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Why did Rohan Jain choose to join IIM Ahmedabad after scoring a high GMAT score?
Rohan Jain’s goal had always been to be in IIM Ahmedabad and preparing for CAT. He took preparation for GMAT because the same for CAT was going well. He thought appearing for both examinations would open more openings for a good career so he went forward with his decision. GMAT has a validity of five years and would give the CV an edge over that of other candidates.
He chose to pursue MBA from IIM Ahmedabad instead of a foreign university for the following reasons:
- Requirement of work experience: Most of the business schools outside India require a minimum work experience. Rohan Jain did not have any work experience at all so it made no sense to him to look towards an uncertain future by not choosing to pursue his degree at IIM Ahmedabad.
- Diversity in Profile: The highly reputed business schools such as Harvard and Stanford require a lot of diversity in profile. Many IITians and other engineers actually work in the social sector for some years for making a unique profile. The US business schools aim to maintain the diversity in culture by allowing admission to candidates from all countries. Rohan Jain did not want to gamble his future on something that is so outside his control.
- Job Location: He was not sure if he wanted to work in another country. If he had returned to India after achieving his degree, he is skeptical if the finances would have worked.
He has completed his MBA successfully and did not regret his decision of joining IIM Ahmedabad.
Which college is better for an MBA: Jaipuria College Noida or NDIM Delhi?
I have friends at both Jaipuria and NDIM and based on the conversations I had with them, I will say Jaipuria is definitely a better alternative.
- Jaipuria has a better brand value. The institute is over 24 years old with a 9000+ alumni base spread across the globe.
- It has more than 100 experienced faculties.
- As per the current rating, Jaipuria College Noida ranks 69th, though NDIM is not ranked at the national level, Jaipuria Noida has always been listed among the top 75-year-olds in the country by NIRF.
- The University is AICTE-approved and provides two-year-long PGDM, PGDM in Service Management, and PGDM in Marketing.
- The infrastructure, curricular are great. There are live projects through which you can improve your skills.
- It also offers various scholarships to meritorious students and students from economically weak backgrounds.
- The placement records are quite impressive. In the 2021 placement drive, the average CTC offered to the students was around 6.75 LPA.
Going by the factors mentioned above, it is safe to say that Jaipuria is better than NDIM.
Which is better between MBA from IGNOU or Symbiosis distance?
IGNOU is better for an MBA compared to Symbiosis distance. The course work is challenging. It’s not easy to clear papers unless you go through the study materials thoroughly. The curriculum is a bit old but it’s effective.
If you are hard-working and have relevant work experience, you can get recruitment opportunities after doing your MBA. IGNOU MBA is even valid for PhD/Govt. jobs too.
What is average salary for freshers from MBA marketing program?
Isenberg is an AACSB-accredited institution, offers premium education to its students. The Isenberg MBA program in Marketing offers a perfect blend of general business and marketing elective courses to ensure achieving certain educational goals. This program also inculcates managerial skills and business knowledge that are crucial in understanding the global economy. The placement statistics of Isenberg have been tabulated for further reference
Isenberg Placement Highlights 2021
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Success Rate (within 6 months of graduation) |
95% |
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Mean Yearly Salary |
$60,241 |
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Median Yearly Salary |
$62,000 |
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Top 3 Industries |
Accounting, financial services, and technology/science |
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Full-Time Employment Rate |
72.7% |
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Top Employment Location |
Massachusetts |
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Top Employers |
Amazon, Oracle, IBM, Deloitte, KPMG, Citigroup, Dell EMC, PwC, BDO USA |
In all, the Isenberg School Of Management, Umass Amherst offers an average salary of $124,620 The usual salary bracket received by the students of this college is $108,137-$143,451. However, it’s important to note that these salaries depend on a number of factors like the nature of the job, department, and location, as well as the individual skills and education level.
Is an MBA from Thapar University good for a career point of view?
Yes, an MBA from Thapar University is worth considering from a career point of view. Established in 1956, Thapar University is one of the leading institutes in the field of higher education. Its Business School has churned out a number of managers pursuing successful careers who are well aware of the recent trends in the corporate world. Students are offered intriguing profiles and packages by top companies like TCS, Nestle, etc. Here is the detailed placement scenario
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Number of Recruiters |
77 |
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Highest Salary |
INR 21.35 LPA |
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Average Salary |
INR 7 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
S&P Global, American Express, Deloitte, EY, Nestle, Zomato, TCS |
One of my close friends completed her MBA from Thapar University recently and got placed in TCS. She loved the curriculum and pedagogy and was highly satisfied with the placement too. So, yes, Thapar University MBA is a great choice from a career point of view.
How good is TAPMI Manipal for PGDM? Are all the placement reports really true?
The flagship PGDM program at TAPMI is highly regarded and could be a good option for you. It has been accredited by both AMBA and AACSB, two of the most prestigious international accreditations. TAPMI is also ranked among the top private business schools in India.
The PGDM program at TAPMI is designed to help you develop leadership skills through value creation. This includes enhancing your functional skills and being able to take initiative under uncertainty, with minimal guidance and supervision. You'll also learn how to persist in unfamiliar contexts and collaborate effectively with others. Additionally, the program emphasizes the importance of clear communication, listening to feedback (even when it contradicts your own views), and understanding the need to contribute beyond personal goals and achievements. You'll also learn how to reflect on your decisions, avoiding the short-termism that can often lead to poor outcomes.
If you choose to attend TAPMI, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most well-known companies in India. In fact, key recruiters in TAPMI Placements 2022 included Deloitte, TITAN, ITC, HP, Nestlé India Limited, Capgemini, GEP Worldwide, J. P. Morgan Chase, Virtusa Polaris, EY India, Citibank, Accenture, Airtel Payments Bank, CRISIL, ICICI Bank, Infosys, KPMG, Michael Page, and Goldman Sachs, among others. This means that you'll have a wide range of potential employers to choose from after completing your degree. So yes, all the placement reports are really true.
What are the advantages of pursuing PGPM at Great Lakes, Gurgaon?
The Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) offered by the Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Gurgaon is an excellent program and lives up to the reputation that Great Lakes has built over the years. GLIM provides a great course curriculum with top-notch professors to learn from which are similar in both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses. Some of the advantages of the Gurgaon campus are as follows.
- The location of Delhi-NCR gives an excellent opportunity for industry interactions and networking.
- The course curriculum includes mandatory live project opportunities with corporates which is easier to find in this region.
- The college also focuses on emerging areas such as E-commerce, Business Analytics, etc. which are taught by top industry practitioners.
Apart from that, you can take a look at the placement statistics for the year 2020-21 here.
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Average CTC |
INR 12.15 lakhs per annum |
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Highest domestic CTC |
INR 18.83 lakhs per annum |
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Average increase in salary |
168% |
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Sector wise placements |
Consulting (32%), Sales and Marketing (21%), Analytics (17%), Product management (15%), General Management (8%), Operations (4%) and Finance (3%) |
So, you should definitely choose GLIM Gurgaon campus for PGPM with its unique advantages.
Which is better for doing an MBA BIMTECH or IMU?
I am not familiar with the specialization in which you want to do your MBA. Comparing BIMTECH and IMU is not justified, it is like comparing apples with oranges.
IMU offers two MBA programs:
- MBA in Port and Shipping Management
- MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management.
BIMTECH offers PGDM (equivalent to MBA) programs in the following streams –
- Retail Management
- International Business (Human Resource, Operations and Decision Science, Finance, Marketing)
- PGDM Core ( Human Resource, Operations and Decision Science, Finance, Marketing)
- Insurance Business Management
| Categories | MBA at BIMTECH | MBA at IMU |
| Course Fee | 9-12 lakh | 4 lakh |
| Highest CTC | 15 LPA | 13 LPA |
| Average CTC | 7-8 LPA | 6 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | American Express, Infosys, Google, Pantaloons, etc. | Goodwood, Posh, Ocean Sparkle, Aurus, etc. |
I believe that you must first decide your interest in specialization and then proceed with the choice of colleges.
What is the average package of an MBA in XLRI Jamshedpur?
XLRI has recently concluded its placement drive for the batch 2022, with an impressive 100% placement rate. A total of 99 selection representatives participated in the drive, including 23 new recruiters. The highest CTC (Cost to Company) offered was INR 60 Lakhs per annum, which was presented by the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector. The average CTC offered was INR 30.73 Lakhs per annum and the median CTC was INR 29 Lakhs per annum. Additionally, around 40.28% of students received pre-placement offers.
The institution also released its placement report for the batch 2019-21, where the highest CTC offered was INR 50 Lakhs per annum, the average CTC was INR 25.08 Lakhs per annum and the median CTC was INR 23 Lakhs per annum. A total of 108 recruiters participated in the drive, out of which 23 were first-time recruiters and 33.33% of students received pre-placement offers.
In addition, XLRI has also recently completed its summer internship placement drive for the batch of 2022-24, with a total of 510 students receiving 525 offers. The highest stipend offered was INR 3.5 Lakhs per month while the average stipend offered was INR 1.54 Lakhs per month. The institution has thus demonstrated a consistent record of providing its students with opportunities to secure high-paying jobs and internships with top companies.
How is an MBA at Nalsar University?
NALSAR University of Law is a law university in Hyderabad. It started offering a two-year MBA program in 2013 only. As this is a very new program in the institute, things are not in place completely yet. As some of my friends studied there, here’s what I got to know:
- The faculty are busy setting up the academics and the placement process.
- While the students are also concerned about the placements and thinking of ways to improve them.
- This has led to a situation where there is very little discussion on improving the system, how to make students responsible for managing the college, etc.
- However, as this is a new course, you will get plenty of time to indulge in your studies and you can even take your own initiatives which not only will help you but also the college.
| Categories | MBA at NALSAR University |
| Course Fee | 6.11 lakh |
| Highest CTC | 12 LPA |
| Average CTC | 8 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | S&P Global, Colgate, ITC, Jaro Education, etc. |
If your sole intention is placements, then you should give this college a miss as it is still in its early phases.
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