Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad

Overview

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, has offered a full time two year MBA program since 2001, with a new MBA course in Business Analytics from 2020. All programs are affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Uttar Pradesh. The campus is one of the larger MBA locations in Delhi NCR, with a total area of 5.5 acres. It is well known for transforming skilled undergraduates to successful corporate professionals and entrepreneurs. JIM Ghaziabad has received several recognitions that is among the top MBA colleges in India. In addition to its #60 position on the IIRF 2024 private Business School list, it was ranked in the coveted AAA+ tier by Career 360 in 2021. The Week Magazine ranked it in the top 10 Business Schools in the Delhi NCR region. It also received the prestigious Excellence in Education award from CSR magazine in 2021.

Prominent recruiters for both summer internships and placements at JIM Ghaziabad include top banks (HDFC, Axis Bank, ICICI), fintech firms (Paytm, PhonePe), retail conglomerates (Future Group, Reliance Retail), E-Commerce (Flipkart, Amazon), Research & Consulting (Unimarket Research, Tecnova Consulting), and Information Technology (Wipro, Infosys). The Corporate Resource Center works with companies to ensure frequent workshops, pre-placement talks, and training for students. The highest placement package over the past few years has exceeded INR 12 LPA, and there is a strong summer internship program in place, with multiple students taking up pre-placement offers. Recent graduates of JIM Ghaziabad are employed as Management Trainees, Business Development Executives, and Human Resource Managers in prominent organizations.

Highlights

Fees

The total academic fee (including tuition, examination, and registration components) for all MBA students of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, is approximately INR 6.5 Lakh for the entire course. This is payable on a semester-wise basis. Students must also budget for hostel and mess fees, if they choose to stay on campus (this is not compulsory). Students who commute to the campus on a daily basis must also factor in transportation costs.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to JIM Ghaziabad are as follows:

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration, from any recognized University in India or abroad.
• The minimum aggregate across all years of UG study is 50%. This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category candidates.
• The applicant must have a valid rank in any national Management Aptitude Test (e.g. CAT, NMAT, CMAT, XAT), or UPSEE.

Students who satisfy all the criteria above can fill the application form for JIM Ghaziabad. After this, the Institute shortlists the best candidates, and invites them for the final Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) round.

During the final GD/PI round at the JIM campus in Ghaziabad, students must bring their original documents for verification, including their academic certificates, transcripts, and a copy of their qualifying MBA aptitude entrance test scorecards. Two passport size photographs must also be submitted. After the GD/PI round, the top candidates are added to the merit list and invited to join Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad. They can confirm their acceptance by paying the academic registration fee on the date given.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights are as follows: 

• The highest package was offered by Property Pistol.
• Over the past few years, the value of the highest salary offered has consistently been above INR 12 LPA.
• The median salary in the graduating batch in the most recent year for which data is available was INR 6 LPA.
• Some common roles that students choose after their MBA include Business Development Executive, Sales Associate, Career Development Manager, Property Advisor, Executive Trainee, Relationship Manager, and Innovation Lead.
• All the steps of the placement process, from pre-placement talks to conduct of interviews, are overseen and organized by the JIM Corporate Resource Center (CRC).
• 5-10 students every year opt to enroll in higher studies (e.g. PhD).
• The main industries represented in the list of companies hiring for full time roles from JIM Ghaziabad are Banking & Financial Services (30%), Ed-Tech (20%), E-Commerce (20%), Information Technology Consulting (10%), and Real Estate (6%). The mix of summer internship functional roles is similar, with 10% each for FMCG and Marketing training.
• The main recruiters by industry are:
  • Banking & Financial Services: HDFC, ICICI, Axis Bank.
  • Non-Banking Financial Corporations: Bajaj Capital, Muthoot Finance, Godrej Housing.
  • Financial Technology: Paytm, PhonePe, Zerodha.
  • E-Commerce: Flipkart, Amazon.
  • Retail: Tata Croma, Reliance Retail, Aditya Birla Retail, Future Group.
  • Information Technology, Wipro, Infosys, Larsen & Toubro.
  • Research & Consulting: Archer and Bull, Manpower Group, Indus Valley Partners.

Cut-Offs

Applicants to the MBA programs at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, must have an Undergraduate aggregate of at least 50% across all semesters of study. This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category applicants. There is no cut-off prescribed in the qualifying Management Aptitude Entrance Examination, as long as the candidate receives a valid rank. However, a lower percentile reduces the probability that the candidate will be shortlisted. 

Faculty & Alumni

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, is home to 29 Faculty Members, with the following composition:

• 4 Full Professors.
• 1 Associate Professor.
• 14 Assistant Professors.
• 2 Visiting Faculty members.
• 1 Placement Officer.
• 7 other lecturers.

They specialize in different fields of knowledge, from Business Analytics to Quantitative Techniques, and Finance to Marketing, and ensure that students of all specializations can receive mentorship and training in the cutting edge techniques being used in industry today.

Alumni of JIM Ghaziabad are employed in senior roles in the biggest companies in India and abroad. Some of the leadership roles in which they serve are Regional Head, Area Sales Manager, Branch Head, and Assistant Vice President - Human Resources. They credit the Institute with molding their personal and professional aspirations, and teaching them workplace ethics and the value of hard work. The Alumni Network of JIM helps students with their doubts about corporate life, and maintains a strong connection with the Institute for developmental activities and workshops.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of Jaipuria Institute of Management. 21 students of JIM Ghaziabad receive a 100% tuition fee waiver from various Central and State Government schemes. Information about the latest scholarships may be obtained from the JIM Ghaziabad Admission Counselors. JIM Ghaziabad also has an exclusive education loan partnership with two banks: Canara Bank, and Bank of Baroda. This allows students who have been admitted to the MBA program to access favorable terms and relatively quick disbursal of funds, after furnishing the required documents. The Institute also assists students who wish to apply for education loans from other banks. There are also specific merit-based scholarships available for students of the Business Analytics and Banking & Financial Services specializations based on the data provided during the application process.

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants can prepare for the two main phases of the Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, admission process as follows:

1. Entrance Test: Candidates should strive to achieve a good percentile score in the CAT / CMAT / MAT / UPSEE. If the CAT percentile is lower than expected, they may consider appearing for a less competitive management aptitude test in order to present a better score, as an alternative to the CAT.

2. GD and PI: To improve communication skills, candidates should appear for mock interview rounds before the final process, and take the help of their friends to appear confident and prepared.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Ghaziabad?

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Ghaziabad. It is ranked #60 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2023 ranking list.

Q. Which are the three degree programs offered by JIM Ghaziabad?

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, offers three MBA programs: General MBA (Dual Specialization), MBA (Business Analytics), and MBA (Banking & Financial Services).

Q. Are students in the final year of their undergraduate degree allowed to apply to JIM Ghaziabad for the MBA program?

Students in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree may apply to JIM Ghaziabad. However, the admission offer is provisional until they are able to submit their final degree certificate and full academic transcripts to prove their eligibility to join the MBA program.

Q. Which specializations are available for the General MBA students of JIM Ghaziabad?

The Dual Specialization general MBA at JIM Ghaziabad has six different disciplines within it: Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, International Business, and Operations.

Q. What are the exact dates when the UPSEE will be held in 2024?

The exact dates of UPSEE 2024 have not yet been released; however, it is expected that the examination will take place in the second half of May 2024. UPSEE is one of the entrance tests whose MBA exam scores are accepted by Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad.

Q. Which are the main student clubs in Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad?

There are five main student clubs that cater to the co-curricular and extracurricular interests of students of JIM Ghaziabad:

• Dramatics & Cultural Club.
• Design Thinking & Innovation Club.
• Marketing Research Club.
• IT & Analytics Club.
• Literary Club.