Don’t go for IIM Visakhapatnam if you are just attracted by the IIM tag. While it surely is part of the IIM family that does not necessarily mean it has the same standards. Between the two, SIBM Pune gives a slight edge to IIM Visakhapatnam. If you talk about them generally they definitely are good institutions, but they are not the best. IIM Visakhapatnam is not yet recognised at SIBM Pune.

But if your preference is staying in your hometown or other location factors and IIM Visakhapatnam is suitable for you, then go for it. Both are almost similar in terms of worth and academics. At the end of the day it’s not the institution but your own performance that matters.

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.

SIBM Pune is one of the best B Schools in India. It boasts of an early establishment and has been growing ever since then. Its success can be determined by the large number of business leaders it has given birth to, that have attained executive positions across the world.

Placements: The table below draws a clear comparison between the placement statistics of the two B Schools.

Infrastructure: Situated on the picturesque hilltop of Lavale, SIBM Pune is a heaven for sports enthusiasts. From cricket and football to basketball grounds, and a sports complex for Badminton, Tennis, and Table Tennis SIBM Pune has it all. Other amenities include a 24/7 working library and a fully equipped gym for health freaks. 

IIM Trichy is no less when it comes to infrastructural facilities. It is located in a serene area and has similar sports facilities.

Corporate Competitions: Many top corporate organizations conduct competitions and prefer SIBM over other B Schools. These competitions result in PPIs and PPOs. Many of these competitions are not accessible to IIM Trichy students.

Diversity: SIBM welcomes a mixed crowd to ensure a balance between ethnic and cultural diversity. So your peers will not just be students from across India but also across the world.

Student-Driven Culture: SIBM Pune has a prominent student-driven culture. Everything ranging from placements, and admissions, along with corporate and alumni relations are entirely managed by students. This culture has become a part of the learning culture of the institute and also its USP.

Rankings: According to most rankings SIBM Pune is better than IIM Trichy.

So I will suggest you look at the bigger picture and don’t just get tempted by the IIM tag.

IIM Trichy, Ranchi, Raipur, Udaipur, Kashipur, and Rohtak are way ahead of SIOM and SIBM-B. The average package at these new IIMs is greater than INR 11 LPA whereas the lowest packages at these institutes are around INR 6.5-7.5 LPA. You will be astonished to know that the lowest package at these IIMs is almost equal to the average package at SIOM and SIBM-B.

Moreover, IIMs is in itself a brand and therefore promises better growth. This is the reason that these new IIMs despite their early establishment are at par with SIBM-Pune and SCMHRD.