant seats. If the student got a lower rank and is lucky enough then they can make it to BIT Sindri in that round. For that, the student has to inquire through Online Notice for the Spot Round notification. So, overall there are in total 3 normal rounds and a spot round takes place for BIT Sindri conducted by JCECEB.
Which institute should l join: MICA, IRMA, or XIMB?
All the institutes you mentioned are quite different from each other and have no similar goals, visions, or outcomes. XIMB is a General Management institute while MICA and IRMA focus solely on a specific domain.
The most common evaluating criteria of aspirants for a B School are its ROI and Placements. Choosing a specific niche program might limit your opportunities and choosing it mainly because of its general parameters like ROI and Parameters might prove wrong in the long run.
IRMA is well known for its specialization in rural management, and its primary goal is to bring about a change in the rural sector of the country through professional management. As a student, you will acquire knowledge of the principles of general management, and certain social and liberal arts subjects.
The main highlight of the institute is its three internship segments. Through this program, you will get to witness rural realities and society through a different lens, and pave your way to an excellent career.
IIM Kozhikode is offering Project management course, Should I opt it when I am already PMP certified?
If you are already PMP certified then pursuing Project Management course of IIM Kozhikode will not add much value to your experience. This is because
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Firstly the course is for professionals who are interested in acquiring the PMP and CAPM certification. Since you are a PMP certified professional, it means that you are an experienced professional too. So this course will add no value.
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Secondly, the objective of the course is to impart real-time work experience, and understand the principles of project management. As a PMP you already have these skills.
If you want IIMs title for your CV then go for it. But know that you won’t learn anything new from it.
Which should I prefer: NIT Jalandhar ECE or NIT Hamirpur ECE?
Both NITs, NIT Jalandhar and NIT Hamirpur have similar rankings although NIT Jalandhar has a slight advantage in terms of location. Here are the key differences between these colleges
- Jalandhar has better connectivity than Hamirpur so it's easier for MNCs to reach college. NIT Hamirpur is also located in a secluded yet serene location away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
- NIT Hamirpur has better hostel facilities than NIT Jalandhar and many other NITs.
- Industrial exposure is more at NIT Jalandhar.
- Lastly, the comparison of the ECE branch placements at both the institutes is tabulated below
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Particulars |
NIT Hamirpur ECE |
NIT Jalandhar ECE |
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Eligible Students |
58 |
108 |
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Students Placed |
50 |
90 |
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Placement % |
86.21% |
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Offers |
78 |
100 |
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Highest CTC |
INR 16.60 LPA |
INR 51 LPA |
Ultimately the final decision is your to make based on your interests and goals.
Why do people flock to IIM Lucknow and leave SPJIMR and FMS, when IIML teaches management like engineering whereas SPJIMR and FMS have a more conducive environment to actually learn? They also get the
By ‘teaches Management like Engineering’ I assume what you mean is Management studies at IIM Lucknow are more strict, mundane, and repetitive. In this regard, I refuse to accept your claim as the reality is far from this.
People graduating from these institutes are youngsters with an age group of 20-25 so there is very little impact of the institutes' pedagogy on the learner’s ability to learn. These candidates are likely to be more serious regarding their growth and even sacrifice the fun of a typical B School life just to reach new heights. Anyone with such a mindset is likely to fare well anywhere irrespective of the choice of Institute.
I am going to specifically pinpoint the scenario at FMS because there is a general conception that FMS has a relatively chilled ambiance. The truth is I have seen many students working tremendously hard in their 2 years. They explore much more than academics and take part in many extracurricular activities because they know it’s their last opportunity before they enter the corporate world. The attendance rules although stricter than that at IIM Lucknow are no direct indication of the general discipline and the rigor of the curriculum. Every institute has its own tailored learning environment and it’s up to the students to make the most out of it.
People just ‘flock’ to a particular B School because of the sheep mentality. Rather their decisions are based on continuous analysis of various factors like tags, peer group, intended specialization, placement opportunities, personal goals.
Should I join IIM Kashipur?
My cousin recently passed from this reputed institute and was glad she chose it. The college gave her a clear insight into her goals and future and shaped it perfectly. Some features of the institute that make it desirable are
the Amazing variety of courses: IIM Kashipur offers a wide range of courses ranging from Sales and Marketing, Finance, IT and Analytics, Operations and Supply Chain to Strategy and Management, OB and HR, Communications, and others. The Corporate Relations Committee along with the Placement Committee provides Live Project opportunities to the students.
Faculty: Among the new IIMs, IIM Kashipur has one of the best faculty with great industrial knowledge. Rather than just imparting bookish knowledge, they broaden your way of thinking and analyzing which helps in the long run.
Infrastructure: IIM Kashipur boasts of a great infrastructure spread across 200 Acres of land. You can have fun with friends and take part in your favorite sports. The library is decked with valuable research material.
Student-run campus: The campus of IIM Kashipur is fueled by student initiatives majorly. Institutions such as the MPRC, Mess, Corporate Relations, Alumni Relations, Cultural, and others contribute to the college's overall functioning.
Placements: The placement statistics below speak of the amazing placements opportunities offered by IIM Kashipur
Highest Salary: INR 28.82 LPA
Average Salary: INR 15.21 LPA
Median CTC - INR 14.82 LPA
Number of students: 322
Number of offers: 365
So yes, joining IIM Kashipur is a good decision and you will benefit a lot from it.
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