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Will opting for an international MBA from AIMS Bangalore be beneficial?
One of my friends has graduated from AIMS Bangalore and he’s a successful alumnus of the college. AIMS Bangalore is prominently known internationally and is recognized nationally and internationally.
Well, the collaborated partners of AIMS Bangalore are -
- University of California Riverside, USA
- EM Normandie, France
- Laval University, Canada
- IMI - Switzerland and many more prominent universities.
One of my friends from MBA suggested not going to private universities as they charge high fees and the outcome isn’t worth it.
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No. of recruiters participated |
52 |
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Total numbers of Offers made |
141 |
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Highest Annual Compensation |
15.6 |
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Average Annual Compensation |
4.92 |
Choosing the college from India’s top 20 would be a good deal and you can go for Central Universities or NITs as they will charge the required amount and the outcome will be appreciable.
Before enrolling on MBA one has to score good marks in either of these exams CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT.
What can a fresher (B.Tech graduate) expect before joining an MBA college (like XIMB) in India?
Before joining an MBA program, such as Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB), it's important to understand that your expectations as a recent BTech graduate will be based on factors such as your grades, the college or university you graduated from, and your major (such as computer science or mechanical engineering). To prepare for the MBA program, it's recommended that you brush up on key subjects like statistics, mathematics, excel, and economics.
Additionally, it's essential that you keep yourself updated on current events. This will help you understand the current business environment and be better prepared for the program.
What's the overall experience of an MBA at IIM Visakhapatnam?
My brother recently passed out from IIM Visakhapatnam and was all praise for the institute. Some major praises I heard from him were
- The hostel is at a great location and his room was a beach-facing one
- Many events and festivities keep the rigor alive on campus
- Your everyday life is very dynamic and comprises activities like Sports, cultural fests, business events, and birthday celebrations.
- The guest lecture visits add to the overall exposure
- The placement scenario is quite decent at IIM Visakhapatnam. The basic statistics are
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Particulars |
Statistics |
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Placement percentage |
100% |
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Highest CTC |
INR 32 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 15.47 LPA |
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Number of Companies |
100 |
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Top Recruiting Sector |
IT & Consulting: 32% BFSI: 26% Manufacturing: 14% |
Overall, the IIM Visakhapatnam is one of the fastest growing new IIMs and his MBA experience from there was pretty good.
How does ISB Compares to IIM Calcutta? Provided a candidate is looking for Operations/General Management Roles post MBA.
The MBA course from ISB or the Indian School of Business specializes in offering Operations and General Management roles. My cousin is from the same B School. She has listed down some reputed companies that offer you Operations and General Management roles.
- Amazon
- Flipkart
- Uber
- Myntra
- ABG
Apart from these specialty roles are also offered by big firms like Apple and Fung group. Many start-ups offer good packages in Operation and General Management roles. But IIM Calcutta is nowhere behind in this aspect. Both offer equally good roles.
Which college is better between SVKM's NMIMS and the ISB for an MBA?
ISB Hyderabad is the better option among the two. It ranks among the top-50 B-Schools in the world.
- ISB Hyderabad's PGP admits students on the basis of their prior work experience. They expect each candidate to carry at least 2 years of work experience. It is the only flagship program of ISB Hyderabad.
- All Mohali and Hyderabad campuses demonstrate the same kind of experience. But when it comes to the campus choice, you don’t get to choose it. All of them have the same sort of traits. Placements are campus neutral and happen in one place.
- The career advancement service department at ISB includes 20+ members who provide the best job opportunities to the students from companies like Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Deloitte, Amazon, etc.
- The visiting professors come from institutes Duke, Wharton, Kellogg, etc. All the faculties hold a Ph.D. and have their own journals published internationally.
All these factors make ISB one of the best management schools in India.
What is a better option during this time of covid19, a job at an MNC or an MBA from IIM/IIFT/XLRI?
You should take up a job at this point in time. Due to covid-19 many companies have frozen their recruitments and the campus placements are not happening as earlier. Even if you pass out from the premier Management institute there is tough competition this year.
- Since a lot of companies and other financial institutions are not visiting the campus for placements.
- Even if you do not get a job in a big MNC try searching for jobs in other companies and take any job that suits your profile.
- Getting a job in a pandemic situation is not easy. If you want to prepare for CAT or other competitive examinations then you can do it along with your job rather than wasting one full year in preparation.
You should focus on building good networks in various organizations. You should also focus on developing your knowledge base, technical skills, and aptitude skills which are necessary for getting a good job.
Is an MBA from ISB Hyderabad worth the money invested?
There is no right answer to this question as the value of an MBA program can vary depending on individual circumstances and goals. It’s a personal decision and its credibility depends on many factors like -Why MBA, why ISB, and why now?
I have many friends at ISB Hyderabad pursuing an MBA and most of them claim that the efforts they invested while preparing for admissions were worth it. They got placed with decent packages and met many like-minded and smart people. They learned many life lessons in the 1 year. They had the opportunity to interact with more than 50 CEOs of top firms. Most of them claimed that their affiliation with ISB Hyderabad has uplifted their value in the industry as well as the society.
The general opinion of most of them was that the MBA from ISB Hyderabad was worth the time and money invested.
How is the PGDM program in the NIRDPR?
The program is PG Diploma in Rural Development and Management, not PGDM. This course is good in terms of ROI, facilities, co-curricular activities, etc. The course structure also includes a difficult pre-course. This pre-course will take almost one month. At NIRDPR placement scenario is quite good. Recruiters like Quess, HCL, HSRLM, etc. visit the placement drive.
Which college is better for an MBA, BIMTECH, or Amity?
Well, many of my friends recommend going for BIMTECH. But honestly, none of these two are great options for an MBA.
Comparison:
- At Amity you will find a beautiful campus and the management degree is better than the Engineering degree offered through it is a school of engineering in terms of academics and discipline. But in general, the management degree is quite average. You will get placement with an average package of 5–6 LPA which is below average for an MBA graduate. Yes, some 4–5 students manage to get a package of above 10 LPA.
- BIMTECH has a better placement record, comparably. On average, you can expect to receive an average package of around 6–8 lakhs per annum. If you are lucky enough and have a good academic record, you can bag placement packages of around 9–10 LPA.
- Talking about the overall exposure, Both Amity and BIMTECH have Good exposure, not as good as IIMs/XLRI or NMIMS/SP-Jain. You will find both of them have a good corporate connect where you get to attend a lot of conferences and workshops. Both colleges help you to find summer placements although, most of these placements don’t have much substance.
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Parameters |
BIMTECH |
Amity University |
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Average CTC |
INR 8.13 LPA |
INR 14 LPA |
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Placement Average |
96.59% |
93% |
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Tuition Fee |
12 lakhs |
6.80 lakhs |
If you have no other better option and you don’t want to repeat another year to prepare for CAT, only then go to these colleges.
Otherwise, Consider repeating another year and Aim for colleges like NMIMS (Mumbai), Symbiosis Pune, or XIM Bhubneshwar. These colleges are Good and the placements lie between 10–15 LPA, which is decent enough. You can even get into new IIMs with a bit of effort, if not the old ones.
What are the chances of getting into XLRI/SPJIMR if I have 1.5 years of work experience that's not relevant to the MBA specialisation?
In XLRI or SPJIMR, having relevant work experience is not a requirement for admission. Having 1.5 years of experience in a different field will not give you an advantage or disadvantage during placements as candidates with less than 2 years of experience are considered the same as freshers. Moreover, any work experience is valuable and can contribute to your MBA education as it's not limited to specific areas such as Marketing or Finance.
In SPJIMR, if you opt for Finance as your specialization, relevant experience may slightly enhance your profile. However, for other specializations, you will have to compete with other candidates on an equal footing.
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