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ANNUAL JAM COLLEGE RANKINGS
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one thing the annual India Today college rankings possess it’s consistency.
Consistently strange results! As we have repeatedly pointed out, asking
principals and HODs to rank hundreds of colleges across cities is not a
sensible methodology. So, for the benefit of fresh-out-of-school students
seeking the “best colleges” in their city, JAM has once again compiled college
rankings based on a more reliable source - student feedback. Most of us
would rather choose a college based on what our peers (who are actually
studying there) advise. Rather than trust the “opinions” of the academicians
surveyed by India Today - folks who are usually far removed from reality,
and their own students! Our methodology: 1126 respondents in 4 cities answered
our online poll (students were asked only to rank the colleges in their
city, for the stream they are studying). The final rankings have been arrived
after also taking into account factors like admission cut-offs, extra-curriculars
and overall reputation. By no means are the JAM rankings perfect but we
do think they present a more accurate picture of the “most wanted” colleges
of today. It’s ultimately upto you to discover which college is best suited
for you. Some colleges are less favoured but have excellent departments
for a particular subject. Other colleges are great for acads but pathetic
in extra-curriculars. Go with what feels right for you. Till next year,
Amen. * JAM will publish detailed Engineering and Medical college rankings in July when admissions to those streams are on. BMM and BMS college rankings will also be featured separately. |