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How would you rank the following business schools, ISB, IIM A, B, C, L, XLRI, FMS, and SPJIMR?
All the aforementioned colleges are among the best B Schools in India so the choice between them depends on your preference and future prospects. You need to determine what exactly you want from the program and where your career currently is.
In general, ISB is for people who have better industry experience, good leadership skills and decent academics. The other B Schools focus more on excellent academics throughout your career.
The ranking of these institutes in my opinion is ISB, IIM-A, B, C>IIM-L, FMS, XLRI,>SPJIMR
The above preference order is based on a number of factors like career progression, college market value perception, quality of faculty, quality of students, academic learning, quality of recruiters and infrastructure.
Is it worth to join in IIM Nagpur? How far it is comparable with old IIMs? How about ROI there
Let’s compare IIM Nagpur with the older IIMs generally. IIM Nagpur lacks in the following aspects
- Permanent Campus
- Permanent faculty
- Good number and standard of peers
But what’s amazing is that these shortcomings don’t bring down their worth even a bit. It has more merits than demerits. Some include
- IIM Ahmedabad’s mentorship brings in the best faculties and helps maintain a learning environment.
- Various industry interaction programs are held to inculcate management skills and live experiences
- It enjoys a good location advantage as it attracts companies from around the country
- The Foreign Exchange Program provides excellent exposure to the international corporate world
- Lower fees compared to other IIMs
- The hostel and infrastructure facility are at par with that of other IIMs.
Coming to the ROI, IIM Nagpur definitely excels at this one. This is because its fees are lower than other IIMs while the packages offered are almost similar. At the end of the day what matters is that despite being a new IIM it has grown leaps and bounds and it is expected to do more in the future.
What is the cutoff for IIM Bangalore?
For the PGP, PGP-PPM and PGP-BA courses of IIM Bangalore, the overall CAT 2023 cutoff is 99 percentile (for general category). As for the sectional cutoff, it is 80 percentile for all the three courses, in VARC, QA as well as DILR. As for SC candidates, the cutoff is 70 percentile overall, and it is 70 percentile for each of the sections as well.
You can check the overall and sectional cutoffs for other categories as well.
Is it beneficial to do IIM Bangalore Certificate Program on general management?
Getting yourself educated from top institutes is always a good choice and IIM B will definitely prove beneficial in this aspect. However, if you are planning to do this course for the sake of getting a job, the certificate will probably not help.
If you are doing this course for gaining knowledge, this is just the beginning. You will get less knowledge compared to a full time student in terms of the hours you put in and the knowledge you gain. You should think of going for a PGP* program where you will be able to learn much more and it will eventually help you in job searches.
The course is also value for only 1/5th of the PGP fees you will pay.
What is L square at IIM Bangalore? Why is it named so?
As seen by one of my friends and according to his own experience, L square at IIM Bangalore is the most popular area where students can enjoy attending parties, birthday celebrations, etc.
- The main fortnight party is organized to rejuvenate students apart from their hectic schedules.
- This also includes the fear of completing the projects before the deadline along with assignments.
- The college band and the competent disc jockeying is one of the most amazing experiences for all the students.
- L square is named so as the area is surrounded by hostel A, B, E also known as ABE LINCOLN. Therefore, the area is known as Lincoln square.
Thus, we can say that L square is the place where all the students can enjoy thereby living a life full of lavish ways apart from the regular studies.
For a 3 year experienced female professional, which is a better suited option for me- 1 year program at ISB or 2 years PGP program at IIM Bangalore?
According to the profile you mentioned, there is no specific edge that you will have in either of the two institutes, IIM Bangalore and ISB Hyderabad.
- Usually, there is huge academic pressure in IIM Bangalore. IIM B also has a better peer group, so you will face more competition at the institute. But, it is up to you how you will handle the pressure.
- In terms of choices offered in placement, IIM Bangalore offers a much wider span of choices after the degree. IIM students get the chance to change industries and try on different roles in the industry too.
- The 1-year executive program offered by ISB Hyderabad will be somewhat more sensitive for you, taking seniority into account. But, ISB placements are somewhat lateral in nature. Also, ISB usually offers better roles to seniors with work experience of 5 years or more.
Both IIM Bangalore and ISB Hyderabad have their own advantages, which are not that dependent on the factors mentioned in the question. So, both are excellent options and you can choose either of them based on the factors listed above.
Which is the best among IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta for finance??
IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta, all three are good choices for Finance and Consulting roles. If you get a single convert from among the three, you should grab the opportunity at the earliest.
If you have more than one convert, you should choose the institution that best suits you. You can decide based on location and other such factors. All three are at par for finance. Even IIM Lucknow is doing well and has a strong alumni base now.
Thus, you can go for any of the three IIMs for finance as all are top-ranked institutions.
What should I choose: MBA (EPGP) from IIM Bangalore or MBA (full-time) from Mannheim Business School, Germany? I have 8 years of experience in IT/Telecom and want to get into Product Management.
Rather than telling you what to choose, I will list down the pros and cons of both the B Schools and leave it to you to make the final decision.
Mannheim Business School, Germany
Pros
- Being one of the most reputed B Schools in Germany, you will get a high-paying job right after completing your course.
- Mannheim itself is an experience as people from all over the world come here and you get to attend some amazing events too.
Cons
- This B School charges a whopping fee of around 32000-35000 euros. And the fees do not include living expenses (9000 euros)
- You will have to learn German especially if you want to get into product management to deal with clients. That is an additional expense.
IIM Bangalore
Pros
- Fees are comparatively less than that of Mannheim Business School.
- Faculty is supportive and extremely experienced.
- Living expenses are included in the fees themselves.
- The placements are top notch and with an above-average grade, you can easily get placed at a reputed firm with a high package.
Cons
- Being located in the heart of the city the only disadvantage that IIM Bangalore students face is the heavy traffic.
Weighing both the pros and cons you can now make a decision easily. In my opinion, go for the German B School if you have plans for permanently settling abroad. But if you want to eventually stay in your home country then IIM Bangalore is the best option for you.
I am 48 now and doing a one year program on business analytics and intelligence from IIM Bangalore. Will it help me?
If you have interest or relevant work experience in Business Analytics field, then you can benefit from pursuing IIM Bangalore Business Analytics and Intelligence course. The course covers basic concepts of data science and analytics and how these concepts are used in management.,
In terms of job hunts, only doing this course won’t help much. But you can use this course along with your work experience to apply for the jobs you want. You will have a better chance with small or medium-sized companies in this sector.
Is XLRI Jamshedpur at par with the top 3 IIMS (A,B,C)?
XLRI is a prestigious B-school in India and is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the country. In 2022, its NIRF ranking was 8th, behind BLACKI and IIT Delhi. You should keep in mind that the criteria for these rankings may be different from what a student actually considers while selecting his preference.
Many consider it to be on par with the three renowned IIMs (A, B, C). XLRI's HR course is highly regarded. It has a batch strength of 177, ensuring a better student-to-faculty ratio, which is seen as an advantage over the IIMs. So while people’s perception may be that IIMs are better, the industry doesn’t consider it to be very far off.
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