Good institutes show remarkable collation between the different specializations and broad base their curriculum to individual needs . there is a good and symbiotic relation between the industry interface and the institute.

• There is well defined and progressive placement cell. Processes and systems are put in place for placements .The placements head reports directly to the institute head and placement committees driven by both Junior & Senior Placement cells drive the activity.
• The placements are scanned by Companies that hire and there is transparency in hiring, packages and positions.
• The students are well trained for placements and interviews including having current knowledge of the industry that they wish to be recruited in and regular soft skill training, mock interviews, Alumni Connect will result in more preplacement offer.
• A longer Business Immersion Programs with higher credits ranging from 16 to 24 will give better scope for PPOs and better average salary.
• Institutes which are selected by industry to do live projects and work experience are great institutes.
• The demonstrated strength of the credibility comes out in the form of companies which visit the campus for recruitment and where they place in terms of Cat-1 to 3 institutes for salary packages
• Salary offered by companies visiting the campus is a very important thrust area of good institutes . A good average salary and incoming and outgoing average salaries are good indicators than the highest package offered which is only a sales proposition

It is a critical component in brand building activity of an institute. A good Entrance Test choice like CAT/XAT compared to other test and higher percentile cut-offs indicate the brand value. Admission process should clearly indicate a fair selection through 3 levels of filtration to ensure good quality of students. GD/PI and Extempore will ensure after the first level screening of percentile cut-offs. A good brand will follow a process of success through Input ( admission quality) Throughput ( quality teaching ) and Output – That is final Output of outstanding students for industry needs and repeat campus drive with better salary packages.

Hallmark of good institutes rely heavily on the code of conduct that i s well intended and speaks volumes of not only student life in the campus but also values instilled in students throughout the stay in the campus. This code of conduct (COC) is a ready reckoner for all stakeholders and speaks volumes about the institute.

A good institute is led by people who are themselves good leaders and great people who are change makers in the academia .As an aspirant do a check of Director's Experience in Teaching, Research and publications, Industry Experience and connect which will indicate placement opportunities. Institutes led by academicians of repute ,who are integral and ethical in functioning and participate in community development and student welfare bring repute and fame to the institute .