Icfai Business vs IPE Hyderabad for MBA / PGDM: Which Fits You Better?

This course-wise guide compares recorded programme, fee, admission, placement and ranking evidence for ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad), Hyderabad and Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad. Fees and outcomes can change; verify the latest official notification.

AT A GLANCE

Quick comparison

MBA / PGDM

Factor	ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad), Hyderabad	Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad
College name	ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad), Hyderabad	Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad
Location	Hyderabad, Telangana	Hyderabad, Telangana
Institute type	private	private
Programmes / branches	6 listed	10 listed
Recorded fees	₹8,01,000	₹15,000
Entrance exams	IBSAT	ATMA, CAT
Average placement	₹10	₹7
Highest placement	₹21	₹25
Ranking	nirf: 39	times_b: 83

Decision score

Score
100

Higher recorded score: ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad), Hyderabad

ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad), Hyderabad100 / 100

Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad95 / 100

There is no universal winner. The better fit depends on your preferred MBA / PGDM branch, budget, admission route, location and the quality and year of available evidence.

Which university has lower comparable fees?

Compare the recorded tuition cost, fee type and duration for the same or closely matching programme. Annual charges and total fees should not be treated as equivalent.

Which MBA / PGDM branches are available?

Review the programme names below to find the branch that matches your academic and career goals.

Detailed evidence

ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad), Hyderabad

private · Hyderabad, Telangana

Branches and programmes

Programme / branch	Duration	Eligibility
Executive MBA	2	The admission in the EMBA provided by the IBS Hyderabad should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.
MBA Finance	2	The candidate seeking admission in the IBS Hyderabad for MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate in any discipline.
MBA Human Resources	2	The candidate seeking admission in the IBS Hyderabad for MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate in any discipline.
MBA Information Technology	2	The candidate seeking admission in the IBS Hyderabad for MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate in any discipline.
MBA Marketing	2	The candidate seeking admission in the IBS Hyderabad for MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate in any discipline.
MBA Operations	2	The candidate seeking admission in the IBS Hyderabad for MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate in any discipline.

Fees

Programme	Amount	Fee type	Duration
MBA Finance	₹8,01,000	Total Fees	year
MBA Marketing	₹8,01,000	Total Fees	year
MBA Human Resources	₹8,01,000	Total Fees	year
MBA Operations	₹8,01,000	Total Fees	year
MBA Information Technology	₹8,01,000	Total Fees	year

Entrance exams

IBSAT

Placements

Year	Average package	Highest package
2024	₹10 lakh	₹21 lakh
2023	₹10 lakh	₹21 lakh
2022	₹9 lakh	₹53 lakh
2021	₹8 lakh	₹50 lakh
2020	₹8 lakh	₹50 lakh

Rankings

Body / category	Rank	Year
nirf · MBA / PGDM	39 / 100	2024
times_b · MBA / PGDM	6 / 100	2024
cs · MBA / PGDM	39 / 100	2024
nirf · MBA / PGDM	25 / 300	2021
nirf · MBA / PGDM	25 / 200	2020
nirf · MBA / PGDM	22 / 200	2018

Recruiters

3i infotechA F FergusonAccentureAdlabs studioAdvantaAdventity BPO India Pvt. Ltd.AIR Information TechnologyAlcon labsAmerican ExpressAndhra BankASK SecuritiesAtherstoneAvivaaxis bankBajaj AllianzBajaj Allianz LifeBank of IndiaBank of AmericaBank of BarodaBank of Maharastra

View ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad), Hyderabad profile

Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad

private · Hyderabad, Telangana

Branches and programmes

Programme / branch	Duration	Eligibility
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive PGDM)	2	* Corporate and self-sponsored executives with minimum 2-5 years of experience in the supervisory/managerial domain. * Candidate should possess a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university.
MBA (Executive)	2	The candidate should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM	3	The eligibility for the admission in Institute of Public Enterprise are: Must be a bachelor degree holder of Osmania University or a degree recognized by the University as equivalent thereto. In the case of SC and ST candidates, a pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient. Must have at least two years experience in Executive / Managerial / Administrative / Supervisory position in any organization after obtaining the bachelor degree. Officers / Executives / Engineers working with any Government / Quasi-Govt./Autonomous Bodies / local authorities with post-bachelor experience of 2 years.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Banking	2	The candidate seeking admission in the Institute of Public Enterprise provided PGDM should have completed Graduation from a recognized college or university with at least 50% marks in any field.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Bio-technology	2	The candidate seeking admission in the Institute of Public Enterprise provided PGDM should have completed Graduation from a recognized college or university with at least 50% marks in any field.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM General Management	2	The candidate seeking admission in the Institute of Public Enterprise provided PGDM should have completed Graduation from a recognized college or university with at least 50% marks in any field.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Health Care Administration	2	The candidate seeking admission in the Institute of Public Enterprise provided PGDM should have completed Graduation from a recognized college or university with at least 50% marks in any field.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Human Resources	2	The candidate seeking admission in the Institute of Public Enterprise provided PGDM should have completed Graduation from a recognized college or university with at least 50% marks in any field.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing	2	The candidate seeking admission in the Institute of Public Enterprise provided PGDM should have completed Graduation from a recognized college or university with at least 50% marks in any field.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Retail Management	2	The candidate seeking admission in the Institute of Public Enterprise provided PGDM should have completed Graduation from a recognized college or university with at least 50% marks in any field.

Fees

Programme	Amount	Fee type	Duration
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Banking	₹50,000	Admission Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Banking	₹15,000	Library Fee	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Banking	₹85,000	Other	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Banking	₹2,90,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM General Management	₹50,000	Admission Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM General Management	₹15,000	Library Fee	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM General Management	₹85,000	Other	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM General Management	₹2,90,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Health Care Administration	₹50,000	Admission Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Health Care Administration	₹15,000	Library Fee	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Health Care Administration	₹85,000	Other	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Health Care Administration	₹2,90,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Bio-technology	₹50,000	Admission Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Bio-technology	₹15,000	Library Fee	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Bio-technology	₹85,000	Other	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Bio-technology	₹2,90,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing	₹50,000	Admission Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing	₹15,000	Library Fee	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing	₹85,000	Other	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Marketing	₹2,90,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Human Resources	₹50,000	Admission Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Human Resources	₹15,000	Library Fee	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Human Resources	₹85,000	Other	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Human Resources	₹2,90,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Retail Management	₹50,000	Admission Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Retail Management	₹15,000	Library Fee	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Retail Management	₹85,000	Other	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Retail Management	₹2,90,000	Tuition Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM	₹50,000	Admission Fees	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM	₹15,000	Library Fee	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM	₹85,000	Other	year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM	₹2,90,000	Tuition Fees	year

Entrance exams

ATMA, CAT

Placements

Year	Average package	Highest package
2024	₹7 lakh	₹25 lakh
2015	₹2 lakh	-
2010	-	-

Rankings

Body / category	Rank	Year
times_b · MBA / PGDM	83 / 100	2024
cs · MBA / PGDM	18 / 100	2024
nirf · MBA / PGDM	111 / 150	2023
nirf · MBA / PGDM	76 / 100	2021

Recruiters

Aditya Birla GroupAllahabad BankAmara Raja Batteries LimitedAnand Rathi SecuritiesAndhra BankAnu's LaboratoriesAurobindo Bioaxis bankBank of IndiaBank of BarodaCapital IQCognizant-BPOCognizant-FinanceCognizant-HRCRISILDatawiseDeloitteDena BankDish TVDMV Business & Market Research Pvt. Ltd.

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What are the eligibility requirements?

Eligibility is shown for each recorded programme. Requirements can differ by branch, qualification and admission year.

Do both universities accept the same entrance exam?

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Which university has better placement evidence?

Compare placement years, programme coverage and the available average or highest package records. Different years or coverage levels do not establish a definitive winner.

How do their rankings compare?

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Which university is better for different students?

Lower comparable fee: Compare programme names, fee type, duration and year. Hostel and additional charges are excluded unless explicitly recorded.

Preferred branch: Choose the college listing the branch that matches your goals.

Placement priority: Prefer the college with stronger comparable placement records only when programme coverage and years are comparable.

Admission route: Use the active course-to-exam mappings shown above and confirm the current official notice.

What should you verify before admission?

Current fee year, duration and included charges.
Programme-specific eligibility and admission route.
Placement year, programme coverage and recruiter context.
Ranking body, category and year.

Conclusion

ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad), Hyderabad has the higher recorded evidence score, but this does not make it a universal winner. Choose ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad), Hyderabad if its available branches, recorded cost and admission route fit your priorities; choose Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad if its programmes, location or placement evidence better match your goals.

Final takeaway: Compare the exact branch and programme cost first, then verify eligibility, active entrance-exam mappings and the latest official placement information before admission.

Data note: A dash means the information is not available in the current records. This page does not invent values or treat different years and fee types as directly comparable.

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