I have shortlisted four colleges to pursue my MBA I. e SRM, LPU, Amritha and D. Y Patil, Pune for MBA. Suggest me which will be better?

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Sameeksha kapoor · Answer

Dear Ayushman, In the present era, the field of management is becoming a very important sphere of everyone life. Now if I talk about the colleges for the MBA I think LPU is the best for it. I did MBA from LPU, My experience at LPU has been phenomenal. I got placed in multiple companies but right now working with Redington. .I would say ,The Business School of LPU is accredited from (ACBSP) Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry experienced faculties, studying in LPU will get a degree accredited from a body of USA.LPU has recently Marked among Top 50 Best Management Institutes by NIRF ranking 2020. Also, LPU has won National Employability Award 2020. The university also gives us the opportunity to get real-life exposure through various training programs and an internship, which is mandatory for all. Professors go for value-based education which is something we as professionals would require in our career. Guest lectures by experts and some really successful people are arranged by our department to widen our scope of learning. Most of faculty members are from IIM or from elite B- Schools (India/Abroad. They have decade of experience. Faculty was really helping. Even they helped her after regular university hours for her projects. University have Collaboration/Tie up with the companies like NSE, Safe Educate, ICICI Direct, HDFC, etc. to give students the opportunity for pursuing live projects and/or professional certifications like NCCMP, NCFM etc. Students get opportunity to Industry desired workshops on Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Stock Market Operations, Life Skills, Creativity and Innovation, and Leadership to make students industry ready. Many students are placed in reputed companies in different cities and some are placed in abroad too.Top brands like Amazon, Trident, KPMG, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. L'Oreal India, Federal Bank, Colgate Palmolive, HDFC Bank, Elgi Equipments, Reliance Industries, ITC Ltd., Tata AIG, Kent Healthcare Systems Ltd., MRF Ltd., etc. visitung campus for placements. LPU continuously going better and better with its focus on developing future leaders, who could drive change, whether as an assets to some global corporate giants or as an entrepreneur who create jobs for many. A large chunk of Alumni, of the Mittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University, are successfully pursuing a global careers in countries like USA, UK, Canada, Australia.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Ayushman, You are doing shortlisting task among good universities of India. All the above universities are private universities and all are working good enough in their own region. Being education consultant I would suggest you to make good comparison in LPU and SRM. But if you will go with my opinion then I would suggest you to proceed and pursue your MBA from Lovely Professional University. Mittal School of business, LPU is one of the best and premium institute of India. LPU is accredited from ACBSP, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry experienced faculty members, studying in LPU will get a degree accredited from a body of USA. There are faculty members with good experience and pass outs from good B-Schools including Iims. They have alteast minimum of 5 years of experience and ample amount of knowledge, both theoretical and practical knowledge. Placement opportunities in LPU are much better than other private universities as it is ranked the 5th amongst the other universities for its placement records. All the best for your future.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

You can very well choose others if you are looking for just a MBA degree. However if you want a successful career as a well rounded management professional LPU is the right choice. As MBA is meant to be a professional job oriented programme, the intellectual capital of LPU makes it a right choice. MBA is a highly sought after course since last 20 years in India, it comes in variety of sub types and flavors ! If you are in a deciding phase, choose your specialisation on basis of your interests, aptitude, personality traits, favorite subjects and aspirations. And choose you b-school if it has excelled in Curriculum: It must be based on industry consultations. Teaching pedagogy: Must be focused on practicals, experiential learning techniques are the best. Infrastructure: Must to support the highly demanding programme. Student diversity: To develop right cross culture sensibilities and international networking. Entrepreneurship projects: To proficiency on multitasking and managing profit centers. Industry interface: to have hands on knowledge of situations in real time. Internships and other projects: For purely practical corporate exposure and research orientation. Professional enhancement: To improve personality, interpersonal and comm skills, work ethics, professional etiquette, mannerisms and corporate culture. Community projects: To develop humane side as well as organizing skills. Extra curricular activities: To develop the responsibility skills, nuances or organizing and networking. Competitions: To develop competitive spirit and enhance knowledge base. Since LPU has unbeatable record in all of the above points LPU ticks all the right boxes and maintains its pole position over other private educators by a mile ! Hope this helps.

ParmSidhu · Answer

MBA at Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a good option for students who want to develop their management knowledge, leadership skills and business understanding. The programme covers important subjects such as marketing, finance, human resource management, business analytics, operations and entrepreneurship. Students can learn through classroom teaching, case studies, presentations, group discussions, projects and industry-oriented activities. These learning opportunities help them understand real business situations and improve their communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills. LPU also provides placement preparation and career guidance to help students prepare for recruitment opportunities. MBA graduates can explore careers in marketing, banking, finance, human resources, consulting, sales, business development and operations, depending on their specialisation, skills and interests. The university has an industry-oriented learning environment and students may get opportunities to interact with professionals and participate in practical activities. Placement outcomes vary according to individual performance, market conditions, specialisation and the recruiting company, so students should not expect the same salary package as every other graduate. To improve their career prospects, students should focus on internships, practical projects, communication skills, analytical abilities and professional networking throughout the course. Before taking admission, candidates should check the latest eligibility criteria, fee structure, scholarship options and placement information on the official university website. Overall, LPU can be considered by students looking for an MBA programme that combines management education with practical learning and career preparation. Students should select their specialisation according to their long-term goals and make full use of the academic resources and placement support available during their studies.

Samreen Begum · Answer

The 2-year MBA programme at LPU provides full-time and online and distance learning MBA programs which students can choose from 20+ specializations that include Business Analytics through KPMG/EY and Financial Markets through NSE Academy and International Business and Hospital Management and Supply Chain through Safeducate. The total fees range from ₹2.4 Lacs to ₹9.6 Lacs for this program. The eligibility criteria require students to have a bachelor's degree with 50-60% marks and to complete either LPUNEST or CAT. The placements for 2025 showed strong results with a the highest salary of 49.46 LPA and average salaries between 7-13 LPA from 450+ companies which included KPMG and ICICI.

Taniksha Agarwal · Answer

Career choice is the most crucial decision for any student in their life. Before choosing any institute pleas make sure to have a deep research for the institute. Since I have studied in LPU I can give you some true inside picture of the institute. Faculty: The faculty is top notch. Highly experiences and most of them from IITs, NIITs with ample amount of knowledge and experience. Campus: Magnificient campus with all facilities that one can think for. Admission: Rigorous admission process for eligibility into any programme which automatically creates quality students to be a part. Courses offered: Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab is a multi-faculty institution offering 145+ programmes in various fields such as engineering. Pharmacy, law, architecture, fine arts, management, etc. Placements: One of the best in the industry I would say. They leave no effort untried to help student to get the best placements. But worth mentioning. If you are aggressive and prepare well with the well-equipped environment by LPU your placement shall be a mouth agape. Fees: LPU provides several scholarships which are integral part of their fee structure. Therefore making it quite pocket friendly in comparison to other colleges. I would suggest to please have such information about any college you pursue to take admission in for a best decision. Wish u all the best.

Niharika Singh · Answer

Hi, LPU offers a high-quality degree, as well as extensive scholarship programmes and holistic learning opportunities. Mittal School of Business is among the first ten institutions in India to get ACBSP (USA) accreditation. Ministry of Human Resource Government of India Ranked Lovely Professional University among the top 50 in India. The programme is designed with current market trends in mind. The placements are guaranteed, and students are given special placement-oriented classes that help them pass the exam and interview. Curriculum that can be tailored specifically to support a career path by choosing specialisation areas from a wide range of industry-oriented specialisation areas. Cutting-edge specialisation courses, including emerging areas like Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, etc. Exposure to ERP SAP at no extra cost. Exposure to the industry through live projects, guest lectures, industrial visits, internships, etc. Entrepreneurial skill development through on-campus entrepreneurship projects. Application-oriented lessons, assignments, and projects to sharpen analytical skills. Online access to 5000 leading journals, 6000 leading company annual reports, and 30,000 business dissertations. Usage of software and databases for data analysis. Option to opt for industry-relevant and industry-delivered skills to enhance placement prospects e. g. , Digital Marketing, Six Sigma, NSE Certified Capital Market Modules (on Mutual Funds, Derivatives, Financial Markets, Financial Modelling, etc. ). Student-driven club activities for leadership development. Companies like Hyatt, Ritz Carlton, Adani Wilmar, Altruist, Al-Rakha, Dharam Consultancy selected LPU students for International locations. The highest package availed is 16.6 LPA by Khimji Ramdas. A student placed with Federal Bank at a package of 10.2 LPA; SCALER at the package of 9.5 LPA. More than 650 companies visit LPU every year for recruitment with an average of 5-12 LPA packages. Thanks.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

Definitely Lovely professional university is best. Some highlights: LPU has been ranked 49 in the Management ranking in 2020 by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The Business School of LPU is accredited from ACBSP, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry experienced faculty members. The Training and Placement cell of University has a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals. The training & placement cell of university conducts many programs for Enhancing employ-ability such as Professional Enhancement classes, industry experts, Workshops, Mock Drives, Guest Lectures, Summer Internship and many others. Student can avail the opportunity like summer programme, credit transfer, international exposure etc. The university has been ranked high by outer agencies also with regard to placements of students. Around 550+ companies visit every year for campus-recruitment of students from LPU. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every eligible student of LPU. Companies like Colgate Palmolive, Hindustan Unilever, Godrej Consumer, Asian Paints, Bajaj Allianz, CEAT, Khimji Ramdas, Ernst and Young, Flipkart, Federal Bank, Moodys Analytics, Blue Star, Zomato, Berger Paints, Marico, Forbes Marshall, Upgrade Education, Havells, Apollo Munich Health Insurance, CavinCare, Hetitch, Nerolac Paints, Oyo Rooms, S& P Global Market Intelligence, HDFC Bank, Swiggy, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Luminous Power, Crescendo Group, Hafele, Global Shiksha, Kent RO Systems, Farelabs, Ceasefire Industries Ltd. Markets and Markets, Bharti AXA, Decathlon Sports, Exide Industries, Emami, Eye-Q Vision, ITC Limited, Janalakshmai Financial Services, Kelloggs, MRF, Naukri, Moodys Analytics, WNS Global, Writer Corporation, Nivesh Group, OCWEN Financial, Practo, Redington, Transport Corporation of India, Rallis India etc. Visit lpu for recruitment purpose.

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