Question 1

What is your review of Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) (Hyderabad)?

Accepted Answer

Institute of Public Enterprise is one of the top institutes in Telangana for management studies. ROI is pretty decent though the average package offered is not that appealing. Let us consider a few factors to decide how good PIE actually is.

Faculty: Most of the professors hold PhDs and are good at what they do. They are highly qualified and experienced. Few in the lot are average. Each branch has at least one or two amazing professors who make leading fun.
Curriculum: Curriculum is well balanced and focuses on skillful learning. It is flexible enough to give you ample time for internships. Coursework is framed in such a way as to prepare you for the industrial and corporate world.
Campus: The new campus located at Shamirpet has an amazing infrastructure. Libraries are well stocked with the latest books of international standard. Labs are air-conditioned. The campus is peaceful and pleasant with a perfect ambiance to study. There are many campus events conducted but the planning and execution can surely be improvised.

Placements: The placement statistics of the institute are decent. Placement depends on the quality of the students.

Particulars	IPE Hyderabad (2020 batch)
Total number of students placed	400
Highest CTC offered	20.84 LPA
Average CTC offered	6.1 LPA
Placement rate	95%

To conclude, IPE Hyderabad is an amazing institute that gives you a wide range of connections in the industry. Teaching quality and infrastructure is amazing but there is room for improvement when it comes to placement.

Question 2

What advice would you give to a fresher at the Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad?

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If you are joining IPE Hyderabad, here are some tips that you may find useful.

Interact with your seniors and faculties.
Finish your studies timely, don’t let them pile up until the last moment.
GPA does matter. Try to score well.
Socialize and make friends.
IPE Hyderabad has a good health club. Make use of the facilities available.

The institute has many clubs, join one according to your interest.

Question 3

Which one is better, IPE Hyderabad or IBS Hyderabad?

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The fact that I don’t know anyone from IPE but many from IBS is enough to prove the brand name of IBS Hyderabad. To prove this further let’s compare the placement statistics of both the B Schools.

Particulars	IPE	IBS
Number of students placed	320	821
Highest CTC	INR 15 LPA	INR 21 LPA
Average CTC	INR 6.4 LPA	INR 8.71 LPA
Top Recruiters	HUL, TCS, PwC	Aditya Birla Group, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, TCS

From the table, we can see that IBS has an upper hand in almost all aspects when compared to IPE. Today, its alumni hold top positions in Management because of the institute's legacy and reputation. More than 58000 graduates work around the world. Owing to its strong alumni network and corporate relations, IBS Hyderabad offers better placement opportunities than IPE. IPE on the other hand has below-average placement statistics and offers very few opportunities in the corporate sector. IPE has much lower fees compared to IBS but the opportunities offered at INS are worth the high fees. The money you will be investing in IBS Hyderabad will reap you benefits throughout your lifetime which is hardly possible in the case of a mediocre B School like IPE

Question 4

Which college is good for an MBA among these three colleges in Hyderabad: IPE Hyderabad, IBS Hyderabad, and Woxsen?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to consider other colleges in Hyderabad for your post-graduation in management. Woxsen has the best infrastructure among the three colleges you mentioned, IPE Hyderabad, IBS Hyderabad, and Woxsen but it also comes with a high cost. IPE is prestigious but might not provide the best return on investment.

Colleges such as IMT, Ashoka School of Business (ASB), NMIMS, SIBM, and others offer a better return on investment with lower course fees of around INR 8–8.5 Lacs. The industry connect at Ashoka is excellent, and they have a number of industry professionals in the academic council to ensure the courses are aligned with industry needs and students receive proper grooming. This leads to lucrative placement opportunities.

Question 5

Is Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad a good B school?

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Considering other B schools of similar fee structures, we can say IPE is a decent one. One of my cousins studies there, he said it provides all the means to you which is required for graduation with a good job. But, how you knock the opportunities is totally up to you.

Like many other B-schools, IPE wouldn’t make 100% attendance compulsory or impose any such strict rules on the students.
So, most of the responsibilities lie with the student here. Attending a class, giving presentations, driving a college event, going out, and participating in different extracurricular activities.
The management extends its support but ultimately it depends on each individual.
The faculty here is both a plus and minus to the college.
They have a knowledgeable staff with good experience in their specialization. At the same time, not all of them are promising.
It has a beautiful campus with big and spacious classrooms, one of the biggest libraries, a vast auditorium, and a comfortable hostel that looks like a suite room.
One big advantage is that it is very far from the city and so disconnects from other colleges.

Categories	Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad
Course Fee	8.15 lakh
Placement Percentage	95-98%
Highest CTC	14-16 LPA
Average CTC	4-6 LPA

All in all, it’s a B-school which wouldn’t guarantee 100% placement or any such stuff to you but would give you the means to reach there. Your ability to observe and secure the opportunity decides the ROI.

Question 6

What should I choose between PIBM Pune and IPE Hyderabad for PGDM?

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My sister studied at PIBM under IAEER i.e. the Indian Academy of Empowerment and Educational Research. It was affiliated with SSPU (Pune University).

The goal of PIBM as an institute is to teach high-value business management education to produce Management Graduates who are skilled and well educated.
PIBM trains you in specific domains. Additionally, it focuses on the development of current IT skills which are marketable, and helps you with communication skills too to transform your personality for good.
You'll learn to work as a team and sometimes lead one to solve problems, make decisions, and achieve goals: all these are essential skills for a flourishing career in business management.

PIBM has helped more than 3000 managers to establish themselves with renowned MNCs working in different domains. Then, PIBM has also facilitated a unique SCPS (Sector Company Product or Services) Training Model in which professors and leading experts from the corporate world will impart training for the efficient application of the concepts of management.

Firstly, as an MBA student, you'll become in the specialization you choose. Secondly, the internships and live projects will give you ample exposure to industry works. Lastly, you'll get a placement. Choose your domain well.

Question 7

Who are some of the famous alumni of IPE Hyderabad?

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Some of the famous alumni of IPE Hyderabad : Amarpreet Kaur Ahuja (2000) : Country Head - HR, India at AstraZeneca. Kavyasree Kolluru (2018) : HR Analyst, Deloitte, USI, Hyderabad. Venkatesh Deekonda (2018) : Associate, Triniti Advanced Software Labs Pvt. Ltd Kakoli Das (2018) : Consultant at Capgemini. Sriram Devulapalli (2019) : Assistant Manager - Credit at HDFC Ltd. Rashmi Paladagu (2014) : HR Generalist, Amazon, US Shruti Asiniparthi (2015) : Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).