According to the official placement report of NMIMS Bangalore, the average placement was 14 LPA. 

Many MBA colleges provide placement report which is inflated, they made a few students who opt out of the placement process. However, this is not the case with NMIMS Bangalore, the data provided by them is quite accurate. 

If you have any offers from IIMs (baby and new) then go for it otherwise NMIMS is a decent option and between NMIMS, LBSIM, and FORE. The average salary offered at LBSIM is 12.42 LPA, and the average salary at FORE has been 14.5 LPA in recent years.

My friend is an alumnus of FORE. According to him, FORE is a better choice in comparison to SIBM Bangalore. For this, he cites these reasons-

1. FORE ranks higher in terms of industry recognition. This is the reason for a higher number of recruiters visiting the campus during placement months.

1. Location-wise, Delhi is better from a multi-industry perspective as compared to Bangalore. Bangalore has more IT-related opportunities, but Delhi is home to a large variety of industries. This allows the student access to a larger spectrum of recruitments.
2. FORE is an older brand. FORE has a longer background and stands higher in terms of prestige.
3. FORE has a qualified faculty.

On the other hand, we can also say that SIBM Bangalore has the advantage of a reputation created by the older SIBM Pune. SIBM Bangalore has done well in recent years. Many HR recruiters have faith in the Symbiosis brand.

Overall, both SIBM Bangalore and FORE are good institutions. However, FORE is a better option.

GIM, FORE, KJ Somaiya, and SIBM Bangalore offer 100% placement support to the students. It is a bit grim to figure out the lowest packages as they do not provide exact information. In fact, none of the colleges could guarantee a job from their side; instead, they could assure plenty of opportunities. The aptitude, capacity, and performance in the interview play a chief role. 

Let us have a deeper look at SIBM Bangalore-

Many giant recruiters approach the college every year, and most of the applicants get placement in the first half of the academic year. The technological advancement in the classrooms, student-centric learning process, skilled and capable scholars, strong alumni network, and international links make SIBM one of the leading management institutes in Bangalore. 

Based on these facts, you can choose SIBM Bangalore. Whatever decision you make, choose wisely.

Although all the B Schools you mentioned are very good, the one I would personally recommend is FORE. Some points that favor my recommendation are

• Location-based crowd: All the other colleges you mentioned have students mainly from Mumbai. But FORE located in New Delhi, the heart of the country has students from all over India.

• Placement: Here’s a tabular comparison of the average and highest CTC of the colleges. 

• Fees: 

GIM: ?18,31,200

FORE: Rs.16,98,000

KJ Somaiya: ?9.59 Lakhs (one year)

SIBM: INR 3.53 L - 16.62 L(for 2-3 years)

FORE offers industry oriented certifications and International Immersion Program. So looking at the overall picture we can say all 4 colleges give each other tough competition but FORE takes the lead.

SIIB-Pune would be a better choice than Fore or TAPMI. Let's break down your analysis to understand why you believe SIIB-Pune is the best choice among the three options:

• TAPMI, FORE, and SIIB are all well-reputed institutions, but SIIB-Pune gains a slight edge in terms of brand reputation, citing its higher NIRF ranking. TAPMI ranked #42 out of top management colleges in India by NIRF in 2023
• SIIB-Pune has experienced faculty. All the professors and assistant professors in the faculty were Ph.D. holders and had good acumen and knowledge.
• SIIB International Business offers a maximum domestic package of 39 LPA and a maximum international package of 82.05 LPA, with an average package of 13.12 LPA for the 2023 batch. FORE follows with the highest package of 23.5 LPA and an average package of 13 LPA for the 2023 batch. TAPMI average package stood at 14.8 LPA and the highest package of 24.8 LPA was offered.

Based on these factors, you conclude that SIIB Pune is the best choice, followed by TAPMI and FORE.

IMI Delhi is the best option among the mentioned institute. It offers good academics and placement opportunities. IMI Delhi placements 2022 had an average CTC of INR 15.23 LPA and the highest CTC was INR 32 LPA. 

The rest of the institutes are almost at par in terms of opportunities. KJ Somiya offers better campus life and peer learning opportunities, comparably. 

In terms of placements, LBSIM and FORE are almost the same. However, FORE changes around 30-40% more than LBSIM. 

Going by the statistics, your preference order should be - IMI Delhi > KJ Somaiya > FORE ~ LBSIM.

KJ Somaiya is better than FORE School of Management. FORE is mostly known in the Delhi NCR region. While KJ Somiya is well-recognized throughout the nation. 

For freshers, FORE is a better option, especially in Marketing specialization. KJ Somiya has a better peer group with more experienced students. It is a good option for both Marketing and Finance. 

KJ Somiya placements are pretty good. According to the 2022 placement report, the average CTC for the institute had been INR 10 LPA. Situated in Mumbai, KJ Somaiys will offer you better opportunities and exposure.