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.

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.

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.