Only 7 per cent B-school graduates employable: study
8 years, 10 months ago

Only 7 per cent B-school graduates employable: study

India TV News  

Only 7 per cent B-school graduates employable: study Mumbai:Barring a handful of top business schools such as the IIMs, most business schools in the country are producing sub-par graduates who are largely unemployable, and therefore earning less than Rs 10,000 a month, if Mumbai:Barring a handful of top business schools such as the IIMs, most business schools in the country are producing sub-par graduates who are largely unemployable, and therefore earning less than Rs 10,000 a month, if at all they find a job, a report has pointed out. India has at least 5,500 B-schools operational, but including unapproved institutes could take that number much higher, the report by Assocham said, expressing concern over the decay in the standards of these B-schools. “Only 7 per cent of MBA graduates from Indian business schools, excluding those from the top 20 schools, get a job straight after completing their course,” it found. “Around 220 B-schools have shut down in the last two years in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Dehradun, and 120 more are expected to wind up in 2016.”

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Top Indian B-schools and campus placements 2024: Trends, challenges and future outlook
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Top Indian B-schools and campus placements 2024: Trends, challenges and future outlook

The Hindu  

Campus placements are a critical metric for evaluating the success and reputation of business schools worldwide. Churn in the recruiting companies An analysis of the recruiters for the last three years reveals a significant churn in the existing recruiters year after year, forcing B-schools to add new ones. Drop-in “per company” offers It may be noticed from Table 1 that …

B-schools bet on external coaches to help students navigate placements
1 week, 5 days ago

B-schools bet on external coaches to help students navigate placements

Live Mint  

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FT MBA Rankings 2025: Indian School of Business emerges as top B-School in India, IIM Ahmedabad follows; check list here
1 month ago

FT MBA Rankings 2025: Indian School of Business emerges as top B-School in India, IIM Ahmedabad follows; check list here

Hindustan Times  

The Financial Times global MBA Rankings 2025 are out, featuring the world's 100 best business schools. The Indian School of Business has ranked 27th in the Financial Times MBA Rankings 2025. Among them, the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad emerged as top Indian B-School with a global rank of 27, followed by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad which ranked …

Hiring rebounds at top Indian business schools even as global political developments cast a shadow
1 month ago

Hiring rebounds at top Indian business schools even as global political developments cast a shadow

Live Mint  

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MBA in 2025: Is an MBA still worth It? Evaluating ROI and future prospects in 2025
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MBA in 2025: Is an MBA still worth It? Evaluating ROI and future prospects in 2025

The Hindu  

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Over 53% graduates in India employed in roles below their educational qualifications: Economic Survey
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Over 53% graduates in India employed in roles below their educational qualifications: Economic Survey

Hindustan Times  

The 2024-25 Economic Survey found that over 53 per cent of graduates and 36 per cent of postgraduates are employed in roles below their educational qualifications. Over 53% graduates are employed in roles below their qualifications: Survey When educational and skill levels are compared, only 1.28 per cent of people with primary education, 10 years of education or informal education …

53% of graduates, 36% of postgraduates underemployed: Economic Survey
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53% of graduates, 36% of postgraduates underemployed: Economic Survey

Live Mint  

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Indian students still seek admissions in top US B-schools, despite over 23% Harvard MBA graduates search for jobs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian students still seek admissions in top US B-schools, despite over 23% Harvard MBA graduates search for jobs

Live Mint  

Nearly 23% of MBA graduates from Harvard University, one of the most prestigious Ivy League institutes, are still searching for jobs even after three months of finishing the course, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The top MBA programs in the US, including the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, and New York University’s Stern …

How govt wants to produce 80 million skilled Indian grads for global workforce by 2035
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The Hindu  

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XLRI: Placement, salary of PGP students from India’s top private B-School in last 3 years
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XLRI: Placement, salary of PGP students from India’s top private B-School in last 3 years

Hindustan Times  

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IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Kozhikode: A look at placement records of India's top 3 business schools
2 months, 1 week ago

IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Kozhikode: A look at placement records of India's top 3 business schools

Hindustan Times  

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Economic Survey 2023-24: Only 51% graduates employable
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2023-24: Only 51% graduates employable

The Hindu  

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ISB ranks number one in India, 26 globally in FT Executive Education Custom Ranking 2024, check other institutions here
9 months, 3 weeks ago

ISB ranks number one in India, 26 globally in FT Executive Education Custom Ranking 2024, check other institutions here

Hindustan Times  

The Indian School of Business has been ranked number one in the newly published Financial Times Executive Education Custom Ranking 2024 and has bagged the second spot in Asia. FT Executive Education Custom Ranking 2024: ISB ranks first in India, 26th globally. Following is the list of Indian Institutions to be ranked in the FT Executive Education Custom Ranking 2024: …

As 36% of students fail to get placed in IIT Bombay this year, people raise concerns over employment
11 months, 2 weeks ago

As 36% of students fail to get placed in IIT Bombay this year, people raise concerns over employment

Hindustan Times  

Numerous students across India prepare to crack the IIT-JEE examination in high school to gain a good education and to get excellent placements. However, as 36% of the latest batch of IIT Bombay students failed to get placed, it has raised concerns about unemployment in India. Many people shared about unemployment in India on X after seeing IIT Bombay placements …

IIM Bangalore Placements 2024: Students receive job offers from 163 firms, 516 students placed
11 months, 2 weeks ago

IIM Bangalore Placements 2024: Students receive job offers from 163 firms, 516 students placed

Hindustan Times  

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Top 10 B-Schools globally as per FT MBA rankings 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Top 10 B-Schools globally as per FT MBA rankings 2024

Hindustan Times  

An MBA degree is the choice of many professionals and aspirants as it enhances the marketability of an individual in the job market. With an MBA degree also comes the opportunity to build leadership skills and grow your network with valuable professional contacts. Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2024 used 20 parameters to come up with the list of best …

Top 10 private MBA colleges in India as per IIRF Rankings 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Top 10 private MBA colleges in India as per IIRF Rankings 2024

Hindustan Times  

MBA is considered one of the most sought-after professional programs in the country. Candidates who aspire to start their careers as managers in top MNCs or even become entrepreneurs look forward to kick-starting their management studies at the best B-schools in the country. To propel their careers in the right direction, aspirants need to look out for the best colleges …

ISB retains best Indian B-School ranking
2 years, 1 month ago

ISB retains best Indian B-School ranking

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: In a continuation of its excellent track-record, the post graduate programme offered by Indian School of Business remained the best in India as per the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2023. Commenting on the ranking, Prof. Ramabhadran Thirumalai, deputy dean said, "ISB's consistent ranking as the top B-school in India bears testimony to its constant endeavour to offer a …

FT Rankings 2023: ISB's PGP course ranked India's top, 5 other B-Schools feature
2 years, 1 month ago

FT Rankings 2023: ISB's PGP course ranked India's top, 5 other B-Schools feature

Hindustan Times  

The Post Graduate Programme of Indian School of Business has been ranked top in India in the 2023 edition of the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings. FT Rankings 2023: ISB's PGP course ranked India's top, 5 other B-Schools feature While ISB is the only Indian B-school to feature in the top 50 worldwide, its rank has dropped from last year's …

Demand up for commerce, management students as placements see uptick
2 years, 7 months ago

Demand up for commerce, management students as placements see uptick

The Hindu  

While higher salary packages were usually secured mainly by engineering students up until a few years ago, now, students of other combinations are also bagging packages above ₹20 lakh per year. Private universities in the city have recorded 80–90% placements this year with the average Cost to Company lying somewhere around ₹5–5.5 lakh per annum. Computer applications, Business Administration, Psychology, …

ISB Best MBA College in India, 4 Indian B-Schools in Global Top 100: FT MBA Ranking 2022
3 years, 1 month ago

ISB Best MBA College in India, 4 Indian B-Schools in Global Top 100: FT MBA Ranking 2022

News 18  

The Indian School of Business has been ranked as the best college to study MBA in India, according to the FT Ranking 2022. This year, however, only four colleges could make it through IIM-Indore which was ranked at 94th position in 2021 has been dropped from the list of top 100 MBA colleges in India. While ISB has sustained its …

Average pay package of ISB graduates now Rs 34 Lakh
3 years, 1 month ago

Average pay package of ISB graduates now Rs 34 Lakh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The average pay package offered to students of Indian School of Business in the class of 2022 from both Hyderabad and Mohali campuses was Rs 34.07 lakh. The average accepted CTC of `34.07 lakh is an increase compared to last year's CTC of Rs 28.21 lakh during the placement week, and is also the highest ever recorded at the …

7 things to keep in mind while choosing a b-school
3 years, 9 months ago

7 things to keep in mind while choosing a b-school

India Today  

All MBA aspirants desire to get into a top-notch b-school. In India, unfortunately, average starting salaries rank up as the top factor considered by MBA aspirants while choosing the b-school. A b-school with a perfect balance of academic faculty along with active involvement of industry practitioners in the delivery of courses should be the ideal choice to ensure a satisfying …

Which Degree Makes You Most Employable in Post-COVID World? Hint: It's not an MBA
3 years, 10 months ago

Which Degree Makes You Most Employable in Post-COVID World? Hint: It's not an MBA

News 18  

Two consecutive years of COVID restrictions have made employers a bit skeptical of whom they hire and the salaries they offer. For those planning a career, here are the most employable degrees in India based on the 8th edition of the India Skills Report 2021 – Despite being the most employable degree, less than half of the students who clear …

BS READS: Job security vs skill upgrade - the future of one-year MBA course
4 years, 7 months ago

BS READS: Job security vs skill upgrade - the future of one-year MBA course

Business Standard  

BS READS: Job security vs skill upgrade - the future of one-year MBA course As the IIMs discuss the status of degrees, the programmes themselves face many questions about placements and applications in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic Premium One-year MBA programmes at IIMs have come under lens of the MHRD, which has questioned the validity of these courses …

IIT graduates cannot be selling detergents, they should serve larger purpose: Pranab Mukherjee
5 years, 7 months ago

IIT graduates cannot be selling detergents, they should serve larger purpose: Pranab Mukherjee

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India needs its graduates from premier institutions such as IITs to serve larger purposes rather than boosting sales of detergents at large multinationals, former president Pranab Mukherjee said recently. But surely the talent, knowledge and merit of an IIT graduate isn't required for that," Mukherjee said on Saturday at the Indian Management Conclave in New Delhi. In the …

Top B-schools see up to 15% rise in salaries from last year
6 years, 4 months ago

Top B-schools see up to 15% rise in salaries from last year

Live Mint  

Companies are offering 10-15% more salaries than the previous year as the summer placement season in business schools began on a positive note with some of the top schools completing the process in less than four days. Despite our batch size growing by 15%, we saw good response from top recruiters and it is a good sign before the final …

Top IIT, IIM graduates get over 100% higher salaries than other college graduates, reveals report
6 years, 7 months ago

Top IIT, IIM graduates get over 100% higher salaries than other college graduates, reveals report

Firstpost  

In IITs, computer science or information technology graduates are receiving the highest annual package of Rs 6.9 lakh per annum, Mumbai: As employers look for quality talent, engineering graduates from top Indian Institutes of Technology are fetching 137 percent higher salary package than an average engineer, while management graduates from top Indian Institutes of Management are getting 121 percent more …

New IIMs, other B-schools see robust start to placements
7 years, 2 months ago

New IIMs, other B-schools see robust start to placements

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Ahead of the final placements at top Indian Institutes of Management, other leading business schools, including some new IIMs, have seen a good start to placements. “We have placed nearly 90% of the 170-odd students seeking jobs as of now, and as a young IIM, we are happy with offers both in terms of positions being offered and …

More jobs and better salaries at IIT-Bombay placements this year
7 years, 2 months ago

More jobs and better salaries at IIT-Bombay placements this year

Hindustan Times  

The first phase of placements at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay saw a rise in the number of jobs and average salaries being offered to students compared to last year. According to the annual placement report of IIT-B, the average salary received by half the students last year was Rs9.38 lakh an annum, a slight dip compared to the previous …

Only 20% of students from B-schools get job offers: Assocham
7 years, 3 months ago

Only 20% of students from B-schools get job offers: Assocham

India TV News  

Business schools are struggling hard for placements with only 20 per cent students landing job offers, making this placement year the most challenging in recent times, according to Assocham. The chamber observed that job opportunities for business school students are drying on account of factors like demonetisation, lacklustre business sentiment and stalling of new projects. The salary packages which are …

Only 20% students from B-schools land job offers, says Assocham
7 years, 3 months ago

Only 20% students from B-schools land job offers, says Assocham

Firstpost  

More than 400 B-schools have become defunct as they are not getting enough students to be viable, Assocham said New Delhi: Business schools are struggling hard for placements with only 20 percent students landing job offers, making this placement year the most challenging in recent times, according to Assocham. The chamber observed that job opportunities for business school students are …

How to Choose the Right MBA School for Aspirants: A Comprehensive Guide for 2017
7 years, 4 months ago

How to Choose the Right MBA School for Aspirants: A Comprehensive Guide for 2017

India Today  

The article provides a comprehensive guide for aspiring MBA students, highlighting the key parameters to consider when choosing a b-school. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating the school's performance on parameters such as placements, cut-off in entrance test, fee, location, faculty quality, and infrastructure. The article cautions against relying solely on the brand name or location, as factors like faculty …

Only 7 per cent engineering graduates employable: What's wrong with India's engineers?
8 years, 8 months ago

Only 7 per cent engineering graduates employable: What's wrong with India's engineers?

India Today  

A New Delhi-based employment solutions company, Aspiring Minds, conducted an employability-focused study based on 150,000 engineering students who graduated in 2013. However, only 3 per cent have suitable skills to be employed in software or product market, and only 7 per cent can handle core engineering tasks. Location factor: According to the Aspiring Minds report, in Tier-1 cities such as …

Most B-school students are not employable
8 years, 10 months ago

Most B-school students are not employable

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: A study conducted by the Assocham Education Committee has made some shocking revelations. The study claims that business school graduates — other than those from IIMs and top business schools — remain largely unemployable and only seven per cent of such graduates are actually employable. The Assocham report says that only seven per cent of the MBA graduates are …

More Indian students shunning UK varsities
11 years, 2 months ago

More Indian students shunning UK varsities

Hindustan Times  

The number of Indian students enrolling at British universities has dropped by nearly 50% in two years, rattling ministers and university officials who have been trying hard to overcome negative perceptions abroad about recent changes to the student visa system. HT Image Decline in number of Indian students that started in 2011-12 has continued in the last academic year, leading …

IIM Ahmedabad among top 39 elite B Schools in the world
11 years, 3 months ago

IIM Ahmedabad among top 39 elite B Schools in the world

India TV News  

London : IIM Ahmedabad has found a place in top 39 elite Business Schools in the world named by MBA employers, according to QS Global Business School Report 2013, which also ranked Indian MBA graduates as the world's most academically distinguished. The report, published by webportal - www.TopMBA.com - highlights four distinct categories of business school in terms of employer …

No jobs for young India: Economy worse than during 2008 crisis?
11 years, 5 months ago

No jobs for young India: Economy worse than during 2008 crisis?

Firstpost  

A CII survey of young Indian professionals and entrepreneurs in 28 cities, conducted for ET shows that the confidence levels of Indians are probable the lowest in the 20-odd years since 1991. A CIIsurvey of young Indian professionals and entrepreneurs in 28 cities, conducted for ET, shows that the confidence levels of Indians are probably the lowest in the 20-odd …

Slowdown bites: Spend Rs 9 lakh on an MBA, earn only Rs 4 lakh
11 years, 7 months ago

Slowdown bites: Spend Rs 9 lakh on an MBA, earn only Rs 4 lakh

Firstpost  

A recent paper on ‘b-schools and Engineering colleges shut down- Big Business Struggles’ by industry body Assocham said only 10 percent of India’s MBA grads are employable. A recent paper on ‘b-schools and Engineering colleges shut down- Big Business Struggles’by industry body Assocham said only 10 percent of India’s MBA grads are employable. While a majority end up spending anything …

Less than half of Indian graduates are employable: report
11 years, 8 months ago

Less than half of Indian graduates are employable: report

Firstpost  

India churns out tens of thousands of graduates each year but less than half of them are “employable” or possess the basic skills necessary for any industry role, says a report **New Delhi:**India churns out tens ofthousands of graduates each year but less than half of themare “employable” or possess the basic skills necessary for anyindustry role, says a report. …

Employability of management graduates on a decline: Expert
12 years, 5 months ago

Employability of management graduates on a decline: Expert

India TV News  

New Delhi, Sep 25: The allure of Indian B-schools, barring the top 25, is fading and the employability of management graduates is on a decline, says an expert. Recruitment avenues for management graduates are on a decline, considering the fact that the economy is growing at the lowest pace in nine years, besides the financial sector is also witnessing sluggish …

'Only 21% of MBA's in India are employable'
12 years, 7 months ago

'Only 21% of MBA's in India are employable'

Firstpost  

The employability of management graduates in India has declined in the past five years, as only 21 percent of MBAs surveyed are ’employable’, a study has said. New Delhi: The employability of management graduates in India has declined in the past five years, as only 21 percent of MBAs surveyed are ’employable’, a study has said. According to the MBAUniverse.com–MeriTrac …

India's B-schools need a reality check. They're not the only ones
13 years, 1 month ago

India's B-schools need a reality check. They're not the only ones

Firstpost  

Premier higher education institutes in the country are riddled with problems. If you thought getting into one of India’s top management institutes would fully prepare you tackle the ever-expanding world of Indian business, think again. According to a report in The Economic Times, some of the top management institutions in the country, including Indian School of Business and the Indian …

IIMs plan to go global, may open doors for foreign students
15 years, 4 months ago

IIMs plan to go global, may open doors for foreign students

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Institutes of Management are planning to go global with some of them mulling the option of opening the doors of country’s premier business school for foreign students too. HT Image While exploring the possibility of opening up campuses abroad, the IIMs are also considering the option of fixing at least 10 per cent seats for their flagship two …

Big bucks after B-school
16 years ago

Big bucks after B-school

Live Mint  

Top Indian management schools once seemed like pipelines to transnational companies, with salaries of recent graduates in the double-digit lakh figures annually. As Mint reported on Friday, the average domestic salaries for the graduating batch of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad took a staggering 32% cut from last year, and recruiting is undoubtedly slower than recent years. While formal …

Neighbourhood B-Schools | High on promise, but can they deliver?
16 years ago

Neighbourhood B-Schools | High on promise, but can they deliver?

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In sleepy Chakradharpur, a part of Jharkhand known for its mines, a vocational course in computers is the best a young man seeking a fortune can do. And Cosmic Business School, which runs two campuses on New Delhi’s Mathura Road and at Vasundhara in Ghaziabad, listed as an unapproved B-school in AICTE’s list of such schools, has increased …

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