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What is the total expenditure to pursue a PGDM core at BIMTECH (including hostel, mess, and other expenses)?
BIMTECH is one of India's top business schools, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation. The institute's PGDM programs are all equivalent to an MBA degree.
Merit/Supernumerary: 13,00,000 INR, Corporation Sponsored 17,00,000 INR, NRI 17,00,000 INR, Corporation Sponsored 17,00,000 INR, NRI Sponsored 17,00,000 INR. Supernumerary seats are reserved for People of Indian Origin (PIO)/Foreign Nationals (FN)-/International/SAARC Nationals/Gulf Quota/Indians living abroad (OCI).
Can anybody help me with the free structure of a 2-year PGDM program from IMT-CDL Ghaziabad?
If you are looking for exact word-to-word details, you can check the college’s website for the same. Other than this, you can also directly contact the college to gain some more clarity and information on the same. They also have a user-friendly website and you will find all the information on courses available there.
Let me help you out with the fee structure of the 2 year PGDM program at IMTCDL:
| Term | Fee structure |
| 1st Semester | INR 28,500 |
| 2nd Semester | INR 27500 |
| 3rd Semester | INR 27500 |
| 4th Semester | INR 27500 |
There is an additional exam fee involved for international locations as well. This means that if you are a student appearing for the exams from a location outside India, you would have to pay a fee of INR 2500 per exam.
Is PGDM from BIMTECH valid and offers a good career opportunity?
BIMTECH is an amazing college with its beautiful lush green campus and situated in the Jasola part of Delhi. If you are thinking to choose BIMTECH for pursuing PGDM, it will be worth opting.
BIMTECH offers four PGDM courses that are AICTE approved:
- General Management PGDM (Specializations - Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR
- PGDM- International Business
- PGDM- Insurance Business Management
- PGDM- Retail Management
Along with this, the institute provides an amazing campus and infrastructure with a strong industrial reach. It possesses amazing hand on experience faculties with industrial background especially.
It also offers International Exchange Programs, various Clubs and Conduits, and a lot more. On completing your course you will be assured of landing in top-notch companies such as RAK Ceramics, Landmark, Infosys, KPMG, Accenture, and a few more and all these who offer roles across Sales, Marketing, Retail, and Operations.
If you are clear with your decision to opt for BIMTECH go forward and grab the opportunity. Overall it is a great place to seek management education.
Should I join Great Lakes Gurgaon for PGPM, given that I have TAPMI-PGDM as another option?
With Great Lakes PGPM, you can save a year and get back to the corporate world while TAPMI-PGDM is of two years. You can decide if you want to get a better RoI by joining PGPM or go for a two-year holistic experience of pursuing PGDM.
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Particulars |
TAPMI Manipal |
Great Lakes PGPM |
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Highest Package |
INR 22.3 LPA |
INR 34 LPA |
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Average Package |
INR 15.7 LPA |
INR 18.10 LPA |
|
Fees |
INR 15.50 LPA |
INR 8.35-8.75 LPA |
Placement wise both the colleges are almost similar so its better to take other factors into consideration.
Which college is best, GIM Goa Core PGDM or IMT Ghaziabad marketing?
Both IMT Ghaziabad and GIM Goa are highly reputable institutes for post-graduation in marketing. Both institutes have a strong track record of producing high-quality graduates who are well-equipped to excel in the marketing field. However, when considering which program to pursue, there are several factors to take into account such as the quality of students passing out of these colleges, placement opportunities and profiles that interest you, and your academic scores.
It is recommended to research and speak with students from both institutes, as well as professionals in the field, to gain a better understanding of the curriculum, faculty, and alumni network of each institute. Additionally, if you have poor academic scores, it might be a good idea to consider a program with fewer students, to increase your chances of success. Furthermore, if you have more work experience, it would be a good idea to look into IMT Ghaziabad as it offers various opportunities for students with more experience.
IMT Ghaziabad is considered to be a tier above GIM Goa in terms of ranking, brand perception, placements, and opportunities. It is ranked in the same tier as the new IIMs, SIBM, NMIMS, XIMB, SCMHRD, and MICA. Additionally, IMT Ghaziabad is known for having a strong focus on marketing as its forte. On the other hand, GIM Goa falls in the category of institutes such as KJ, Fore, BIM, etc. It is important to do your research well and make an informed decision based on your career aspirations and goals.
How is Fore School of Management for a PGDM? How are the placements for marketing students?
One of my friends is from this institute, so I might be able to help you with your question. FORE School is one of the country's top business schools.
- For the 2017-19 academic year, four marketing students were paid INR 31 LPA.
- Jumbo Group, Philips, J K Type, HUL, Gen pact, Gen pact ERC, EY GDS, Deloitte, KPMG GS, and others visit campus for placement drives every year.
- The course is very well structured.
- The faculty members along with permanent professors, also have guest lecturers from top marketing firms in India and abroad.
PGDM from Fore School of Management :
| Total course fee | 15 lakhs |
| Seats available | 180 |
| Top recruiters | Adani Group, Amazon.com, Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Coca-Cola, Colgate Palmolive, Deloitte,etc |
| Highest salary package | 31 lakhs |
| Average salary package | 10 lakhs |
Overall Fore university of management is a good option to go for. You’ll not regret later, I can assure you that. It will help build your career so you could succeed in life.
Is Alliance University good for a PGDM? Are all the management issues sorted now? How are the placements as of now? How good is the ROI?
Alliance University Bangalore now offers an MBA instead of the earlier DGDM degree through its two schools; Alliance School of Business and Alliance Ascent College. Make sure first which one you are applying to.
Alliance University once used to be one of the best management institutes in Bangalore but now has lost its credibility among the students due to various reasons.
As for the placements, it is still decent according to the latest reports of the institute. For the year 2020, the university reported the highest salary and the average salary of the MBA programs to be INR 22.6 lakhs per annum and INR 7.6 lakhs per annum respectively.
The fee structure for MBA at both the schools at Alliance University is given in the table below –
| Particulars | Alliance School of Business | Alliance Ascent College |
| Tuition Fee | INR 13.50 lakhs | INR 9 lakhs |
| Registration Fee | INR 50,000 | INR 50,000 |
The university offers hostel accommodation and charges INR 81,000 and INR 96,000 for double occupancy and single occupancy rooms respectively for 6 months at its Central Campus.
When looking at the fee, the Return on Investment (ROI) does not look great. Many other universities will provide better exposure.
What is the order of preference for a PGDM among KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes, GIM, and TAPMI?
KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes, GIM, and TAPMI all of these are highly proclaimed institutes in India for management studies. Each of these institutes is good in different domains of management studies. KJ Somaiya and GIM are better for Finance. Whereas, GIM is reputed for Marketing.
In general, the order of preference should be as given below.
- KJ Somaiya
- TAPMI
- GIM
- Great Lakes
Given below is a comparison between the institutes.
|
Institutes |
KJ Somaiya |
T.A. Pai Management Institute or TAPMI |
Goa Institute of Management or GIM |
Great Lakes Institute of Management |
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Established |
1981 |
1980 |
1993 |
2004 |
|
Accreditation |
AIU, NBA |
AICTE, AIU |
AICTE, AIU, NBA |
AICTE |
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Rank |
56 (NIRF) |
27 (NIRF) |
48 (NIRF) |
23 (NIRF) |
|
Entrance exams |
CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT |
GLAT/CAT/XAT/GMAT |
|
Selection |
Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, Collaborative Problem-Solving Ability, Personal Interview |
Personal Interview |
Personal Interview |
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Course fee |
14.93 laks |
14.3 lakhs |
15.93 lakhs |
17.15 lakhs |
|
Average CTC |
10 LPA |
12 LPA |
11.7 LPA |
10.14 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
28.50 LPA |
25 LPA |
25.6 LPA |
28.6 LPA |
|
Top sectors |
Banking and Insurance sector, IT and ITES, Financial Services, Consulting, FMCG and Manufacturing. |
BFSI, Consulting, FMCG and Retail, IT, Analytics and E-Comm, Manufacturing and Core |
BFSI, Engineering/Manufacturing, IT/ITES, Sales/Marketing, Consulting, Others |
BFSI, IT/ITES Internet Business, Consulting, Research, Others (Real estate, events, manufacturing, education and auto) |
|
Top recruiters |
Polaris UK, Accenture, PwC and Target Inc., etc. |
Deloitte, Capgemini, ITC, JP Morgan Chase, Yes Bank, KPMG, Wipro, etc. |
AbInBev, Barclays, ITC, Deloitte, Reliance, Godrej, EY, JP Morgan, Signify, etc. |
Aditya Birla Sun Life, Deloitte, Hexaware, KPMG, Axis Bank, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, Wipro, etc. |
Which is better, GLIM Chennai PGPM or IMT Ghaziabad PGDM?
GLIM Chennai, as well as, IMT Ghaziabad are well- known institutions in India for management education. As a brand, IMT Ghaziabad has more recognition than GLIM Chennai among recruiters. However, GLIM Chennai has a location benefit as it is situated in Chennai, South India’s second most popular IT hub.
Given below are the few factors that you should take into consideration when choosing the institute.
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Particulars |
IMT Ghaziabad |
GLIM Chennai |
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Approved by |
AICTE |
AICTE, NBA |
|
Rank |
37 for MBA by NIRF |
23 for MBA by NIRF |
|
Entrance exams accepted |
CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT |
CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT |
|
Intake |
420 |
420 |
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Specialization |
Marketing, Finance, Banking & Financial Services |
Finance, Marketing, Operations & IT, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning |
|
Fee |
INR 17.5 Lakhs. |
INR 16.01 Lakhs. |
|
Duration |
2 years. |
1 year. |
|
Average CTC |
12.50 LPA |
13.1 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
57.40 LPA |
29 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
Mahindra & Mahindra, Citi Bank, Google, D.E. Shaw, Citi Bank, Whirlpool, Arcesium India, HCL, Deloitte, E&Y, Accenture, Infosys, Bosch, Royal Bank of Scotland, and many more. |
HSBC, L&T, Cognizant, Amazon, Deloitte, Cognizant, Accenture, etc. |
What is the difference in a PGDM and MMS placement scenario KJ Somaiya?
There is no difference between the placement for PGDM or Postgraduate Diploma in Management course and MMS or Master of Management Studies course offered by KJ Somaiya. The entire batch for both the courses goes through the same placement process.
According to the placement drive 2019-2020 statistics of KJ Somaiya, almost 97% of students have received placements. Students have received job offers from Industrial sectors like Banking and Insurance sector, IT and ITES, Financial Services, Consulting, FMCG, and Manufacturing.
The top recruiting companies included Polaris UK, Accenture, PwC, and Target Inc. A total of 165 companies participated in the placement program and the number of new recruiters was 39. The highest and average CTC received by the students were 28.5 LPA and 10.08 LPA.
The difference is in the PGDM and MMS is mainly the admission process, duration, and the fees. The placement procedure is more or less similar.
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