Bennett University, Greater Noida - associated department

Both MDI Murshidabad and Bennett University are renowned institutes that have a brand value. 

To know which one is better, refer to the table given below: 

Basis Of Differentiation	MDI Murshidabad	Bennett University
Establishment Year/ Institute Type	2014 / Private	2016 / Private
Courses Offered	Postgraduate Diploma in Management with four specializations.	UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses in multiple streams and specializations.
Course Fee	INR 15,51,000	INR 1,50,000 - INR 17,45,000
Entrance Exam Accepted	CAT | GMAT	CUET, JEE Main/SAT, CAT/XAT/NMAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/ BU MAT/ GRE
Highest Package Offered 2024	INR 40 LPA	INR 1.37 CPA (B.Tech)
Top Recruiters	ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank, Federal Bank	Adobe, Capgemini, Amazon, Google, HCL, Infosys, Microsoft

Bennett University Greater Noida offers a five-year integrated BBA LL.B. (Hons.) course approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). There are a total of 60 papers included in this program with 237 credits. 

Candidates interested in applying for this course need to pass Class XII with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (Best of 3) with English as a compulsory subject or should have a minimum score of 24 in IB Board. The selection of the applicant will be based on merit in Class XII with the consideration of the best three subjects. Students have to fill out the application form available on the official website with a payment of INR 1,200.

The highest placement package for BBA LL.B. (Hons.) at Bennett University is INR 15.60 LPA with an average salary being INR 6.60 LPA. More than 120 companies hire law students from Bennett University almost every year. 

The total fee for BBA LL.B. (Hons.) at Bennett University is INR 17.45 Lakhs (including a one-time registration fee of INR 45,000) and the university also offers scholarships up to 50% on tuition fees based on Class XII scores, CLAT 2024 rank, LSAT percentile and IB score. 

BBA LL.B. (Hons.) students have to undergo a mandatory 4-week internship every year at Bennett University. The university has also collaborated with law schools in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa to offer international exposure to students. 

Some of the notable companies where Bennett University law students have gone for internships include Legitquest, Akshaya Patra, Mint Advise, BSK Legal, Zaid Ansari & Associates, Goodwin Law firm-Abu Dhabi, CRY, Goonj, ICADR-Hyderabad, NALSAR, Help Age India, International Bridges to Justice, Law Legion Bros, ICADR – Hyderabad, Center for Air and Space Law, etc.

Both Bennett University & Sharda University are among the top private universities offering MBA courses in various specializations. Both the universities are situated in Greater Noida. Sharda University was established in 2009 whereas Bennett University was established by the Times of India Group in 2016. Both universities are approved by UGC. 

Here are some insights on Sharda University & Bennett University MBA programs: 

Rankings 2024: According to the NIRF Ranking 2023, Sharda University MBA is ranked 101 out of 125 in India whereas Bennett University is ranked 6th in the Top Private B-School under University Program Category according to IIRF Rankings 2023 (North Zone). 

Admission Criteria: Candidates with 50 % marks in graduation with a valid CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ BU MAT/ CUET scorecard can apply for Bennett MBA. The final selection of the candidate will be based on a Personal Interview. 

Likewise, Sharda University MBA Admission is done through a Score/ Merit in SUAT / MAT with a 75% Percentile or Above /CAT/XAT with a 65% Percentile or Above followed by Group Discussion & Personal Interview with 50 % scores in graduation.

Course Fee: Bennett University charges INR 12,45,000 for the MBA program. Comparatively, Sharda University MBA fee is less i.e INR 7,31,815. 

Placement: As per the latest statistics, Bennett University's MBA Highest Package and Average Package stands at INR 20.7 LPA & INR 6.50 LPA whereas Sharda University's MBA Placement rate has reached 100% in recent years. Sharda MBA Students have been placed with an average annual package of 3.52 LPA to 9.60 LPA. 

Scholarships: Both Sharda University & Bennett University offer scholarships to MBA students based on their scores in national-level entrance examinations. 

With significantly lower tuition and wide range of specializations and a superior return on investments, Sharda University is the better option for an MBA. 

B.Tech CSE is one of the most opted courses and gives great career opportunities and choices to students in the field of Computer Science & Engineering. In my opinion, B.Tech CSE from Bennett University is a better option for the following reasons: 

• The highest and average package offered to a B.Tech CSE student at Bennett University is INR 1.2 CPR and INR 11.10 LPA respectively. INR 4.2 LPM is the highest internship stipend offered at Bennett whereas UPES Dehradun B.Tech students have received attractive packages worth up to INR 50 LPA through industry placements. 
• Bennett University charges INR 16,15,000 for B.Tech CSE which is comparatively less than UPES Dehradun fee which is around INR 19,95,488. 
• Bennett University offers B.Tech CSE in 14 different specializations for four years. 
• 30+ high-end research laboratories in association with Dell EMC, Amazon, Apple, NVIDIA. 
• Start-ups in Fintech, Blockchain, Travel, & EdTech developed by B.Tech. students under the mentorship of Bennett Hatchery. 21 crore funding received by BU students.
• 100% FACULTY with Ph.D.'s from IITs and other Acclaimed Institutions.

Bennett University and Thapar University are among the best private universities in India in the Northern region. Bennett University is located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh while Thapar University is located in Patiala, Punjab. 

Choosing among the two universities depends on the type of course one wants to pursue, location, exposure, placements and faculty. 

Course: Thapar University has an edge over Bennett University in providing engineering courses, however, Bennett University is more recognized for MBA degree programs. 

Admission: Both of these universities accept merit in national-level examinations like CUET, JEE Mains, CAT, MAT, NEET, etc. Admission is also granted based on Class XII scores.

Campus: The campus size of Bennett University is 68 acres on the other hand Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology has an area of 250 acres.

Ranking: Thapar University is ranked 22nd by NIRF 2023 among all the universities in India and Bennett University is among the Top 6 Private B-Schools by IIRF Ranking 2023 (North Zone).

Placements: Both universities have tie-ups with industry giants and place their students in big MNCs like Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, Wipro, IBM, Infosys, etc. 

From the comparison given above, we can say Thapar University is a better choice than Bennett University for courses like B.Tech and M.Tech. One can consider Bennett University as a better option for MBA aspiring students.

Bennett University is known for its engineering courses. The B.Tech CSE program available at Bennett University spans 4 years duration with a total of 160 credits. Additionally, there are 14 minor specialisations available under B.Tech CSE so that students can choose their preferred course. Interested students must have passed Class XII with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 70% marks or a minimum score of 24 with IB Board. The selection process includes the consideration of scores of the best three subjects in Class XII Boards. 

Curriculum: Bennett University B.Tech CSE is offered under the School of Computer Science and Engineering Technology. The course offers flexible and modular choices of Minors, Honours, Open Electives, Audit Courses, Two Internships of 8 and 16 weeks respectively, and a one-year internship in the final year. Students are also encouraged to participate in Competitions, Hackathons, Clubs and Societies. 

Fee Structure: The one-time registration fee for B.Tech CSE at Bennett University is INR 45,000 and the total course fee is INR 16.15 Lakhs (including registration fee) for 4 years. 

Scholarships: Applicants of B.Tech CSE at Bennett University can also avail of scholarships based on their merit in Class XII (Best of 3), JEE Mains 2024, and IB. The maximum scholarship one can avail is of 50% if a student scores more than or equal to 96% in Class XII (Best of 3), more than or equal to 90% in JEE Mains 2024 and more than or equal to 40% in IB.

Placements: The highest package of Bennett University B.Tech CSE is INR 1.2 CPA offered by Meta followed by INR 53.5 LPA offered by Adobe. The average package for B.Tech CSE students of Bennett University is INR 10 LPA and the highest internship stipend stood at INR 4.2 Lakhs per month. 

Galgotias University and Bennett University are located in the Greater Noida region of Uttar Pradesh and are among the top choices for pursuing higher education in the Northern States among private universities. 

Choosing between these two universities depends on the interests and specialization a student wants to opt for, placement scenario, leadership opportunities, faculty, student crowd, etc. 

Placements: Galgotias University has recently closed its 2023 placements with a 98% placement percentage rate. The highest package of Bennett University is INR 1.3 Crores per annum whereas Galgotias University offered the highest package of INR 1.5 CPA to a B.Tech CSE student during the 2023 placement drive. 

The total number of recruiters who hired B.Tech students from Bennett University is 322 and a total of 49 companies participated in the MBA placement drive at Bennett University Placements 2023.

Selection Criteria: Admission to both of the universities is merit-based. However, Galgotias University conducts the Galgotias Engineering Entrance Exam (GEEE) for Engineering programs, the Galgotias University Management Aptitude Test (GUMAT) for MBA and the Galgotias University Law School Admission Test (GULSAT) for integrated law courses and a Ph.D. Research Test.

Admission to Bennett University is comparatively easier as it considers Class XII scores and various national-level examinations like CUET, NATA, JEE Mains, CLAT, LSAT, GATE, etc. 

(Galgotias University also considers national-level examination scores however in some cases students have to appear for the university entrance examination.)

Fees & Scholarships: The fee structure of Galgotias University is less in comparison to Bennett University and the maximum scholarship offered by the institute is 75% whereas Galgotias University offers up to 100% scholarships to toppers of all boards and universities taking admission to the university. 

Infrastructure: Galgotias University has a beautiful campus spread over an area of 52 acres and it has a variety of clubs and societies for the overall development of the students. 

Bennett University has a 68-acre campus with a pleasing environment and a well-furnished reading area. The library is well-stocked with the latest collection of books, journals, and other resources.

Bennett University is a better choice for pursuing a B.Tech degree as the university offers B.Tech courses in a wide range of specializations whereas Nirma University only provides B.Tech in eight specializations. The highest package of Nirma University is INR 50.15 LPA offered by Google whereas the highest salary offered by Bennett University to a B.Tech CSE student is INR 1.2 CPA. Nirma University follows reservation criteria based on which it offers seats to B.Tech students and the fees per annum for the All India Category is INR 2,29,600. 

Bennett University's B.Tech fee structure is comparatively higher than Nirma University but it also offers placement assistance through various industrial collaborations like IBM, Apple, Unity, SAP, Microsft, etc, Selection at Bennett University is simply based on merit in Class XII scores for B.Tech degree courses whereas B.Tech applicants of Nirma University have to appear in JEE Mains Paper I additionally with qualifying marks in Class XII. 

However, the choice of University also depends on Location, Preferred Specialization, Fee Structure, Placement Scenario, etc. 

Of course, Bennett University is one of the best universities for BA in Mass communication and journalism. Bennett University offers a BA in Mass communication and journalism for a duration of 3 Years + 1 Year. The program is offered by the Times School of Media. Bennett University charges INR 10,20,000 for this program. It also offers 10 % -50 % scholarships to meritorious and deserving students. As per the latest placement statistics available on the official website, the highest package offered stands at INR 18 LPA whereas the average package stands at INR 4.15 LPA. Times Internet, Times Now, Mirchi, Times of India, Media Wire, Junglee Pictures, MX Player and Zoom are some of the top recruiters for BA in Mass Communication and Journalism at Bennett University. 

Students are awarded the BA Mass Communication Degree on successful completion of all compulsory courses that total 120 credits. They also have the option to study an additional year and earn an Honours degree with a total of 160 credits. Digital Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations, Journalism & Broadcasting are some specializations offered at Bennett University for BA in Mass communication and journalism.