KJ Somaiya is definitely a better option of the two. My cousin is a KJ Somaiya alumni and he claims the college to be one of the best in the country
Judging from these points one can easily say that KJ Somaiya is a better option than IMT Ghaziabad. Also if you have an excellent resume and a strong profile you can also go for IIMs or other top B Schools.
The primary purpose for the establishment of this institute was to further the career of managers already having 3-4 years of work experience. Great Lakes' one-year program has gained popularity because of its strong yet well-structured curriculum that helps people get back to the same domain in which they were working.
That being said if you have worked in the manufacturing sector, Great Lakes will render a plethora of opportunities to upgrade your career in the same domain. Its excellent location in Chennai, the Detroit of Asia attracts the best recruiters some of the major ones being Ashok Leyland, Daimler India, Isuzu, SPIC, Murugappa, TVS, The Amalgamation group etc.
In case you fail to secure any core manufacturing jobs, you will find plentiful opportunities as a consultant in any of the big IT firms.
krunalI don’t think judging a college solely on the basis of placements is justified. Yet I have tabulated the placement statistics below to give an overall comparison.
Particulars |
TAPMI |
KJ Somya |
Average CTC |
INR 12.6 LPA |
INR 10.98 LPA |
Highest CTC |
INR 32.2 LPA |
INR 26.50 LPA |
Number of Companies |
100+ |
201 |
Placement Percentage |
100% |
99% |
Other factors you can consider to decide which is better are
Location: Location-wise K J Somaya has an upper hand as it is in Mumbai, the financial hub of India. TAPMI is situated in Manipal, The student hub.
Campus: TAPMI has a much better and more beautiful campus and infrastructure than KJ Somaiya.
Accreditation: TAPMI has an upper hand as it has coveted AACSB accreditation and is among the first institutes in India to get so.
So make a choice not just on the basis of placements but also consider other important factors.
It is important to evaluate IIFT Delhi, IIFT Kolkata, and NMIMS Mumbai for an MBA in Marketing and compare their offerings, including curriculum, placement opportunities, and return on investment (ROI).
IIFT Delhi and Kolkata are both part of the Indian Institutes of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and offer similar programs and opportunities. As such, when comparing IIFT with other institutions such as NMIMS, IIFT is considered to be superior in many aspects.
One of the key advantages of IIFT is its better ROI. The course curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous education with a focus on international business. Additionally, IIFT has a strong track record of improving its placements each year. The current batch of students has achieved the highest placements among all top B-schools, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
In considering these factors, IIFT may be a strong option for those looking for a graduate program in management with a focus on international business and strong placement opportunities. However, it is important to conduct thorough research and evaluate all options before making a final decision.
If there are some financial constraints, you should go for FMS Delhi for sure. The RoI is great and FMS Delhi is exceptionally good in terms of placements. But if you want to join the IIM brand, IIM A students can easily get education loans.
I personally know people who have dropped IIM A to be in FMS Delhi. So, it totally depends on your choice and priority. Both the colleges are of the same level, just the tag is the difference, so see what you weigh more.
In most top B-schools, there are no specializations offered in their degrees, and the courses are common for all students in the first year. Hence, the undergraduate specialization of the student will not have much impact on the courses that they can do in the B-school.
However, some IIMs give different scores at the time of final selection based on the undergraduate degree. B.Tech graduates are generally given the least value, and other degrees like BSc Agriculture might get a special advantage. But this can vary across different B-schools, and you need to check the scoring system that is released by each IIM during the selection process.
In terms of placements, there aren't many companies related to agriculture that offer roles in top B-schools, so a BSc Agriculture graduate might not have any added advantage. There might be a disadvantage in roles like Information Systems or Operations roles that might prefer students with a technology background. However, in general, the degree of the student wouldn't impact the rest of the placements.
In terms of placement, NITIE is the best followed by SIBM Pune, and finally IIM Rohtak. In terms of brand value, IIM Rohtak comes first, followed by NITIE and then SIBM.
Depending on whether you want the IIM tag, you should attend NITIE, SIBM Pune, or IIM Rohtak for Operations. NITIE has a firm grasp on operations and is well-known for it. Furthermore, the Mumbai location is advantageous. If you want to pursue a career in marketing, SIBM Pune should be your first choice.
IIM Rohtak will be considered after these two colleges because it is a relatively new brand that, like the other IIMs, will take time to establish itself.
TAPMI accepts CAT/NMAT/CMAT/XAT scores.Cut off respectively are 85,80, 95 and 80 percentiles. After clearing the cutoffs they shortlist on the basis of academic profile including 10th, 12th and graduation scores and work experience with extra curricular activities.
After the shortlisting, TAPMI conducts WAP, GD, and PI rounds.
PES University has been ranked 26th for MBA by Times 2020. It has also ranked 6th among the top 50 private State Universities in India in 2019 by Outlook India. PES offers MBA in specializations like Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources. The MBA degrees offered by PES University is recognized by AICTE and AACSB (Business Education Alliance Member).
Admission: Around 360 seats are available for MBA students.
In order to be able to enroll for the course, students have to qualify several exams like MAT, GMAT, CAT, CMAT, Karnataka PGCET, and more.
The required CAT cutoff is around 60. In 2019 the closing cutoff for MAT was 67.
Eligible candidates further have to go through a test that is conducted by the university called PESSAT MBA. Upon successful completion, students are requested to appear for personal interviews.
The course fee remains around 9.01 Lakh.
Placement: The course duration is 2 years. Upon successful completion, students are provided with jobs and internships.
More than 80% of students get placed by several companies every year. The highest salary package remains around 13 LPA and the average package stays around 4.5 LPA.
The top recruiters are Deloitte, ICICI Bank, Nestle, KPMG, Amazon, Axis Bank, Bosch, Morgan Stanley, Oracle, Kotak, HDFC Bank, ITC, HP, Quicker, and more.
Infrastructure: It offers classrooms with all the modern teaching-learning essentials, hostel facilities with all basic amenities like iron bed, almirah, bathrooms with AC, geyser, and more.
Faculty members are well experienced and helpful.
These are some of the major factors that will help you make the final decision as to whether you want to choose this institution or not.
A part-time MBA does not hold as much value as a full-time MBA does. One of my friends with an Executive MBA degree said it can only be a helping hand to support growth in your existing company or similar roles. It cannot provide much exposure. It will help you grow in the company you are already in.
For instance, if you similarly want to be promoted to a TL role or Mid-level managerial role in the same field, a part-time MBA can provide an edge, given the competitiveness, and can partly also assist in job role changes in the same organization.
However, in the case of a complete career shift, a part-time MBA can be a demanding approach. You will have to evidently prove your best side in the competition.
It is suggested that you take into account your long-term goals, before arriving at any conclusion. That translates, a part-time MBA can probably provide a short-term career uplift, while simultaneously an executive or full-time MBA program can most definitely boost your future career exposure and lift you to better profiles with ease.