Which is the best college for PGDM with placements among - PIBM Pune, UBS Mumbai, Dr DY Patil B-School, Pune, and ISBR Bangalore?

23 Views | Posted 7 months ago

Asked by Nikhil prakash

2 Answers

Answered by

Servesh Bhatt

2 months ago

When I was trying to choose the right B-school, placements were always my top priority. I knew I wanted more than just a degree and academic learning—I wanted real practical learning, industry exposure, and a clear path to a good job. After doing all the research, I chose PIBM Pune, and today, looking back, I am glad I took the right decision.

...more

PIBM puts a lot of focus on practical learning and making you job-ready from day one. The training is intense but worth it. From the first day, you're constantly being trained and learning not just from faculty, but also from people who are actually working in the industry. Every week, we had corporate sessions with top CXOs and other senior professionals of top-notch industries who came in to talk to us about real business scenarios.

When it comes to placements, I'd say PIBM has a good track record of placements since its establishment. In my batch, a majority of students (almost everyone of us) got placed in reputed companies like Deloitte, EY, Federal Bank, KPMG, Barclays, Accenture, BNY Mellon, PwC, Citco, Wipro, Xiaomi, Flipkart, L'Oréal, Grant Thornton, Searce, Pattern, EY, Deutsche Bank, Axis Bank, Amazon, Reliance Industries, ITC, Bisleri, Parle, Dabur, HDFC Bank, and more. The average package was around 7-9 LPA, and the highest package was 18 LPA. The placement team was really supportive. They push you, train you, and guide you at every step to crack the campus job interview successfully.

All I know about these colleges (Based on the given information on their sites)

UBS Mumbai might offer international tie-ups, even they also offer some dual degree programs, but placements aren't as consistent as PIBM. PG students there have to depend heavily on off-campus opportunities.

Dr. DY Patil B-School, Pune, is a known name, but the placement exposure is average. It might have the brand name, but the same level of industry engagement or grooming you will not get, as one can get at PIBM.

ISBR Bangalore benefits from being in Bangalore—you'll find more off-campus opportunities as the city itself has a lot of job opportunities. But again, campus placements are largely in startups or mid-size companies, and the support isn't as hands-on as PIBM.

If you're serious about building a career right after your PGDM or MBA program, or you want a place where you'll be constantly pushed to grow or where you will constantly be trained through assisgnments, class room learnings, attending corporate sessions, industry visits, dual internships, live projects, interacting with top professionals, and more, I would recommend PIBM is a solid choice. Today, I feel confident, and any of the alumni of this B-school feel confident or remain as sustainable employees in the corporate world because of the practical training and industry-aligned curriculum we got at PIBM from day one.

Of course, every college has its pros and cons, but in terms of placements and overall learning experience, PIBM was worth it for me.

less

When I was trying to choose the right B-school, placements were always my top priority. I knew I wanted more than just a degree and academic learning—I wanted real practical learning, industry exposure, and a clear path to a good job. After doing all the research, I chose PIBM Pune, and today, looking back, I am glad I took the right decision. PIBM puts a lot of focus on practical learning and making you job-ready from day one. The training is intense but worth it. From the first day, you're constantly being trained and learning not just from faculty, but also from people who are actually working in the industry. Every week, we had corporate sessions with top CXOs and other senior professionals of top-notch industries who came in to talk to us about real business scenarios. When it comes to placements, I'd say PIBM has a good track record of placements since its establishment. In my batch, a majority of students (almost everyone of us) got placed in reputed companies like Deloitte, EY, Federal Bank, KPMG, Barclays, Accenture, BNY Mellon, PwC, Citco, Wipro, Xiaomi, Flipkart, L'Oréal, Grant Thornton, Searce, Pattern, EY, Deutsche Bank, Axis Bank, Amazon, Reliance Industries, ITC, Bisleri, Parle, Dabur, HDFC Bank, and more. The average package was around 7-9 LPA, and the highest package was 18 LPA. The placement team was really supportive. They push you, train you, and guide you at every step to crack the campus job interview successfully.All I know about these colleges (Based on the given information on their sites)UBS Mumbai might offer international tie-ups, even they also offer some dual degree programs, but placements aren't as consistent as PIBM. PG students there have to depend heavily on off-campus opportunities.Dr. DY Patil B-School, Pune, is a known name, but the placement exposure is average. It might have the brand name, but the same level of industry engagement or grooming you will not get, as one can get at PIBM.ISBR Bangalore benefits from being in Bangalore—you'll find more off-campus opportunities as the city itself has a lot of job opportunities. But again, campus placements are largely in startups or mid-size companies, and the support isn't as hands-on as PIBM.If you're serious about building a career right after your PGDM or MBA program, or you want a place where you'll be constantly pushed to grow or where you will constantly be trained through assisgnments, class room learnings, attending corporate sessions, industry visits, dual internships, live projects, interacting with top professionals, and more, I would recommend PIBM is a solid choice. Today, I feel confident, and any of the alumni of this B-school feel confident or remain as sustainable employees in the corporate world because of the practical training and industry-aligned curriculum we got at PIBM from day one.Of course, every college has its pros and cons, but in terms of placements and overall learning experience, PIBM was worth it for me.

0 Upvotes 0 Downvotes

Answered by

SHRUTI SINGH | Contributor-Level 6

7 months ago

Based on placement records, PIBM Pune is generally considered the best college for a PGDM with placements among the options listed, with strong industry connections and a reputation for high average placement packages compared to the other colleges mentioned; UBS Mumbai could also be a strong contender depending on your specific career goals.

PIBM Pune:

Known for its strong industry collaborations and consistent high placement rates, with reports indicating a good average package and high placement percentage.

UBS Mumbai:

Offers competitive placements with a focus on the Mumbai business landscape, often reporting high average salarie

...more

0 Upvotes 0 Downvotes

Similar Questions for you

What are the top job roles offered to PGDM graduates during the recent ISBR Business School placements?

Shoaib Mehdi

The specialization-wise job roles offered to the PGDM students with the highest packages offered during ISBR Business School placements 2025 are presented below:

PGDM Specializations	Top Job Roles (2025)	the highest Package (2025)
Marketing	Sales Consultant, Brand Manager, Digital Strategist, Growth Analyst	INR 9 LPA
Finance & FinTech	Tax Advisor, IB Analyst, Risk Analyst, Wealth Management	INR16.42 LPA
HR	Talent Acquisition, HRBP, L&D Associate, HR Analytics Consultant	INR7.1 LPA
Business Analytics & Data	Data Strategist, BI Analyst, ML Ops	INR8 LPA (BA), INR7.5 LPA (DS)
Product Management	Product Manager, UX Strategy Associate	INR12.38 LPA

What are the salary packages offered to PGDM students at ISBR Bangalore?

Shoaib Mehdi

As per the latest report, the highest and average package offered to PGDM batch 2025 stood at INR 16.42 LPA and INR 8 LPA, respectively. The salary packages offered to PGDM students of the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 16.42 LPA
Average package	INR 8 LPA

Can I do MBA at ISBR Business School without CAT?

Ashwin Yadav

ISBR Business School provides the flagship MBA programme to students who wish to pursue a bright career in the Management field. The admissions are held as per the entrance basis, with prominent accepted exams like NMAT, MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, KMAT, ATMA, Karnataka PGCET, GMAT, among others. Students can visit the official website of the institute to learn more regarding course-specific eligibility.

Which is a better option for MBA at Bangalore: ISBR or CMS Business School?

Chikat Marchang

The decision between ISBR and CMS Business School for MBA at Bangalore will depend on how a candidates values the following factors:

Rankings: ISBR Busines School was ranked #1 by the New Generation B-Schools of India - DM B-School Survey. Whereas, CMS Business School was ranked #46 by Times Rankings 2025.
Fee Structure: The total tuition fees at ISBR Business School ranged between INR 2.75 Lakhs - 12.5 Lakhs. Whereas, at CMS the tuition fee is INR 12.05 Lakhs.
Placements: The ISBR Placements had median packages that ranged between INR 5 LPA - 7 LPA. Whereas, the average package at CMS Business School was INR 8.61 LPA.

Does ISBR Bangalore offer placements abroad?

Shoaib Mehdi

In today’s VUCA world and ever demanding job market, organizations look for core technical skills, excellent functional skills, learning and managerial skills and exceptional outlook in the young talents. The ISBR Bangalore training modules for students align to the business needs and employer expectations. The training modules are designed to teach basic life skills, communication skills, problem solving skills, leadership and decision making skills. ISBR Bangalore attracted various national and multinational companies to recruit students annually.

A few top recruiters of ISBR Bangalore are Morgan Stanley, Air India, Philips, Eas

...more