M.B.A. (Five Years Integrated Programme) in Financial Markets and Applied Management 

at Punjabi University Patiala, Patiala

Punjab University Patiala MBA college comparison is made against its competing University offering the MBA programme. A comparison of the universities in Punjab for their MBA programme based on multiple components, such as fees, and placements are tabulated below:

A comparison of the universities in Punjab for their MBA programme based on multiple components, such as fee, ranking and placements are tabulated below:

MBA Universities	MBA Fee	MBA Median or Average Salary
Panjab University	INR 42,700 - INR 6.2 lakh	INR 2.5 LPA - 8.5 LPA
CGC Landran	INR 2.5 lakh	NA
Punjabi University	INR 65,800 - INR 12.3 lakh	INR 1.9 LPA - INR 12.3 LPA

NOTE: The fee & placement stats mentioned above are sourced from multiple sources. Hence, are indicative.

While Panjab University seems like a better option compared to CGC Landran with respect to the ROI basis the fee and salary, it seems like a not so favourable option if a student has a choice between Panjab University and Punjabi University. However, the final decision must be of the student and can depend on the reviews of the college, faculty of the course and their own pocket. 

Punjabi University is a state public university located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in 1962 and is the second university in the world to be named after a language. Punjabi University has over 70 teaching and research departments under its umbrella. The disciplines offered are Arts, Humanities & Sciences. The university has more than 270 affiliated colleges, 9 campuses, 12 constituent colleges, and 6 regional colleges. With a campus sprawling across 600 acres, at present, Punjabi University offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate degree programmes.

Punjabi University offers good placements annually for courses like MBA, MCA and BTech, etc. The placements are going on for the Class of 2024. The highest package offered during Punjabi University placements in 2024 stood at INR 11 LPA. In 2023, over 35 recruiters participated and presented over 141 placements to the batch 2023. The key highlights of Punjabi University placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 13.70 LPA
Average package	INR 5 LPA
No. of offers	141+
No. of multiple offers	25+
No. of recruiters	35+
Top recruiters	Infosys, Cvent, Quark, Cognizant, Futures First

The Punjabi University highest package offered so far during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 11 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Highest Package (2023)	Highest Package (2024)
Highest package	INR 13.70 LPA	INR 11 LPA

Punjabi University, Patiala, has kept up its spree of winning the highest A grade on a four-point scale amongst over 350 universities in the country. The status is awarded by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Punjabi University offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate degree programmes. Candidates can apply online for registration. Punjabi University offers courses in the fields of Pharmacy, Library sciences, Management, Commerce, Languages, Computer Application, Performing Arts, Law, Engineering, and Business Administration. The university also has the provision of Lateral entry for some courses.

Architecturally, the hostels are aesthetically laid out with plenty of open space and a lot of greenery. The rooms are comfortable, fitted with fan, lights and hard furniture. Each wing of the hostel has several verandahs and balconies. Comforts are important but they are not enough.