Which is better, Bennett University or Sharda University for an MBA?
Both Bennett University & Sharda University are among the top private universities offering MBA courses in various specializations. Both the universities are situated in Greater Noida. Sharda University was established in 2009 whereas Bennett University was established by the Times of India Group in 2016. Both universities are approved by UGC.
Here are some insights on Sharda University & Bennett University MBA programs:
Rankings 2024: According to the NIRF Ranking 2023, Sharda University MBA is ranked 101 out of 125 in India whereas Bennett University is ranked 6th in the Top Private B-School under University Program Category according to IIRF Rankings 2023 (North Zone).
Admission Criteria: Candidates with 50 % marks in graduation with a valid CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ BU MAT/ CUET scorecard can apply for Bennett MBA. The final selection of the candidate will be based on a Personal Interview.
Likewise, Sharda University MBA Admission is done through a Score/ Merit in SUAT / MAT with a 75% Percentile or Above /CAT/XAT with a 65% Percentile or Above followed by Group Discussion & Personal Interview with 50 % scores in graduation.
Course Fee: Bennett University charges INR 12,45,000 for the MBA program. Comparatively, Sharda University MBA fee is less i.e INR 7,31,815.
Placement: As per the latest statistics, Bennett University's MBA Highest Package and Average Package stands at INR 20.7 LPA & INR 6.50 LPA whereas Sharda University's MBA Placement rate has reached 100% in recent years. Sharda MBA Students have been placed with an average annual package of 3.52 LPA to 9.60 LPA.
Scholarships: Both Sharda University & Bennett University offer scholarships to MBA students based on their scores in national-level entrance examinations.
With significantly lower tuition and wide range of specializations and a superior return on investments, Sharda University is the better option for an MBA.
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Sharda University is a private university situated in Greater Noida, established in the year 2009. The college has been accredited with NAAC ‘B’ grade. It has 250+ global tie-ups with various institutions and organizations. The two-year course has a fee ranging from 5.28 Lakhs to 8.7 Lakhs depending on the specialization chosen.
Bennett University is a private university established by the Times of India Group, situated in Greater Noida. The college was set-up in the year 2016. It was ranked 62ndfor MBA by Outlook. The college has been approved by the UGC. The fees for MBA is 10 LPA for a period of two years.
Admission Procedure
- Sharda University: The prerequisite for seeking admission to this course at Sharda is scoring 50% in graduation. Further, students are shortlisted on the basis of SUAT or CAT/MAT scores. Students are finally selected on the basis of the GD & PI round.
- Bennett University: The basic eligibility criteria for MBA at Bennett is scoring 50% in graduation. Further, students are selected on the basis of CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, GRE scores.
Infrastructure & Facilities
- Sharda University: The college is built over a humongous 63-acre campus. The college is home to a number of cafeterias and fast-food restaurants. The college also has a well-equipped library, on-campus hostels, laboratories, sports facilities, a convenience store, and a gym. The college also runs a shuttle service for its students.
- Bennett University: The college is built over a massive 60-acre campus. The college has air-conditioned classrooms, sports facilities, in-campus hostels, multi-cuisine cafeterias, laboratories, a library, gym, and auditorium. The college also runs a shuttle service for its students.
Placements
- Sharda: Various recruiters come on campus for recruitment including Amazon, American Express, Pepsi, Cognizant and many others. MBA has a perfect placement rate of 100% The average package offered for students of this course is 6LPA, with the highest package going up to 10LPA.
- Bennett: Recruiters such as Coca-Cola, Daikin, Deloitte, and HDFC Bank come on-campus for placements. The average package offered is 6.4 LPA and the highest package goes up to 7.5LPA.
Both colleges are identical on most fronts, however, Sharda University would be a better preference between the two. Sharda University has a wider choice for MBA specialisations and a much better return on investment, with much lower fees.
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