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Should I join IIM Lucknow for a PGP now offer in hand or wait and go for a one-year MBA program? My work experience is 45 months with decent academics.
If IIM Lucknow doesn't hire you for positions that are relevant to your experience in a 2-year program, it will be harder for you to land the desired positions (though there are exceptions).
The one-year MBA is designed for students with more than five years of experience and offers many benefits, including a balanced and diverse cohort from which you can learn from their past failures and successes. The placement scene for a 5-year-old male would be highly subjective (depending on your past experience, past brand name, etc.) People with less than six years of experience have been offered AVP positions in reputable MNCs. Therefore, it is dependent upon what you bring to the table.
Furthermore, because the 2-year course is 34/35 years old, industry acceptance is much higher than for the 1-year course, which is now in its 13th year.
Before making a decision, weigh your options and speak with as many alumni as possible.
For HR which B-schools should I apply to if I don't make it to XLRI, TISS, MDI or SCMHRD?
XLRI, TISS, MDI, or SCMHRD are some of the reputed B-Schools of India. However, if one fails to get into these institutes of business management, they can apply for Xavier University, Bhubaneswar (XUB), or ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
By the Outlook ICARE University Ranking 2020, XUB is ranked 10th amongst the top 50 Private State Universities in India, and XUB has again been awarded Eduniversal Masters Ranking 2019 as India’s 2nd Best MBA-HRM Program. On the other hand, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad is ranked in the band of 71-75 by India University Rankings and 301-350 by BRICS Ranking.
Admission:
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Admissions at the XUB are based on the valid score of X-GMAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT and have an eligibility of a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years duration with 55% marks.
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Admissions at IFHE Hyderabad are based on a valid score of CMAT/XAT/CAT, with the eligibility of a graduate degree in any discipline.
Facilities:
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XUB offers various facilities such as a library, Xavier Campus Cloud and Data Center, Graphic Lab, auditorium, hostel, wifi Facilities, medical Help, center for sports, and fitness.
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IFHE has classrooms equipped with modern visual aids, a library, hostels, outdoor sports facilities, a transport facility.
Placements:
Xavier University, Bhubaneswar (XUB):
Placement training is provided to the students through group discussions, internships, and workshops.
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100% placement has been achieved by the university for its MBA program.
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For MBA in human resource management, a total of 111 students participated in the placement and around 32 companies participated in the placement drive.
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The highest CTC offered for HRM was INR 22.47 LPA and the average CTC offered was INR 12.87 LPA.
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Top recruiters include TCS, Capgemini, Accenture, Cognizant, and many more.
IFHE, Hyderabad:
To recruit the students, top companies visit the campus of IFHE, and it has also achieved a perfect record in terms of placements. To enhance the employability of the students, expert talks, and training for technical and soft skills are organized.
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For final placements 2020, the Hyderabad campus had a 93% placement percentage.
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The highest international CTC was INR 50.23 LPA and the highest domestic CTC offered was INR 15.89 LPA.
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The average CTC offered was INR 7.97 LPA.
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The top recruiters are Google, Aditya Birla Group, CA Technologies, ARC Consulting, American Express, Bajaj Allianz, etc.
Apart from top-class educations and dream jobs provided by both the universities, the teaching faculty is also good, provides numerous career services, and also organizes several extra-curricular activities
What is better for an MBA, Sharda University or Galgotias University?
Sharda University, one of the top UGC approved Universities in Greater Noida for providing Best Quality Education. It is ranked among the top 200 Institutes in India for MBA by NIRF. Galgotias University (GU), Greater Noida is one of the reputed universities in India and it has been awarded for being the top-ranking university in academics and Global Linkages. Both of these colleges provide an MBA degree in various fields with a full-time 2-year classroom course.
Admission:
Sharda University:
- It accepts CAT, MAT, and XAT score followed by Group Discussion & Personal Interview.
- 75 score in MAT and 65 score in CAT score is expected for admission.
- The university conducts its own Entrance Exam namely SUAT for admission.
- The total fee of Sharda University is 5.2 Lakhs.
Galgotias University:
- Admission in MBA programs is based on scores of CAT/GMAT/NMAT.
- For admission into the MBA, the university also conducts Galgotias University Management Aptitude Test (GUMAT).
- The total fee of Galgotias University is 3.18 Lakhs.
Campus Facilities:
Sharda University:
- It has a campus area of 63 acres with a magnificent and comprehensive range of facilities within the campus for its students.
- It provides its students with all the amenities and facilities such as the library, cafeteria, sports complex, and hostel.
- It provides a huge library, classrooms, and computer labs that are Wi-Fi enabled.
Galgotias University:
- The university has a campus area of 52 acres with spacious and beautifully academic buildings near Yamuna Expressway.
- It provides all kinds of facilities for students like Wi-Fi, labs, a hostel, and a library.
- It has well-experienced faculties, well-equipped labs, and better placement records.
Placement:
Sharda University:
- The MBA course has a placement rate of almost 100 percent.
- Top recruiters include Amazon, IBM, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, WIPRO, Infosys, etc.
- The average placement package offered is INR 6 LPA, with the highest package going up to INR 54 LPA.
- Overall 350+ companies worldwide participate in the recruitment process every year.
Galgotias University:
- The university recorded a placement rate of almost 92%.
- Top recruiters include Aditya Birla Group, Airtel, Citibank, HCL, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Indiabulls, Shriram Group, IBM, NIIT, Vodafone, BMW, etc.
- The average placement package offered is INR 2 LPA, with the highest package going up to INR 15 LPA.
- Overall 400+ companies worldwide participate in the recruitment process every year.
Both Universities are good for MBA in terms of academics and placements. Both the colleges are well-known colleges in North India having their own advantages and disadvantages. So, choose according to your convenience.
Which is better, Great Lakes Gurgaon PGDM or BITS Pilani for an MBA? I am a fresher looking for non-IT jobs.
Both of these colleges are good for pursuing a PGDM/MBA. The decision to choose the college should depend on your preference. The first aspect of choosing the college is the location of the college and your ability to shift to pursue the degree.
If you are okay with shifting to Pilani, then I will suggest you to choose BITS Pilani for MBA. The course curriculum of MBA at BITS Pilani has been designed to meet the industry needs. You will be trained in such a way that once you start working, you’ll find it easy to cope with the workload.
The practical approach that is used by BITS Pilani in its curriculum to give students access to a high level of education is commendable. You will get opportunities to do internships from top companies and even bag PPO offers if you are lucky. Each year top companies visit our college to recruit students.
Thus if you are comfortable with moving to a completely different place away from your home, I would suggest BITS Pilani for an MBA.
Which is better for growth opportunities after an MBA, IIM Lucknow or XLRI Jamshedpur?
Both colleges are equally good. XLRI has almost the same kind of profiles and reputed companies visiting the campus as IIM Lucknow. So, it is at par in terms of placements.
However, these insights may help you make an informed decision:
XLRI has no reservations of any kind, and the HR domain in XLRI is possibly the best in the country. If you wish to take any other domain you can go for IIM Lucknow.
The table below will give you a quick insight into important statistics:
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Particulars |
IIM Lucknow |
XLRI Jamshedpur |
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Batch size |
566 |
427 |
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Highest Package |
INR 58.00 LPA |
INR 60+ LPA |
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Average Package |
INR 31.03 LPA |
INR 30.7 LPA |
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NIRF Ranking |
6th |
8th |
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Fees |
Rs 19.23 L |
Rs 25.80 L |
Which is better TAPMI OR IMT-DCP Ghaziabad for PGDM MBA?
IMT DCP Ghaziabad is better than TAPMI for PGDM MBA. It has a better faculty base compared to TAPMI. The student and faculty ratio is relatively better. IMT DCP is a multi-country program and offers management education at a global level. This course includes super specialized tracks such as International Trade & Logistics, Advanced Quantitative Finance, and International Business & Marketing.
IMT Ghaziabad placement record of 2022 shows the average package to be INR 15.28 LPA.
Which College is better for placement for a PGDM BIMTECH, Greater Noida or Jaipuria, Noida?
Both colleges are at par with each other and with the similar fee structure and average packages. So here are few of the companies that visit the companies respectively and you could make your decision based on your dream companies.
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Institute |
Batch size |
Highest LPA |
Average LPA |
Regular Visiting companies |
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BIMTECH |
400 |
23.43 |
10.5 |
Aditya Birla group, Deloitte, Collegedunia, accenture, HDFC, Accenture |
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Jaipuria |
300 |
22 |
11.52 |
HCL, Accenture, HDFC, Barclays, Xiomi, Amul |
How good is IFMR Chennai for MBA ? (selected for 20-22)
The government of Andhra Pradesh had recognized IFMRR GSB as a State Private University in May 2017. My sister is a past-student of IFMR and this is the information she has conveyed to me:
- IFMR GSB has been offering PGDM program since 2000 at the Chennai campus.
- It was established in 1970 as a not-for-profit society.
- The institute was set up to offer research-based inputs to the industries and the government in the field of finance and economics.
- IFMR GSB has been accredited by the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) since December 2017.
PGDM in IFMR
- IFMR GSB had already delivered around 17 batches of students in PGDM since the establishment of the institution.
- The first batch of MBA had graduated in the year 2019. IFMR GSB has been offering two-year postgraduate programs i.e. Masters in Business Administration under KREA University
- IFMR is one of the leading Business Schools in India for MBA in Finance, Quantitative Finance. IFMR GSB is also one of the few B Schools in India that offers a 2-year full-time MBA program in Data Science.
- It offers a two-year program in 22 core and about 55 elective courses across various disciplines.
- Specializations such as Finance, Marketing, IT, Operations, HR, and Strategic Management, with some unique additional specializations in Banking Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Quantitative Finance & Data Sciences (Business Analytics) are provided by this college.
- IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) is inviting applications for its two-year Masters in Business Administration Program for the batch 2021-23.
The placement report for the MBA Batch 2018-20 has been very impressive.
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Highest placement offered |
INR 13.6 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 9.4 LPA |
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Fees |
113.45 Lakhs |
The top Recruiters included Bank of America, Barclays, CITI, Credit Suisse, CRISIL, E & Y, Deloitte USI, KPMG, Accenture, HCL, Genpact, Schneider Electric, and many others. Overall, IFMR Chennai is a good option to go for.
What would be better, doing ACM from NICMAR Pune or doing a job?
It would not be a good idea to join NICMAR right after the completion of a B.Tech degree. It will be better to join NICMAR after having 2-3 years of work experience. You can easily get a salary package of 5-6 LPA.
The reason NICMAR is so popular among students is to open new opportunities. In the past, profiles in Planning and Contracting have been offered. It will also enhance the chances of promotion after graduating from NICMAR or any higher studies.
However, it is important to talk to the currently studying students or the recent pass-out batch student and know the real situation.
How is the NITIE Mumbai PGDISEM course for someone with 2.5 years of IT experience?
The PG Diploma in Industrial Safety and Environmental Management at NITIE focuses on the environment and safety concerns as a strategic business opportunity and addresses its need in the industries.
The candidate will receive ample opportunities. It is also easier to get placed after PGDISEM compared to other courses as the batch size is really small.
Here are some of the profiles offered after PGDISEM.
- Environment/Sustainability/Safety Manager
- CSR Manager
- Sustainability / EHS Consultant
- Consultant (SAP – EHS)
- Health and Well-being Manager
- Risk Consultant
- Green Supply Chain Management
Here are the recent placement highlights for NITIE.
| Highest CTC | INR 44 LPA |
| Average CTC | INR 20.8 LPA |
| Top recruiters | EY, IDFC First, Bain & Co, ETLI, Landmark Group, Flipkart |
You have to decide whether this course will be right for you or not.
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