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Which is better, the Great Lakes Gurugram or BIMTECH Noida?
One of my friends who studied at the institute has said that it ranked 3rd in the 1-year MBA program category by Outlook India. It offers immense learning opportunities as the students are guided by some of the world’s brilliant academicians and industry experts.
Some of the exciting highlights of Great Lakes Gurugram is:
- Optional semester abroad program [SAP]
- Short term international immersions
- Live Projects from prestigious fast-emerging startups and corporate companies in Delhi-NCR
- Empirical study under Great Lakes Research Centre
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Categories |
Great Lakes |
BIMTECH |
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Course Fee |
7.2-15.91 lakh |
9-14 lakh |
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Placement Percentage |
95-100% |
90% |
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Highest CTC |
13 LPA |
18 LPA |
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Average CTC |
8 LPA |
9 LPA |
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Recruiting Companies |
Amazon, Accenture Strategy, Deloitte, TCS, etc. |
TCS, Accenture, Gartner, Marsh, etc. |
The PGDM program provided by BIMTECH has received equivalence to MBA from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Some of the reasons to consider BIMTECH:
- It is ranked 5th among Private B-schools and 13th among all (Government + Private) in the National HRD Network (NHRDN).
- Placement in 2017 recorded an average package of 7.5 LPA and the highest package of 15 LPA.
- Some of the top recruiters include TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Accenture, etc.
- Tuition fee starting from Rs. 11 lakhs.
- It is governed by a notable board of Governors usually drawn from the top levels of the industry.
So, if you wish to study at a better-established Institute that has a reliable track record then you should choose BIMTECH.
Which is best, TAPMI, Greatlakes, BIM Trichy, KJ Somaiya, or LIBA?
On the basis of quality and quantity of companies visiting for placements: TAPMI, KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes Chennai> BIM Trichy> LIBA
On the basis of location KJ Somaiya> Great Lakes Chennai> TAPMI> BIM Trichy >LIBA purely on the basis of location.
One can decide on the basis of their preference.
Overall- KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes Chennai, TAPMI> BIM Trichy >LIBA.
Is Great Lakes Gurgaon PGPM as good as Chennai campus in terms of education and placements?
There is hardly any difference between Great Lakes Gurgaon and Chennai campus in terms of education and placements. Key faculty is shared for the campuses. Placement is combined. Facilities, resources, and exposure are also similar on both campuses.
The Great Lakes Gurgaon campus also has some additional benefits as it is located near the corporate hub of Delhi NCR. Students get good exposure to diverse industries such as E-Commerce, Analytics, Internet Business, etc. They also get the chance to do live projects with corporates in NCR.
Which one should I join, GLIM Chennai (PGDM) or IFMR Chennai??
Institution for Financial Management and Research Chennai and Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai are both reputable colleges of Chennai. GLIM Chennai is ranked 23 for MBA by NIRF 2020. Whereas IFMR Chennai is ranked 53 for the same by NIRF 2020.
GLIM Chennai PGDM:
Admission: It offers 6 specializations for PGDM and all the courses are AICTE and AMBA approved. The total intake for PGDM programs is 180.
- In order to get admission a Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized institution is a must.
- Candidates who have more than 24 months of work experience are eligible to apply.
- It accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT scores for admission.
The total course fee is 11.91 lakhs. GLIM Chennai does not provide any scholarships, but they provide certain banks who grant student loans.
Placements: According to the placement statistics of 2020, 98% of students were placed.
- The highest salary offered was21.5 LPA, while the average salary offered was around 10.4 LPA
- Some of the top recruiters at the institute areDeloitte, Flipkart, Amazon, Swiggy, etc.
Facilities:
The campus is a residential campus with hostel facilities such as washing machines, twin sharing bedrooms, libraries, laboratories, clubs and societies, and cafeterias as well as ATM machines are available on campus.
IFMR Chennai:
Admission: It offers 7 specializations for MBA. The total student intake is 180.
- Good academic performance (such as above 60%) in class X, Class XII, and Graduation is required for admission.
- Work experience is not mandatory, however, working professionals should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
- The institute accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, or GRE/GMAT scores. It also conducts WAT and PI for final selection.
The total fee is 13.20 lakhs approximately.
Scholarships: Based on how a student performs, they are granted Merit-based scholarships at IFMR. Students with the first rank get a scholarship of INR 2 Lakhs and the next 3 students get 1 lakh each.
Placements: The university has a 100% placement rate since its establishment.
- According to the placement highlights of 2020 the highest CTC offered was 18 LPA and the average CTC was recorded around 9 LPA.
- Some of the major recruiters at the institute are Wipro, Accenture, Vodafone, HDFC bank, Kotak, etc.
Facilities:
The university has facilities such as air-conditioned classrooms, labs, library, ATM laundrettes, and dedicated TV rooms.
- The university is a residential campus with hostel rooms on the basis of twin sharing, which have both bath and geyser attached as well.
- In terms of foods, there is a mess provided with an Indian fast food outlet and also has shops with essential items.
- The university also has a water body, where the students can relax and stroll and as well as various courts for respective sports.
GLIM Chennai has significantly subordinate fees as compared to IFMR Chennai, however, it is conclusively up to the candidate to select their preferable institution.
How does the SOIL Institute of Management compare to Great Lakes Gurgaon?
SOIL Institute of Management and Great Lakes are good B-schools. Out of both, my friend graduated from SOIL and according to him, SOIL is really a good B- school.
- At SOIL, you will learn concepts of design earning, liberal arts, and management. This will bring a required change in the management education space.
- You get to learn from an experienced world-class faculty as top-notch industry leaders.
- This college offers subjects that focus on the companies hence, you get prepared for your further steps in the career.
- Moreover, this college will prepare you from the basic- level as it organizes a Social innovation program.
- You will be taken to an NGO for a year to understand the needs of the people and help them accordingly.
- They design the course structure for the students which targets the understanding of management subjects thoroughly.
Most of the students are placed from the campus by prominent companies like HCL, Aaditya Birla, Cognizant, Volvo Eicher. These companies offer good company roles such as project manager, business analysts, etc.
Which will be better, Liba, Great Lakes, TAPMI, or Nirma University?
TAPMI is the best among these institutes. If you are among the top 100 students, you can get good placement packages. TAPMI placement report for last year reveals that the top 100 students received an average CTC of around INR 14.6 LPA. The job profiles and exposure offered at the institute are comparable to top management institutes in the country.
You can keep Grate Lakes as your second preference. Both campuses of Grate Lakes offers decent placement opportunities to students. During the 2022 placement, the average CTC stood around INR 11 LPA for the institute.
LIBA and NIRMA University aren’t in the same league as TAPMI and Grate Lakes.
Which college is good among TAPMI, KJ Somaiya, Welinger, GIM or Great Lakes?
TAPMI, KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes Chennai, GIM > Welingkar. Apart from Welingkar, all the colleges are somewhat the same in terms of placements.
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Particulars |
TAPMI Manipal |
KJ Somaiya |
Welingkar |
Great Lakes |
GIM |
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Highest Package |
INR 22.3 LPA |
INR 23.5 LPA |
INR 24 LPA |
INR 25.8 LPA |
INR 55 LPA |
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Average Package |
INR 15.7 LPA |
INR 13 LPA |
INR 12.25 LPA |
INR 12.5 LPA |
INR 14.87 LPA |
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Fees |
INR 15.50 LPA |
INR 19 LPA |
INR 13 Lakhs |
INR 20.7 LPA |
INR 19.2 LPA |
One can choose on the basis of RoI, location preference or anything else that they deem important.
What PGDM program is better between Great Lakes Gurgaon, BIMTECH and Soil Institute of Management Gurgaon?
The best PGDM programme between Great Lakes Gurgaon, BIMTECH, and Soil Institute of Management Gurgaon relies on personal preferences and career ambitions. To assist you choose, below is some programme information.
Great Lakes Gurgaon: Great Lakes Gurgaon's two-year, full-time PGDM programme teaches business management fundamentals. The programme has a rigorous curriculum, industry interactions, and experience learning. Great Lakes has several corporate collaborations and prepares students for a variety of jobs.
BIMTECH: It is another top Indian business school. BIMTECH's two-year, full-time PGDM programme teaches management and prepares students for business leadership. The programme offers core, elective, and experiential learning. BIMTECH also connects students with industry professionals through its corporate relationships.
Soil Institute of Management Gurgaon: School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) is a young Indian business school known for its innovative management education. The one-year, full-time SOIL PGDM programme emphasises experiential learning, leadership development, and sustainability. The programme offers core, elective, and experiential learning, including a six-month Social Innovation Programme.
Finally, all three PGDM programmes have distinct advantages. Before choosing, examine your career aspirations and investigate the curriculum, instructors, industry ties, and other aspects.
Which one should I choose for PGDM between GLIM, GIM, FORE, LIBA, NIBM, IFMR and IIFM, Bhopal? And why? I already have calls from GLIM, GIM, FORE and accepting calls from others also.
GLIM, GIM, FORE, and LIBA offer general MBAs. So, you can your preferred specialization during your second year. This will give you a lot of freedom in terms of choosing your industry and job profile. All of these are good options. FORE has a great industry interface. Located in Delhi/NCR, it also enjoys a locational advantage.
Your preference order for these four B-School should be - FORE=GIM>GLIM>LIBA.
NIBM is a sectoral B-School, so choose it only if you are interested in joining the banking sector. Though IIFM isn’t a sectoral B-School, it is only known for its finance specialization. It is also rated below FORE, GIM, GLIM, and LIBA.
I have planned to do an MBA from one of these colleges: LIBA, TAPMI, IMNU, GLIM, SIMSR, BIM Trichy. Which of these colleges would you suggest?
Student strength, ROI, average package, campus, faculty-student ratio, alumni base, and placements determine the candidate's college choice.
Due to its low student population and one-year flagship programme, the Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) is the top college. GLIM also attracts prominent firms for placements. If the candidate can afford it, they should select it.
T.A.pai Management Institute (TAPMI) has a gorgeous campus and fun classes, however its ROI is lower than other universities. Due to the huge student intake, not everyone may find a favorable placement.
Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) Trichy boasts a low tuition, strong alumni, and high placements at McKinsey and Asian Paints. For individuals interested in South Indian culture, BIM boasts a great faculty-student ratio.
SIMSR's average package is 10 LPA. However, those with more than two years of experience may feel underpaid.
LIBA has low tuition but a lower average package than other institutions. If no other option exists, the applicant could choose LIBA.
IMNU offers good placements and stress-free student life.
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