There are many ways to measure the "best" MBA college, but one commonly used metric is the ranking by reputed educational agencies. According to the latest rankings by the Financial Times, the top MBA college in Mumbai is the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), followed by the S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) and the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). However, these rankings are based on specific criteria and may not match your preferences.
Here is a brief overview of these colleges
Particulars |
JBIMS |
SPJIMR |
NMIMS |
Total Recruiters |
75+ |
63 |
148 |
Highest CTC |
INR 42 LPA |
INR 77.8 LPA |
INR 67.80 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 27.63 LPA |
INR 33.02 LPA |
INR 26.63 LPA |
Major Domain |
Consulting |
- |
General Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations |
Top Recruiters |
Accenture, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, PwC, Infosys |
Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever Limited, ITC, Accenture Strategy |
Aditya Birla Capital, American Express, Goldman Sachs, Crisil etc |
So, JBIMS is the best college in terms of ranking, quality, and placements. It falls in the same category as the top B Schools like IIMABCL, XL, and FMS. The specialization-wise preference order would be
Ultimately, the best college depends on your preferences and future prospects.
JBIM is better than SP Jain and NMMIMS Mumbai, in terms of academics, placements, and ranking. It is in the same category as IIM ABC, XLRI, and FMS. JBIM is especially known for its Finance specialization.
During the 2022 placement drive, the institute offered an average CTC of around INR 27.63 LPA. KPMG, PwC, EY, Deloitte, etc. were among the major recruiters to visit JBIMS placements.
Some of my friends studied in these institutes. According to them all provide excellent management programs and opportunities to their students in MBA. But, if we consider the return on investment of the three institutes, JBIMS is definitely the best among all.
The points below provide a brief overview of the institute.
Categories |
JBIMS |
SP Jain |
NMIMS Mumbai |
Course Fee |
1.52 - 7 lakh |
17.5 lakh |
12.05 lakh |
Highest CTC |
32 LPA |
40 LPA |
15 LPA |
Average CTC |
20 LPA |
22 LPA |
8-10 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
McKinsey, HSBC, Loreal, Berger, etc. |
Bosch, ITC, Aditya Birla, Crisil, etc, |
EY, Barclays, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, etc. |
Therefore, considering the factor of ROI, JBIMS is the clear winner. But, it cannot be categorized as the best college as SPJIMR defeats the other two in almost all other factors.