There are two scenarios for product management 

1. B2B: Business to Business product management does not necessarily require MBA 
2. B2C: Business-to-customer product management is better with an MBA degree. The placements for MBA will get you a high-paying job in B2C product management. B Schools like ISB prefer a work experience of at least 4-6 years. Roles offered through placements include senior product manager to product manager.

The fact is no matter what your skills are, this industry is biased towards MBA. So the final decision should depend on what you are going for. 

I have said this before. No college is better than the other. It’s just a matter of preferences and suitability. Yet you are here comparing some 3 best B Schools in India. Neither of the 3 colleges is lacking in any aspect. So you won’t be making a bad choice by choosing one from FMS, XLRI, or IIM Lucknow.

The most crucial step while choosing a college is checking your priorities and knowing what you want from the college and where you are headed to in the future. Once you are determined in what you are seeking no college can really stop you. So don’t worry about the confidentiality at IIM Lucknow. With the right mindset, you can make the best out of it. I think focusing on the following aspects will help you make a better decision 

• Quality of education
• Campus life
• Career goals
• Big companies coming to the campus for placements 
• Fees

Once you have set your goals, all the above 3 colleges will help you achieve them. Lastly, don't choose IIM Lucknow for its IIM tag. If you are honest with your goals, the IIM brand value is not more than a mere tag.

The minimum cutoff for the general category is 90, whereas the cutoff for OBC is 82 at IIM Lucknow.

The final selection of a candidate is based on his position in the merit list. The merit list is prepared by calculating the Grand Total for all the students.

Grand Total = Shortlist Total + GDPI Total

Yes, one can definitely choose SPJIMR over the three IIMs IKL. To answer the why part, I have individually compared each IIM to SPJIMR and justified why SPJIMR is a better choice in all the 3 cases.

IIM Indore

SPJIMR over IIM Indore is a choice as everyone is aware of the huge batch size at IIM Indore which becomes a major obstacle during placements. Moreover, it gives a lot of weightage to past academics so it’s not a good option for those who fared average during 10 and 12 but are now ready to face challenges.

IIM Kozhikode 

The only aspect in which Kozhikode has an upper hand when compared to SPJIMR is the campus beauty and I am sure this is not the most important criterion for judging a college at all. SPJIMR offers a more innovative and structured curriculum, a smaller batch size combined with the chance to live in the city of Dreams. The only aspect that it lacks in comparison to Kozhikode is the fact that you have to choose your specialization during admission itself whereas Kozhikode gives you a year's time to do so. Then again if you are certain of your specialization, nothing is better than SPJIMR.

IIM Lucknow 

Honestly speaking many might consider IIM Lucknow a tad bit better than SPJIMR and rightly so. When it comes to consulting and Finance, IIM Lucknow is a better option. It also attracts the best profile and not the kind accepted at SPJIMR. Additionally, the batch comprises IITians majorly who are there for the tag. These geniuses create tough competition which is lacking in the case of SPJIMR. This turns out to be a benefit for SPJIMR as students who are not at the top are able to get good roles at top consulting firms. So in terms of Finance, Consulting, and IIM tag, IIM Lucknow seems to be better but is similar to SPJIMR in all other aspects.

The answer to this question depends directly on you and your profile. 

You should forgo your offer at IIM Trichy if

• You have above average past academic background 
• If you are confident that you can work harder and score better in CAT
• If you are a fresher and want to gain experience before joining

You should go for Trichy if

• Your past academic performance is below average 
• You are not motivated enough or confident in scoring better in the CAT 

I hope I made it easy for you to make a wise decision. Just remember that IIM Trichy is one of the best among the new IIMs so joining it won’t be futile.

To answer this question you need to know what a stellar profile really is. It’s your particular skill set that makes you a good candidate for placements rather than just your academics and course. 

If you are referring to placements as survival then trust me there are jobs for every profile. You need to focus on two main things. Excel in your own field (Humanities or Commerce) and develop a good network. 

As far as the placements are concerned your particular background will fetch you the most suitable job.

Given your location, AIIMS Raipur may be the best option for you. Students should not believe that any of the 2012 AIIMS is superior to the others. The primary issue arises when people begin comparing AIIMS colleges based on the last rank attained. But it's a little indecisive.

Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha are the northern states with the highest number of NEET and AIIMS admissions. As a result, students tend to select AIIMS near them, which has a large gap between the last ranks.

Because of nearly equal funding, each AIIMS college now has something to talk about, and management decides which area they must focus on.