MBA
via SOA University
PGDM
via IMI Bhubaneswar
Location
Ownership
Type Of Institute
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College Type
Establishment Year
Campus Size
Total Courses Offered
Careers360 Rating
(Management)
NIRF Rank
(Overall)
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NIRF Rank
(Management)
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Accreditations
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Ranking & Accreditations
SOA University dipped by 4 spots, and IMI Bhubaneswar dipped by 33 spots.
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Ranking & Accreditations
IMI Bhubaneswar shows the highest decrease of 35% among all compared colleges.
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Ranking & Accreditations
SOA University has shown a downward trend over the years, whereas IMI Bhubaneswar has shown fluctuations over the years.
Source: NIRF
Data presented for the year 2025
Total Students Placed
(In Management and Business Administration)
Graduating Students
(In Management and Business Administration)
Placement Percentage
(In Management and Business Administration)
Median Salary LPA
(In Management and Business Administration)
Graduating Students
(overall)
Total Students Placed
(overall)
Placement Percentage
(overall)
Median Salary Lpa
(overall)
Student Going Higher Studies
(overall)
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Placement Statistics
The average salary of SOA University stands highest at 5.40 LPA followed by IMI Bhubaneswar at 12.48 LPA .
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Placement Statistics
SOA University recruited highest number of students with 2581 placements followed by IMI Bhubaneswar at 193 placements.
Source: NIRF
Course Credential
Degree
Branch
Duration
Mode
Approved Intake
Fees
Course Approval
Admission Details
Admission to all courses will be made through a CAT/MAT/XAT and Common Admission Test (SAAT) conducted by Siksha ‘O’ Anusadhan University.
The applicants to the programme are selected on the basis of IMI Selection Index score calculated based on the past academic performance in 10th, 12th, and graduation; CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT score; and personal interview. Appropriate weightage is given to work experience of the applicants
Eligibility Criteria
Passed minimum three years of Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Commerce and Arts / B.E. / B.Tech. / MBBS / B.Pharm. / B.Sc. Agri. / BVSC / BHMS / BAMS / BDS / BPT / BHMCT / BBA / BCA examination or equivalent, from any recognized University with overall aggregate of 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category) in both graduation and at (10+2) level.
To be eligible for admission to the PGDM Program, the participants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline, recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for admission to post-graduate programs. The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years education after completing higher secondary schooling under the 10+2 system or equivalent. The applicants to the programme are selected on the basis of IMI Selection Index score calculated based on the past academic performance in 10th, 12th, and graduation; CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT score; written test; essay writing; group discussion; extempore, and personal interview. Appropriate weightage is given to work experience of the applicants.
Total Fees
Total Scholarships Provided
Highest Scholarship Providing Authority
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Fees
IMI Bhubaneswar has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by SOA University.
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Fees
IMI Bhubaneswar itself is the highest scholarship granting authority, by releasing 17 scholarships.
Data presented for the year 2025
Total Students
Total Faculty
Total Male Students
Total Female Students
Total Students Outside State
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Class Profile
IMI Bhubaneswar has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 15 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 5 students per faculty.
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Class Profile
SOA University has better gender diversity with 51% female students as compared with the gender diversity of private colleges which is 42%. IMI Bhubaneswar has lower gender diversity with 37% female students as compared with the gender diversity of private colleges which is 42%.
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Girls Hostel
Guest Room/Waiting Room
Gym
I.T Infrastructure
Laboratories
Library
Medical/Hospital
Sports
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College Infrastructure
Campus Life
Academics
Placements
Value for Money
Total Reviews
Individual Reviews
“ Excellent College ”
posted on 1 year ago by Bishal Ranjan Sutar“ Overall a good college for pursuing MBA ”
posted on 1 year ago by Biswaswarup Jena“ it was quite good ”
posted on 2 years ago by Harita Sahu“ the two years at this campus will change you as a person ”
posted on 1 year ago by Dehira Nayak“ It was fun sharing my experience in career360 ”
posted on 1 year ago by Ayush Hada“ its a pretty decent college so one can go for it ”
posted on 1 year ago by Shubhangi ChoudharyInsight 1/2
College Reviews & Perception
SOA University has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas IMI Bhubaneswar has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.
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College Reviews & Perception
SOA University has received the maximum positive reviews indicating active campus life and exceptional infrastructure.
Which college/course would you like to go ahead with?
SOA University : Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar
MBA
IMI Bhubaneswar : IMI, Bhubaneswar
PGDM
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