Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Careers360: Tell us something about yourself.
Vaibhav Vinchurkar: My name is Vaibhav Vinchurkar, and I’m from Solapur, Maharashtra. I graduated with a B.Com degree from H. N. College of Commerce in Solapur. I’ve always been curious about how businesses work and what drives their success, which is why I decided to pursue a Post Graduate programme in Management.
Careers360: Tell us something about your IBS campus and what made you choose it
Vaibhav Vinchurkar: I’m studying at IBS Mumbai, and it’s been a great experience so far. I chose this college because many of my friends recommended it to me, and they were right. It has excellent facilities and a very supportive environment. The campus has given me plenty of opportunities to learn and grow, both inside and outside the classrooms. The emphasis on skill building along with conceptual knowledge is the prime focus of all domain areas. The student activity Clubs and state of the art Labs like Bloomberg, Gen AI, Language and SAP are the unique platforms for exemplary teaching and learning.
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Careers360: What is the course you are pursuing at IBS and what made you choose this specialisation?
Vaibhav Vinchurkar: I’m pursuing IBS Mumbai PGDM course. I chose this course because it gives me the chance to understand business in depth and gain the knowledge of various sectors and industries that are needed to succeed in the corporate world. It also aligns with my goal of building a career in finance and management.
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Careers360: Summer internship is mandatory in all IBS campuses. Where did you pursue it and what was the duration? What were the steps to get into it?
Vaibhav Vinchurkar: I did my summer internship at HDFC Life as a finance intern, where I worked on equity research and analysis. The internship lasted three months. The placement office at IBS Mumbai helped me throughout the process, including connecting me with the company and guiding me for the interviews. Once selected by the company, I was assigned a faculty mentor who coached me along with my assigned industry guide.
Careers360: Please give details on the assistance you received from the faculty, peers, and placement office with regard to the internships?
Vaibhav Vinchurkar: The faculty and placement office were very helpful during the internship process. They gave me guidance on how to approach the selection process and improve my skills. My peers were also a big support. We exchanged ideas and motivated each other, which made the process smoother.
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Careers360: How was your experience with the summer internship? What are the key takeaways that you can look back on from it?
Vaibhav Vinchurkar: The internship at HDFC Life was a very rewarding experience. It gave me hands-on exposure to equity research and helped me improve my analytical and financial skills. More than that, it boosted my confidence and helped me understand how to work in a professional setup. It was a great learning opportunity that I’ll always value. We were always told that a good internship will lead to good final placement and it has come true.
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On Question asked by student community
Hello Aspirant,
98% of candidates were placed by the end of IBS Mumbai Placements 2023. The highest domestic package at IBS Mumbai was INR 18.80 LPA, while the top overseas package was INR 11.13 LPA. The average package at IBS Hyderabad grew by around 14.4% to INR 8.17 LPA. The
Hey Aspirant,
Hope you are doing great....!!!
If you want to know about the Amity University Mumbai, DY Patil or IBS Mumbai which one is better. If you are looking for a good location, Amity Mumbai is always a better option.
Amity has a culture of exposing students to different
Hi,
In my opinion you should go for ITM Mumbai. ITM is better than IBS . ITM has good faculty, Better Campus and even Cost is little high then IBS . But you have to pay for quality isn't.
IBS Mumbai provides a two-year PGDM programme for Rs. 7.36 lakhs.
hi Aspirants ,
As per your query ,
It will be a great option to study master of Business Administration from IBS Mumbai. I have mentioned below the key features of IBS Mumbai which prove that IBS Mumbai is a better option for study:
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026
Register for XAT 2027 by 28th Oct to become eligible to take the Mock Test | 75+ years of legacy | #1 Entrance Test | 100+ Test Cities | 250+ B-Schools accept XAT Score
Highest Package 29.30 LPA | 12 LPA Median CTC | 230+ Recruiters | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 51 in Asia by QS International
Early Application Round Deadline: 27th Oct’26 | 400+ Recruiters | Highest CTC 17.2 LPA | Average CTC 8 LPA | 92% Avg. Placements | Awarded Best Business School of the Year
Last Date to Apply - 19th December 2026 | Highest CTC 68.66 LPA | Average CTC 18.08 LPA | Top 25% Average CTC 24.66 LPA
Top B-School: Ranked #9 in NIRF Management Rankings 2025.