For GEM, the CAT percentiles required to get an interview call from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS, and MDI Gurgaon are
It’s important to know that these figures are based on trends and not on actual data so you will find exceptions everywhere. Moreover, it’s better you don’t waste time analyzing the CAT cutoff and start preparing for the same.
It is a close call between SPJIMR and JBIMS. NMIMS is not in the same league as these but it is a decent B-School and ranked among the top 30 in India. JBIMS has the highest rank. Indiatoday 2021 ranked the institute 12 for MBA.
JBIMS offers better ROI. Course fees for the institute are INR 6.05 Lakhs. While the average CTC for the institute is INR 27 LPA, according to JBIMS placements highlights of 2022. If you are interested in Finance, you should choose JBIMS.
If you are interested in Marketing and Ops, you should go for SP Jain.
Students at IIM-A are similar to those at SP Jain, NMIMS, FMS, and JBIMS. Aptitude and intelligence are roughly comparable. IIM-A students do not have to compete as hard for placements, so they are less concerned, whereas students from other colleges are constantly concerned about placements.
You'll notice that students from other colleges perform better in competitions than IIM-A because they are generally more hardworking during MBA because the struggle is greater for them. However, because of the brand name, IIM-A students receive far more exposure than students from any other college in India, which benefits students greatly in their personal development.
JBIMS Mumbai is better, especially for Finance specialization. It offers a better ROI compared to IIM Indore. The course fees are around INR 6.05 Lakhs. While the average CTC offered is around INR 27.63 LPA according to JBIMS placements 2022. EY, PwC, Deloitte, Accenture, etc. were some of the major recruiters that took part in the placement drive.
The institute has an excellent alumni base, the networking opportunities are ample.
No doubt all the institutes you mentioned are excellent in their respective standards and fields. But the primary element that should be stressed before choosing a college is what kind of MBA you are looking for. You should determine the specialization you are willing to go for, the kind of curriculum and crowd you are expecting, and various other factors.
You need to keep in mind that an MBA degree will pose just as a stepping stone to success and cannot guarantee your success. The ultimate determining factor is the level of knowledge you gain and how you perform throughout.
All the Institutes you mentioned are top-notch and are globally recognized knowledge hubs. You cannot make a choice just on the basis of your preference. You will have to work tremendously hard to make it into these esteemed institutes.
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) certainly has better placements compared to that of NMIMS. The table below will give you a brief idea about the same.
Institute |
JBIMS |
NMIMS |
Highest salary |
INR 34.36 LPA |
INR 34.72 LPA |
Average salary |
INR 22.84 LPA |
INR 18.45 LPA |
Median salary |
INR 22 LPA |
- |
The placement figures are better at JBIMS as can be seen from the stats as well. Apart from that the profiles of the job being offered at JBIMS is also better than those offered at NMIMS. Even looking through the glasses of brand value and Return on Investment (RoI), it is better than NMIMS because of its lower fee.
Yes, you might be able to get into UIET Chandigarh with a JEE Main rank of 74,000. The most likely branch that you will get into as a general category is ECE, EEE, or Mechanical. Things will change if you belong to a reserved category student and you might be able to score a seat in CSE.
Here is the latest required cutoff for UIET.
Course |
General Cutoff |
|
CSE |
945-24246 |
6037-46660 |
IT |
24265-35348 |
47120-57861 |
ECE |
25258-42196 |
61291-72506 |
EEE |
25564-51542 |
58269-73014 |
Mechanical Engineering |
30059-56234 |
72430-84878 |
Biotechnology |
51181-85699 |
90951-124482 |
Based on this ranking, the hostel is only allocated in biotechnology and engineering without the hostel in Chandigarh is costly, so try to get into the hostel. Other than this, some private hostels will give you everything essential, but they come at a huge cost.
Here's a closer look at each of these institutions:
Among the four B-schools mentioned, JBIMS has the strongest placement record, followed by XIMB, then MICA, and finally SIMSREE.
Doing an MBA from top IIMs and XLRI have its advantages. These are the best management schools in the country and offer excellent career opportunities and exposure. But it doesn’t necessarily mean pursuing an MBA from JBIMS will not be worth the investment. It ranks right after IIM ABC, XLRI, and FMS. It has maintained a stellar placement record over the years. JBIMS placements 2022 concluded with an average CTC of INR 27.63 LPA. The return on investment is great.
SCMHRD isn’t as reputed as JBIMS. But it is also a good B-School with decent placement record. The average CTC for SCMHRD is around INR 16 LPA.
If you believe that the finance placements and packages at JBIMS are comparable to those at IIM Calcutta, you are mistaken.
JBIMS and IIM-C don't even agree on anything.
Some may argue that most companies that visit IIM-C also attend JBIMS, but the reality is hidden in the roles available and the salary packages available.
JBIMS is good for finance, but IIM-C is not comparable; it is in a different league entirely.