SIBM Pune features a fairly substantial reputation within the MBA league. My friends who have passed from this college have mostly ended up with very great jobs and work in the upper echelons in their respective workplaces. Of course, the law of average work at SIBM too, and here there are a few people who fall below the average expectations.
You will not get the coveted badge of an IIM or an ISB. That is something the pass outs of SIBM will have to live with. It does harm the chances sometimes in the corporate world but not necessarily.
The table shows a brief overview of the institution:
Particulars |
SIBM |
SCMHRD |
Highest CTC |
Rs. 34.2 lakhs |
Rs. 38 lakhs |
Average CTC |
Rs. 20.1 lakhs |
Rs. 15.60 lakhs |
Minimum CTC |
Rs. 18.50 lakhs |
Rs. 9 lakhs |
Symbiosis has several colleges which provide an MBA program SIBM, Pune doesn’t stand out much. To the outside world, the student is just from Symbiosis. This can be a bit of a problem for the pass outs of SIBM and SCMHRD since these two colleges are in the top 25 leagues in India.
The minimum package offered to the MBA graduates is not revealed by any of the institutes in their placement reports. The only way to get that is to talk through students who can say through their experience which may or may not be accurate.
The table below will however give you the highlights of the placement process conducted by each of these institutes for their MBA batches of 2018-20.
Parameters |
SIBM Pune |
NMIMS MBA |
NMIMS MBA-HR |
Number of recruiters |
More than 90 |
148 |
29 |
Highest CTC |
INR 34.26 LPA |
INR 58.61 LPA |
INR 22 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 20.14 LPA |
INR 18.33 LPA |
INR 14.98 LPA |
Based on these statistics, you can get a fair bit of idea of the salaries to expect from these institutes and will help you to set your expectations.
Yes, it’s worth it. In some cases, it is even essential to do an MBA after having 2 years of work experience in IT.
I know a few people from SIBM Pane, so I can tell you about the MBA program offered by them.
Also, MBA can be a much-needed break for many with corporate careers. It’s a fun experience, you will get to learn a lot through many corporate interactions.
Among these, IIM Indore is the better option. Being an IIM it offers better facilities and placements. IIM Indore placements 2022 placements ended with an average CTC of INR 25.01 LPA. The highest CTC offered this year was INR 70 LPA.
IIM Indore offers excellent academics, and the faculties of the institute are best in the field. The IIM brand name certainly offers some perks in terms of getting placements, projects, and interships.
When comparing two B-Schools with similar placements, there are a couple of factors you should consider. Firstly, you should look at the batch size and the brand. TAPMI has a larger batch size compared to SIBM Bangalore, which may lead to more dilution in resource allocation.
On the other hand, a smaller batch size in two equally-matched B-Schools ensures batch quality. The second factor to consider is the brand of the B-School, which is something you should analyze on your own. It is important to understand the brand value of a B-School, as it reflects its reputation in the industry and the quality of education it provides. Ultimately, you should choose a B-School that aligns with your goals and aspirations, and provides you with the best opportunities to achieve them.
Your parameters to judge a college are wrong. You cannot decide a college’s suitability and worth just through these points. You need to look up at what it is offering currently and where it will be standing in the future. Let’s divide this into 2 parts
Short-sighted approach: This includes analyzing the present opportunities offered by the college, its placement reports and the companies it attracts. Most students focus on this only which is not right. It sure is important to look up and compare the opportunities provided by the two colleges. But this cannot be the sole factor in deciding it.
Long-sighted approach: This involves researching and analyzing where the college stands in the future, maybe in 10-15 years. This is especially important in case of IIMs which carry the hierarchy of the older IIMs and have a credibility to climb the ladder. You check the potential of the college because it won’t be just a source to kick start your career but will remain attached to you for the rest of your life.
So what you need to do first is look up at and compare the opportunities offered by the 2 colleges and then see which college has the most potential.
By understanding the perspective of your question, there shall not be a huge change if you only get an MBA done. The thing that determines it is the choices you are going to make like the firm you choose to work in, your expected salary or location or role, the work environment, and various other choices.
In 10 years, if you continue working hard, then you will probably have made 2 or 5 years of promotion. You can also simultaneously expect a major salary hike.
However, considering several drawbacks such as home loans, personal expenses, family expenditure, annual vacations, and fee structure of institutions, you are expected to live a very grounded life.
Thus, your life 10 years from now will not however result only if you particularly get an MBA from a B-school, but will take into account the choices you have made, and the hard work you were to undertake.
Colleges may call depending on numerous variables. IIMs rarely call candidates without a 95+ percentile. IIMs exclusively accept top academic and overall candidates. Other colleges like FMS, XL, SPJIMR, and MDI assess the candidate's whole profile, giving them a little edge. These institutions consider work experience, extracurriculars, and leadership skills in addition to academic performance.
Even after being accepted to a top college, a candidate's academic performance may affect their placements, which could damage their job chances. The only thing candidates can control is their CAT/XAT score. So they should try their best and then decide.
In terms of placement, NITIE is the best followed by SIBM Pune, and finally IIM Rohtak. In terms of brand value, IIM Rohtak comes first, followed by NITIE and then SIBM.
Depending on whether you want the IIM tag, you should attend NITIE, SIBM Pune, or IIM Rohtak for Operations. NITIE has a firm grasp on operations and is well-known for it. Furthermore, the Mumbai location is advantageous. If you want to pursue a career in marketing, SIBM Pune should be your first choice.
IIM Rohtak will be considered after these two colleges because it is a relatively new brand that, like the other IIMs, will take time to establish itself.
I have a friend in both the colleges IMI Delhi and SIBM Pune. From their experiences, I can give you a general picture of the comparison between these two colleges. I personally feel that SIBM Pune has a slight advantage over IMI Delhi in various aspects.
The only aspect that SIBM Pune lacks is that it has a 50% reserved quota whereas IMI Delhi has 10% only.