Great Lakes Institute of Management - [GLIM], Gurgaon

TAPMI PGDM is the best option among these. It is a premier B-School. It has AMBA accreditation for all three of the PGDM programs, i.e. PGDM, PGDM-HR, and PGDM-BKFS. 

TAPMI placements are excellent. According to 2022 highlights, the average CTC for the institute is INR 12 LPA. While the highest CTC offered was INR 32 LPA.

The one drawback of TAPMI is the huge student intake. Each batch has over 400 students. The huge batch size often causes a dip in placements.  

 Remember that the quality of education should be consistent across all institutions. Keep in mind that the MBA program emphasizes teamwork and a unique approach to learning that may differ from traditional education.

• Consider the financial aspect of pursuing an MBA, as the return on investment (ROI) is crucial. If you plan to take out a loan to finance your education, keep in mind that a significant portion of your salary may go toward paying off your debt. Additionally, the average salary package may include variable pay, meaning you may receive less money than expected.

• Think about the turnaround time for completing your degree. Some institutions, such as GLIM, offer a one-year PGPM course, which means you can start earning and paying bills sooner than those who opt for a longer program. This can also give you a head start in terms of gaining work experience and building your bank balance.

• Consider the brand value of the institution you choose to attend. While brand value is important, particularly when seeking employment, it may not hold as much weight in the long term. Ultimately, your achievements and experience will be more important than where you earned your degree.

In the end, it's up to you to determine the best approach for your career. Keep in mind that the right balance of ROI, turnaround time, and brand value will depend on your personal circumstances. For example, if you have the financial means, ROI may not be a priority, while if you're just starting out, turnaround time may be more important than brand value.

Operations management MBA programs at these schools:

• IMT Ghaziabad: India's one of the oldest and most esteemed business schools. The institute's MBA in Operations Management covers production, planning, control, project management, and supply chain management.
• Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik is a dedicated Operations Management institute. Supply chain management, logistics, distribution, and quality management are included in the institute's MBA in Operations Management.
• TAPMI Manipal, provides an MBA in Operations Management. Operations strategy, quality management, supply chain management, and operations research.
• Great Lakes Chennai offers an MBA in Operations Management. Supply chain, quality, and operations strategy.
• KJ Somaiya Mumbai provides an Operations Management MBA. Supply chain, logistics, and quality management.
• FORE School of Management provides an MBA in Operations Management. Operations strategy, quality management, supply chain management, and operations research are taught.

Our ranking for these colleges would be

1. IMT G
2. SIOM
3. FORE
4. KJSOM
5. TAPMI

Reason for putting IMT-G on top stop.

• Alumni: 1980-founded. Over 9000 alumni—many CXOs and industry leaders. B-Schools benefit from STPs and insightful guest talks.
• Faculty: Top-notch nationwide. They guide you throughout the year, using case studies to teach marketing, HR, and other disciplines (P.S. Dr. S.R. Singhvi is the marketing god, and his classes are amazing!). New Director is also adding industrial expertise (Marketing, Finance, Operations, etc.) to the faculty. Your academic learning will always be outstanding.
• Students: The college accepts CAT/GMAT/XAT. The entrance exam cut-off wasn't announced until last year, but most students get 90/92%ile+. The profile, scores, and CT+GE+PI procedure determine the ultimate pick.
• Placements: Top HR, marketing, finance, and operations org. visit school for summer and final placements. 
• Institute excels in B-School competitions. Students have won several national and international contests, including Mahindra War Room, Deloitte Mavericks, RB Mavericks, HUL Carpe Diam, Reliance UltimatePitch, and Hult Prize. They have also won B-school competitions: IIM-Ahmedabad, IIM-Lucknow, MDI, IIM Raipur.
• Committees: The administration encourages student-led campus activities. They have committees for every activity, including IMTeamPRISM, MarkUp, RACE, ALCOM, SportsCom, CulCom, Finnacle, Finniche, Operations Committee, and 31 others.

I once visited the campus of Great Lakes Chennai and I knew right then that it was going to be my dream college. I also looked up at the Gurgaon campus and it was clearly visible how the infrastructure of the Chennai campus was way superior to that of the Gurgaon campus. 

The Chennai campus is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city in a serene location around 60km from Chennai. This beautiful campus spreads across 27 acres and the tranquility can be felt by all nature lovers. I am attaching some pictures that will do justice to the beauty of this campus

Aerial view of the ground and the mess

Hostels

The pictures alone cannot testify to the campus's beauty so it's recommended you visit it once. 

Ultimately, both campuses offer equal opportunities and education the only difference lies in the infrastructure and quality of campus life.