What criteria should be followed for shortlisting an MBA college?

Master in Business Administration or MBA programs have recently gained popularity .Undergraduate Students from any background opt for this course for their  post graduation believing it will provide them with a good chance to make a bright  career. This dream will only become true if a candidate pursues an MBA from the right college . With the commercialisation of colleges and increased competition among them there are numerous Business Schools that pretend to offer quality education and placements. MBA is a 2 year postgraduate program,

Here is the list of the Criterias for shortlisting an MBA College:

• Eligibility: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from any discipline from any recognised institution with minimum 50% aggregate.Final year candidates can also apply to apply for an MBA, but they have to provide their final graduation certificate within a specified time duration.

Also Every college has its own criteria for the Admission process, Most of the colleges provide admissions from entrance exams like , CAT , G-MAT , XAT , C-MAT , MAT ,etc .Find the detailed list of entrance exams for management programs here

• Accreditation:This is the most crucial aspect for choosing the college because your MBA degree is valid if and only if your college is accredited by AICTE or AIU. Both statutory bodies provide recognition to graduate and post- graduate courses under specific categories at Indian institutions as per its charter. Students can check their accreditation of their college from their official websites.

• Programs or Specializations offered:Selection of the specialization  is a very challenging task ,Since it will shape its career for an aspirant. There are numerous MBA specializations out of which most common being Marketing, Finance, Operations Management  and Human Resources. You can choose any of your choice as long as it interests you.Do check that your shortlisted college has that course.Also go through the syllabus of the course you are interested in and learn about the course in more detail so that it makes you familiar about your study.

• Infrastructure & Faculty:Modernised and equipped infrastructure is a must , since it becomes the deciding factor. Every Aspirant  looks for spacious comfortable  classrooms, a well functioning sound system and AV Room,high speed internet, sports complex, well equipped and spacious library and clubs to operate extra curricular activities. Hostel facilities and canteen facilities also play an important role for the outside city aspirants.

Faculty should be well experienced and of pleasing attitude, Every college has their credentials of their faculty put up on their website , do check that and also ask feedback from the students who are studying there. Asking the students will provide you with more frank reports about the college faculty.

• .Job /Placement : Well this factor can’t be neglected, Right? Every aspirant who takes up a course expects good placement opportunities in return. Browse the colleges websites and look up which are the companies that recruit in their campus , also check the packages offered by them and the overall placement percentage.Check if any internships are offered during your 2 year program

• Fees & Location:Now since you have already researched upon other important factors check the fees of the college and determine whether it is worth the facilities it provides, Ask your parents if they are okay with the amount of fees that will be taken from their pockets . Also there are many scholarship programs offered by the central / state governments, these might help you as well to ease the burden of heavy fee payment.

Your college's location is also an important point for your campus life . The atmosphere in the surrounding must be good and everyone must feel safe in or nearby the campus, Accessibility to various necessary shops , hospitals, police stations, fire stations, stationary shops is also needed.

That is , These parameters will help a candidate to choose an MBA college that will truly help them to build their career.

Thank you & All the Best

Hello,

When shortlisting MBA Colleges, there are some things which need to be looked upon :

1. Placements : This is the first thing that comes into the minds of students seeking admission in any field, whether it be engineering, pharmacy or management. The placement rate, packages and everything must be properly checked before short listing colleges.

2. Industry exposure : It is one of the most inportant aspects of a college. How kmuch attention does a college pay to the exposure the students are getting? This is a real time question. It actually depends on the ties, faculty as well as the management of the college.

3. Faculty : All the top B-schools have highly qualified teachers or faculty mmembers. Their methods of teaching and learning must be taken into account when seeking admission in MBA.

4. Internship opportunities: Since internships for summer as well as others, play an important role in shaping one's career after MBA, this criteria should be also taken in account when short listing colleges.

Thankyou