I would say that you should definitely choose XIMB.

It's their primary program, and it will be much better than IMT G's DCP program. Just because of cost. The DCP program has fees that are over 22 lakhs and an average package of around 9 lakhs per annum. In contrast, the XIMB BM program has an average package of 13 lakhs per annum and fees of 15.40 lakhs for two years. Also, keep in mind that the DCP program is still new, so there won't be much support from the business. 

I would have considered IMT G if it was a full-time program. If you can move up to IMT Ghaziabad and want to get an MBA with a focus on marketing and entrepreneurship courses, you should choose IMT Ghaziabad. But the DCP course fee isn't worth it for the same opportunity unless you want to work abroad, especially in Dubai.

The distance MBA aims at promoting easy-to-access education without interrupting your work and personal life. The colleges you mentioned NMIMS, IMT Ghaziabad, Symbiosis, or even IGNOU are all good but for distance learning Chandigarh University is the best option. With Chandigarh University’s Distance Education and Open Learning program, you can learn from a variety of Industry relevant, well-organized learner-centric programs with placement support. This program is most suitable for those who are on the lookout for quality education but have locational issues. Some major highlights of the distance MBA course from Chandigarh University are

• Linked with the industry
• Flexible curriculum that facilitates learning
• The distance programs are on the same level as on-campus programs
• Globally accepted curriculum 

Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for distance MBA at Chandigarh University is

• Bachelor degree in any discipline from recognized University/ Institution, or
• Graduates of recognized professional programs like CA/ ICWA

Duration: 2 years (minimum)

Specialization: The Distance MBA offers the following specializations

• Finance
• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business

Fees: The fees structure is as follows

Both Christian Medical College CMC Ludhiana and DMCH Ludhiana are well-respected institutions for postgraduate studies in pediatrics. However, I recommend that you go for DMCH Ludhiana as it’s the most coveted medical college in Punjab owing to its top-notch infrastructure, clinical exposure, and the expertise level of faculty. 

CMC Ludhiana too is an excellent medical college but the only drawback is that it’s a minority-based college so the seats in open merit are rare. It’s known to have the best Pediatrics department, so it’s an excellent choice too given that you have no financial constraints. 

Lastly, I don’t think you should be choosing or evaluating colleges based on the stipend they pay. AIIMS pays the highest stipend but is that the reason it’s the dream college of many? Well, no. So it’s better to look at the bigger perspective and make a well-rounded decision.

The answer to your question is objectively based solely on your inclinations. IITs might offer a better ROI than IIMs. But had I been in your place I would have gone for the newer IIMs like Kozhikode or IIM Ranchi which is one of the fastest-growing IIMs. The reasons for taking this decision would have been

• Better opportunities in finance, marketing, and consulting domains.
• Better placement opportunities 
• Better industry exposure
• The prestige of being a part of the IIM alumni network
• The IIM tag 

All these points make IIM a more tempting choice. Yet if you are tight on budget and just want to go for the Operations domain IIT will do fine for you.

First of all, congratulations on graduating and making the best decision to opt for an MBA in Finance. You have to carefully examine the infrastructure, fees, facilities, and faculties before confirming an institute, and this is a crucial step for every candidate. 

Let us have a brief comparison of the colleges you have preferred-

1. IMT Hyderabad – This institute is known for its infrastructure, location, and faculty, but it is new and lacks experience when compared with institutes like IMT Nagpur.
2. IFIM Bangalore – They are good at academics but charge exorbitant fees.
3. IBS Hyderabad – They have a resourceful atmosphere in their college and are good at infrastructure. Every class is filled with a greater number of students, and they also charge a high price for each seat.
4. Welingkar School – They are superlative at infrastructure, faculty, academics, facilities, and campus life. Most importantly, they follow affordable fee schemes for the students.

So, you can go with the option of Welingkar School for your studies.

First of all, congratulations on your acceptances to these colleges. Great Lakes would be the best option for you if you’re interested in a one-year MBA program, especially in the IT domain, given the current COVID situation. If you’re interested in rural management instead, IIRMA is considered the best program for that specialization.

I would advise against choosing IIT-BHU and recommend KJ Somaiya only if you’re specifically interested in pursuing an MBA in HCM. TAPMI would be the best choice for someone looking for a general MBA program without a specific interest in any of the specialized areas mentioned above.