XIMB and FORE do not offer MBA, instead they offer PGDM, but for comparison here is a table comparing their fees, highest and average package. Although there are many other factors to consider for choosing an MBA course.
Institutes |
Fees |
Highest Package |
Average Package |
XIMB |
INR 20 Lakhs |
INR 71.51 LPA |
INR 20.03 LPA |
BIMTECH |
INR 12 Lakhs |
INR 23.43 LPA |
INR 11.25 LPA |
FORE |
INR 17 Lakhs |
INR 30 LPA |
INR 14.5 LPA |
FORE and IMT Ghaziabad are reputed B-schools in the country and offer excellent PGDM programs. Comparably Fore has a better ROI, whereas IMT Ghaziabad is a bigger band name in management education.
Given below is a brief comparison between the two programs.
Criteria |
PGDM- IMT Ghaziabad |
PGDM- FORE |
Established |
1980 |
1981 |
Accreditation |
AICTE |
AICTE, SAQS |
Ranking (by NIRF) |
37th |
43rd |
Entrance exams accepted |
CAT/XAT/MAT |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
CAT cutoff |
90 |
85 |
Selection |
Personal Interview (PI) |
Written Ability Test (WAT), Personal Interview(PI), Business Awareness Quiz 9BA-Q) |
Course fee |
17.55 lakhs |
15.98 lakhs |
Batch intake |
180 |
180 |
Highest CTC |
34 LPA |
30 LPA |
Average package |
13.7 LPA |
10.6 LPA |
Major recruiters |
Major recruiters include Lenskart, Kotak Mahindra, Pepsico, Mother Diary, HSBC, Reliance JIO, Tech Mahindra, Trident, Zomato, Infosys, AMUL, etc. |
HUL, ITC, Nestle, Nivea, Asian Paints, Café Coffee Day, Schneider-Electric, Orient Electric, VIVO, Zomato, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Genpact, Genpact ERC, GEP, EY GDS, Deloitte USI, KPMG GS, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, JK Tyre, etc. |
The DCP program at IMT Ghaziabad provides the students with a year-long intense international experience in Dubai which also happens to be one of the most dynamic markets in the world. After completing their 1st year, the students are encouraged and also provided opportunities to carry out their summer internship assignments in UAE and the Middle East – primarily GCC countries – including Oman and Kuwait to gather market exposure.
Both courses have their advantages, so you should decide which course will be better for you.
One of my friends is from this institute, so I might be able to help you with your question. FORE School is one of the country's top business schools.
PGDM from Fore School of Management :
Total course fee | 15 lakhs |
Seats available | 180 |
Top recruiters | Adani Group, Amazon.com, Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Coca-Cola, Colgate Palmolive, Deloitte,etc |
Highest salary package | 31 lakhs |
Average salary package | 10 lakhs |
Overall Fore university of management is a good option to go for. You’ll not regret later, I can assure you that. It will help build your career so you could succeed in life.
FORE PGDM in International Business is one of the greatest alternatives available in terms of the careers it can lead to, the profiles it can offer, the placements it can secure, and the international experience it can provide. The International Immersion Programme (IIP) at FORE School is provided to students at no additional cost.
Parameter |
FORE-IB |
Fees |
INR 17,00,000 |
Average Package |
INR14,50,000 |
Highest Package |
INR 23,00,000 |
Eligibility |
Graduation with 50%+ CAT/XAT |
Cut Off Percentile |
85 |
Both institutes provide a two-year, full-time MBA-equivalent PGDM program. TAPMI and FORE specialise in marketing, finance, human resources, operations, information technology, international business, and human resource management, respectively.
Both institutes have good placement and industry relations. TAPMI has a strong alumni network, and FORE offers a national capital region location advantage.
Fees: TAPMI 16.5 Lacs and FORE?16.98 L .
Placement for the Batch 2023: TAPMI 15.7 LPA and FORE 14.5 LPA.
When all factors are weighed, TAPMI emerges as the superior institution above FORE.
Fore school of management is a management school located in Delhi, India. It provides full-time courses in PGDM, PGDM in Financial management, PGDM in International Business, PGDM in Big Data Analysis, PGDM (Executive), and FPM programs.
Admission to Fore school of management is by CAT, XAT, and GMAT only.
Cutoff:
The recent 2020 cut-offs for various programs as released by Fore school of management are listed below.
Particulars |
PGDM |
PGDM (International Business) |
PGDM (Financial Management) |
CAT |
85.75 |
79 |
76 |
XAT |
86.5 |
81 |
77 |
GMAT |
650 |
600 |
600 |
The total fees for MBA/PGDM are ?15.98 Lakhs and for Executive MBA/PGDM are ?12 Lakhs approx. There are a total of 180 seats in PGDM, 120 in PGDM (International Business), 60 in PGDM (Financial Management), and 60 in PGDM (Business Data Analytics).
For Executive PGDM, it has 30 seats only. Fore School of management also provides a Fellow Program in Management (FPM) for 2 years at a total fee of ?3.13 Lakh. It has only 10 seats for the same.
The total number of seats available across different programs is as follows:
PGDM: 180 seats
PGDM(IB): 120 seats
PGDM(FM): 120 seats
PGDM(BDA): 60 seats
There is no reservation policy applied to any specific category of applicants. Admission to the programs is based on merit and eligibility criteria, ensuring a fair and equitable selection process for all candidates.
The recruitment process is typically well-structured and follows a streamlined approach. Companies interested in hiring from FORE participate in on-campus recruitment activities.
Firstly, the Placement Team identifies and targets potential recruiters, inviting them for both final and summer internship placements. Once companies confirm their participation, they engage in pre-placement talks (PPTs) where they provide insights about their organization, culture, and career opportunities.
After the PPTs, companies conduct interviews and selection processes, which may include multiple rounds such as group discussions, case studies, and personal interviews.
Fore School of Management has several prominent and notable alumni, some of them include: