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Both BIBS and United World School of Business Kolkata offer MBA programs in Digital Marketing, each with its own set of merits.However, I believe BIBS stands out as the best choice for several compelling reasons.
First and foremost, BIBS is the only business school in West Bengal that offers an MBA in Digital Marketing programme in collaboration with the globally recognised institute, DMI Ireland. This collaboration ensures that students receive a world-class education in digital marketing with a curriculum aligned to industry standards. The programme is a regular 2-year MBA under Vidyasagar University, a NAAC accredited, W.B. State Government University, recognised by UGC, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India. This recognition adds a layer of credibility to the degree, which is essential in today's competitive job market.
One of the standout features of BIBS is its affiliation with DMI, making it the only DMI Accredited Institution in West Bengal to deliver the DMI PRO certification. This certification is a testament to the program's quality and its alignment with global industry standards. The curriculum has been carefully designed and curated by the Top 1% Globally recognised marketers who serve as the Advisory Council for DMI, ensuring that it stays current with industry trends.
Furthermore, BIBS has also forged a valuable collaboration with HBS Online for a certification in Business Analytics & Data Science. This partnership provides students with expert training from HBS Online, a renowned name in the field of business education. Additionally, access to the HBS Online Alumni Network offers valuable networking opportunities.
Perhaps one of the most compelling reasons to choose BIBS is its Industry Lead Training Program. BIBS provides PGPDM students with the opportunity for a 6 to 12-month paid Industry Lead Training Program. This experiential learning opportunity allows students to work with various client-side or agency-side companies, equipping them with real-world skills and industry insights before their final placements.
While both institutions have their merit, BIBS' unique collaborations, industry-aligned curriculum, and commitment to providing students with practical experiences make it the top choice for those pursuing an MBA in Digital Marketing. The program's global recognition and industry affiliations set it apart as the best option for candidates who want to stay ahead of the curve and secure global opportunities in the field of digital marketing.

 Admission to PhD at IIFT Kolkata is a two-stage process. Both of these are mentioned below:Stage I: All the eligible candidates are called for an MCQ-based written entrance test comprising of basic statistics, logical reasoning, data interpretation, basic mathematics (up to Class 12) and verbal abilityStage II: Candidates who clear the stage I (the written entrance test) will be called for the Personal Interview (PI)Qualified candidates of UGC NET-JRF are exempted from the Written Entrance Examination and are called for interviews on the basis of their scores inUGC NET-JRF exam. A separate list is released for the candidates shortlisted via this admission process

IIFT Kolkata offers PhD across two specialisations, namely Management and Economics. Both these specialisations along with their eligibility requirements are tabulated below:SpecialisationsEligibility CriteriaManagement- Master’s degree/ MPhil degree in any discipline (including IIFT MPIB) from a recognised university with at least 55% marks/ CGPA equivalent to B plus in aggregateORDiploma courses that are considered equivalent to a master’s degree (e.g., PGDIM from IIMs) with at least 55% aggregate/ CGPA equivalent to B plus, recognised by the AICTE/ UGC - In the case of part-time mode, a minimum of three years of work experience is required for the candidate from the industry and one year of experience is required for the candidate from teaching. - Candidates who are in the final year of the master’s degree can also apply.Economics- Master’s degree in Economics from a recognised university with at least 55% marks (or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) in aggregate. - Relaxation of 5% of marks to SC/ST/ OBC (NCL)/ differently-abled categories - Candidates who are in the final year of the master’s degree can also apply.

Yes, IIFT Kolkata offers a wide range of merit and means scholarships to the students. The details of a few such scholarships offered are as follows:Need-Based Scholarship: The institute offers this scholarship scheme under which it pays an interest subsidy on the Educational Loan for 27 months from the time the loan is taken from any bank. All the students of full-time MBA (IB) course who took a loan and have a family income less thanINR 6 LPA can apply for a loan under this scholarship schemeNew Scholarship Scheme: This scheme covers ten per cent of students with a scholarship waiver of twenty per cent (20%) of the tuition fee in all “full-time/ regular” batches of the courses offered by IIFT. A few other scholarships offered at IIFT as per the Government of India schemes are as follows:Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class EducationCentral Sector Scholarship for Higher EducationMerit-cum-Means based ScholarshipTop Class Education Scholarship for students with benchmark disabilitiesCentral Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education in College