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Which one should I opt for: a PGPM at Great Lakes, Chennai, or a TAPMI BKFS/MBA core?
Honestly, if I was in your place I would have chosen PGPM. Great Lakes. It’s the best choice you can make among the options you have.
I feel your work experience of 3.5+ years is too superior to be considered at TAPMI and it won’t do justice to your profile.
The PFPM course no doubt has high fees but you need to focus on the package you will receive at the end of the program. It’s like a long-term investment and you can expect a higher ROI than the usual program.
Moreover, Great is well known for its specialization in IT. Depending on the offers during placements you can even switch to some other domain.
What is the CMAT cutoff for Great Lakes Chennai, Gurgaon?
Great Lakes Chennai and Gurgaon admissions are done on the basis of a number of factors like
- GMAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT scores
- past academic performance,
- essays
- work experience
- performance in the personal interview.
GREAT Lakes Chennai, CMAT Cutoff 2022 for General Category has been mentioned below
|
Courses |
Cutoff by percentile |
|
PGDM |
95 |
|
PGDM Finance |
95 |
|
PGDM HRM |
95 |
|
PGDM Marketing |
95 |
|
PGDM Business Analytics |
95 |
GLIM MAT Cutoff 2021 for General Category was 80 percentile. While other institutes have fixed criteria for evaluating the applicants, Great Lakes evaluates every candidate on an overall basis. So yes qualifying the cutoff is crucial but you also need to have a strong overall profile.
Is it true that we can’t take hr as a major specialization in Great Lakes Chennai for the PGDM programme?
The reality is that only a few students got the opportunity to do HR as a major specialization in Great Lakes Chennai. Some students had success as they got reputed positions in big companies. This course requires a minimum of 15 students. The placement support for HR is comparatively low here. If your batchmates are willing to major in HR, then the journey will be easier.
How does Fore Delhi compare to Great Lakes Chennai?
Fore Delhi and Great Lakes Chennai are the most reputed business institutes in India. Great Lakes is a comparatively better choice, as they ensure quality classes conducted by well-trained teachers. Here you will have the advantage of personal enhancement and worthy life. So, go with the option of Great Lakes Chennai, as they never disappoint you.
What should be the order of preference for MBA >> Great Lakes Chennai (1 yr PGPM) , IIT Delhi/Madras/Kharagpur/Kanpur (2 yr PGDM), IMT or KJSomiaya?
The order of preference of institutes is always subjective as it depends on a variety of factors. Some of these include
- Fees: Great Lakes fees are higher than IITs and sometimes the difference is as high as 10 Lakhs.
- Duration: The one-year courses are time-saving and less expensive than 2-year ones.
- ROI: The ROI is a very crucial component. Great Lakes may have high fees but since you will be studying just for a year and then again start earning, you will be able to pay back the loan quite early. IITs have low fees so their ROI is also great.
- Placements: The placement scenario of all the aforementioned institutes is similar. However, Great Lakes has more opportunities in the IT sector while IMT and IITs have more opportunities for Marketing.
- Facilities: Great Lakes has better infrastructure, facilities, and campus life in comparison to the other institutes.
Based on your preferences and priorities you can come up with your own order for preference. For me it is
GL (1 yr) > IIT's > KJSOM
Which college should I choose having 38 months of work experience in a non-IT field, Great Lakes PGPM or NMIMS Mumbai campus?
You can choose Great Lakes if you would like to switch industries and finish your MBA in one year. If you don't want to change industries and have two years to spare for an MBA, NMIMS is the better option.
The cost is nearly the same, however attending NMIMS takes a year more, so you have to consider the opportunity cost as well.
Regarding exposure and industry interaction, NMIMS is better. You should make a decision keeping in mind all these points and your personal considerations.
Have you (or any of your seniors) done your MBA/PGDM (any specialisation) from TAPMI or Great Lakes or FORE or GIM, and are you (or your seniors) able to repay the loan that you took for your studies?
With the average package TAPMI, Great Lakes, and FORE have, you will be able to repay the loan that you’ll take for your studies in a passable manner as there are tax benefits that you get if you have an educational loan with that the repo rate is also not that high and banks don’t ask for a collateral amount if you’re in a reputed college.
What is the weightage for the essay in the Great Lakes-Chennai PGPM process?
There is no specific weightage for the essay in the Great Lakes Chennai PGPM process. However, it is generally considered to be an important part of the application process as it allows the admissions committee to gain a better understanding of the candidate's qualifications and goals.
Great Lakes focuses on the overall profile of the candidates and these essays are a good mode of evaluation of the candidate's skills. Your goals and passions can be written in a lucid manner that convinces the recruiter to select you.
So, I will recommend you focus on submitting a well-written, clear, and concise essay that effectively communicates your qualifications and goals.
How can I arrange the following according to an MBA/PGDM: NMIMS, Mumbai, SIBM, Pune, IIFT, Delhi, Great Lakes, Chennai, SPJIMR, Mumbai and JBIMS, Mumbai?
This is my personal opinion and is based upon the feedback.
- SPJIMR Mumbai
- JBIMS Mumbai
- IIFT Delhi
- SIBM Pune/ NMIMS Mumbai
- Great Lakes Chennai
I have considered placement and fees and hence the ranking. Hope this helps.
How can I arrange the following according to an MBA/PGDM: NMIMS, Mumbai, SBIM, Pune, IIFT, Delhi, Great Lakes, Chennai, SPJIMR, Mumbai and JBIMS, Mumbai?
I have given the preference order of the above-mentioned B Schools. However please remember this is based on my personal opinions and not any official figures
1st: NMIMS is one of the best schools in Mumbai with fewer fees and great specialization in Finance. Its distinguishing feature is its small batch size which is extremely beneficial for excellent placements. The companies that visit offer the best roles to their students mainly because of their credibility and strong alumni network.
2nd: SPJIMR too is located in Mumbai and is the second-best School after JBMINS. Its students intake is very good due to the strict selection process. The placements are at par with JBIMS but the fees are a bit higher. It's ranked in the top 3 in Operation and IT specialization in India.
3rd: One of the oldest institutes for MBA, IIFT is a good choice owing to its strong brand name and small batch size.
4th: SIBM Pune is a blend of everything; a Good campus, good corporate competition, hostel life, good infrastructure, faculty, and placement. It gives you an amazing MBA experience l.
5th: NMIMS Mumbai is great for MBA and is at par with SIBM. But I have ranked it the last owing to its high fees and larger batch size that requires a lot of competition during placements.
So the ranking is
NMIMS>SPJIMR>IIFT>SIBM Pune>NMIMS Mumbai
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