Questions Asked On IMED, Pune

My cousin brother studies at the IMED Pune institute. It is an above-average place of study and the measurement criteria which is the CAT score is not required there for admission. Hence, only ranking remains as a parameter of quality. IMED Pune has a rank of #63 on the NIRF ranking scale for the year 2020.

Here are some other parameters for a better judgement-

• Placements- For the year 2017, 2018, and 2019 over 250 students were placed each year on an average package of INR 17-29 LPA. In 2020, 239 students were placed with the highest international package of INR 54 LPA and the highest domestic package of INR 18 LPA. The average salary this year is INR 7.5 LPA.
• Education- the classes rely mostly on the expertise of guest lecturers which is almost below average. Many students have registered complaints regarding that as well.
• Infrastructure- The campus is a lush green space with spacious classes and other basic amenities for sports, dining, and studying. The library is good but only contains course-related material and has only a single book issue facility.

The students are bright, hence competition is tough and expecting a complaint to be resolved soon is a bit difficult. 

However, this college is good if you do not wish to struggle through the CAT or MAT exams for Admission into the MBA program.

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development offers MBA to applicants, however, it does not require students to take the CAT entrance examination in order to be eligible for the program, which could be a point of concern. While the institute does have a large lush green campus, a plus to attract a lot of students, here are some of the other points one could consider before applying for the MBA program offered here:

Rankings:

• The institute ranks 11^th in the top 50 B-Schools in India according to Chronicles of Career and Education.
• It stands at the 37^th rank among the top 15 private MBA institutes in India according to Outlook Icare India MBA ranking.

Eligibility:

• The institute offers MBAs in Event Management, General MBA, International Business as well as Hospitality Management.It charges a fee of INR 2.25 lakhs for the first year.
• Eligibility for all of these courses is a graduate with 50% or more in any field. SC and ST applicants may have a capping grade at 45%.
• Students are also required to submit BMAT scores as well as GDPI conducted by the university.

Placements:

• IMED has a placement cell known as the Corporate Resource Centre responsible for offering job opportunities for students.
• About 150+ companies visit the university every year and it has an incredible record of 100% placements.
• Some of the top recruiters include ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra, Oracle, Amazon, Reliance Industries Ltd, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra.
• The average salary of most students clocks in at INR 7.5 lakhs per annum with the highest international package offered at INR 54.08 lakhs per annum. The highest domestic package is capped at INR 18 per annum.

Facilities and Faculty:

• The college offers a library housing more than 64000 books as well as a computer center, hostel, and sports facilities like gyms.
• The faculty is highly experienced and educated with 90% of the members holding a Ph.D. with research publications in national and international journals.

The institute is well on its way to becoming one of the best MBA colleges in the country. In case the applicant does not wish to appear for CAT and study MBA, they can consider applying here. Despite this, it is a splendid college to complete your MBA.

MITSOM and IMED are both premier B schools based in Pune. While both have their own merit, they do differ a lot when it comes to attendance, college timings as well as expenses on books. Here, MITSOM tops IMED in all categories. Moreover, MITSOM also offers a diverse variety of students coming from different countries and states.

Additionally, here are some factual points for comparison between the two universities:

Eligibility:

MITSOM Pune:

• Students must graduate 10+2 with at least 40% marks to be eligible to apply to the college.
• Final admission is dependent upon MITSOM College Entrance Test.

IMED Pune:

• Students need to pass a 10+2 examination from any board or its equivalent.
• Further, admissions are offered on the basis of the combined BBA merit list displayed i.e. based on the marks obtained in the BMAT entrance test.

Fees: The following table provides information on the fees required for the first year at MITSOM and IMED respectively.

Placements:

MITSOM Pune:

• MITSOM has about 500+ companies visiting the college every year for placements with more than 500 students placed so far.
• The highest package offered at the institute is 19.06 lakhs per annum and an average package of 4.5 lakhs per annum.
• More than 700 MNCs visit the college every year and some of the noteworthy recruiters are Deloitte, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, ONC Ltd, Force Motors Ltd.

IMED Pune:

• About 150+ companies visit the college and participate in placement drives held every year. Moreover, certificate courses for enhancing job opportunities are also available for students.
• The highest package offered at IMED is 54.08 lakhs per annum with an average package of 7.5 lakhs per annum.
• Some of the top recruiters at IMED include Amazon, ITC, Reliance, Aditya Birla, Tech Mahindra, TCS among others.

Other than these, IMED has highly accomplished faculty teaching students with 90% holding a Ph.D. degree. Those at MITSOM have master’s degrees. Campus wise, some of the facilities available at IMED include libraries, computer labs, hostels, and gyms among others. Those available at MITSOM’s 25-acre campus include computer labs, cafeterias, student relaxation rooms, study areas within libraries, and more. If placement is the major concern for an applicant, IMED is a safer option.

Both MIT Pune and Bharati Vidyapeeth’s IMED are private institutes offering MBA to students. Of the two, MIT was affiliated with Pune University up until 2017 but is now in accords with MIT WPU. Bharati Vidyapeeth is a deemed university and is quite well established and well on its way to becoming a premier MBA institute. Here are some factors for comparison before planning to take admission to either of these institutions:

Eligibility:

MIT Pune:

• In order to be eligible for admission, students need to score at least 50% grades in their graduation. (45% for reserve category.)
• They also need to provide scores obtained in CAT, XAT, MHCET, MAT, or CMAT.

IMED Pune:

• IMED Pune does not require students to provide CAT Scores which could a possible drawback.
• For qualifying for admission, students need to score at least 50% in their graduation. (45% for reserve category.)
• Additionally, applicants also need to appear for BMAT, an entrance exam held by the university in order to secure admission to the course.

Fee Structure:

• There is a major difference in fees when it comes to comparing this factor between the two institutes. The following table includes information on the same:

Placements:

MIT Pune:

• MIT WPU has a 100% placement rate for the last few years with the highest paying package offered at INR 13.5 lakhs per annum.
• The average package offered to students caps at INR 6.5 lakhs per annum.
• Some of the top recruiters visiting the institute for placements are Bridgestone, KPIT, Volkswagen, Vodafone, Yes Bank, Aditya Birla among others.

IMED Pune:

• With a stellar record of 100% placements, about 150+ companies visit the institute every year.
• The highest package offered at IMED is INR 54.08 (international) lakhs per annum and INR 16.10 (domestic) with an average salary of INR 7 lakhs per annum.
• Oracle, Amazon, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Wipro, Tech Mahindra are some of the popular recruiters that visit the campus annually.

Lastly, it depends on the budget and placement value that the applicant is looking for. IMED Pune has fewer fees and better placement as compared to MIT Pune. Applicants should carefully consider these factors before applying for admission to any of these institutes.

Both MIT as well as IMED are well-established institutes when it comes to provided quality MCA courses. However, it is essential to consider placements, faculty as well as fee structure when it comes to deciding where to take admission. Some important comparisons between a few points have been made below:

Eligibility:

MIT, Pune:

• Applicants must have a minimum of 50% aggregate in their graduate programs. This score comes down to 45% for reserve category students.
• Further, applicants must also obtain a valid score in MHCET for admission.

IMED, Pune:

• Students must complete a 3 years bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering or equivalent or have mathematics at the 10+2 level to be eligible.
• Students qualify for admission on the basis of the score obtained after appearing for the B-MAT exam held by the institute.

Fees: Fee structures for two years of MCA at the two institutes have been mentioned below:

Placements:

MIT Pune:

• The university has about 92 companies recruiting students every year on campus.
• The highest package offered to students caps in at INR 13.25 lakhs per annum whereas the average package is of about INR 6 lakhs per annum.
• Some of the top recruiters visiting the instate include Microsoft, Honeywell, Wipro, Sunguard, Cognizant, and others.

IMED Pune:

• The university has a dedicated placement cell aiding the placements of students as well as offering certificate courses in order to increase job opportunities.
• More than 150+ different companies visit the campus every year and recruit students annually.
• The highest international package offered to students caps at INR 53 lakhs per annum whereas the domestic package clocks in at INR 7 lakhs per annum.
• Most students have an average salary of INR 3 lakhs per annum. Some of the top recruiters at the institute are Wipro, Godrej, TCS, Kotak Mahindra, and ITC.

Fee wise IMED Pune does charge less as compared to MIT. However, placement wise, IMED outshines MIT with a well-established placement cell. Students who are looking to get placed immediately after completing the degree should consider going to IMED.

My sister studied at IMED Pune in the 2017 batch and it was a good institute for MBA. She got placed with Amazon in the final year at a package of INR 12 LPA. In 2019, the college saw a 100% placement rate with the highest domestic package of INR 16 LPA and an average package of INR 7 LPA. More than 150 companies participate in the placement process at IMED Pune each year.

• It has one of the best placement rates for MBA in Pune when compared to other MBA institutions.
• In 2020, the average package offered was INR 6 LPA, and the highest package given was INR 12 LPA. 
• They offer excellent CRC support as well, which turns out to be very beneficial in preparing students for the corporate world.
• You'll be taught valuable lessons like financial modeling, and honing your aptitude, and grooming skills especially for the corporate world.

Here's a table also for your consideration-

As you may see, the placement rate has been 100% almost every year and in 2020, 239 students were placed with a .5 increase in the average package offered. The highest domestic package also saw an increase from INR 16.10 LPA to INR 18.10 LPA. However, the participation of companies was the same.