Maharashtra

Another significant development in the field of education is the 2010 establishment of the Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies (DSIMS) in Mumbai. Affiliated with the University of Mumbai and AICTE, the institute offers full-time and part-time MBA, Executive MBA, Family Business Management, and PDGM programs. The average package provided to DSIMS Mumbai students was 3.5 LPA, while the highest package offered was 7 LPA. The institute has a strong track record of placements. 94.79% of the batch was placed during 2023 placements, according to the report. 94.18% of students were placed during the 2022 placements prior to this. Candidates can choose from a variety of postgraduate degrees and Diploma programs offered by the Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies. The following are the courses that DSIMS offers: Faculty Development Programs (FDP), Executive Program in Management (EPM), Family Managed Business (PGDM), Administration, and Management Development Programs (MDP). The instructors are very skilled and knowledgeable. In their respective fields, the faculty members hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree. They have also been in the business for a long time and are quite knowledgeable about the hands-on aspects of management. An eleven-month weekend executive programme in general management, offered in three trimesters, is provided by DSIMS Mumbai. For executives in the workforce who wish to refresh their concepts and have taken a career break or are just starting out, this programme is perfect.

DY Patil School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, a constituent unit of Padmashree D Y Patil Deemed-to-be University, Navi Mumbai, is known for its health Science education and research programs. The institution offers B.Tech and M.Sc programs in allied fields of health Science such as Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, and Data Science, Food Technology, and Biomedical Engineering. It has a 12-storeyed landmark structure with a built-up area of 64,000 sqft, housing 14 lecture halls and 12 state-of-the-art laboratories.

Some highlights of the institution include:

- Placements: The college has a strong placement record, with graduates receiving the highest salary package of INR 4 LPA (approx.) and an average salary of INR 2 LPA in top recruiting companies.

- Faculty: The institution has a great team of faculty members, as praised by students in reviews.

- Infrastructure: The college provides modern amenities, including lecture halls, laboratories, and audio-visual aids.

- Collaborations: The school offers a collaborative Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences with the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom.

However, it is essential to note that the main campus is located away from the Biotechnology department in Nerul, and students have to rely on the college staff for most administrative work. The non-academic management could be quite stubborn and hard to get work done, but the teaching staff is extremely cooperative. Overall, DY Patil School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics is considered one of the best institutions in Mumbai for health Science education and research programs.

Panache Academy, is a private academy for Air Hostess, Hospitality, and Travel & Tourism. Located in Ahmedabad, the academy is recognised by the UGC and certified by ISO 9001-2008 & the CIAC as well as by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG).The institute is affiliated with Gujarat University. There are more branches of Panache Academy, which are located in Goa, Vadodara and Indore.

The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certification programmes and the courses include Diploma in Airlines/ Hospitality/ Tourism, BBA-Airlines/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Certificate in Cabin Crew Training, Certificate in Airport Management& Airport Ground Staff, Certificate in Hotel Management, Finishing Course in English/ Personality Development / Groomimg, and MBA- Airlines / Tourism / Hospitality Management.

Panache Academy is one of the top academies in India for aviation, tourism and hospitality. Panache Academy is a private academy that is ISO-Certified & accredited with Grade ‘A’ by CIAC as well as by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG). The institute is affiliated with Gujarat University. There are more branches of Panache Academy, which are located in Goa, Vadodara and Indore. Panache Academy offers BBA, MBA, Diploma & Certification courses.

Panache Academy Fees 

Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Andheri Mumbai was established in the year 2003 with just 6 students, in present, has an intake capacity of about 200 students. The institute is affiliated with Medhavi Skill University and recognised by Maharashtra State Board of Skill Development. Further, INIFD has international affiliation London School of Trendz, UK. INIFD Andheri Bandra was awarded as “No1 Design institute in Mumbai” year 2022/2023 by Times of India. The institute was also awarded as the platinum Center amongst 180 INIFD Centres for excellence in Fashion and Interior design education-2022.

The courses offered by both the institutions along with their fees structure is totally different. But Pannache seems to be less expensive as compared to INIFD Mumbai.