Among these three institutes, choosing NMIMS Hyderabad will be better. Despite being established recently, it became well-recognized in the industry.
The best option among these is ISB Hyderabad. It is compared to B-Schools like IIM A, B, C. It will be an ideal fit for you if you have prior work experience of around 5 years. ISB Hyderabad placements are excellent with high salary packages. The average CTC offered to the 2022 batch was INR 34 LPA.
IBS Hyderabad can be a great option if you don’t have any work experience. According to the recent placement highlights, the average CTC received by the students of IBS is around INR 7.97 LPA.
Symbiosis isn’t in the same league as these B-Schools. If you are interested in a career in HR, you can consider Symbiosis.
Between these two options, MBA from IBS Hyderabad is better. However, you should know that the ROI for the degree isn’t that good. Due to the huge student intake, everyone doesn’t get the required attention. During placement too, every student doesn’t get placement offers. IBS Hyderabad placement highlights state the average CTC offered was 7.97 LPA.
If you are going to Hyderabad, you should consider other reputed management institutes like Ashoka School of Business.
Many coaching institutes publish many different rankings of B schools across the country every year based on several different parameters. Which in most situations aren’t reliable and trustworthy. But the Times ranking or Career Launcher ranking is more realistic and based on practical parameters. According to these rankings, the preference order of the institutes is as follows.
The table below gives a brief overview of the institutes in the question.
Institution |
Average CTC |
Course Fee |
SIMS Pune |
9.2 LPA |
9.20 lakhs |
IMT N |
7.94 LPA |
12.1 lakhs |
IMI K |
10.25 LPA |
12.41 lakhs |
BIMTECH |
8.13 LPA |
12 lakhs |
Amity Noida |
4.5 LPA |
6.80 lakhs |
IBS H |
7.97 LPA |
14.04 lakhs |
This list and ranking are unbiased based solely on reasons that are practical, realistic, and are only facts combined with different student reviews.
IBS is known for calling all candidates to Hyderabad for counseling and then informing them that they have been admitted to a different branch of IBS in another location. This does not provide the candidate with the opportunity to go home and make an informed decision based on research.
If you are admitted to the main IBS Hyderabad campus, it would be a good option.
However, other branches of ICFAI are not highly ranked. In that case, the Jaipuria Institute of Management in Lucknow is a better option. The author personally recommends the Jaipuria Institute of Management due to their overall experience there. The institute places a lot of emphasis on the overall grooming of students, and their placement opportunities are a major factor in the recommendation.
IBS Hyderabad is a decent B-School. It has a brand image and is well recognized in the industry. The institute offers good internships and placement opportunities. IBS Hyderabad placements 2022 concluded with an average CTC of INR 8 LPA. While the highest international CTC received by the students this year was INR 53 LPA.
IBS has a good faculty base. Most of the faculties have good corporate experience. The teaching methodology is case-study-based.
One drawback of IBS Hyderabad is the huge batch size. It’s difficult for students to get good placement opportunities.
BIMM Pune is one of the best Management colleges in Pune. It offers better ROI compared to IBS Hyderabad and SIMC Pune.
IBS Hyderabad is a NAAC ‘A’ grade institute and consistently ranked among the top B-Schools in India. IBS provides a synthesis of Indian and International perspectives, emphasis on case-based learning, Business Modelling and simulation and creates a strong industry interface.
SIMC Pune is one of the few colleges offering an MBA in Communications Management. They offer 4 specializations under the communications management program - Brand Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, and Media Analytics, Media Management.
Given below is a brief comparison between the three institutes.
Categories |
BIMM Pune |
IBS Hyderabad |
SIMC Pune |
Established |
1999 |
1995 |
1991 |
Accredited by |
AICTE |
SAQS, AACSB |
AICTE |
Rank |
#46 (India Today) |
#25 (India Today) |
#3 (for Mass Communications by India Today) |
Exams accepted for admission |
CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MAH MBA CET |
IBSAT, CAT/GMAT/NMAT by GMAC |
SNAP |
Selection |
Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Essay Writing |
Group Discussion, Personal Interview |
Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, Written Ability Test |
MBA Course Fee |
8.45 lakhs |
14.04 lakhs |
10.05 lakhs |
Placement Percentage |
95% |
96% |
95.45%. |
Highest Salary Package |
14 LPA |
16.05 LPA |
13 LPA |
Average Salary Package |
6.8 LPA |
7.32 LPA |
4.78 LPA |
SIMC Pune unlike the other two colleges has a specialized MBA program. If you find Communications Management interesting you can opt for it. Otherwise, BIMM Pune or IBS Hyderabad will be a better choice.
It is recommended that you keep SIMSREE and GIM at the top of your list of colleges to consider. Both of these colleges have a strong reputation and are well known for providing quality education in the field of management.
While IBS Hyderabad may also be worth considering, it is important to keep in mind that each college has its own strengths and weaknesses. It may be more suitable for some students based on their individual needs and goals, while it may not be the best fit for others.
On the other hand, SIBM Bangalore should not be included in your list of colleges to compare. There may be various reasons why this college is not as highly ranked as the other colleges mentioned, and it may not provide the same level of education and resources as the other colleges.
In conclusion, it is important to carefully consider all factors and make an informed decision based on your individual needs and goals. Take the time to research each college and weigh the pros and cons to determine the best fit for you.
IBS Hyderabad is the better option.
Although IBS Hyderabad MBA course fee is around INR 16 Lakhs. So, the ROI is lower.
IBS Hyderabad is better than Symbiosis Hyderabad. IBS is a reputed well-established brand name in the management fraternity. It is a much older college and hance has a huge alumni base. There is a lot more to MBA than classroom learning. IBS provides that experience through club events, group activities, peer learning.
IBS Hyderabad also has a better placement record.
IBS Hyderabad Placement | |
Average CTC | INR 7.97 LPA |
Highest CTC | INR 50.23 LPA |
No of recruiters | 149+ |
Major recruiters | TCS, HDFC, Aditya Birla Group |
Overall, IBS Hyderabad is a better choice.