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What are the names of the MBA entrance exams (except CAT) that most B-schools prefer?
Apart from the CAT examination the other competitive exams which are preferred in MBA admissions area as follows:
- XAT - This examination is preferred in XLRI, XISS, SPJAIN, etc.
- NMAT - This examination is preferred in NMIMS, IBS, Amity etc
- SNAP - This exam is conducted by Symbiosis Institute of Management for its admission to the MBA program.
- IIFT - This exam is conducted by IIFT Delhi and Kolkata.
- MAHCET (state-wise exam) - This exam is preferred in JBIMS in Mumbai
- MICAT – This examination is preferred in admission at MICA (Mass Media and Communication)
- GMAT – This examination is preferred for admission at the Indian School of business
- TISSNET - This examination is preferred for admission at TISS (Social Sciences)
- IBSAT - This examination is preferred for admission at ICFAI Business School (IBS)
- CMAT and MAT –This exam is conducted for those institutions which do not prefer CAT scores. This exam is conducted by AICTE.
After CAT, one of the popular exams is XAT and CMAT. If you haven’t appeared for them, most B-schools will ask for score of their state-based examination.
How is SCMHRD for MBA in HR?
SCMHRD is one of the best B-Schools in India for specialzied HR program. It’s probably among the best colleges after XLRI, and we have good enough industry stalwarts from SCMHRD to back this up. The kind of exposure you get from studying here in form of case competitions, industry interactions and differentiated pedagogy is beyond comparison. Hope the table below will help you.
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SCMHRD MBA |
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Fees |
INR 23.7 Lakhs |
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Highest Package |
67.7 LPA |
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Median Package |
22 LPA |
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Major Recruiters |
Diageo, GEP, AccentureStrategy, CocaCola, ITC, ZS |
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Major Case Competitions |
Optum, Aditya Birla, diageo Bespirited, TUP |
Which is better for an integrated MBA/BBA, NU NIIT Neemrana or Doon Business School?
Doon Business School is a great option for integrated BBA+MBA. It is ranked by India Today as the 5th best BBA college in North India and the 24th best in India. Students receive not only a degree from a government university, but also a variety of career-oriented value-added certificates such as SAP-University Alliance Orientation, Big Data Analytics, Bank PO/ MBA Entrance Training, Tally 9.0 ERP, NISM on Stock Market/ Mutual Funds, Entrepreneurship Incubation, Web Designing, and so on.
DBS's location is favorable for life projects because it is close to green industries such as Samsung, Videocon, and Rasna.
My brother is a DBS student, so I can assure you that the college will invest far more in the students' overall development than any other institute. It'll be a place full of fun as well as endless opportunities and learning.
What is the scope of MBA in International Business from BIMTECH?
BIMTECH MBA in International Business is Accredited by AIU, NBA, A+ NAAC, BSIS from EFMD. The course is good and the program includes learnings via case studies, simulations assignments, presentations, and live projects.
By pursuing this program you can train yourself in the areas of marketing, finance, and operations altogether. Meanwhile, the students are also provided with industry experience by providing them the opportunities to go on field trips to seaports and airports. You can learn subjects like foreign trades and foreign languages.
When is an MBA Worth It?
MBA is the most in demand postgraduate course in India. It is a 2 year full time program providing specializations in Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Human Resources, etc. MBA provides students with the knowledge of managerial and leadership skills. It tests the student’s problem solving skills. Admission is based on the entrance examinations like CAT, CMAT, SNAP, XAT, MAT and NMAT.
Yes, pursuing an MBA degree is definitely worth it. Students can secure jobs in domains like Marketing, HR, Banking, Retail Management and others non-core sectors as well after an MBA.
It is worth more when it comes with benefits like -
- Having the best Return On Investment (ROI) being one of the costliest courses.
- The efficiency of an investment is determined by the ROI measurement and comparison.
- The MBA course fee being higher leads to higher salary packages offered to MBA graduates.
- They get a raise or hike in 10 years considering the long term salary projections.
- Students choosing Executive MBA are able to work actively while pursuing the degree. The salary they earn will be added while calculating ROI.
- The highest salary package an MBA graduate is offered can rise from 48 LPA to 70 LPA in India.
- The top recruiting companies that hire MBA graduates include Deloitte, Accenture, Infosys, Capgemini, Citibank, ITC, Nestle, Saint Gobain, JP Morgan, Wipro, Microsoft, Phillips, Reliance, L&T, McKinsey & Company, Avendus, Asian Paints, etc.
Top MBA Institutions
IIMs are no doubtedly the best to pursue MBA and one can get a job among top companies. However, IIMs have a high fee structure as compared to other B-Schools. Some of the top IIMs are: IIM Calcutta, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow and many more.
Other AICTE approved B-Schools in India are XLRI Jamshedpur, MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR Mumbai, IMI Delhi, among others. These institutes have lower fee structure than IIMs but their average placement package is higher than many IIMs.
Studying MBA is an investment because students graduating with an MBA degree receive job offers from top companies who provide a generous salary package. MBA degree provides job security and it provides a lot of career opportunities than a normal Masters graduate degree. This is why an MBA degree is definitely worth pursuing.
Which one should I choose, PGPM Great Lakes, SIIB Pune or NMIMS Hyderabad?
You should choose PGPM Great Lakes. The course curriculum is good and it has gained momentum over the last few years. The institute offers good placements. Great Lakes Chennai average package during 2022 placements was INR 12.5 LPA. The average CTC increased 13% this year.
If you are interested in International Business, SIIB is a good option as well.
What types of questions are asked in a typical MBA interview (IIM, SPJ, FMS, NITIE,IIFT, MDI) for a person with a quizzing profile as a hobby?
The MBA interviews of top institutes like NITIE, IIM, SP Jain, IIFT, MDI, FMS, and others are tough.
The personal interview round judges your personality and your enthusiasm towards the program you are willing to join. A candidate who has a quizzing hobby can get any question.
Vague questions will be asked to test your quickness and presence of mind. Better and relevant questions get asked if the interviewer is a quizzer himself. The best way to deal with such a question is to drop hints about the area of your expertise.
Overall, the interview is all about how you handle the situation by using your presence of mind.
Is an MBA-Tech course from NMIMS University as good as an MBA from NMIMS?
The answer is no.
The curriculum is different which is why the expertise of the faculties is also different. If you want to pursue Management as a postgraduate degree, you should first finish your undergraduate studies. Then examine your options and apply for entrance exams in NMIMS.
MBA Tech is superior to MBA General from NMIMS. You will get value additions in MBA Tech such as data-paralytics, which gives you a tech-commercial advantage and, ultimately, job preference. A techno-commercial person is paid more than a general MBA.
Furthermore, completing your MBA through SBM will provide you with a better scope and a more propelling start.
How good is Presidency College Bangalore for MBA?
One of my friends studied at Presidency College, Bangalore. According to him, there are two types of MBA offered by the college on the basis of University: Bangalore University and Bharathiar University.
- Bangalore University has 120 seats where 60 are government seats (ones who have written PGCET Exam Karnataka via counselling) and the rest 60 are Management Quota.
- The number of seats under Bharathiar University is not disclosed.
- The college has a placement cell, which works towards student’s development and assuring the fact that they get placed in reputed companies every year.
- The college does not allow any irregularities in attendance.
- They strictly follow Bangalore University rules of minimum attendance.
- 75% attendance is mandatory or the student will not be allowed to sit for the exams.
- The faculty members are highly experienced and provide proper guidance.
- The college does not have an in-house sports ground, but it has good support for sports students.
Therefore, if you are willing to study at Presidency College, Bangalore, it is suggested that you go for it rather than going through other colleges.
Among Jain and Presidency University, which is the best for an MBA?
Jain University and Presidency University are both established in Bangalore and are excellent options to pursue an MBA. Jain University is much older and famous for its placement record. Compared to that Presidency University was established very recently and is equipped with modern technological and educational infrastructure. Jain University has been ranked 62 for MBA by Outlook 2020. Whereas, Presidency University is also ranked as 12th for MBA by Times of India.
Admission Eligibility for MBA:
Jain University- Jain University offers an MBA program in 19 different specializations.
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To be eligible for admission, the student is required to score at least 50% in the undergraduate degree and provide test scores of JET/ CAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ XAT.
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The total course fee for MBA is 9.9 lakhs.
Presidency University- Presidency University offers MBA specializations in Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain Management.
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Prospective students are required to submit test scores of CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ JET/ MAT, etc.
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There are rounds of Written ability test, group discussion, and personal interview for final selection.
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The total course fee for MBA is 6.5 lakhs.
Placements:
Jain University-
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Jain University had a 98.6% on-campus placement rate in 2020.
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The highest salary package was 30 LPA with the average being 7 LPA.
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There are over 250 campus recruiters including Tommy Hilfiger, Honeywell, Deloitte, TCS, Morgan Stanley, etc.
Presidency University-
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Presidency University provides over 75% placements to students.
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The highest CTC was 20 LPA and the average CTC was 8 LPA.
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Major recruiters at the institute are SAP, Infosys, Wipro, etc.
Thus it completely depends on the student, their interests, and financial capabilities about which university they wish to choose.
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