Which one is better for an MBA among Nirma University, FORE and GIM?

Nirma University is recognized by UGC, AIU, and has been accredited grade ‘A’ by NAAC. Currently, the college is ranked 12th and 13th for MBA by The Week and Outlook respectively.

FORE School of Management is a private non-profit institution approved by the AICTE and has a number of notable international tie-ups with top institutions. MBA at the institute has been ranked 18th, 26th, and 43rd in India by Outlook, BW Business World, and NIRF respectively.

Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has been accredited by the AICTE and NBA. The college was ranked 47th by NIRF rankings in the category of management institutions.

Admission:

Nirma University:

• Candidates are shortlisted and invited for the personal interview(PI) and theme development & presentation(TDP) round on the basis of their CAT/GMAT percentile.

• Further, students are selected on the basis of their CAT/GMAT percentile, PI & TDP round, 10th marks, 10+2 marks, graduation marks, and work experience.

The course has a total of 240 seats available. The total course fee for Nirma is 10.04 lakhs.

FORE School of Management:

• The minimum eligibility to apply at FORE is securing 50% in graduation from a recognized institution and a valid score in CAT/XAT/GMAT exam.

• Shortlisted candidates are then called for the interview, written test, and business awareness quiz round.

The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the above criteria and marks in graduation. The course has a total of 180 seats available. MBA at FORE costs around 14.98 lakhs.

GIM:

• The minimum eligibility to apply at FORE is securing 50% in graduation from a recognized institution and a valid score in CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT exam.

• GIM conducts an interview for final selection.

The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the above criteria and marks in graduation. The course has a total of 240 seats available. MBA course fee at GIM is 16.98 lakhs for 2 years.

Infrastructure & Facilities:

Nirma University:

• It offers an on-campus well-equipped library with over 1,20,000 books.

• The institute also provides hostels for boys and girls with adequate facilities.

• Students also have access to sports and other facilities such as laboratories, gym, cafeterias, medical facilities, Wi-Fi, air-conditioned classrooms and auditoriums, etc.

• The college runs a shuttle service for its students.

FORE: The college is built over a 10-acre campus.

• The college has a well-maintained library.

• It also provides hostel facilities.

• Other facilities such as sports fields, laboratories, cafeterias, air-conditioned classrooms, and Wi-Fi are available.

GIM:

• The college is home to a large library, in-campus hostels, and sporting facilities.

• Other facilities such as cafeterias, Wi-Fi, auditoriums, laboratories, and recreation rooms are available for the students.

Placements:

Nirma University: The course has a very high placement rate of over 90%.

• Top recruiters for MBA students include Infosys, Wipro, Zomato, and Amul.

• The average package offered is 7.5 LPA and the median salary offered is 8 LPA.

• The highest package goes up to a whopping 19 LPA.

FORE: The course has a placement rate of 90%.

• Top recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, Asian Paints, Capgemini, and Dell.

• The average package offered is 10.5 LPA.

• The highest package goes up to nearly 30 LPA.

GIM: Over 95% of students receive placements in this course.

• Top recruiters include EY, Reliance, Cognizant, and Deloitte.

• The median salary at the college is 9.5 LPA.

• The highest package offered goes up to 23 LPA.

All three institutes are ranked among the top MBA institutes of the country. While FORE ranks a touch above the other two according to NIRF rankings, the other two outscore the college in terms of facilities and infrastructure. Placements at all three colleges are very similar. The choice ultimately depends on your preferences and requirements.