5 Things You Should Check Before Applying to B-Schools

Now that the MBA season has begun, you all must be burning the midnight oil to land seats at the top B-Schools of the country.

While you prepare for the upcoming MBA entrance exams (like CAT, XAT, MAT), it is important that you also decide on the number of MBA institutes that you would like to apply to:

So, what are the factors that should be taken into account while applying to B-Schools? Take a look:

Is it a brand name in the industry?

The desire to do MBA from a brand name is the first reason why aspirants spend years attempting entrance exams to improve their percentile. Doing your management programme from a top business school will always give that extra edge. It will remain on your CV forever and will help you get the best placements.

How is the placement programme of the institute?

When applying to B-Schools, aspirants should closely look at the placement programme offered by the institutes. There are many MBA institutes that claim a 100% placement guarantee. However, it is advisable for candidates not to go by the face value and get their facts correct.

Where is the institute located?

As compared to institutes located in small cities, MBA colleges in large cities offer better internship opportunities, better faculty and have that extra edge when it comes to final placements. The reason behind this difference is that B-Schools located in bigger cities have better industry interface.

What will be the return on investment?

The fee for MBA programmes is skyrocketing, with B-Schools charging up to 15 lakhs for the two-year course. Take this scenario into consideration and see if you would be able to reap the benefits in the long run. In short, compare the amount of money you will invest to do the course and the salary you will get in future.

What is the alumni feedback?

Talking to an alumnus will give you the type of information that is never available on the college website or brochure. Hence, you can get some real information if you speak to some former students of the institute.

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