Which is a better option for MBA among Lovely Professional University and Doon Business School?

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Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Aspirant, As I have completed an MBA from LPU, then I can tell you about the MBA programme at LPU only. The Business School of LPU is accredited by 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. Placement: More than 550+ companies visit LPU for placements. LPU has a very good placement and achieved awards for employability also. The main thing for placement that I liked there is that LPU provides placement classes to the students from the first year, which helps students prepare for placement until their final year of the programme. The highest package offered for the management programme is 21 LPA. MBA specialisation: Agribusiness Management, Human Resource, Marketing, International Business, Financial Markets, Digital Market, Hospital and Healthcare, Business Analytics, Banking and Financial Services, Operations, Artificial Intelligence, etc. Scholarships: LPU provides very good scholarships on the basis of Percentage in Qualifying Exam/ Qualification previous to Eligibility Qualification, LPU NEST CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT or NMAT Financial Aid, Need-Based, Financial Aid for Serving/ Retired Defence/ CAPF/ Para- Military Personnel and their dependents, Financial Aid to Persons with Certain Disabilities Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from IITs, NITs, Iims, and top-ranked universities all over the world. Infrastructure: All the facilities are available on the campus itself, a student does not need to go outside for anything. On the campus, Central Library, Hospital facility is available 24*7 for staff and students, Shopping mall, Indoor Sports Stadium with 3 Olympic size Swimming Pools, Public/Private Sector Banks, ATM, etc. Ranking: 1. Ranked 1st for Focus on Affordable and clean energy in India 2. Ranked 2nd for Decent Work and Economic Growth in India 3. Ranked 62nd Universities in India 4. Ranked 37th business management schools in India 5. LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021 6. It is among the top 20 Indian organizations that have filed the highest number of patents in India in the last 10 years including IIT Madras. I hope this helps Thanks!

Poonam Angural · Answer

MBAs are great for a career change and thriving business opportunities. Though both the universities are good in terms of academic structure but being an alumni let me explain the things in detail. Mittal School of Business exhibits a rich diversity as the academic staff and students come from across the globe. We believe that excellence flourishes in an environment that embraces the broadest range of people, helps them to achieve their full potential, nurture free expression of diverse perspective through respectful discourses and high standards are maintained for students and staff. There are 4500+ National students, from 25+ states, 300+ international students from 20+ foreign countries. Mittal school of business is among the first 10 institutions in India to get ACBSP (USA) Accreditation. LPUs Mittal school of Business ranks among the top 50 institution in India in Management Category. Mittal School of Business is the gamut of research activities make it a unique academic environment that stimulates creativity and critical thinking, and providing impetus to recruiting, supporting, and developing highly-skilled motivated researchers. There is 1000+ publication count, 100+ patent field,30+ conferences and workshops and 20+ collaborative research. The biggest names in the corporate world visited campus with enviable recruitment offers for the 2019 MBA graduating batch. Mittal School of Business has an impeccable record in campus placement and has always been much favored talent hunting ground for corporate world. The highest package availed is INR 21 LAC, Average salary package offered is INR 5.5 LAC, 500+ student Live Project and INR 65 K the highest Internship/OJT Stipend per month. I hope this information helps you in making a choice.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Although both of them are good I their own sphere, it is LPU which has created a huge name for itself over last decade or so with a extremely solid track record on all the relevant parameters like: Curriculum : LPU curriculum is continuously upgraded and developed with consultations and feedback of industry. Pedagogy : The teaching pedagogy forms the backbone of how the programme is delivered, more the practical, better it is, LPU focuses on practicals. Entrepreneurship : Even though most of the students go for jobs, the exposure to entrepreneurship is required. LPU ecosystem provides numerous opportunities for it. Professional etiquette: It is the most important part these days, the personality, ethics, virtuous, speech, body language, interpersonal skills etc. Are given high importance in the organisations. LPU programme includes the training or modules on all these. Community service: LPU exposes the students to community projects in between the course to develop the humane side of the person as well as learn the organizing skills. Diversity: As he world shrinks into a aligned economy, the professionals will be required to work in cross cultural teams having entirely different work culture and ethos, the national and international diversity of students in a LPU is helpful in enabling the students develop right sensibilities for such work atmosphere. There is no other university in India which attracts talented students not only from all over the country but also from more than 70 countries! Industry interface: Ultimately its the industry which is going to immerse the students in the placements, the regular industrial talks, interactions, lectures, visits and internships are must have in any MBA programme. LPU excels in industry interface with huge number of lectures, interactions and visits to industry. Placements: Since the ultimate aim of attaining a skill/knowledge/degree is to have a career, it is desirable that whichever university you chose, It must have good industry linkages to attract the good recruiters which value fresh talent. LPU has a stellar record in placements with over 700 companies visiting the campus for recruitment. I would say, you try gathering more information and then decide. Hope this helps DVD.

Arshiya Singh · Answer

There are a number of good universities in India. Some of the features of a good university are good practical and industrial exposure, good placements, skill development programs, professional enhancement training and exposure to its students and along with this how much scholarship is provided by the university to the students. Lovely Professional University is one of the leading university in north India now. LPUs business school is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and programme (ACBSP). Recently Ministry of Human Resource Government of India Ranked Lovely Professional University No. 2 in India in Management. This course will give you an exposure in management field. After completing BBA you can go for MBA. MBA will provide highly challenging job for you. Different specializations are there in MBA. Every year Around 550+ companies visit every year for such activities and campus-recruitment of students from LPU. Companies likes Colgate Palmolive, Hindustan Unilever, Godrej Consumer, SAP Labs, Asian Paints, Bajaj Allianz, Federal Bank, Moodys Analytics, Blue Star, Zomato, Berger Paints, Marico, Havells, Apollo Munich Health Insurance, CavinCare, Hetitch, Nerolac Paints, Oyo Rooms, S& P Global Market Intelligence, HDFC Bank, Swiggy, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Luminous Power etc. Also, in my view, I think you should not worry about the placements. If you work hard in the course and learn as much as you can, any company visiting the campus would be happy to hire you. However, you must not neglect polishing your communication skills as well, because companies will check that in their interviews. LPU provides plenty of opportunities to its students to take part in events, competitions, fests in order to let them grow their personality and give them a chance to polish their skills. LPU provides different classes for placements which helps in grooming. Students are trained in Aptitude, Reasoning, free preparation for government Exams, Soft Skills and language training, Interview skills right from the 1st year, continuously for 2/3/4 ( duration of course) years till they get the job. Besides core subjects, you'll also get subjects like communication, verbal, analytical skills and soft skills to improve personality and employability and be more productive. They have Collaboration/ Tie up with companies like NSE, Safe Educate, ICICI Direct, IDFC, etc. For pursuing live projects and/ or professional certifications like NCCMP, NCFM, etc.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Venkatesh, Both are private institutions. Both are equally good and fee is the only difference. Doon School is very costly in comparison to LPU. MBA at LPU is a unique, fulfilling and highly competitive programme. How good a programme is can be checked from various parameters which are elaborated below: *Curriculum: The course curriculum of MBA at LPU is very unique and dynamic. They ensures that the faculty knows the latest and most advanced needs of industry and in turn, they upgrade the curriculum accordingly after every semester. *Technology and Training : The students undergo many training like cutting edge technologies of MOOCs, Advance Excel and many more. These skills come in handy for the students not only at the time of interviews and tests but also throughout their careers. These skills make a candidate cut above the rest in competition. *Soft skills and professionalism: The Center for professional enhancement, a fully dedicated department start working from day one on the students to polish their personality, soft skills, professional ethics, interview skills, public speaking, presentation style development etc. These are must for placements as well as performance in the jobs. *Exposure : The students are exposed to large number of guest lectures and talks by industry experts, large number of events in university to enhance their organizing and networking kills, large number of social work initiatives to develop the right orientation and much more. *Diversity of student and faculty: Mittal school of business has been ranked no. 2 in India in diversity and outreach inclusiveness. The sheer diversity of students from all states of India and more than 70 countries across the globe make the classes a very different experience. *Entrepreneurship: Being a campus equal to a mid sized town in itself, LPU ecosystem provides large number of business opportunities for its students. In fact, SEED capital facility by management make it a hotbed for startups. At any given pint of time there are more than 300 plus student ventures working within the campus. *Lastly the placements: Mittal School of Business boasts of enviable placement record. Last year the highest annual package was INR 16.60 lacs by Khimji Ramdass LLC and average packages are around 5 LPA. You need to have 55% marks in graduation and qualify LPU NEST [2] and Interview in order to get admission. Online Admissions are open at LPU. Visit the website: www.lpu.in. All the best.

Sunita Singh · Answer

There are a number of good universities in India. Some of the features of a good university are good practical and industrial exposure, good placements, skill development programs, professional enhancement training and exposure to its students and along with this how much scholarship is provided by the university to the students. Lovely Professional University is one of the leading university in north India now. LPUs business school is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and programme (ACBSP). Recently Ministry of Human Resource Government of India Ranked Lovely Professional University No. 2 in India in Management. This course will give you an exposure in management field. Every year Around 550+ companies visit every year for such activities and campus-recruitment of students from LPU. Companies likes Colgate Palmolive, Hindustan Unilever, Godrej Consumer, SAP Labs, Asian Paints, Bajaj Allianz, Federal Bank, Moodys Analytics, Blue Star, Zomato, Berger Paints, Marico, Havells, Apollo Munich Health Insurance, CavinCare, Hetitch, Nerolac Paints, Oyo Rooms, S& P Global Market Intelligence, HDFC Bank, Swiggy, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Luminous Power etc. Also, in my view, I think you should not worry about the placements. If you work hard in the course and learn as much as you can, any company visiting the campus would be happy to hire you. However, you must not neglect polishing your communication skills as well, because companies will check that in their interviews. LPU provides plenty of opportunities to its students to take part in events, competitions, fests in order to let them grow their personality and give them a chance to polish their skills. LPU provides different classes for placements which helps in grooming. Students are trained in Aptitude, Reasoning, free preparation for government Exams, Soft Skills and language training, Interview skills right from the 1st year, continuously for 2/3/4 ( duration of course) years till they get the job. Besides core subjects, you'll also get subjects like communication, verbal, analytical skills and soft skills to improve personality and employability and be more productive. They have Collaboration/ Tie up with companies like NSE, Safe Educate, ICICI Direct, IDFC, etc. For pursuing live projects and/ or professional certifications like NCCMP, NCFM, etc.

Pratima Banerjee · Answer

In LPU we believe that excellence flourishes in an environment that embraces the broadest range of people, helps them to achieve their full potential, nurture free expression of diverse perspective through respectful discourses and high standards are maintained for students and staff. Being at LPU campus, students enjoy world class IT infrastructure, healthy campus facilities, India's the largest scholarship schemes, strong international relations, industry endorsement, emphasis on personality development, transparent governance and industry oriented internationally benchmarked curricula. LPU's Mittal School of Business, attracts students from different parts of the world, is one of India's foremost Business Schools recognised for its industry-oriented curriculum, interactive hands-on pedagogy and intense industry interface. A multidisciplinary campus and multicultural environment suffused with student activity ensures all round development of its graduates, grooming them for successful entrepreneurship and global careers. The LPU experience is aimed to take place both within and outside the classroom, nurturing creativity & innovation through challenging project works, participative learning. This is to help create an environment conducive to sparking ideas and to further translate such ideas into reality. Experiential learning and live projects play a strong hand in grooming students to be job ready. On these lines, LPU is working hard to be included in top 200 universities of the world. LPU maintains a full-fledged Division of Career Services to actively reach out to the corporate world for facilitating the best placements of LPU students. Before bringing students and the companies together, students are provided with a number of services to groom them for enhancing employability. The major highlights of these services are, Career Advisory Services, Resume Writing Skills, Job Search Tips, Interview Strategies, Aptitude Development Workshops, Group Discussion Competence, Communication and Presentation Proficiency and Personality Development Techniques. It also maintains an ongoing corporate hand holding programme to place LPU students in business, government or private organizations and ensures a continuing pipeline of placement opportunities, LPU promises to provide 100% placements, and the average salary package offered is 5-6 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Amazon, L'Oral, Wipro, Decathlon, etc.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello, I will advise you to finalize a professional institute to learn professional degree with professional skills as Professionalism is taught by Professional Universities and so it is by Lovely Professional University which is one of the best Private University not only in Punjab but in India. LPU floats more than 250 programmes where MBA is a flagship programme, with many specializations and one coveted MBA Hons. Programme which is one of the most sought after university for MBA. As my cousin is planning to take admission in MBA we inquired from LPU and came to know the following:I want to highlight the features which LPU has attained since its establishment. 1. Raking: LPU is ranked amongst 100 by NIRF 2020 and B-School is ranked amongst 50 which is a matter of pride (https://www.nirfindia.org/2020/ManagementRanking.html). In addition to this, MBA is ACBSP Accredited which relates that the curriculum is that of international standards. 2. LPU offers three types of MBA I. e. # Normal MBA (six trimesters) with specializations as Marketing, Finance, and HR # Specialised MBA I. e MBA (Financial Markets), MBA (Supply Chain), MBA (International Business), MBA (HHM), MBA (Business Analytics) and MBA (Tourism and Hospitality) # MBA (Hons) which is a purely residential programme 3. LPU offers a Credit transfer programme to the students wherein they get benefitted by studying in LPU for 1 year and another 1 year abroad which fulfills the dreams of the student as well. 4. Without the proper exposure student cannot understand market scenario. To provide the exposure, series of guest lectures are provided to the students where they learn from the speakers and they share their problems as well. 5. Placements: The student who acquired MBA degree from LPU gets the option to appear in the interview for the big brands such as Colgate Palmolive, Hindustan Unilever, Godrej Consumer, SAP Labs, Asian Paints, Bajaj Allianz, CEAT, Khimji Ramdas, Ernst and Young, Flipkart, Federal, Moody Analytics, ITC, Practo, Redington and many more with the higher package. For more details on eligibility, fee and course, visit www.lpu.in I will advise you to plan the admission online at the earliest. All the Best.

Niharika Singh · Answer

Hi, LPU is known for its MBA. LPU provides quality education with significant scholarship programs plus 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 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. The curriculum is made keeping in mind the current market trends. The placements are 100%, and students have special placement-oriented classes that serve as a booster for students to clear the exam and interview. 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 5-12 LPA package. Every year visiting companies escalate in number and till date University has recorded the highest placements in North India. The students can join an internship by sitting in the placement drive organized by LPU or managing at their end. The students can work in banks (Private or Public), the Pvt sector or Public Ltd. companies, etc. The students have done an internship in Companies like IDBI, FUTURE GENERAL INSURANCE Company, COHO, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Karvy stockbroking, Decathlon Sports Ltd; etc. Thanks.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

Lovely professional university being the largest Private University in India having 30000+ students studying in more than 200+ courses, which includes 6000+ international students from 70+ countries from all around the world. LPU has lived up to its expectations, with the quality of education, the placement opportunities are amazing as well. It is one of the top 5 universities of India, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. 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, studying in LPU will get a degree accredited from a body of USA. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every eligible student to secure good placement with the help of a dedicated Division of Career Services. The university has been ranked high by various outer agencies with regard to placements. LPU is conferred with National Employability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds for the 7th time in a row for having Most Employable Students and being one among the top colleges and universities in India with one of the highest Employability rates. 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 and many more.

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