IMT Ghaziabad is an excellent choice for Marketing. The faculty, resources, facilities, and brand value are better in IMT G. Marketing is the top recruiting sector for the institute. During IMT Ghaziabad placements 2022, Marketing had a whopping 66% placement rate. But there is a trade-off. The batch strength is too high. It’s extremely difficult to get good placement opportunities.
IMI has a lower batch size. It is a good option for HR and finance specialization. The placement packages offered at IMI and IMT are similar. Both B-Schools have an average CTC of around INR 15 LPA.
You should choose one of these B-School, based on your choice of specialization.
You should actually stop focusing so much on just average placements. My friend is a pass out of MDI Gurgaon and he says your admission to MDI is more than enough to grant you a high-paying job. So rest assured about that part and focus on what the program is teaching and gain as much knowledge as possible. Some highlights from the glittering life at MDI Gurgaon are
All these aspects are as important as placements so considering only average placements is not enough to judge a certain college. Change your primary focus from placements to learning. Being a top 10 school, I am sure MDI Gurgaon won’t disappoint you.
Both G L Bajaj and Galgotias University are decent options for CS or IT branches. However, you will like to refer to the following points before choosing one
Choose G.L. Bajaj if you are self-motivated and determined to work hard because the institute has a rigid academic environment with many restrictions on attendance and such. Galgotia University on the other hand offers a huge sense of freedom with no restrictions at all. You are free to do whatever you want.
Another major factor to consider is the distance from Greater Noida. G.L. Bajaj is situated in the heart of Greater Noida, whereas Galgotias University is situated almost 15-17 Km from Greater Noida.
Honestly, the faculty pool of both colleges is below average. However, if I were to compare then G L Bajaj still has a handful of experienced professors
Addressing the elephant in the room, it can be said that the placement scenario isn't very different at both the colleges. Galgotias University is newly established but is doing quite well in terms of placements. Here is a comparative analysis of the placement scenario of both the colleges
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Particulars |
G L Bajaj placements 2022 |
Galgotias University placements 2022 |
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Highest Package |
INR 47 LPA |
INR 44 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Amazon, Disney Hotstar, Commvault, Dunzo, etc |
Cognizant, Wipro, Infosys, DXC, Accenture |
The placements are similar with G L Bajaj giving a slight edge to Galgotias University.
I will personally recommend you to opt for a better engineering college than these two institutes.
Choosing between colleges requires evaluating multiple factors aligned with your career goals and personal preferences.
Key comparison points:
Visit campuses, talk to current students, and review official placement reports. Your decision should balance academic quality, career prospects, and personal comfort.
This is a common problem among freshers at IIT Kharagpur. Their CGPA is initially very low and they fail to become a part of any society. While this certainly is a crucial issue, it can be addressed so you don’t have to worry too much and demotivate yourself. Here are 3 simple ways to overcome this problem
So the key is to work on your academics, develop skills and take it easy.
Student experiences provide valuable insights but vary individually based on personal expectations and involvement.
Aspects to consider:
Connect with current students and alumni on LinkedIn or college forums for honest perspectives. Individual experience depends on how actively you engage.
Life at BCG/McKinsey is more difficult. During your B-School years, you will have fewer numbers of distractions like social commitments, attending to family, etc. So, you can easily focus on your studies. The perform or perish culture makes life at BCG/McKinley more nerve-wracking.
These companies pick 2-3% of the top students from the most reputed B-Schools in the country, so competition is way higher.
I have a few friends from Heritage Institute of Technology and here is their insight on the management quota admission at the institute.
According to them, for IT, the management quota fee goes up to 12 lakhs. If you have a decent academic record you can bargain to bring it down to 10-11 lakhs. For ECE, the fees go up to 16 lakhs.
However, before taking admission at Heritage through management quota you should know that you will not be missing out much if you choose to go to other colleges affiliated with MAKAUT. You will have almost similar placement opportunities and exposure.
Annamalai University distance education — UGC approved status:
Annamalai University (Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu) is a recognized state university. its distance education programs through the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) were at various points under scrutiny from UGC.
current status (as of 2024-25): UGC maintains a list of universities approved for distance education. Annamalai University's DDE programs have had regulatory issues in the past — some programs were under restrictions. it's important to check the current UGC approved list before enrolling.
to verify: visit ugc.gov.in ? distance education ? list of approved institutions. this list is updated regularly. Annamalai University main campus (regular mode) is fully recognized — the distance mode has had more regulatory complexity. always check the current UGC/DEB (Distance Education Bureau) approved list before enrolling in any distance education program to ensure the degree is recognized for employment.
If you have a backlog in a semester, you need to fill out a carryover form and retake the examination for that subject with your juniors. For odd semester subjects, you need to appear in the next odd semester and for even semester subjects, you need to appear in the next even semester.
After you clear the backlog, AKTU will issue a new marksheet. The final result will show pass.