It is a fact that SSIM is one of the oldest and reputed B-school in South India. The Alumnus of SSIM are present in almost all parts of the country and working in great positions in many organisations.
The core strength of SSIM was/is (always) its faculty expertise, where the blend of Industry and teaching experience is found. The placements of SSIM needs to be improved, according to its no of years of existence.
The average package has not been very attractive, though an effort was made to do so, in the recent past.
This institution had the greatest potential to excel and to become one of the top institute of the country.
I think, there was excessive bureaucracy in certain form, which really pulled its growth speed down.
Still, I would like to conclude that SSIM is the best B-school in Andhra Pradesh in particular and South India in general, w.r.t academics, course structure, faculty, placements etc.
Regards,
Robert Menon.