The PGDM program of BIMM provides the latest curriculum interwoven with industry needs and expectations which enables the students to stay updated with the industry trends. Whereas, MET Mumbai uses the iconic lineage of the MBA program along with the new age technological inputs to make the students ready for today’s digital business framework for the PGDM (e-business) course.

Given below is a comparison between the PGDM programs offered by BIMM Pune and MET Mumbai.

Both colleges provide students with similar facilities and have more or less the same approach towards academics. BIMM provides a more traditional outlook of Management studies, unlike MET. Also, BIMM is a bigger brand name and offers better ROI as compared to MET Mumbai.

BIMM Pune is a premier management institute in Pune. It is affiliated to Sri Balaji University. PGDM Executive is the specialty of BIMM and Finance is among the best specializations offered by the institute.

Course Structure:

• Students learn financial management skills, international finance, merger, and acquisition, analyze cost center expenses, maintain balance sheets and analyze the concepts of minimizing costs and maximizing profits in the PGDM Executive (Finance) program.
• The institute organizes industry visits on a regular basis to keep the students updated with the latest industry trends.

Admission and Eligibility:

• The course fee is 8.45 lakhs and the prerequisite for admission is at least 50% in graduation.
• Students are shortlisted for admission based on their performance in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MH-CET.
• Executive MBA students also required to have at least 2 years of industry experience

Placements:

• According to the placement highlights, about 95% of students from the 2020-2021 batch received placements.
• A total of 350 companies visited the college during the placement period and 337 students got placed.
• The companies conduct online tests, aptitude tests, group discussions followed by a personal interview for choosing the eligible students.
• The top recruiting companies are Vedanta, Indus Towers, Colgate, TAFE, Palmolive, Henkel, Oracle, ITC, JP Morgan, Deloitte, Mindtree, etc.
• The highest and average salary packages offered were respectively 18 LPA and 6.8 LPA.

BIMM Pune is a reputed institute for an Executive MBA program. The faculty are well-qualified and have experience of 10-15 years or more. BIMM also offers a good Return on Investment.

SIBM Pune and BIMM Pune have been ranked at 6th and 11th among private MBA colleges by Outlook 2020 respectively. Both the institutes are well recognized and are famous B-schools.

The table mentioned below gives a brief overview of both institutes:

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

In BIMM Pune, the aspirants are required to have a minimum of 50% in aggregate in graduation. While in SIBM Pune the candidates are required to have 60% in aggregate in graduation.

The weightage assigned to all stages of the admission process is as follows.

PLACEMENTS:

INFRASTRUCTURE: SIBM Pune has a multi-cuisine cafeteria and is highly maintained and the food is hygienic too. The hostel facility is up to date and the classrooms are well spacious and are fully air-conditioned. Moreover, all the labs are well equipped. On the other hand, BIMM Pune has a well-stocked library and the hostel services and canteen are excellent and the sports complex is very big and the classrooms are well equipped.

Both colleges are private institutions and are considered amongst Tier-2 colleges for an MBA degree. We look at this exhaustive comparison through bullets and tables to compare the two.

*The college does not judge students on the basis of the score granted by any entrance exam. Hence, no cut off score.

Eligibility: A graduate from a UGC recognized university with 50% marks is eligible for admission to the course at both the places. Plus, the score of any exam from CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT is considered.

Admissions Process: A shortlist is prepared of candidates with a valid score in any exam amongst CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT in both the colleges. The GD+Essay Writing followed by Personal Interview after the shortlist completes the process. BIMM also accepts the score of MAH CET and XIME considers ATMA and GMAT scores.

Course Curriculum: Following the pattern of London Business School with emphasis on producing industry ready candidates, BIMM appears appealing. At the same time, positive reviews regarding Academic engagement at XIME presents the curriculum in a bright light.

Other: The location of XIME being Bangalore, it claims being accessible to giants in the industry, thus ensuring better placements for students. As far as 'Student Life' is concerned, less focus on extracurricular activities, presents XIME in a bad light compared to BIMM.

To conclude, with a low RoI, XIME here seems to fall short in comparison to BIMM but covers up in academics and faculty.

BIMM Pune is the oldest institute under Sri Balaji University. In terms of ROI, BIMM Pune comes under one of the top private B-Schools in Maharashtra. iFEEL Lonavala was established with the idea of creating skilled professionals for the management world. It is one of the top business schools in Pune. iFEEL’s Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program helps students enhance their entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

Given below is a comparison between the two institutes.

It is mandatory for students of iFEEL to take part in the Summer Internship Program (SIP). They work under the supervision and guidance of a senior manager of an organization. The institute also offers a five-day immersion session at IIM Trichy.

Both are reputed institutions in Pune. You should decide which program will be better for you based on your expectation from the degree.

Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Pune was ranked amongst the top 10 B-Schools in India by the TOI survey. Established in 1999, it has become a well renowned college for pursuing MBA and has a relatively strong alumni network in the management industry.

BIMM offers six specializations under general MBA which are, Sales and Marketing, Finance and Financial Services, IT and Systems, Operations and Supply Chain Management, PM and HRD and lastly Business Analytics. The rigorous and continuous evaluation accounts for excellent academic performances and readiness for the industry-specific roles. At the end of the first year, it is compulsory to take up live projects and often many students grab PPOs.

The students need to adhere to the dress code and 365-day work culture of the institute. All the festivities and competitions round the year provide a platform for the students to showcase their talent and skills and relieve stress from the hectic routine.

The institute has a relatively high ROI and was ranked 3rd amongst the B-Schools in Maharashtra in terms of ROI. Highlights of the previous year placement session are:

• Average placement rate around 95%

• Highest CTC offered was 14 LPA

• Average CTC offered was 6.5 LPA

• The collaboration with companies like Phillip Capital India, Mahindra Finance, Adani Group Industries provides opportunity for training and internship

• Major recruiters were HDFC, Hyundai, Accenture, SBI, Colgate, L&T Infotech amongst 70 others

BIMM Pune:-

It is one of the best colleges in the city for pursuing marketing. BIMM offers not only quality education but also impressive placements. It provides two years of full-time MBA in marketing.

Admission Criteria:-

• The admission in BIMM involves a written examination (CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAH CET) test scores are accepted.

• It is followed by a group discussion and personal interview.

• The first year fees are INR 4.45 LPA with minimum criteria of 50% in graduation.

Placements:-

BIMM Pune is a well-known college having excellent placements every year. The college has a good reputation for having a supportive placement department.

• Highest package - INR 15 LPA.

• Average package - INR 7.0 LPA.

• Placement percentage for MBA - 98%

Given below is a list of the companies that visit the BIMM Pune campus.

Xiss Ranchi

Xavier Institute of Social Sciences (XISS) Ranchi, offers PGDM courses in five specializations like HRM, Marketing, FM, Operational Management, and IT.

Admission Criteria:-

• The admission to Xiss Ranchi will be based on the performance in the CAT/ XAT/ CMAT entrance examination.

• It is followed by group discussion and personal interview conducted by Xiss University.

• The first-year fees are INR 10 LPA with minimum criteria of 50% in graduation.

Placements:-

The placements offered by Xiss are excellent over the past few years. It is frequently visited by various top companies offering placements and internships.

• Highest package - INR 14.5 LPA.

• Average package - INR 6 LPA.

• Placement achieved for Marketing- 96%

• Top Recruiters - Mahindra Finance, Allergan India, BASF, etc.

Thus, BIMM Pune is a better choice for marketing because of their course fees, location, ROI, and placement statistics. Xiss Ranchi is also the right college, but their flagship program is HRM and rural development.