Institute of Management Technology - [IMT], Hyderabad

IMT is indeed a brand name but unfortunately, the brand's credibility is applicable only to IMT Ghaziabad. The other campuses carry very little brand worth and legacy of IMT. If there is an IMT that is slightly near to comparison then it is IMT Hyderabad. The other campuses are new and lack recognition. IMT Hyderabad campus is visited by some extremely reputed local companies thereby offering better placement opportunities.

The video below compares both IMT Nagpur and IMT Hyderabad in various aspects

Some institutes that give an edge to IMT Hyderabad in Hyderabad itself are 

• ASB (Ashoka School of Business) Hyderabad,
• NMIMS
• SIBM
• Hyderabad Business School

ASB offers dual specialization and good placement at only INR 6.9 Lacs. The ROI period is only around a year.

IBS Hyderabad will be better than IMT Hyderabad. It teaches Harvard cases in the 3rd and 4th semesters. The course work includes more than 1000 case studies. Many of the professors in this institute are internationally acclaimed.  

IBS Hyderabad placement records have been pretty good over the recent years. During 2022 placement drive, the average CTC offered was INR 8.55 LPA. While the highest CTC offered was INR 53.45 LPA (International). 

However, IBS Hyderabad has a huge batch size. Due to the large batch size, all the students don’t get groomed and placed well. 

Among the three colleges, IMT Nagpur should be your choice unless there is any specific need of yours that is being met by any of the other two colleges. IMT Nagpur started in the year 2004 and has a rich legacy in terms of the brand name of IMT Ghaziabad. 

Despite being a relatively new college you could see a few major brand names that visit the college regularly such as Dabur, Bain & Company, Barclays, and Fullerton India. The institute is known for producing great minds in the marketing domain. Now let’s see some numbers to see if the reasoning is sound. Please note that the data may seem at odds with my first statement but average salary doesn't necessarily define the whole story. The batch size of We School is huge which makes Nagpur a better option for you.

One of my cousins was in a similar dilemma as she had to choose between IMT and IPE and after thorough analysis, she chose IMT Hyderabad. Here are a few reasons to support her decision 

IMT Hyderabad seemed better in every aspect especially the infrastructure and facilities

INT Hyderabad provides all its students with single rooms while IPE charges additional fees for the same.

• IMT Hyderabad is a new institute and yet has managed to secure an average package of INR 9.4 LPA. This shows its fast-paced development. IPE average package this year stood at INR 7.4 LPA
• IMT Hyderabad has stronger ties in the corporate world than IPE.
• IMT Hyderabad enjoys a better brand value than IPE which is not known among the masses much.
• The IPE selection process lacks transparency and many times students are given admission without even an interview. IMT Hyderabad on the other hand has a transparent selection process including a WAT and Critical Thinking Test along with Group Exercise followed by a Personal Interview. Such thorough filtration ensures a better crowd. 

So it can be said that IMT Hyderabad is a better choice than IPE considering its opportunities, infrastructure, and overall brand value.

IMT Nagpur and IMT Hyderabad are considered good B-Schools, better than TAPMI and LBSIM but IMT Nagpur is more established and has a better reputation, which puts it higher on the list. However, this ranking can vary depending on the factors that are being considered, such as faculty quality, campus infrastructure, industry linkages, and alumni network, among others. Additionally, personal preference and individual career goals should also be taken into consideration while evaluating the B-Schools. 

It is always recommended to visit the campus and talk to current students and alumni before making a final decision.