actors that count for the institute:

Faculty:

For a B-School, highly educated and PhD holders my not suffice. The faculty should consist of professionals, who are successful and have made a mark. Because it is a market oriented course, knowledge about the same and personal experience narration, that is teaching of theories along with examples of personal experience stories, is essential. The ratio of number of students to teachers, is also a big determinant of the quality of education. 

Placement:

You can distinguish between a good and not o good college on the basis of the placement scenario as well. The number of students who get placed, the companies that come for placements, and the average package offered to students, are deciding factors. A good college will have the best and highest paying companies picking up its students year after year. 

Exposure provided:

Is the study only bookish, or is there room for practical training? Are there trips and seminars? Do eminent professionals from all walks of life come for lectures? Thee are some questions you should find answers to before joining any institute. 

Expense vs Placement – the balance:

From data available of the institute, you should try to find out if your degree or diploma is worth the amount you have spent. Also, the job that you get at the end of it, what is the ratio of the expense to the salary. These will help you gauge the worth of your education. 

Institute credibility:

The institute you want to apply to should be credible, that is it should be recognized and known in the market. This helps in higher education and also while looking out for a job. Companies prefer students from reputed institutes, as it automatically means that the quality of training is premier and apt. 

Academic facilities:

Academic facilities like a well stocked library and reading room, frequent seminars and talks, placement talks and training, activities related to education, field trips etc, make an institute more viable and a better choice. 

Factors that act against the institute:

Direct admission

An institute which directly admits you without any test or interview should be seen as dicey. A management course requires certain skills and aptitude, and thus demand certain category of students. A direct admission means this is not useful for the institute and it only wants to fill seats. Another determinant of negativity is taking in all who apply, no criteria or selection. This indicates to a money making venture. 

Placement scene blur

An institute that does not have a proper placement department, or data available of previous placements, should be avoided. If good companies do not approach it and the proportion of students getting through a good company is miniscule, then it is of little use joining the college. 

No official website and proper information

A college that does not have an official website, and no reliable information is available, should be ticked out of your list of preferred institutes. One that has no particular date for admission or course commencement nor end, is a gamble that should not lure you. 

Too many associations – companies and individuals

Because of lack of anything substantial, many institutes somehow acquire a number of associations that are featured in the brochures, publicity material and website. The information about course, faculty and placement may not even feature. Avoid such institutes.