According to the reviews online both NMIMS Mumbai and SIBM Pune have their fair share of pros and cons. THey each are better in their own way.
Here are some facts that will help you understand the similarities and differences of both the colleges:
Categories | NMIMS Mumbai | SIBM Pune |
Course Fee | INR 6.88 lakh | INR 19.4 lakh |
Placement Percentage | 80% | 70% |
Highest CTC | 16 LPA | 18 LPA |
Average CTC | 9 LPA | 6-7 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | TCS, Wipro, HP, Accenture, etc. | Tech Mahindra, Infosys, TCS, Accenture, etc. |
NMIMS also has a better, more experienced faculty than SIBM Pune. Being in the centre of the industrial hub, many companies participate in their placement program.
Yes, it’s worth it. In some cases, it is even essential to do an MBA after having 2 years of work experience in IT.
I know a few people from SIBM Pane, so I can tell you about the MBA program offered by them.
Also, MBA can be a much-needed break for many with corporate careers. It’s a fun experience, you will get to learn a lot through many corporate interactions.
SIBM Pune and XIMB both offer courses in MBA, with specializations in various fields, including Executive MBA and diploma programs. If you choose to enroll in SIBM Pune, you can benefit from a highly accomplished alumni network, including executives from leading corporate houses. This can provide you with excellent opportunities for corporate exposure and interactions with alumni, which can be highly beneficial for your future career prospects.
When considering ROI and Placements, SIBM Pune stands out as the better option. The fees for XIMB BM and HRM are approximately INR 20,67,000, including hostel fees for the entire course duration, while the average salary for XIMB graduates increased by 15.77% in Placement 2022, standing at INR 17.54 LPA. On the other hand, the fee for SIBM Pune for the current batch is INR 21,27,950, excluding hostel and mess fees for the MBA regular course. However, SIBM Pune's placement report for the batch 2021-22 shows that the highest salary increased by 49.77%, standing at INR 45.5 LPA, with the average salary at INR 23.06 LPA.
Considering these factors, it is safe to conclude that SIBM Pune is a better option for pursuing an MBA.
Among these, IIM Indore is the better option. Being an IIM it offers better facilities and placements. IIM Indore placements 2022 placements ended with an average CTC of INR 25.01 LPA. The highest CTC offered this year was INR 70 LPA.
IIM Indore offers excellent academics, and the faculties of the institute are best in the field. The IIM brand name certainly offers some perks in terms of getting placements, projects, and interships.
It is entirely up to you to choose where you want to pursue your career. Symbiosis offers a variety of courses through various institutes, ranging from Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, and Operations to niche courses such as Agribusiness, Energy and Environment, and International Business Management for a variety of domains. The following institutes provide these courses in a specific domain:
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) |
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM- Nashik) |
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR) |
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru (SIBM – Bengaluru) |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM - Pune) |
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune (SIMC- Pune) |
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resources Development (SCMHRD) |
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT) |
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences (SSSS) |
Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM) |
Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bengaluru (SSMC, Bengaluru) |
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF) (Formerly Symbiosis School of Banking Management) |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM, Hyderabad) |
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) |
Most MBA aspirants prefer IIM Shillong over SIBM Pune. Having an IIM degree certainly offers some perks. You will get better placement opportunities and exposure. IIM Shillong placements 2022 had an average CTC of around INR 21.71 LPA. The highest CTC offered this year was INR 32.2 LPA. The institute offers a high ROI.
You can never guess what the interviewer will ask in the interview, no matter how well-read you’re and how comfortable you are with talking about the current happenings. Still, it always helps boost your confidence and gives you a chance to take the conversation in any direction you want.
Remember, you don’t need to know everything you’re asked, it certainly helps if you know everything but trust me the panel is observing your approach towards a particular question. So all the best!!
I can tell you about my interview experience for IIM Kozhikode.
I am a working professional with three years of work experience in the Ed-tech field. My 10th is 9.4 CGPA, 12th is 80% , both from CBSE, graduation score is 71.2% and I graduated in BBA in 2018 from a college in Indore .
I gave my interview in the afternoon slot (there were a total of three slots, morning, afternoon, and evening, the morning slot is best).
The interview was in online mode (due to covid). First, they asked me to verify my official ID cards. There were two people taking my interview, one male and one female.
They started by asking about my hobbies, I told them about gyming and cricket, and the male interviewer started asking me about cricket. He asked me who scored the maximum t20 runs in the previous year, what reverse swing is, top five bowlers who could bowl reverse swing. Then they started asking me about the firm in which I worked, the valuation of the firm, its reputation, the work culture, the future of the industry, who the CEO is, and all.
Then the next person started asking me questions from my undergrad, and I wasn't able to answer the question related to that. She seems a little unsatisfied with my answers.
I was waitlisted at the end and could not be able to convert the college.
It is difficult to predict your chances of converting your calls from SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, or SIBM Bangalore as apart from a good percentile in SNAP there are various factors that are taken into consideration during the selection process apart from the percentile in entrance exams. These factors include academic background, work experience (if any), performance in Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT), among others.
Particulars |
SCMHRD Pune |
SIBM Pune |
SIBM Bangalore |
SNAP Score |
50% |
50% |
50% |
Group Exercise (GE) |
10% |
10% |
10% |
Personal Interview (PI) |
30% |
30% |
30% |
Writing Ability Test (WAT) |
10% |
10% |
10% |
Total |
100% |
100% |
100% |
Having a 98.0456 percentile is a good score and puts you in a competitive position for the admission process but that does not guarantee the final call as WAT weighted is important and big enough to ignore.
So, to increase your chances of converting your calls, you should prepare well for the GE, PI, and WAT rounds by improving your communication and presentation skills, staying updated with current affairs, practicing writing essays, and answering interview questions.
A decent alternative for doing an MBA is NMIMS. Due to the fact that it provides specialism in areas like HR, business analytics, digital transformation, etc. In 1981, the famous organization NMIMS was established in Mumbai, Maharashtra. NMIMS is a deemed-to-be university with eight campuses located throughout India in Mumbai, Shirpur, Indore, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Dhule, and Chandigarh. Here are a few factors that make NMIMS a suitable choice for those interested in pursuing this degree program:
Particulars |
NMIMS |
SIBM Pune |
Highest salary |
INR 67.80 LPA |
INR 35.05 LPA |
Average salary |
INR 26.63 LPA |
INR 26.77 LPA |
Top recruiters |
Aditya Birla Capital, American Express, Goldman Sachs, Crisil, etc. |
Accenture Strategy, Aditya Birla Capital, American Express, Barclays, HSBC, etc |
In conclusion, NMIMS is undeniably a commendable institution that continues to excel in its pursuit of academic excellence and professional as well as personal development. So based on these basic aspects NMIMS would be a better option for pursuing this course.