Too close to call. Both are good choices to consider. On the other hand, if I have to take a call, I will most likely use BITSOM. Based on the below-mentioned reasons;
Therefore, it's possible that both will be tied in the short term, but I have a feeling that in the long run, BITSOM will pull ahead. The MBA, on the other hand, is strictly a long-term investment.
IMT Ghaziabad, a renowned Indian B-school, provides numerous postgraduate programmes, including the PGDM. Various specialisations make up the institute's 660 PGDM seats. Seat intake by specialisation:
The number of applicants and available seats determine the seat intake for each specialization. IMT Ghaziabad's PGDM programs have different entrance standards and cutoff scores, therefore visit the college's website for the latest information.
IMT Ghaziabad is definitely a good choice for MBA. Many reputed companies visit the campus. But since you didn’t mention your career goal after completing the course, it’s difficult to say whether it will be suitable for you or not.
If you want to pursue an executive MBA to change your stream then ISB Hyderabad will be better.
Also, you should consider a part-time MBA instead of a distance one. There are many reputed Management colleges like IITs, FMS Delhi conducts part-time MBA courses during weekends or evenings. In distance programs especially in courses like MBA, it gets difficult because the students are unable to go through the practical knowledge which comes from interacting directly with the industries. Google and search colleges that are near your location.
Comparing a new generation IIM to FMS and XLRI sounds scandalous. Still, IIM Udaipur might have some advantages regarding campus life, and it helps that IIM Udaipur is part of the such a prestigious league. These are pictures of places only 20-25 minutes from the campus.


Here is a table to help you with the decision :
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Institute |
IIM Udaipur |
FMS Delhi |
|
Fees |
21 Lakhs |
INR 96,000 |
|
Highest Package’23 |
36 Lakhs |
1.23 Crore |
|
Average Package’23 |
20 Lakhs |
34 Lakhs |
|
Average Stipend’23 |
INR 1,45,000 |
INR 3,02,000 |
Other than campus life, if you have always wanted to be a part of the IIM students community, you could choose Udaipur over IMT Ghaziabad and even XLRI if your interests don’t lie in HR or consulting domain.
IMT Ghaziabad and IIM Kashipur are among the top Indian B-schools, however, their programs, job possibilities, and fees differ.
IMT Ghaziabad provides two-year full-time MBA, PGDM Executive, and PGDM Dual Country programs. IIM Kashipur provides a two-year full-time MBA, Business Analytics and an FPM doctorate program.
Both institutes IMT Ghaziabad and IIM Kashipur have strong placement records. IIM Kashipur is newer than IMT Ghaziabad.
Following are the placements and fee structure highlights for both B-schools:
IMT Ghaziabad charges more than IIM Kashipur. IMT Ghaziabad charges INR 19 lakhs for its MBA program, whereas IIM Kashipur charges INR 18 lakhs. Both institutions give qualified students grants and financial help.
Since you haven't mentioned your background or favorite stream, I'll answer generally. Both schools seem fine. You can take IMT if you want to work in marketing. In your case, DCP's fees are a bit high, but you get a good amount of exposure. You can take IMT if you want to work in marketing. In your case, DCP's fees are a bit high, but you get a good amount of exposure. Placements are a mix of your character and luck, so everything depends on both.
FORE and IMT Ghaziabad are reputed B-schools in the country and offer excellent PGDM programs. Comparably Fore has a better ROI, whereas IMT Ghaziabad is a bigger band name in management education.
Given below is a brief comparison between the two programs.
|
Criteria |
PGDM- IMT Ghaziabad |
PGDM- FORE |
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Established |
1980 |
1981 |
|
Accreditation |
AICTE |
AICTE, SAQS |
|
Ranking (by NIRF) |
37th |
43rd |
|
Entrance exams accepted |
CAT/XAT/MAT |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
|
CAT cutoff |
90 |
85 |
|
Selection |
Personal Interview (PI) |
Written Ability Test (WAT), Personal Interview(PI), Business Awareness Quiz 9BA-Q) |
|
Course fee |
17.55 lakhs |
15.98 lakhs |
|
Batch intake |
180 |
180 |
|
Highest CTC |
34 LPA |
30 LPA |
|
Average package |
13.7 LPA |
10.6 LPA |
|
Major recruiters |
Major recruiters include Lenskart, Kotak Mahindra, Pepsico, Mother Diary, HSBC, Reliance JIO, Tech Mahindra, Trident, Zomato, Infosys, AMUL, etc. |
HUL, ITC, Nestle, Nivea, Asian Paints, Café Coffee Day, Schneider-Electric, Orient Electric, VIVO, Zomato, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Genpact, Genpact ERC, GEP, EY GDS, Deloitte USI, KPMG GS, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, JK Tyre, etc. |
The DCP program at IMT Ghaziabad provides the students with a year-long intense international experience in Dubai which also happens to be one of the most dynamic markets in the world. After completing their 1st year, the students are encouraged and also provided opportunities to carry out their summer internship assignments in UAE and the Middle East – primarily GCC countries – including Oman and Kuwait to gather market exposure.
Both courses have their advantages, so you should decide which course will be better for you.
The best company to work for after completing an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad is not only based on the school's reputation but also on your career aspirations. The best companies to work for would be HUL for marketing, MBBs for consulting, and Accenture, Cisco, Cognizant, Microsoft, Google, Genpact, Zycus, HCL, Salesforce MAQ Software, and Wipro Tech for ITES.
IMT Ghaziabad students also work in Analytics, Automotive, BFSI, Consulting, E-Commerce, FMCD, FMCG, Pharma & Healthcare, IT/ITES, Logistics, and Manufacturing. IT offered the most jobs, followed by BFSI and consultancy. Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Natwest Group, Morningstar, HSBC, Aditya Birla Capital, Bank of America, BNY Mellon, Darashaw, and others supported finance aspirants.
BCG, Deloitte, Infosys Consulting, KPMG Global Services, and Zinnov Management Consulting were the most sought-after consulting firms at IMT.
If you are unsure about which company to work for, you should read blogs, watch YouTube videos, and reach out to current students and alumni of your target school via LinkedIn to learn more about job roles and prospects.
Both IMT Ghaziabad and ICFAI Gurgaon are excellent engineering colleges offering top-quality education. IMT Ghaziabad is one of the oldest and top private B-schools established in 1980 that has been ranked 44 by NIRF in 2022. It has also been consistently ranked among the top 20 business schools and top 10 private business schools in the country. Known for its flagship 2-year PGDM program, IMT Ghaziabad has an excellent specialization in Marketing.
ICFAI Business School (IBS) Gurgaon, a constituent of ICFAI University, is recognized by UGC and approved by AICTE. The college provides career-oriented and innovative education in the discipline of Management which helps the students to enhance their practical skills. IBS Gurugram, established in 1995, offers diploma and research programs across various specializations for a duration of 2 years
|
Particulars |
IMT Ghaziabad |
ICFAI Gurgaon |
|
Fees |
INR 19.53 lakh |
INR 9,09,000 Total Fees |
|
Ranking |
44 by NIRF |
- |
|
Cutoff |
CAT-90; XAT-90; GMAT-650 |
CAT-70; NMAT-55 |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 65.6 LPA |
INR 22.18 LPA. |
|
Average CTC |
INR 17.35 LPA |
INR 6.81 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
Deloitte, Infosys, HSBC, HDFC Bank, Accenture, Cognizant |
Deloitte, EY, pwc, ICICI Securities, BYJU’s, HCL |
Ultimately, it’s a matter of personal preferences and inclinations so choose wisely.
For IMT G, there are companies coming for international placements but their numbers are limited. For IMI Delhi and Tapmi too the number is limited to 4-5 international offers being rolled out. The figures are not consistent throughout the years and there might be an increase or decrease in the number of offers year on year.