Q: Which is better, IMI Bhubaneswar or FMS, BHU?

My brother has studied at IMI Bhubaneswar and its the best because of its brand value. It is a new and upcoming institute with IMI Delhi’s reputation and brand value. The following points explain a brief overview of the institutes: If you compare the fees, FMS BHU will be the winner by a good margin. When it comes to the average placement data, youll find that it is the same as that of CAT cutoffs. The class profile will be as good due to rigorous entrance processes and scores. You can find a better crowd at IMI because it might have more polished candidates. Now, the difference to be highlighted in the degree is that FMS BHU will give you an MBA degree whereas, IMI will give you a PGDM degree; although this is not a huge difference you might choose an MBA over a PGDM program. So, finally, the choice lies with you because both institutes are quite similar in academics, facilities, and opportunities. It will definitely not create a huge impact if you choose one over the other.

Question 1

Which place is better for an MBA, NIT Trichy or BHU?

Accepted Answer

Having known some people studying in both these institutes, I can say that BHU is a better university than NIT Trichy.

NIT Trichy considers the CAT score to select the candidates. Here, the students from different states enjoy the 50% quota for MBA admission. NITs are engineering-oriented and you might have less exposure in terms of management studies.

IM (FMS) Banaras Hindu University also enrolls students with a good CAT score. Combined merit is formed for the students of the MBA and MBA (IB) program. The merit includes:-

Written Test (CAT Conducted by IIM) - 50%
Academic Records - 20%
Group Discussion and Interview (Conducted by FMS BHU) - 30%

BHU’s major recruiters include -Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy, Federal Bank, Ansal API, IDBI Bank, Pantaloons, etc.

Categories	MBA at NIT Trichy	MBA at BHU
Course Fee	2.89 lakhs	1.5 lakhs
Highest CTC	12 LPA	12-16 LPA
Average CTC	8 LPA	8-10 LPA
Recruiting Companies	HSBC, American Express, ITC, Asian Paints, etc.	Aditya Birla, Wipro, IDBI Bank, Reliance, etc.

A total number of 38 companies visited and a total of 119 students were placed from campus. Thus, FMS BHU is quite prominent compared to NIT Trichy.

Question 2

How is the placement in FMS BHU?

Accepted Answer

Placements for FMS BHU are quite impressive. It added one of the prominent financial institutions of India i.e. Reserve Bank of India in its recruitment list in the recent past.

Moreover, many students got a chance to get recruited in the top international company and organizations including research & consulting firms such as iCRM.

The job profiles offered were diverse, i.e. encompassing Corporate Finance, Equity Research, Investment Banking, Marketing, Sales and Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Business Consulting, IT consulting, Agri-Business, Industrial Relations, and Corporate HR.
Multiple top-notch recruiters came on campus as, Infosys, Coal India, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Pantaloon, Visa Steel, FINO, Ansal API to name a few. According to the 2020 placement highlights the highest CTC offered was 18 LPA.

So, from the above information, you should get a clear idea about the placement of FMS BHU.

Question 3

Can you share the FMS BHU GD PI experience in detail?

Accepted Answer

Two years back my brother performed in the GD and cleared the PI round. Here is his experience in brief.

GD:

In the GD, the topic was “ Democracy benefits only the people with power “
At that moment there were about 10 other people including my brother, they all had 1 minute to think on the topic, followed by discussion and summarise in points.
Everyone had different points to talk about. After the discussion, 1 min for summarizing was given to each individual.

PI:

PI Started with the extempore.
There was a panel of 5 members. The first question they asked my brother was the general intro about himself.
After the introduction, one of the panel members starts off with the extempore topic. Extempore Topic: In a rat race even if you win you are only a rat.

In the PI round, they ask multiple other questions like hobbies, movie interests, job profile and all, mostly general questions.

Question 4

Is FMS BHU worth joining? If yes, what are the positives and negatives?

Accepted Answer

FMS BHU is a Central Government university, and they lack proper quality classrooms, ambiance, and all.

You can expect to get a proper MBA (rather than a PGDM, which is what most top-rated B schools offer) with an average package of 6 to 7 lakhs per annum by paying an overall fee of 1.6 lakhs for both two years (including hostel rent plus food equivalent).

Here are the recent placement statistics for the institute, in brief.

Highest CTC	18 LPA
No of companies visited	25+
No of placement offers	140+
No of placements	126
Major recruiters	Infosys, IDBI Bank, Wipro, IBM, etc.

It is the cheapest when compared to other top-rated B schools where you spend around 16 lakhs plus interest on loans, and you get a package of 10 to 12 lakhs. Even if you earn well after getting placed, the majority of your salary will go to the repayment of the loan. Most of the banks want students to take loans so that they become their useful mode of income.

Question 5

Which is better, IMI Bhubaneswar or FMS, BHU?

Accepted Answer

My brother has studied at IMI Bhubaneswar and it's the best because of its brand value. It is a new and upcoming institute with IMI Delhi’s reputation and brand value.

The following points explain a brief overview of the institutes:

If you compare the fees, FMS BHU will be the winner by a good margin.
When it comes to the average placement data, you'll find that it is the same as that of CAT cutoffs.
The class profile will be as good due to rigorous entrance processes and scores. You can find a better crowd at IMI because it might have more polished candidates.

Now, the difference to be highlighted in the degree is that FMS BHU will give you an MBA degree whereas, IMI will give you a PGDM degree; although this is not a huge difference you might choose an MBA over a PGDM program.

So, finally, the choice lies with you because both institutes are quite similar in academics, facilities, and opportunities. It will definitely not create a huge impact if you choose one over the other.

Question 6

Which is better, FMS (BHU), UBS (Chandigarh) or DSM (DTU)?

Accepted Answer

I talked to a few of the students from these institutes and based on the reviews I got from them, I will say the preference order for most of the applicants is somewhat like the following.

UBS (Chandigarh) > DSM (DTU) > FMS (BHU)

Here is a brief highlight of the institutes.

Institute	UBS, Chandigarh	DSM DTU	FMS BHU
Average CTC	9.44 LPA	5.5 LPA	6-7 LPA
Highest CTC	55 LPA	18 LPA	15 LPA
Major recruiters	American Express, HSBC, Tolaram	TCS, Outlook Group, KPMG	IDBI Bank, Coal India, ICICI Bank
Course fee	52,295	3.96 lakhs	2.42 lakhs

Here are some of the parameters based on which you should judge these institutes.

The most important thing you need to consider while deciding on a management institute is the faculty, alumni base, industry orientation of curriculum, and placements.
The next important factor is the location of the institute and its connectivity from your place.
Total number and recognition of the visiting faculty.

Judging by all these factors, I will say that you should prefer UBS Chandigarh.

Question 7

Is FMS BHU good for Finance?

Accepted Answer

Before we get into a college, we normally do prior research on various factors that we require in the desired course. Generally, it is about placements, packages, and corporate exposure. And, if you are assuming to find all of that in FMS BHU, you are wrong!

But then, if you are looking for a place with some spiritual retreat and carrying a degree just for the sake of carrying one without bringing out any benefit- FMS BHU would welcome you with open arms!

Some people beg to differ- which I am assuming is because they must have been placed in good company. But then, if you have prior work experience, carry a strong and valuable work ethic with a good educational convent background, FMS BHU should not be considered.

FMS BHU is ranked similar to what a mediocre MBA college is. Save your time by not going for this. Not choosing FMS BHU can save your career from being wasted. Because it's better to test your luck in some betting app than choosing this institute as your place to study.

The profiles that the companies show up are in the name of sales, but you would beg to differ when you observe companies like Berger Paints, Kent RO, Gyan Dairy, etc. show up. They offer an average package of 2.4-5 LPA.

The batch of my friends is facing this issue as they have no other option left. All in all, I would not recommend FMS BHU at all.

Question 8

Does FMS BHU take sectional cutoff?

Accepted Answer

No, FMS - BHU does not consider sectional cut-offs. Usually, the cut-off of the general category ranges from 82 to 85 percentile. This is the required criteria for any candidate to receive a GD-PI call.

However, the cut off required is as mentioned below,

Courses	General (Criteria)
MBA Agribusiness	85
MBA International Business	85

IMS BHU (which technically was known as FMS earlier) generally accepts CAT score for admission purposes. If you are considering section-wise, then 80 percentile or above can increase your chances of selection after the GD or the interview session.

Question 9

With 86 percentile CAT, should I join PUMBA Pune, FMS BHU or NIT Trichy if I convert them? Is it wise to take admission in these colleges due to low fees?

Accepted Answer

FMS BHU is the best among all of these. There is no comparison with any other colleges.

However, if we look at NIT Trichy vs PUMBA, NIT Trichy seems to be a little better than PUMBA in terms of placements and their fee structure is almost the same.

FMS BHU Placements:

Particulars	FMS Placements 2022	PUMBA Placements 2022
No. of participating students	174	168
Students placed	169	137
Highest package	INR 18 LPA	INR 13.55 LPA
Average package	INR 9.7 LPA	INR 6.47 LPA

Regarding NIT Trichy Placements, it recorded an average package of 7.8 LPA.

Question 10

How do I get admission to FMS BHU?

Accepted Answer

FMS BHU is a prestigious management institute in India. To get admission to FMS BHU, you need to follow the below steps:

Meet the eligibility criteria: You should have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates) or an equivalent CGPA from a recognized university. Also, you need to have a valid CAT score.
Apply online: Visit the official website of FMS BHU and fill in the application form. You need to provide your personal details, academic qualifications, and CAT score. Make sure to upload all the necessary documents, such as mark sheets, CAT scorecards, and a passport-size photograph.
Pay the application fee: After filling in the application form, you need to pay the application fee online. The fee is INR 1500 for General/OBC candidates and INR 800 for SC/ST candidates.
Wait for shortlisting: The shortlisting of candidates for the next round of selection is done on the basis of their CAT score. The shortlisted candidates will be called for the next round of selection.
Selection process: The selection process includes a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The GD and PI are conducted to evaluate the candidate's communication skills, leadership qualities, and subject knowledge.
Final selection: The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the GD and PI, CAT score, and academic record.

These are the steps you need to follow to get admission to FMS BHU. Make sure to prepare well for CAT and the selection process to increase your chances of getting selected.