Institute Name: Management Education & Research Institute (MERI)

Location: New Delhi, India

Overview

Management Education & Research Institute (MERI) is a recognized institute for business and technical education in New Delhi. It is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs with a focus on practical experience and industry relevance.

Programs Offered

MERI provides several programs in various fields:

• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Specializations: Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Business Analytics, Operations
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Focus: Foundational knowledge in business, management, and entrepreneurship
• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Specializations: Finance, Marketing, HR, IT, Business Analytics
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Focus: Software development, database management, AI, cloud computing
• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Focus: Computer programming, networking, software development

Fee Structure

Program	Total Course Fee
MBA	₹2,50,000 – ₹3,00,000
BBA	₹90,000 – ₹1,20,000 (per year)
PGDM	₹6,00,000 – ₹7,00,000
MCA	₹1,00,000 – ₹1,50,000 (per year)
BCA	₹85,000 – ₹1,10,000 (per year)

Scholarships are available for qualifying students, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and reserved categories.

Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria

• MBA/PGDM: Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)
• BBA/BCA: 10+2 (HSC) qualification with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates)
• MCA: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or any discipline with Mathematics at 10+2 level

Entrance Exams Accepted

• MBA: CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, IPU CET
• PGDM: CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, or direct institute-level test
• MCA/BCA/BBA: IPU CET

Admission Steps

• Application Submission (Online/Offline)
• Evaluation of Entrance Exam Scores
• Group Discussion and Personal Interview for MBA/PGDM programs
• Final Selection and Fee Payment

Placement Support

MERI has an active placement cell that facilitates connections with various companies for internships and job placements.

Top Recruiters

• Banking & Finance: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank
• IT & Tech: Wipro, Infosys
• Consulting: Deloitte, KPMG
• Marketing & E-commerce: Amazon, Flipkart
• Startups & MNCs: Zomato, Paytm

Highest Package: ₹12 LPA
Average Package: ₹5-7 LPA

The institute also offers internship programs to help students gain practical industry experience.