Jaipuria Lucknow - Jaipuria Institute of Management Answered Questions

Yes, it is mandatory to appear in CAT or MAT or XAT or CMAT, etc in order to get admission in Jaipuria Institute of Management. This percentile score contributes to 45% weightage during admission process.
The admission procedure comprises of following factors:
1. Score in in CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT : 45% (maximum Weightage)
2. Case-based Group Discussion : 15%
3. Personal Interview: 20%
4. Academic Performance (previous): 15%
5. Work Experience, Sports and Extracurricular Activities: 5%.
So, if you do well in entrance exam, GD and PI, you'll have control over 45+15+20 = 80% weightage during admissions. And obviously, you'll get some marks in Academic performance (15% weightage). Now, the 5th category weighs 5% only.
To know the exact percentage of students placed, you may have to contact them. But their placement record is good. Companies like Hindustan Unilever, HDFC, Amul, etc come here.

The placement and all other activities held at Jaipuria institutes are centralized. This means whichever Jaipuria you join, it will be common for all the institutes. Jaipuria, Lucknow is better in terms of staff and student relationship as staff at Lucknow campus have a huge experience and have a great portfolio. They are connected to the industry in one way or the other. Also Lucknow campus is 25 years old which has its own reputation. I would prefer you to take Lucknow campus more than Noida campus.

It would be a good choice for you to do PGDM at Jaipuria Lucknow. It is a very good college and staff here are very much experienced that you are getting exposed to the corporate culture here at Jaipuria. I think it will be a good option for you to pursue your PGDM from Jaipuria.

Some of the colleges that will accept a 90 percentile CAT score are:
1. K.J Somiya,
2. Welingkar,
3. Goa Institute of Management,
4. IMI,Delhi,
5. S.P Jain,
6.Fore schools of Management,
7. Department of Management Studies Roorkee department of Management Studies, Madras,
8. IMT, Ghaziabad,
9. Xavier institute of Management, Bhubaneswar,
10. N L Dalmia and many more.

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow campus is better ranked than Jaipur campus. The course fee is same for both the campus. Placements are also equally good for both the campuses. Some of the important points while selecting an institute are accreditation of the institute, institute's infrastructure, teaching faculty, specialization offered, past placements records, tuition fees, city preference, industry interface. Industry exposure is good for students in either of the college. If possible visit the college is better to get a reality check. Also, get in touch with college alumni's through the social network to get information about the latest changes if any.
You can compare the course fee, placements, students review, facilities offered, seats -
https://www.shiksha.com/resources/college-comparison-116516-116510.