Q: Which college should I choose the Fore School of Management or the Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Tirichy to pursue an MBA?

You can choose BIM Trichy for MBA. The course feeis less and it will cost you INR 15.70 Lakhs. Fore Scool of Management and Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy, these two B-schools belong to the same league. So, you won’t miss out on much, if you choose one of these institutes over the other. BIM Trichy Placement 2022 states thatthe average CTC offered was 9.65 LPA while for FSM, it was11.4 LPA. Further, you can look up the profiles offered to the alumni of these institutes, on LinkedIn.

Question 1

Which college should I choose the Fore School of Management or the Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Tirichy to pursue an MBA?

Accepted Answer

You can choose BIM Trichy for MBA. The course fee is less and it will cost you INR 15.70 Lakhs. Fore Scool of Management and Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy, these two B-schools belong to the same league. So, you won’t miss out on much, if you choose one of these institutes over the other.

BIM Trichy Placement 2022 states that the average CTC offered was 9.65 LPA while for FSM, it was 11.4 LPA. Further, you can look up the profiles offered to the alumni of these institutes, on LinkedIn.

Question 2

Which one is a better college to pursue an MBA: LBSIM -Delhi or BIM-Trichy?

Accepted Answer

This is always a tough question to answer. You can consider a number of assumptions in order to shortlist the business school you would like to go to. You can compare the one you like to them and make your decision:

Assumption 1: Business schools presently are student-driven and this mostly has nothing to do with the faculty, infrastructure, or even the knowledge capital for that matter. The classroom is the place that will facilitate you with all these opportunities and knowledge will be disseminated here. This needs to be applied to activities outside the classroom as well.
Assumption 2: Alumni are an important factor for colleges. Because of alumni connections, a lot of places like FMS, JBIMS, IMT Ghaziabad are quite well-known business schools.
Assumption 3: Part of who you become also depends on what activities you choose to pursue in college. These include clubs and committees, business school events, or if you choose to only focus on academics and get a good CGPA. This will surely help you get good placements.
Assumption 4: Sometimes, the location of the school will also play to your advantage. For eg. Mumbai or Delhi located B-schools.
Assumption 5: You should also know that rankings do not matter for the top 10 to 15 schools.
Assumption 6: The placements are dependent upon the alumni base and past history. Most companies that come for repeat recruitments are usually less than 50% for most business schools. Every year it comes down to reinvention and it boils down to the alumni. But, in reality, placements are hard work and luck with a 30:70 ratio. There are also the usual perceptions that some schools are better in marketing and others are good in finance, etc.

You should choose wisely and make your decision accordingly.

Question 3

Which is better, TAPMI or BIM Trichy?

Accepted Answer

Both TAPMI and BIM Trichy are well-respected management institutes in India, delivering superior quality education and top-notch opportunities for students. It all boils down to individual preferences and priorities when it comes to choosing a management institute. Some factors to consider may include the location, curriculum, faculty, and campus culture of each institution.

The table below has drawn a comparison based on some crucial factors

Particulars	BIM Trichy	TAPMI
Fees	INR 7,75,200/Yr	INR 8,00,000/Yr
Ranking	83 out of 125	38 out of 125
Average packages	INR 10.46 LPA	INR 12.6 LPA
Exams Accepted	CAT XAT	CAT XAT NMAT CMAT
Batch Strength	410	507
Student-faculty ratio	7.5:1	11.2:1

Had I been in your place, I would have chosen BIM Trichy over TAPMI.

Question 4

Which is a preferred call: PGDM from TAPMI, or BIM Trichy? Interested in finance

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Both TAPMI and BIM Trichy are very popular institutes and both of them are very good options to pursue PGDM. According to the reviews on the internet, both these colleges have their advantages.

The infrastructure of TAPMI is very beautiful and has received accreditation from AACSB.
There are also very experienced guest facilities visiting the college to give lectures to the students.
The faculty of BIM are highly skilled & qualified and also has a focused study group with a batch size of 120.
The alumni background of BIM is also very strong, especially in the finance department.
Many students who have passed out from BIM are now working in top banks and PE firms heads across the world which clarifies how good this institution is.
For the finance department, BIM has an advantage in academics and faculty compared to TAPMI.
The placement scenario is also very good and it is similar for both of these colleges.

Categories	PGDM at TAPMI	PGDM at BIM Trichy
Course Fee	15.1 lakh	92.14 K
Highest CTC	18-20 LPA	22-25 LPA
Average CTC	11-12 LPA	9-10 LPA
Recruiting Companies	KPMG, Asian Paints, Mercedes, Adobe, etc.	ICICI Bank, CitiBank, Nestle, Loreal, etc.

Hence, both these colleges are very options to pursue PGDM but for the finance sector, BIM Trichy can be a better option as its faculty members are very talented and have a better alumni network.

Question 5

Which one is a better college among these: K J SOMAIYA, BIM TRICHY and GIM? Cite appropriate reasons if possible.

Accepted Answer

Each of the colleges has its own merits and demerits. KJ Somaiya and GIM are well-established B-schools with a good alumni network. GIM is good for the following reasons:

This college provides a holistic learning experience with a lot of extracurricular activities, clubs, infrastructure, and awesome campus life.
The placements of the college are quite improved and advanced and you will also get the chance to work on various industrial projects.
The college has smaller batches which help in better learning and less competition.

The placement report of the Goa Institute of management is as follows:

Particulars	GIM	KJ Somaiya
Highest CTC(international)	INR 34 LPA.	Not available
Highest CTC(Domestic)	INR 24.37 LPA.	INR 29.75 LPA
Average CTC	INR 11.22 LPA.	INR 9.40 LPA
No. of recruiters	120	174

KJ Somaiya has got a vocational advantage because of the Mumbai location. Also, this college will offer you a better return on your investments

Question 6

How is BIM trichy as compared to IIM Kashipur?

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One cannot really compare the two as IIM Kashipur is way ahead of BIM Trichy. Some factors that set it apart from BIM Trichy are

The IIM brand name is enough to belittle other colleges.

The Student Faculty Ratio of IIM Kashipur is better than BIM Trichy.
BIM Trichy is a more than 30-year-old B school and IIM Kashipur is less than 10 years old and yet has a better placement. So imagine what the scenario will be in the coming times.
Placements

Particulars	BIM Trichy	IIM Kashipur
Highest CTC	INR 17.5 LPA	INR 48.50 LPA
Median CTC	INR 9.65 LPA	INR 12.04 LPA
Top Recruiters	Wipro, HDFC Bank, Shell	Capgemini, ICICI Bank, Cognizant, HCL Technologies, BYJU’s , HDFC Bank, Accenture

So we can say safely that among the two, IIM Kashipur is a safer bet.

Question 7

Being from Delhi, What should I choose BIM Trichy or LBSIM for Finance?

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One of my cousins studied at LBSIM. So I can share some facts about it. This might help you get a better idea about the college.

LBSIM offers 2 courses - PGDM General and PGDM Finance. After completing 1 year in PGDM General you can choose a dual specialization from - Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, and Systems.

After completing 1 year in PGDM Finance you can choose a dual specialization from - Treasury Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Strategic Accounting & Control.

You will get proper industrial and corporate exposure. Guest lectures are conducted. Being in Delhi and surrounded by Gurgaon and Noida, the college has a locational advantage.

Categories	Finance at LBSIM
Course Fee	15.29 lakh
Highest CTC	21-28 LPA
Average CTC	9-12 LPA
Recruiting Companies	EY, Deloitte, Vivo, KPMG, etc.

There are a lot of colleges from the same league which fails to provide enough facilities, exposure, and learning opportunities to their students. But here LBSIM beats every single one of them.

Question 8

Is it worth it to study for an MBA in tier 3 colleges like TAPMI, BIM, or K J Somaiya?

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TAPMI and KJ Somaiya are tier 2 colleges. The primary reasons why KJ Somaniya is superior are listed below.

Location - Because KJ SIMSR is located in India's financial capital, companies can easily come in for recruitment. Because most companies have their headquarters in Mumbai, various CXOs can come in for informative guest lectures. You will also have access to a number of live projects to work on.

ROI - Fees are lower when compared to TAPMI.

Faculty - The majority of the faculty members have a Ph.D. or are pursuing one, which helps shape your knowledge.

Infrastructure includes a 60-acre campus with an Olympic-size running track, an open chess board, multiple auditoriums, AC classrooms, an amphitheater, multiple libraries, and other amenities.

In terms of rankings, it all comes down to perception and the methodologies used by various evaluating agencies, so a TIER 1 in one ranking may be a TIER 3 in another.

During KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA placements 2022, the highest and average packages offered were INR 26.50 LPA and INR 10.97 LPA, respectively. Furthermore, during KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA placements in 2022, the placement rate was 99%. In addition, the highest and average packages offered during KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MCA placements 2022 were INR 11.50 LPA and INR 5.67 LPA, respectively. During the MCA placements at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management in 2022, the placement rate was 98%.

Question 9

How is IIM Sambalpur? Is it worth joining IIM sambalpur or should I go for BIM Trichy? What are the pros and cons?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sambalpur and BIM Trichy, both these institutes should be approached only when all doors are closed and you are left with zero options. Both colleges have poor placement scenarios and almost no brand name. The fees you will pay are not worth risking your 2 years for. If you are confident that you can get a better percentile next year please sit for CAT again and go for a better college. But if you are not confident about the same, and only have these two options, go for BIM Trichy. The reasons I have chosen BIM Trichy over IIM Sambalpur are -

Older than IIM Sambalpur and thus has a stronger alumni base
Better relations with the industry

I know only 2 trivial points are not enough to justify a college worth. What you can further do is talk to the current students or alumni of both colleges. Relying on placement reports is not enough so interacting with its students will give you a clearer picture maybe.

Question 10

Which one is a better college among these: KJ SOMAIYA, BIM TRICHY and GIM? Cite appropriate reasons if possible..

Accepted Answer

There is no better college of the two because both are equally good in terms of placements and faculty. Both have their pros and cons. But here I will just cite some pros of both colleges that might help you make a better decision.

Pros of GIM

Offers a comprehensive learning experience
Many student-operated clubs and committees
Fun-filled campus life
Top-notch infrastructure
Better placement opportunities and exposure to industry projects
Smaller batch size therefore a better chance to grab good packages and lesser competition.

Pros of KJ Somaiya