Should I go for a PGDM in marketing in Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow or in Indira School of Business Studies, Pune?

Both of them, Jaipuria Institute of management and Indira School of Business Studies are reputed private business schools. Jaipuria, Lucknow is ranked 68 for MBA by NIRF, whereas Indira School of Business Studies is ranked 29 for the same by TOI. Both these institutes are AICTE recognized.

Admission:

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow- The PGDM program in Marketing offered by Jaipuria is NBA and AIU accredited and is equivalent to MBA.

• Jaipuria takes admission on the basis of CAT, MAT, GMAT, scores.
• For the final selection, the institute also conducts Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.

The total course fee is 9.45 lakhs.

Indira School of Business Studies-

• PGDM admission at Indira is based on the score secured in CAT/XAT/MAT. It also considers MAH CET scores for admission.
• The shortlisted candidates need to go through GD, PI, and counseling for admission.

The total course fee at ISBS is 7.2 lakhs.

Placements:

Jaipuria has a centralized placement system and offers better placement as compared to ISBS.

Top recruiters at ISBS are HDFC Bank, SBI cards, Reliance Jio, etc and some of the major recruiters at Jaipuria are Coca-cola, DLF, Berger Paints, etc.

Both the universities offer amenities like gym, sports complex, shuttle service, wifi, and hospital, besides many others.

Jaipuria will be the better choice to pursue Marketing. It offers an industry-focused curriculum and innovative pedagogy. Also, it has an advantage of collaboration with the other Jaipuria campuses. Which helps in terms of faculty exchange and placements.