Deciding on an MBA College

Introduction

• Overview of the video: Guidance on selecting an MBA college based on exam cutoffs.
• Importance of percentile cutoffs for college admissions.

Understanding Percentile Cutoffs

• Percentile Cutoff: Score threshold set by colleges based on entrance exams (e.g., CAT).
  • Example: College sets cutoff at 80 percentile; only those above this score will be called for interviews.

MBA College Recommendations by Percentile Ranges

Below 70 Percentile

• Advice: Consider retaking the CAT exam for better scores.
  • Potential for improvement is high.

70-80 Percentile

• Colleges to consider:
  • Welingkar (video upcoming)
  • Soil Institute of Management
  • Christ University
  • ITM
  • IMT Nagpur/Hyd
  • UPES
  • Asia Center of SDA Bocconi (video upcoming)
  • IBS Hyderabad

80-85 Percentile

• Colleges to consider:
  • IFMR
  • NIRMA
  • Loyola College
  • Welingkar’s main campus
  • BIMTECH
  • FMS BHU
  • NIBM
  • XIME
  • NITs
  • UBS

85-90 Percentile

• Colleges to consider:
  • BITSoM
  • Goa Institute of Management
  • IRMA
  • Great Lakes
  • KJ Som
  • TAPMI
  • BIM Trichy
  • FORE
  • LBS

90-95 Percentile

• Colleges to consider:
  • IITs
  • Delhi University (DFS, DSE)
  • IMT
  • XIMB
  • MICA (requires MICAT)
  • IMI

Above 95 Percentile

• Colleges to consider:
  • FMS
  • IIT Bombay
  • MDI
  • SPJIMR
  • IIM Mumbai
  • IIT Delhi
  • IISc

Factors for Choosing an MBA College

1. ROI (Return on Investment):

   • Compare fees to placement packages.
   • Important to recognize that the fee covers two years, while placement packages typically reflect the first year only.

2. Brand Name:

   • Strong brand names attract better recruiters and higher packages.
   • Many opt for IIMs over other colleges like FMS despite similar ROI.

3. Network:

   • Alumni networks are crucial for job opportunities.
   • Research alumni on LinkedIn to see their career progression.

Final Recommendations

• Speak to alumni/current students for insights on the colleges you're considering.
• Utilize platforms like LinkedIn, Reddit, and WhatsApp groups for feedback.

For Those Scoring Below 70 Percentile

• Consider colleges with good placement records and minimum hiring thresholds (e.g., companies not offering packages below 6 lakhs).

Conclusion

• Emphasize the importance of making informed decisions based on research.
• Open invitation for feedback and corrections from viewers.