In my opinion, the best option among the given colleges is SCMHRD’s finance. I am not saying this on my own, but the data reflects the results. Let’s check the final placements for each college in the finance area.

The average package offered in the finance area at IMI Delhi is 17.64 lac per annum for the last batch. For IMT Ghaziabad, this figure is 14 LPA. XIMB is a little better than these colleges, with an average package of 20 LPA, but SCMHRD excels all of these with an average package of 22 LPA and the highest package of 27 LPA.

IMT is a well-established college and comparing it to a mediocre college like TAPMI is not justifiable. Of the two, IMT Ghaziabad is clearly a better choice. To explain further I have compared both these institutes on the basis of some parameters like

• Establishment: Both these institutes were established in 1980 so they carry an equal legacy.
• Alumni: Despite a similar legacy, IMT Ghaziabad alumni are placed in higher positions and top firms today. The extensive alumni network has opened gates for corporate and industry exposure. IMT Ghaziabad’s alumni comprise more than 300 CXOs.
• Location: IMT Ghaziabad enjoys a better location advantage over TAPMI
• Pedagogy: Both the Institutes are AACSB accredited and follow similar curriculums yet there is a stark difference in the quality of education. This is because of the better pedagogy at IMT Ghaziabad than at TAPMI.
• Faculty: IMT Ghaziabad's teaching methodology is way ahead of that of TAPMI and the credit goes to its excellent faculty with amazing profiles. They have great industry exposure and help the students grasp the concepts practically.
• Placements: IMT Ghaziabad has an upper hand in this aspect also. This can be explained further through the table below

From the table you can easily infer that the placement scenario is far better at IMT Ghaziabad than TAPMI. In fact in almost all aspects IMT Ghaziabad is way ahead so it’s definitely a better choice than TAPMI.

You can consider XIME Bangalore as your first choice, then SIESCOM and NL Dalmia as your second and third choices, respectively. It is better not to consider NDIM or USB since they are bad at academics and placement support.

XIME has a decent placement package, a good academic history, well-equipped classrooms, a resourceful atmosphere, and experienced scholars.

So, take a wise decision, and all the best for your future.

Both IIM Kozhikode and SPJIMR offer an excellent curriculum in MBA that is taught by the best and most learned faculty. One of my cousins chose IIMK over SPJIMR because she was inclined toward Finance specifically. Additionally, the IIM tag helped her avail better opportunities. 

SPJIMR on the other hand has a few drawbacks that make you want to reconsider joining it. Firstly, it has a triple occupancy room system which may not be fit for everyone. Secondly, its culture is a bit restrictive focusing only on mental development.

Overall, If you are a CA or a CFA graduate with Financial Corp experience, you will be exposed to similar cultures and opportunities on both campuses. But if you are an engineer, you will get better opportunities at IIM Kozhikode.

 Ultimately, the final decision is yours to make!

First of all, congratulations on graduating and making the best decision to opt for an MBA in Finance. You have to carefully examine the infrastructure, fees, facilities, and faculties before confirming an institute, and this is a crucial step for every candidate. 

Let us have a brief comparison of the colleges you have preferred-

1. IMT Hyderabad – This institute is known for its infrastructure, location, and faculty, but it is new and lacks experience when compared with institutes like IMT Nagpur.
2. IFIM Bangalore – They are good at academics but charge exorbitant fees.
3. IBS Hyderabad – They have a resourceful atmosphere in their college and are good at infrastructure. Every class is filled with a greater number of students, and they also charge a high price for each seat.
4. Welingkar School – They are superlative at infrastructure, faculty, academics, facilities, and campus life. Most importantly, they follow affordable fee schemes for the students.

So, you can go with the option of Welingkar School for your studies.