MBA/PGDM

There is no comparison between IIMs and ABS. The required CAT percentile for Iims is above 97. While for ABS 75+ is good enough. However, ABS is also having satisfactory placement statistics. Placements at ABS have always been excellent. Students who are eligible and opted for placements have more than one job offer, on an average. Exercising their dream option, some of them have up to three job offers by the end of their course.
1. Successful placement: 100%
2. No. Of Companies Visited: 113
3. Average Salary (Lacs/year): 5.73
4. Maximum Salary for (Lacs/year): 28.4
5. The highest Salary Paid by RKN Project
The course fee is another important issue, The top Iims fee like A, B and C is above 25 Lacs. While ABS is charging about 12.76 Lacs for the course. So from above, you may decide where to go.

Hi,
Both Finance and Business Analytics have equal importance in their own places. Business Analytics is the talk of the market these days and no doubt will continue to grab major market for next 15-20 years. Finance has limited applications as compared to Business Analytics cause of the reason it is domain specific. But Business Analytics has wide applications may it be IT sector, Operations or Management etc. When one studies business analytics, finance becomes an integral part of it cause without financial management no organisation can sustain. And without finance, Business Analytics is 25% incomplete. This ratio is meant alot so both the fields are highly correlated and incomplete without each other. While learning Business Analytics you will not only learn finance, but the essentials of finance and how smartly and effectively you can apply the finance techniques and strategies to make an organisation most profitable. Also, you will learn the other 75% which comprise of technicalities and issues faced by the companies, how to deal with them in a way better than others. So in my perception Business Analytics is an avenue with greater opportunities. Good luck!

The following strategy can be helpful in CAT preparation.
1. Reviewing the CAT syllabus: Review the outline of all 3 sections: verbal ability and reading comprehension, data interpretation and logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude and find mini mock tests / online tests that are able to target your weaknesses in each section. Do not ignore any section, there are sectional score weightage in the selection and continuously revise the weak topics.
2. Participate in mock tests: Practice online mock test and target to practice at least 25-30 Mock Test. Also, opt for sectional mock tests and Analyse the mock results and improve the mistakes. Solve the official mock test released by IIM.
3. Preparation methods are also important. If you are doing self-preparation, then you have to be vigilant about the latest updates, right books and material and manage their time accordingly. If preparation is done through coaching than selecting the right Institute is very important. Candidates can also opt for online coaching as a preparation tool. It is a beneficial option for working professionals who cannot find time to attend regular classes.
4. Make a time table and spent at least 6-8 hours daily in preparation.
5. Take Mocks and Solve Previous Year Papers: In order to develop the right strategy, candidates need to attempt mock tests at an initial level and solve previous year question papers.

Hi,
All are good, but my point of view.
International School of Business and Media, Pune
The programs provided by ISBM Pune are AICTE approved and are employment-oriented. They have a dedicated placement cell that ensures that all students get a good job upon the completion of their course. It is one of the top MBA colleges in Pune. The programme offered by the college is state of the art and contemporary. The college boasts of its accomplished faculty as well as excellent academics. It believes in creating a great learning environment for the students. The campus is located far from the city in the lush greenery thus providing an excellent ambiance for learning.
Course Details
The PGDM course helps students in building and maintaining business capabilities. The course is ideally divided into two parts namely the core courses and elective courses. A student is required to complete 130 credit courses. The course comprises quizzes, assignments, comprehensive viva and case analysis. Students need to have a valid score of CMAT, CAT and MAT.
Placements at International School of Business and Media
The highest package offered at the International School of Business and Media is 16 lakhs per annum and the average package offered goes up to 7.4 lakhs. Students are often placed with top MNCs like ICICI Prudential, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bridgestone.
Differential Factor
ISBM is amongst the top 2% of B-schools in India when it comes to career building and education. It has a record of 100% placements for its students. The esteemed faculty of ISBM makes it an excellent option for pursuing a degree in MBA. It has a vibrant campus culture for the students that include all modern amenities. After the successful completion of the course from the university, the students can get placed in the top-notch MNCs.
Good luck.