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ASM has come a long way as a good institution for an MBA- pursuing career and the Institute of International Business and Research is one of its branches across Pune.

Courses offered by the institution are approved AICTE curricula and have specializations in marketing, finance, human resources, and operations management. The institution also provides some value-added certifications in Six Sigma, digital marketing, analytics among others for excellent industry relevance.

There is a concept of experiential learning encouraged by IIBR through industrial visits, live projects and guest lectures delivered by industry professionals. Faculty consists of a good mix of veteran academicians and industry experts and infuses a lot of depth into learning. The institute also has a placement cell that is quite good as companies like TCS, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Amazon visit the campus for placements. Average packages are between ?4-6 LPA, but higher ones are offered for specialised roles.

The tuition fee for completing two-year MBA at ASM's Institute of International Business and Research (IIBR), Pune, comes to around INR 7.5 lakhs.

This fee will cover tuition and examination fees, personality development programs, industrial visits, and several components of other value-added activities.

 The institute would also contribute modern infrastructure like a Wi-Fi-enabled campus, seminar halls, an auditorium, and much more in its support for student learning. It offers AICTE-approved programme covering various specializations such as marketing, HR, finance, and digital marketing.

The institute provides many scholarship opportunities for students to assist those in need. 

ASM Institute of International Business and Research, located in Pune, is known for its excellent placement activities with reputed companies recruiting through the institute.

 The placement cell is quite active with facilitating not only national placements but international internship opportunities that aid students in getting global exposure, hence becoming more competitive in the job market. Major recruiters of IIBR include not only Indian conglomerates but also multinationals such as Google, Oracle, HDFC Bank, Accenture, Infosys, Tata Group to mention a few, and these carry important placement opportunities for students in diverse sectors.

 Apart from its placement activities, it has fully-equipped workshops, mock interviews, and training sessions to increase employability at the placement cell.

ASM's Institute of International Business and Research (IIBR) in Pune is a reputable private institute established in 1995 and approved by AICTE. It's supported by ASM in association with the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), one of Asia's largest industrial chambers.

It is a reputed college with an A+ rating from Business Standard and its ranking as one of the best education brands by The Economic Times. Its PGDM course is AICTE-approved, has various specializations, and even international tie-ups, such as the chance to study the second year at City University of Seattle.

Faculty here is experienced as well as caring, with combined academic and corporate wisdom. Facilities are good-with lab facilities that are well-fitted, classes, a library, and WiFi; the environment for study also seems quite optimistic.

On placement, offerings go up to INR 18 LPA with an average of 7.5 LPA. Companies such as Infosys, ICICI Bank, and Capgemini recruit from these. Interns are easily placed, although one has heard different placements can get mixed experiences.

Cost is very high in the case of pursuing the Post Graduate Diploma (PG Diploma) from the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), but it definitely is worth it considering the quality of education and exposure they provide.

 The fee structure varies with each PG Diploma program, but on an average ranges from INR 2.5 Lacs to INR 4 Lacs for the entire course.

Fees might be high, but it is well established that ASCI is renowned for its infrastructure, faculty and experience, which also have a high potential for career enhancement. Quite a few programs are organisation specific and designed for enhancing the career of professionals who look for theoretical inputs with applications.

Eligibility:

Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks in any field.

Entrance Exams:

Given CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT, or GMAT.

Practice quantitative, verbal, logical reasoning, and data interpretation tests.

Application:

Online application on the official website of ASCI.

Pay INR 500 as application fees.

Keep track of deadlines.

Selection Process:

Selected based on the score of an entrance exam.

Attend Personal Interview (PI).

Final selection through academics, score in an exam, PI, and diversity consideration.

Interview Preparation:

Rehearse frequently asked questions.

Stay confident and lucid.

Express interest in leadership and management. 

Other Tips:

Armed Forces and NE applicants can receive fee rebates.

Last year students can apply but need to display graduation proof while joining.

Put all documents through verification.

Fees:

Avg. INR 8,00,000 total tuition fees.

Entering to the PG Diploma programmes of Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) are competitive but not so very difficult as long as an applicant is eligible and has a good application.

Those PG Diploma offers for public administration, management, and infrastructure management, among others.

Admittance is achieved through filling an application form with scientific records and professional experience. Some programs may require a written entrance exam or interview on others, while an applicant may be selected based on working and study background.

An applicant stands very good chances of getting admission with high scores from the undergraduate degree coupled with relevant work experience.