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What is the scope of doing an MBA from IGNOU? Is it acceptable by MNCs?
IGNOU is recognised by AICTE and is run by the central government. So if you are looking for a government job then it’s not an issue. Also, IGNOU is better than many small universities like SMU (Sikkim Manipal University).
IGNOU is the best option if you are tight on budget or you prefer learning while earning.
MNCs prefer a formal education of 15 years. For additional education, you can go for IGNOU. But if your Bachelor's Degree is also from IGNOU then this might be a problem at the time of employment.
It’s important to note that at the time of employment regular colleges are always given more preference than distance education. So it’s recommended you pursue MBA from a regular college. Let IGNOU be the last choice under special circumstances such as a tight budget or preferring distance learning due to personal reasons.
What is the placement scenario and scope of the IIM PGP Agri Business Management (ABM) program in general and with special reference to IIM Lucknow?
It depends on the other options available to you. ABM graduates are eligible for many of the marketing and operations jobs that normal PGP students are. Choosing an ABM at any of the top IIMs (including IIM Lucknow) is a better option than a general MBA from a tier 2 business school. Even if you take a drop for CAT, it will be a waste of your year. In an MBA, your college tag makes a big difference. In the long run, the IIM tag will benefit your corporate career a lot.
What is the process for an MBA from PUMBA, for non-Maharashtrians?
MBA colleges in Maharashtra reserve a large portion of seats for the students of Maharashtra Domicile. Over the years the reserved category has reduced but to date, it is more than half of the total seats.
- For the previous year, 75% of the seats were reserved for the students for Maharashtra domicile and the rest was for All India Category.
- This in turns results in very high cut-offs in All India Category near about 98+ percentile.
- For MBA in PUMBA you need to appear in any of the following exams conducted across the country - CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or MH-CET.
When the results are out you have to register on the DTE Maharashtra website to avail domicile benefit. Fill in the preferences and the colleges you want to get in.
How good is CUSAT MBA?
CUSAT Kochi offers two types of MBA programs, Full-Time and Part-Time for a duration of two years and three years respectively. The full-time MBA offers specialization in Marketing, Finance, HRM, and International Marketing among a few others while the part-time evening professional MBA program offers a specialization in International Business and Travel and Tourism. The MBA program offered by CUSAT is an AICTE-approved two-year full-time PG program. The primary goal is to offer opportunities for pursuing a career in business. Curriculum: The curriculum is well-structured such that students are able to develop a thorough grasp of the basic concepts and techniques of management as well as the ability to practice them. During their final year, students work on a two-month independent research study-cum-internship at a registered corporation. Admission: Admissions into the program are done on the basis of cores in management entrance tests - KMAT of Kerala or C-MAT of AICTE or CAT of IIMs followed by a GD and PI round conducted by the university. Placements: CUSAT MBA placement scenario is decent and this year the CUSAT School of Management Studies recorded the highest and average packages at INR 20.14 LPA and INR 9.32 LPA, respectively. The institute maintains a 95% placement record every academic year and the students received 4 International offers also. School of Management Studies, CUSAT follows the motto of "Moulding Managers for Mankind” so you can expect excellent opportunities here!
How was your IIT Kanpur's MBA interview experience?
One of my friends had a great MBA interview experience at IIT Kanpur. She had a completely different and exhilarating experience which was nothing like what was going on there. In fact, the students being interviewed before she had been evaluated on the basis of their knowledge of Engineering that too from the 1st year. Almost everyone had no idea because around 6 years had passed and everyone had forgotten even the basic concepts let alone the questions they were being asked.
Before entering the interview room she was very scared and clueless. She found herself in a small room with 2 male panelists.
- The first panelist asked her about her most exciting aspect to which she told them about the book she was writing. They sounded curious and ended up hearing the entire plot.
- Next, she was asked if she liked traveling to which she told them about her dream destination being Iceland and how she had already traveled throughout India.
- They further asked her about her family and why she did not prefer IIM Lucknow despite being close to her home.
The interview ended on a friendly note and she left the room with a light heart. Surprisingly enough, she was able to convert.
What is the fee structure of JBIMS for an MBA?
The fees structure of JBIMS for the MMS program is as follows
- Master in Management Studies (M.M.S.) Finance: INR 3,05,000/Yr
- Master in Management Studies (M.M.S.) (Human Resource Management): INR 3,05,000/Yr
- Master in Management Studies (M.M.S.)- Operations: INR 3,05,000/Yr
- Master in Management Studies (M.M.S.)- Marketing: INR 3,05,000/Yr
The total course fee for the MMS course of JBIMS is INR 6.05 lakhs. Students pursuing this program must pay an amount of INR 3.05 lakhs in the first year and INR 3 lakhs in the second year.
How are the placements for QSCM course at Nicmar?
The placements for the QSCM course at NICMAR are quite less. As of 2019, a total of 24 companies visited and out of 225 students only 40 students were placed. There was a criterion that is set by nearly all the companies that the students need to have at least 60 percent marks in class 10th, 12th, and engineering.
Also, it has been seen that due to the high intake of students, the package is reduced too much lower than before. In the 2021 placement drive, the average CTC offered was 6.75 LPA.
Overall, the placements for QSCM at NICMAR are not so impressive.
GIM or TAPMI: Which one is better for marketing and why?
GIM is definitely better for Marketing specialization due to factors like location, small batch size, and past records.
Here are the salary highlights of 2021 for Marketing -
- GIM Average Package - INR 11.11 LPA
- GIM Highest Package - INR 21.34 LPA
Also, GIM alumni can be found in top marketing companies across the globe.
Other than great placements, GIM is known for its Marketing curriculum. They offer the best case-based theoretical solutions. The visiting faculties at GIM are well-known across the country. Some of them have industry experience of over 10 years. You won’t find the tips and tricks they share about practical marketing in any book.
How is the general management program of XLRI?
XLRI Jamshedpur has been ranked 9th for Management by NIRF in 2019.The student intake for the General Management programme is 120 and total fees is around 21 lacs.
Curriculum:
- XLRI Jamshedpur offers a rigorous curriculum spread across 7 semesters.
- The first 3 semesters are based on the fundamentals of management across all disciplines.
- The remaining semesters are customized allowing students to choose from more than 20 electives based on their learning objective.
- It has a total of 15 core management subjects ranging from marketing, business strategy, operations management, economics and sustainable development.
- Students are also required to perform case studies and undertake mandatory training or internships.
- Training and projects in collaboration with Mahindra group, HGEIL and UCS.
Faculty:
The faculty members are all industry professionals and follow a strict teaching methodology that empowers students to think beyond boundaries and provide them with adequate training to become future industry leaders.
Infrastructure:
- The college offers spacious and smart classrooms with updated software and tech facilities.
- The 24*7 WiFi enabled campus has a fully automated library, hostels, sports complex and syndicate rooms.
Placements:
It observes an average placement rate of around 80% for the general management program, with maximum (54%) placements within the IT/ITES industry followed by consulting (14%).
- Highest CTC offered was 48 LPA
- Average salary offered was 22.6 LPA
- Some of the leading recruiters are Accenture strategy, Dell, HCL, Amazon and Axis Bank
XLRI being an old and one of the most reputed institutes of the country is also ranked as the best private management college by various surveys. It is on the individual to carefully scrutinise the course in a particular college and then decide.
What's better, project management at NITIE or VJTI?
Having to know some people from both these institutions, I can say that both of these colleges are specialized in two different fields. Let me share some facts about both these colleges I gathered by interacting with them.
- VJTI is one of the prominent engineering colleges and NITIE is prominent among the top B-schools of India.
- NITIE is recognized for its extensive alumni and professional professors who are experts in their fields.
- Project Management at NITIE, in terms of studies, is the best among the B-schools in the country.
- From Project Management at VJTI, 18% of the students are placed in prominent companies.
- NITIE is known for its high management extension.
- The placement and faculty of VJTI are not up to the mark when compared to NITIE.
| Categories | Project Management at NITIE | Project Management at VJTI |
| Course Fee | 12.53 lakh | 1.65 lakh |
| Highest CTC | 22 LPA | - |
| Average CTC | 14 LPA | 5.5-6 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | Deloitte, Dabur, KPMG, Marico, etc. | Bank of America, Barclays, Capgemini, Crisil, etc. |
Hence, there is no comparison between VJTI and NITIE. But one of my friends has recommended NITIE as in many aspects it manages to be better than VJTI.
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