BBA at MANIPAL- NEED INSIGHTS

Hey everyone! I am planning to join BBA program at Manipal and wanted to hear directly from students or alumni about the atmosphere, flexibility, and placements.

A bit about my situation: I also got admission into Christ University (NCR), but I’m hesitant to join because of how strict it is. I value freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to upskill on my own terms (like doing CFA, internships, or working on side projects). I’ve heard Christ offers good packages — someone mentioned 15 LPA as the max for BBA — but I don’t know how accurate or common that is.

So my questions to Manipal BBA students:

How’s the overall atmosphere? Is it chill or more on the rigid side?

Do you genuinely get time and space to explore other interests or skillsets outside of college academics?

What’s the placement scene like? Any idea about the highest/average packages for BBA students?

Would you recommend Manipal over Christ if someone prefers a more balanced and self-driven approach to learning?