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If I tell you practically then mostly private universities and colleges are average in the performance and rating. If you really are seeking for a wonderful institution to pursue PGDM course then I will advise you to prepare well this year too and give another attempt of CAT/MAT. Analyse your scores well and work upon your weaknessess. If due to any other reason, you cannot or do not wish to wait for next year, then out of the two options available, PIBM Pune is a better institution than IMS Ghaziabad.  Detailed distinction between the two is described below:

PIBM, PUNE

• OVERVIEW: PIBM is definitely good in terms of 100% placements, good library facilities, decent hostel facilities, unique teaching methodology, feasible transport facilities,  peaceful campus, and  fantastic food facilities.

• FACULTY : The institute follows a unique study approach- SCPS (Sector-Company-Product-Service). It follows a  distinct training process where emphasis is laid on working among companies sector wise and learn about services product wise. SCPS approach at Pibm makes it different from other B schools.

• Pedagogy in PIBM is very unique and has flare of practical execution, hence student learns a particular concept and then he is able to relate his concept in practicle field ,and solve practicle problem through his theoritical knowledge, which is the unique selling preposition of PIBM.

• PLACEMENT : The PIBM's placement process comprises of Winter Internship (1 month after the first semester), Summer Internship (2 months after the second semester) & Final Placements. The average package for 2016-2018 was 6 lacs and the highest was 14 lacs. Lowest has been 4 lacs.

• RECRUITERS: Placement Process is conducted by 300+ top companies from diverse sectors like Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Consumer Durables, FMCG, Retail, Commerce, Manufacturing, BFSI, IT & ITES, etc. PIBM students are offered job offers in top profiles such as Investment Banking, Equity Research, Commercial Credit, Corporate Finance, Business Analysis, Digital Marketing, Channel Management, Retail Management. Mhindra, wipro, Tata steel, Amazon, Dabur, Reliance, HUL,India bulls, Yes bank, Axis Bank etc.

• INFRASTRUCTURE : The infrastructure of the institute is by far the only factor which reduces its value since the physical outlook is not much developed and appealing. But from the vision of a goal-oriented student, infrastructure must not be a priority but faculty and return on investmest ought to be one.

• Below is a link by careers360 which will show you a better picture of PIBM College on the basis of student review.

https://www.careers360.com/colleges/pune-institute-of-business-management-pune/reviews

IMS GHAZIABAD

• OVERVIEW : IMS Ghaziabad is just an average college. Although faculty may be good but it lacks industry exposure and considering the fee structure much better options are available in NCR. IMS Ghaziabad is a good college for PGDM especially if you want to do your PGDM in marketing.This is only because 65% companies come for placement having marketing profile.

• As per the alumni and current year students review, the college faculty is not up to the mark. The current students are not happy with the placement criteria and recruiters visiting the campus did not offer promising opportunities.

• RETURN ON INVESTMENT : The total fee of the PGDM program is Rs. 7,80,000.00. Intake is High and in reality, Average Package is 5.6 lakhs. The return on investment is actually nothing if you compare. Highest package that was offered this year was 14 lacs which is usually offered to very few extraordinary students.

• Recruiters that visit for camps placement programmes are Nestle, Deloitte, Axis Bank, Federal Bank, Amazon, Ernst & Young, Tata group and many more.

• INFRASTRUCTURE: College infrastructure is well constructed and that solely attracts students, giving them a false belief of an established reputation of the college. IMS has many branches all over the country but Ghaziabad is not worth your time , money and effort.

So on the whole if you compare both the institutes on Return on Investment basis then PIBM, Pune is a better option than IMS Ghaziabad. Best option is to try MAT Entrance Exam once again so that you can chase top level MAT colleges like Xime Bangalore, Bimtech Noida, Xime Kochi, Great lakes Chennai, which can ensure you a stable and secured job with good in hand salary comparatively.

If you are still confused or in dicey situation ,dont gamble; take your time be sure with higher CAT/MAT score so that you can land up in a tier 1 college where.

Remember 100% placement does not make any sense without job stability or if you are in ‘bulk hire and fire’ profile. Be sure before investment.

Take an informed decision. Good Luck! :)