NMIMS School of Management Bangalore has been ranked at 29 for private MBA by Business Today in 2019 and offers a two-year full-time MBA-PGDM course with Marketing/HR and Finance specializations. Goa Institute of Management is ranked at 48 for MBA by NIRF in 2019 and offers a PGDM program across two-years with a Finance and Accounting specialization.

While both the institutions offer a well-structured program, let us look at some main points of difference that will help students in making an informed choice:

Admissions

Faculty

NMIMS Bangalore:

• It observes a high number of research and guest faculty all through the academic session in order to help students have a fine educational experience.
• The teachers are part of international conferences where students are given the opportunity to present their dissertations and research papers.

GIM Goa:

• The faculty members are trained to teach students effective methods of organizational development and leadership.
• They use creative techniques for teaching such as group seminars and laboratory exercises in order to develop important skill sets and ensure that students are industry-ready.

Infrastructure

NMIMS Bangalore

It has great infrastructure and offers a conducive learning environment for students. The entire campus is well-connected by high-speed internet, WYLAN, CCTV cameras, gated academic buildings and a hostel facility, which is distanced at 4 km from campus. It also offers free shuttle service for commuting, AI and computer labs and video-equipped classrooms.

GIM Goa:

It offers a well-stacked library which has a tie-up with the University of Ohio, a computer and finance lab, hostel facilities, and a sports complex. The campus has an in-built meditation room right across from the seminar hall which students are free to use. It also has a convenience store and amphitheater.

Placements

The curriculum of NMIMS Bangalore focuses on implementing soft skills and communication strategies to students through workshops and seminars. On the other hand, GIM Goa has a good mix of core and elective subjects delivering the most updated developments in the finance and accounting sectors.

Goa Institute of Management, well known as GIM is ranked 48th under the Management category of NIRF 2020. On the other hand, the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) is among India's reputed business schools which have been ranked 88th in the 'Top B Schools of India' list. Even Among the top 100 B-Schools of India. Even Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Pune is a AAA accredited business school placed at 10th position by The Week for Private MBA.

Admission Process:

GIM

• Candidates must have 50% marks aggregate.
• Final year candidates are also eligible to apply.
• Candidates are shortlisted based on the CAT/XAT/CMAT entrance test score followed by Personal Interview and Achiever's round of scholarship.
• The Basic fee structure for PGDM is INR 17-18 Lakhs.

NIBM:

• Candidates are selected based on CAT, XAT(80%), CMAT(95%) scores, followed by writing tests and interviews.
• The seat intake is around 120 seats.
• The course fee for PGDM is 3.75LPA + 29K (Hostel Charges per annum).

SIIB:

• The basic fee structure is16 LPA.
• The selection is based on the SNAP entrance exam followed by GE/PI.
• Candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 50% score.

Infrastructure:

• GIM is well known for Learning Infrastructure, consisting of IT equipment and high-speed servers. Wide exposure to the central library and other resources and e-journals.Consists of Several Finance Labs and Data Mining Centre.
• In NIBM the campus is centrally air-conditioned and has speed wi-fi service. Cultural festivals are conducted every year. Poses Auditorium, IT equipped laboratories and digital library. Girl's Residentials are fully furnished with strong security 24X 7.
• SIIB has modern infrastructure, spacious classrooms, an auditorium, wifi feasibility, and lots more. Excellent Library access and e-journals.Well furnished hostels for girls/boys.Modernized gym, yoga, and aerobics room.

Placements:

The aforementioned are the basic highlights of the three colleges. NIBM is comparatively cheaper than the other two colleges, whereas, in terms of the package, GIM and SIIB receive higher package offers than NIBM. The choice is up to you.

Nirma University is recognized by UGC, AIU, and has been accredited grade ‘A’ by NAAC. Currently, the college is ranked 12th and 13th for MBA by The Week and Outlook respectively.

FORE School of Management is a private non-profit institution approved by the AICTE and has a number of notable international tie-ups with top institutions. MBA at the institute has been ranked 18th, 26th, and 43rd in India by Outlook, BW Business World, and NIRF respectively.

Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has been accredited by the AICTE and NBA. The college was ranked 47th by NIRF rankings in the category of management institutions.

Admission:

Nirma University:

• Candidates are shortlisted and invited for the personal interview(PI) and theme development & presentation(TDP) round on the basis of their CAT/GMAT percentile.

• Further, students are selected on the basis of their CAT/GMAT percentile, PI & TDP round, 10th marks, 10+2 marks, graduation marks, and work experience.

The course has a total of 240 seats available. The total course fee for Nirma is 10.04 lakhs.

FORE School of Management:

• The minimum eligibility to apply at FORE is securing 50% in graduation from a recognized institution and a valid score in CAT/XAT/GMAT exam.

• Shortlisted candidates are then called for the interview, written test, and business awareness quiz round.

The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the above criteria and marks in graduation. The course has a total of 180 seats available. MBA at FORE costs around 14.98 lakhs.

GIM:

• The minimum eligibility to apply at FORE is securing 50% in graduation from a recognized institution and a valid score in CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT exam.

• GIM conducts an interview for final selection.

The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the above criteria and marks in graduation. The course has a total of 240 seats available. MBA course fee at GIM is 16.98 lakhs for 2 years.

Infrastructure & Facilities:

Nirma University:

• It offers an on-campus well-equipped library with over 1,20,000 books.

• The institute also provides hostels for boys and girls with adequate facilities.

• Students also have access to sports and other facilities such as laboratories, gym, cafeterias, medical facilities, Wi-Fi, air-conditioned classrooms and auditoriums, etc.

• The college runs a shuttle service for its students.

FORE: The college is built over a 10-acre campus.

• The college has a well-maintained library.

• It also provides hostel facilities.

• Other facilities such as sports fields, laboratories, cafeterias, air-conditioned classrooms, and Wi-Fi are available.

GIM:

• The college is home to a large library, in-campus hostels, and sporting facilities.

• Other facilities such as cafeterias, Wi-Fi, auditoriums, laboratories, and recreation rooms are available for the students.

Placements:

Nirma University: The course has a very high placement rate of over 90%.

• Top recruiters for MBA students include Infosys, Wipro, Zomato, and Amul.

• The average package offered is 7.5 LPA and the median salary offered is 8 LPA.

• The highest package goes up to a whopping 19 LPA.

FORE: The course has a placement rate of 90%.

• Top recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, Asian Paints, Capgemini, and Dell.

• The average package offered is 10.5 LPA.

• The highest package goes up to nearly 30 LPA.

GIM: Over 95% of students receive placements in this course.

• Top recruiters include EY, Reliance, Cognizant, and Deloitte.

• The median salary at the college is 9.5 LPA.

• The highest package offered goes up to 23 LPA.

All three institutes are ranked among the top MBA institutes of the country. While FORE ranks a touch above the other two according to NIRF rankings, the other two outscore the college in terms of facilities and infrastructure. Placements at all three colleges are very similar. The choice ultimately depends on your preferences and requirements.