Sharda University is a private university situated in Greater Noida, established in the year 2009. The college has been accredited with NAAC ‘B’ grade. It has 250+ global tie-ups with various institutions and organizations. The two-year course has a fee ranging from 5.28 Lakhs to 8.7 Lakhs depending on the specialization chosen.

Admission Procedure

• The prerequisite for seeking admission to this course at Sharda is scoring 50% in graduation.
• Further, students are shortlisted on the basis of SUAT or CAT/MAT scores.
• Students are finally selected on the basis of the GD & PI round.

Infrastructure & Facilities

• The college is built over a humongous 63-acre campus. The college is home to a number of cafeterias and fast-food restaurants.
• The college also has a well-equipped library, on-campus hostels, laboratories, sports facilities, a convenience store, and a gym.
• The college also runs a shuttle service for its students.

Placements

• Various recruiters come on campus for recruitment including Amazon, American Express, Pepsi, Cognizant and many others.
• MBA has a perfect placement rate of 100%
• The average package offered for students of this course is 6LPA, with the highest package going up to 10LPA.

The college is a top choice amongst all private universities in India for MBA. The college has an edge over most colleges due to its beneficial tie-ups with international institutions. The college has a well-equipped campus with sufficient facilities. The college has a perfect placement rate which makes it a go-to B-school in India.

My cousin did her international MBA from ISMS College in Pune. She stays in Pune which is also known as the 'Oxford of the East', so it was convenient and befitting for her as far as location goes. ISMS Pune MBA has a 100% placement rate and recruiters from TCL, Wipro, Accenture, and other top companies come for the placement process. 

Some more highlights of the program are as follows:

• The program is accredited by Edexcel, and Pearson's brand name as well. It is a student-centric program and is scheduled for a period of two academic years, with the first year to be taught in Pune and the final year being taught in the UK.
• The program is industry-oriented and is structured in a manner that incorporates both contemporary theories, skill sets, and practical knowledge which is sought by employers these days.
• You'll be taught all Essential management skills like communicating effectively, leadership skills, development of critical thought, inculcation of Analytical skills, and teamwork.

Here's a table highlighting the important aspects of the program:

Apart from all this, the program is also affiliated with the Lotus Group of Institutes and Knowledge Partner of Lotus Business School, which is affiliated with the University of Pune. There are other good options available in Hyderabad as well.

FORE and IMT Ghaziabad are reputed B-schools in the country and offer excellent PGDM programs. Comparably Fore has a better ROI, whereas IMT Ghaziabad is a bigger band name in management education.

Given below is a brief comparison between the two programs.

The DCP program at IMT Ghaziabad provides the students with a year-long intense international experience in Dubai which also happens to be one of the most dynamic markets in the world. After completing their 1st year, the students are encouraged and also provided opportunities to carry out their summer internship assignments in UAE and the Middle East – primarily GCC countries – including Oman and Kuwait to gather market exposure.

Both courses have their advantages, so you should decide which course will be better for you.

The highlights of our MBA Programme which makes it different from other MBA Programme are:

1. Choice Based Credit System
2. Trimester Pattern (6 Trimesters)
3. Case Method which covers more than 150 Cases spread over in different trimester
4. Interactive Teaching Learning Method
5. Focus on Competencies, Business Acumen, Problem Solving, Drive for Results, Enterprise Skills and Team Work.
6. Competency and Career Development Activities
7. Professional Certifications and Workshops.
8. Continuous Updated Education (CUEdTM)
9. Faculty Team Teaching
10. Digital Learning Technology
11. Research Collaborations
12. Industrial Collaboration for Internship
13. Social Mission
14. Rural Immersion
15. National Immersion
16. International Exposure Program
17. Fostering Entrepreneurship
18. Peace Programs for Holistic Development
19. Sports Culture for Peace
20. Alumni Involvement

The MBA Programme offered by MIT WPU School of Management (PG) is a two-year full-time programme spread across 6 trimesters - The first three trimesters in Year-I and the remaining three trimesters in Year-II. Different courses (subjects) are offered in these trimesters.

In the first two trimesters, courses are common across all specializations.

Trimester-III onwards, students learn courses specific to their respective specialization along with a few general courses which are common.

MIT World Peace University offers 13 specializations in MBA Programs. The specializations offered in the MBA Programme are:

Single Specialization

• MBA General
• MBA Marketing
• MBA HR
• MBA Finance
• MBA International Business
• MBA Operations
• MBA Banking and Financial Services
• MBA Telecom Management Marketing
• MBA Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management
• MBA Construction and Project Management

Dual Specialization

• MBA Corporate Social Responsibility - Dual Specialization with (Marketing or Human Resources Management or Finance)
• MBA Sports Management- Dual Specialization with (Marketing or Human Resources Management or Finance)
• MBA Hospital and Healthcare Management- Dual Specialization with (Marketing or Human Resources Management or Finance or Operations)

Nirma University (NU) situated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is a NAAC accredited ‘A’ grade private university. Nirma University provides a 2-year full-time MBA course in various fields. Specializations are offered in Finance, HR, Marketing, Systems, Operations, Project, Quality, Banking, and International Business.

Admission:

The total course fee for MBA at Nirma University is INR 10.04 Lakhs.

• The prerequisite for pursuing MBA from Nirma University is 50% aggregate in 10+ 2 from any recognized university.

• The entrance exam score accepted for MBA admission is CAT. The required cutoff for MBA courses is around 80.

Curriculum:

The institute conducts various workshops on personality development such as Effective Presentations & Interview Skills, Creativity Psychometric Testing, Business Etiquettes & Innovation, and Mind Mapping. They also offer certificate programs in Big Data Analytics (Capgemini), Lean Green Belt Six Sigma (KPMG), Management (CII) & Business Strategy Simulation (CAPSTONE), Business Analytics (N-more), Logistics.

Placements:

• The placement rate for last year's batch was 92.5%.

• The maximum package offered was 18 LPA whereas the average package offered was 8 LPA.

• Top recruiters include Ashok Leyland, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto, Care Ratings, CITI Bank, Daimler, DCB, Deutsche Bank, Federal Bank.

So, Nirma University has a quite good MBA program. But, it provides only a full-time classroom program, so if one is already pursuing a job and wants to upgrade their qualification through an MBA, a distance course is not an option for this University. After all the above-given info, one can decide whether to enroll or not.

If we talk about choosing an MBA course between Amity and Lovely Professional University, then LPU might be a better option. As one of my friends is studying MBA at LPU, and he is satisfied with the college. 

• MBA program at LPU is a competitive yet accessible program. You can get a scholarship of 50% and waives off the college fee easily.
• Faculty at LPU are from top B-schools not only in India but also from abroad. This will give you wide exposure and top learning opportunities.
• LPU has the largest campus in India which gives it another advantage. 
• With the presence of international students on campus, there is a cultural abundance around students. 
• Placement opportunities at LPU are outstanding with more than 150 companies visiting from diverse backgrounds.
• Top recruiters include names like - Asian Paints, Federal Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Moody’s Analytics, and more.

In the following table, you will get the basic information about Amity and the LPU MBA course. 

LPU is a better option for pursuing MBA as it will provide you with all the facilities and good opportunities in future.