If you are considering an MBA program in Finance, SIBM Pune is a highly reputable institute that is definitely worth considering and is better than IIM, Raipur. The alumni base of the institute is a huge advantage and over the years, the institute has spread its branches across various industries around the world. As the flagship MBA institute of Symbiosis International University, SIBM Pune is ranked among the best colleges in the country to pursue an MBA program. With 44 years of experience, SIBM Pune has gained immense trust in the industry and has a history of achieving 100% placements.

The faculty members at SIBM Pune for finance are renowned names in their own fields and the institute boasts of world-class infrastructure, which makes it the perfect place to shape the leaders of the future. The institute also provides career counseling to students at every step of the admission process. The guidance provided by the experts is backed by information that helps deliver the desired outcome. The experts also help with choice filling and support merit with the right information. If you want to process your application for the top B-school in India, reach out to the institute immediately. 

ISB Hyderabad is known for its lack of specialization in Finance. It’s a common understanding now that even if one is preferring ISB Hyderabad for admission, they know that they should go for anything but Finance. Studying some aspects will give you a deeper insight as to why MBA in Finance from ISB Hyderabad is not recommended.

Faculty: Although the visiting faculty is quite decent, it’s the domestic faculty that has ruined the culture at ISB. They are arrogant, pathetic, and extremely incapable. They insult the students regularly and disturb student-teacher relations.

Placements: The roles offered in Finance were below average like Operations, Sales, and BD roles. Such roles were offered in abundance by the banks or start-ups. However, the superior roles like IB/PE/VC/M&A/FP&A/Equity Research/Credit Rating/Asset Management/TAS were offered scarcely. For instance 

• only 10 FP and A roles were allotted that too only to CAs
• Only one Investment banking role was offered by Barclays
• Only 5 PE/bc roles were offered and there was a strong preference for a prior IB/PE/VC experience and IIT undergraduate background.
• One M and A role was offered only
• 4 Asset Management and zero Equity Research and Credit Rating roles were offered.

So the best roles were offered limitedly while the batch size stood at 900. Most students ended up with unsatisfactory placements. Now you can decide whether or not to join if you are confident to face the placement scenario.

IMT is a well-established college and comparing it to a mediocre college like TAPMI is not justifiable. Of the two, IMT Ghaziabad is clearly a better choice. To explain further I have compared both these institutes on the basis of some parameters like

• Establishment: Both these institutes were established in 1980 so they carry an equal legacy.
• Alumni: Despite a similar legacy, IMT Ghaziabad alumni are placed in higher positions and top firms today. The extensive alumni network has opened gates for corporate and industry exposure. IMT Ghaziabad’s alumni comprise more than 300 CXOs.
• Location: IMT Ghaziabad enjoys a better location advantage over TAPMI
• Pedagogy: Both the Institutes are AACSB accredited and follow similar curriculums yet there is a stark difference in the quality of education. This is because of the better pedagogy at IMT Ghaziabad than at TAPMI.
• Faculty: IMT Ghaziabad's teaching methodology is way ahead of that of TAPMI and the credit goes to its excellent faculty with amazing profiles. They have great industry exposure and help the students grasp the concepts practically.
• Placements: IMT Ghaziabad has an upper hand in this aspect also. This can be explained further through the table below

From the table you can easily infer that the placement scenario is far better at IMT Ghaziabad than TAPMI. In fact in almost all aspects IMT Ghaziabad is way ahead so it’s definitely a better choice than TAPMI.

IMT Ghaziabad is called the Mecca for Marketing. It’s well known for its specialization in Marketing, Sales, and Business Development based roles. I don't think it offers similar opportunities for finance as well. The placements are pretty good but getting internship offers is difficult for someone who is switching careers from IT to Finance. 

So if you really want to pursue a career in Finance after your MBA from IMT Ghaziabad, you can try CFA, and FRM and have some past background in Finance

Choosing between IIM and Christ University is not a difficult decision. Without second thoughts, forgo the offer from Christ University and go for IIM Indore. This is because

• The title of IIM is more than enough to open opportunities for you in the future
• You will get better exposure and crowd at IIM than at Christ university
• Obviously the placement opportunities are better at IIM than at any other university.

Even if both the colleges offer similar packages IIM has a bigger brand image and will help you in the long run.

Both are among the top ten colleges in India. But if I had to make the decision for an MBA in finance, I would choose IIM Kozhikode because of the following reasons:

• General Management over a specialized MBA

• The best recruiters select more candidates from IIM Kozhikode than SPJIMR.

• IIM Kozhikode has the upper hand when it comes to campus life. Although the fees of both institutes are somewhat similar, campus life is far better at IIM Kozhikode.

• The IIM tag is in itself a credit.

SPJIMR has its own features. Located in the metropolitan area, SPJIMR has more connections than IIM Kozhikode. 

Also, the placements for finance specifically are better than IIM Kozhikode. In fact, some companies don’t even get to participate in placement drives as the finance batch gets placed quickly. 

So you will end up looking good in both institutes, just focus on your own convenience.