I know someone whose father is a director at OP Jindal Global Business School. However, he wasn’t delighted with the B School’s performance and kept changing schools. OPJGBS initially began its Law courses at Sonepat. It later added many more courses. The B School is away from the crowded NCR and has a big campus. So this school is a good option for you only if you live in and around NCR and have no other option. You also need to have enough financial resources as the fees of the B School are pretty high.
ISB Hyderabad on the other hand has an established reputation of being one of the oldest B Schools in India. It has a far better standing and worth than OPJGBS and should definitely be preferred over the latter. However one can say that ISB Hyderabad has lost its original charm owing to the increasing batch size and lack of vision.
IBS Hyderabad is the better option.
Although IBS Hyderabad MBA course fee is around INR 16 Lakhs. So, the ROI is lower.
The choice between IBS Hyderabad and IMT Nagpur for pursuing post-graduate education in management may depend on a variety of factors, but it is important to consider why IMT Nagpur might be a better option. While IBS Hyderabad offers a variety of programs in management, including BBA, BA, E-MBA, and Ph.D., IMT Nagpur focuses solely on PGDM programs in six specializations. This focus allows IMT-Nagpur to provide a high-quality education specifically tailored to the needs of management students.
One of the key benefits of IMT Nagpur is its strong connections to the business world. The institution attracts over 100 recruiters each year from top companies, providing students with a wide range of opportunities for employment after graduation. Additionally, IMT Nagpur is known for offering high salaries to its graduates, with average starting salaries of 16 LPA.
In addition to its strong academic programs and employment prospects, IMT Nagpur also has a well-deserved reputation for having a great campus life. When choosing a post-graduate institution, it is important to consider not just the curriculum, but also the overall experience and environment. IM Nagpur offers a well-rounded experience that is worth the investment.
Firstly IBS Hyderabad does not reveal its ISBAT or GD-PI cutoffs. You are not informed about your individual scores let alone your GD-PI scores. The students who get shortlisted are sent an invitation letter for the GD-PI round. Once you have successfully completed the round and have been selected, GD-PI performance along with the college campus allotted to you. However, these marks serve no purpose of cutoffs and therefore should not be considered a general cutoff. Many candidates who got 98 percentile get selected while many with even 78 percentile. Their criteria is unpredictable and therefore no cutoff is fixed.
To successfully clear the first round, you must obtain the minimum score required by the entrance exams the college accepts, such as NMAT (150), CAT (60th percentile), and IBSAT.
If you are selected for the next round, the college will contact you via phone call and email to inform you about the GDPI (Group Discussion and Personal Interview) round. Your academic record, performance in the group discussion, and interview will be combined to determine your overall percentile.
Based on this percentile, you will be allotted a campus. If you are selected for IBS Hyderabad, you will receive a confirmation email after completing all of the aforementioned steps.
The fact that I don’t know anyone from IPE but many from IBS is enough to prove the brand name of IBS Hyderabad. To prove this further let’s compare the placement statistics of both the B Schools.
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Particulars |
IPE |
IBS |
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Number of students placed |
320 |
821 |
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Highest CTC |
INR 15 LPA |
INR 21 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 6.4 LPA |
INR 8.71 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
HUL, TCS, PwC |
Aditya Birla Group, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, TCS |
From the table, we can see that IBS has an upper hand in almost all aspects when compared to IPE. Today, its alumni hold top positions in Management because of the institute's legacy and reputation. More than 58000 graduates work around the world. Owing to its strong alumni network and corporate relations, IBS Hyderabad offers better placement opportunities than IPE. IPE on the other hand has below-average placement statistics and offers very few opportunities in the corporate sector. IPE has much lower fees compared to IBS but the opportunities offered at INS are worth the high fees. The money you will be investing in IBS Hyderabad will reap you benefits throughout your lifetime which is hardly possible in the case of a mediocre B School like IPE
ICFAI or IBS has around 10 campuses all over India. IBS Hyderabad is the main and oldest campus and therefore has the best reputation. It’s highly coveted among IBS aspirants as it offers a kind of diversity that cannot be availed at any other branch. The companies that visit are from diverse sectors. Some of the major firms include JPMC, Moody’s, S&P, DE Shaw, BoFA, United Group, Big 4s, Cogni, and TCS. These companies help you kickstart your career in a variety of sectors.
Other than Hyderabad it’s the Mumbai campus that steals the limelight. The faculty is very good and the placement scenario is also not much different from Hyderabad.
I hope I have conveyed my point clearly.
My sister is a CSE major who has been studying at ICFAI for 3 years. She says that the when she had joined the placement scenario was average but the recent batches have witnessed better placement opportunities. Let’s discuss further about ITS on the basis of the following factors
ITS is a very good option for those who are willing to study hard and make new friends in their journey.
IBS Hyderabad offers specialization in a variety of subjects. During the second year, i.e., 3rd and 4th semesters, you are required to choose 8 electives or subjects of your choice depending on your area of interest along with some compulsory electives. The electives are from a variety of specializations including
You are at complete freedom to choose any combination of electives up to 8. One can choose Finance with Marketing or Operations with HR or even all Finance electives. However at IBS, a major at Operations is rare as very few companies in this sector visit the campus. You get to choose 5 electives in the 3rd semester whereas 3 electives in the 4th semester.
One major point to note is that irrespective of whatever electives you choose, IBS Hyderabad offers a General MBA Degree only. Even if you have chosen all Finance electives, you get a general MBA degree and not MBA-Finance.
It would be better for you to sit for the CAT again. You just need to pay more attention and answer the questions diligently. If you are a person with an 85+ percentile, then you can easily crack above the 90 percentile, which opens ample opportunities, and you can secure a seat in the leading institutes like IMT, XIMB, IMI Delhi, IMI Ghaziabad, and so on.