If you're considering an MBA program, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Gurgaon are three of the most attractive options based on their placement prospects. Only the Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Dehradun campuses offer an MBA program, while other campuses offer PGPM. If you want a dual degree, you can pursue a PGPM from the campuses offering the program, combined with a distance learning MBA.

The cost of your education is another important factor to consider. The Mumbai and Gurgaon campuses will cost you approximately INR 9 lakhs for PGPM, while the Hyderabad campus charges approximately INR 16 lakhs for an MBA.

In terms of placement statistics, IBS Hyderabad had a 99% placement percentage in 2022 with an average package of INR 8.71 LPA. On the other hand, IBS Mumbai had an average package of INR 7.14 LPA with the highest international and domestic packages of INR 53.45 LPA and INR 15 LPA, respectively. IBS Gurgaon had an average salary of INR 6.81 LPA with the highest international salary of INR 22.18 LPA and the highest domestic salary of INR 11 LPA. The average salary for the top 10% and top 25% was INR 10.06 LPA and INR 8.76 LPA, respectively.

Before making your final decision, it is important to carefully weigh all of these factors. While Hyderabad offers excellent opportunities for development and growth, including a strong club culture, Mumbai and Gurgaon may be better options for you if you are closer to your hometown or primarily concerned about the return on investment.

Your decision of selecting an institution for higher education should not be based solely on the reputation of the institution. Your personal dedication and hard work are essential factors in your academic success. It is not the institution that matters, but your own determination and effort that will determine the quality of education you receive. Furthermore, it is important to note that individuals have pursued successful careers even without attending traditional brick-and-mortar institutions, by taking advantage of open universities and other alternatives. 

So, don't limit yourself by thinking that one institution is the best and another is the worst. Instead, focus on gaining knowledge and making a well-informed decision based on your personal circumstances and goals.

Urban Management and Governance XUMG will be better. You may feel this is a course meant for the future, but the future is here, by all means. Metro cities of our country like Delhi and Mumbai are crumbling under the pressure of their weight. Expertise in this field will provide your CV an edge over most run-of-the-mill MBA degrees. It is a sunrise sector, but the demand for talent in this sector is skyrocketing. 

The first batch of XUMG UM&G graduated in 2018. The average CTC for the branch was INR 6-7 LPA. Students of UM&G do summer internships in companies like Ernst &Young, CRISIL, GIZ, Spectrum Technologies, etc. After completing this course you can expect to get recruited by consulting firms, Urban Development Authorities, NGOs, various Govt. departments, UN Organizations, Infrastructure Development companies, and International Development agencies. 

Having an advanced degree in a niche field like this will put you ahead of the exact same MBA resumes, that companies receive these days.