Jaipuria Lucknow - Jaipuria Institute of Management Answered Questions

Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow is far better than ICFAI (IBS) Gurugram. Had it been ICFAI, Hyderabad, I would have said both. But since you've asked between IBS Gurugram and Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow, Jaipuria is a better option for PGDM in Financial Services.

Yes, it is mandatory to appear in CAT or MAT or XAT or CMAT, etc in order to get admission in Jaipuria Institute of Management. This percentile score contributes to 45% weightage during admission process.
The admission procedure comprises of following factors:
1. Score in in CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT : 45% (maximum Weightage)
2. Case-based Group Discussion : 15%
3. Personal Interview: 20%
4. Academic Performance (previous): 15%
5. Work Experience, Sports and Extracurricular Activities: 5%.
So, if you do well in entrance exam, GD and PI, you'll have control over 45+15+20 = 80% weightage during admissions. And obviously, you'll get some marks in Academic performance (15% weightage). Now, the 5th category weighs 5% only.
To know the exact percentage of students placed, you may have to contact them. But their placement record is good. Companies like Hindustan Unilever, HDFC, Amul, etc come here.

If you are asking about PDM/MBA, then the top 2 institutes in Lucknow are IIM-Lucknow, and Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow. If you wish to pursue your PG from Lucknow, try to do your best in CAT and get enrolled in either of the two. Don't fall for other institutes, most are fake. I belong to Lucknow and I know most of them. Except these two (IIM-L and Jaipuria), if you go to any other b-school in Lucknow, they will give you admission right away, maybe they'll give you discounts to win your trust. Sadly, most people are fooled by these fake colleges. And after two years, the students realize that they're not ready for the corporate world, no personality development, and the last nail on the coffin is fake placements. God save the world. Anyways, you asked for top two. As per my knowledge and experience, there are only two institutes you can trust, first, obviously, IIM-Lucknow. And second is Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow. I don't think that I need to say anything about IIM-Lucknow, everyone knows they are the best. Regarding Jaipuria Institute of management, I've been there. I've seen the environment. They are doing good for the last 25 years or so. The faculty highly qualified and really helpful, too many curricular and extra curricular activities, personality transformation and good placements. In fact they let their students appear for placements in all four campuses (Lucknow, Noida, Jaipur, and Indore). I know its really hard to get in an IIM. If youget through, great. Otherwise go for Jaipuria Institute.

The placement and all other activities held at Jaipuria institutes are centralized. This means whichever Jaipuria you join, it will be common for all the institutes. Jaipuria, Lucknow is better in terms of staff and student relationship as staff at Lucknow campus have a huge experience and have a great portfolio. They are connected to the industry in one way or the other. Also Lucknow campus is 25 years old which has its own reputation. I would prefer you to take Lucknow campus more than Noida campus.

It would be a good choice for you to do PGDM at Jaipuria Lucknow. It is a very good college and staff here are very much experienced that you are getting exposed to the corporate culture here at Jaipuria. I think it will be a good option for you to pursue your PGDM from Jaipuria.