B-Schools for MBA/PGDM: Rankings, Selection Criteria, and What to Look For
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INTRODUCTION The decision regarding the right B-school for a PGDM/MBA program is crucial since that would set the career trajectory. This is an all-inclusive guide to various rankings, selection criteria, and key factors to consider while choosing a business school. Overview of B-School Rankings Global Rankings: These yearly rankings list the best MBA schools in various publications, such as The Economist, QS World University Rankings, and Financial Times. Most of these consider variables such as research productivity, academic calibre, employability, and exposure to other countries. National Rankings: The major rankings in India are Business Today, India Today, and the Ministry of Education's NIRF. It primarily considers the parameters of outreach, graduation outcomes, teaching, learning, and resources. Specialized Rankings: Many of them are narrowly focused on parameters related to ROI, alumni performance, or fields of study like marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, etc.