Yes, with a 54% in class 12th, you are eligible to pursue MBA in IIMs, FMS, and TAPMI. The eligibility criteria are more than 50% in 12th for most MBA exams. However, there are certain weights assigned to the 10th, 12th, and graduation marks in IIMs. Overall, your score should be more than the cutoff of that year. You need to build your profile and get an exceptional percentile in CAT. The same goes for FMS and TAPMI.
XLRI has been ranked 9th for management studies in India by NIRF 2020 whereas FMS, IIM-L has been ranked 35th and 4th position respectively. JBIMS is ranked 23 for MBA by India Today 2019.
Admission:
XLRI:
XLRI conducts the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) every year in the month of January which is followed by PI rounds for admission.
95% is the cutoff for male candidates to join the BM program whereas 93% in the case of females for the same.
JBIMS:
CAT exam and PI round must be cleared to get admission at JBIMS with the minimum graduation score of 50%.
The previous year cutoff for BM was 96%.
FMS:
FMS considers CAT scores for MBA admission.
BM at FMS is most likely to have a cutoff of 98%.
IIM-L:
For admission at IIM Lucknow, one has to clear IIM-CAT.
The expected cutoff percentile this year would be around 97-99% for BM.
Placement statistics:
XLRI:
The batch of 2020 recorded 100% placement with 362 overall domestic and international offers.
The average CTC was recorded to be 26 LPA whereas the highest package was 58.5 LPA.
Sales & marketing and BFSI were the top sectors where students were placed. 17% of these roles constituted students from Business Management.
JBIMS:
JBIMS experienced a 17.6% hike in their average salary from the previous year. The average CTC offered this year is 20.13 LPA where 98% of students applied for placement have got placed.
The best domestic CTC offered in 2020 is 32.3 LPA.
41% of students got placed at BFSI and IB sectors which includes a majority of BM students.
FMS:
219 students appeared in the placement session in 2020. Each of them got placed at top-notch companies like Coca Cola, Asian paints, GSK pharma with an average salary of 25.6 LPA.
58 LPA was the highest CTC offered which is 10% more than the previous year.
Consulting, General management, and E-commerce were the major domains where 33% of students got placed.
IIM-L:
443 students got placed from the 2020 batch at IIM-L with an average annual package of 24.25 LPA at companies like Flipkart, Deloitte, Accenture.
The best CTC offered so far is 54 LPA at IIM-L.
480 students availed of a summer internship opportunity with an average stipend of 1.2 LPM.
XLRI slightly holds an upper hand for BM when compared to the other three B-Schools. Nonetheless, all four institutes offer quality education, exposure, and good placement.
Top business schools like XLRI, FMS Delhi, and IIM Ahmedabad attract recruiters from a number of diverse businesses. More information on job opportunities for graduates from these institutions:
These graduates can find jobs in many fields and areas. These institutions' alumni networks and industry contacts help graduates get jobs.
Irrespective of the B school you choose between FMS and IIM Calcutta, you will surely have a bright future with many job opportunities. Had I been in your place I would have gone for IIM Calcutta for the following obvious reasons:
FMS too has an elaborate list of successful alumni but IIM Calcutta is clearly a winner here.
For those who claim FMS provides better ROI, I don’t think a 20 Lakh loan might be an obstacle to your entrepreneurial plans. Most education loans have repayment periods of 15+ years and banks waive off interest rates and collateral requirements for IIM students.
ISB caters to working professionals with more than 2 years of experience. If you do not belong to this category, this institution is not for you.
Now coming to the other options,
The HR program of XLRI is very old and renowned. Because of it, XLRI receives a slightly higher number of recruiters. This boosts its average package. Its limited batch size also benefits its placements. IIMK, FMS and XLRI receive more or less the same companies. But IIMK and XLRI attract MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) for their front end roles, which IIMI and FMS do not.
Considering all these factors, XLRI is the best choice, mainly because of its small batch size. It is followed by IIMK and FMS, and IIM Indore comes last.
FMS Delhi is a better choice among these. It is among the top B-Schools in the country and offers excellent ROI. FMS Delhi fees are only 1.92 lakhs. While the average CTC offered by the institute is INR 32.4 LPA. The institute achieved 100% placements this year.
In terms of placement, ROI, academic, and brand recognition, FMS is better than IIM Udaipur.
Consider joining FMS if you don’t have an extraordinary academic background. It is a renowned business school with a really good ROI. Moreover, it only expects a good performance in CAT, and does not consider the past academic performance of the candidates.
Here are some other benefits of joining FMS for your management studies-
All these facts make FMS a really good college for management studies.
You should definitely attend IIM Lucknow rather than FMS Delhi. IIM is a brand, a distinguishing mark that will stay with you for the rest of your life. You never give up the IIM tag for FMS, no matter how much it costs.
The FMS campus has a dingy canteen the size of a bungalow, women dressed in glittery clothing roaming around, and plenty of heat and dust. There are also no hostels. You must take a PG if you go there. Food will be provided by the PG and nearby vendors.
In terms of finances, IIML fees are not comparable to Harvard fees. If you have given money to coaching institutes, you can certainly afford IIML. You may need to take out a loan, but you can certainly afford it.
Anyway, back to culture and way of life. In comparison to FMS, IIMs are king-size. Acres of land, well-kept cultivated greenery, a clean campus, and tasty mess food. Any IIM mess is better than most engineering colleges' mess, and Lucknow's Mess is delicious. The sports complex includes a large swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam bath, large courts, and other amenities. Every two months, there will be massive student festivals where you can interact with students from other IIMs. You'll get a free membership to a nearby club where you can wine and dine. The student exchange program with Europe at IIM Lucknow is fantastic. You have the opportunity to study alongside international students and make friends from all over the world.
During the IIM Lucknow summer placements for the 2022-24 batch, 570 job offers were made and over 185 recruiters visited the campus. Aside from that, the highest and average stipends offered during summer placements at IIM Lucknow for the 2022-24 batch were INR 3.5 lakh per month and INR 1.41 lakh per month, respectively.
I would strongly assert that FMS is way ahead of XLRI. I have mentioned a few strong points that support my opinion. Before I begin, let me enlighten you on the fact that this answer is based on thorough research and reviews of graduates of respective B Schools.
Fees
Industry Acceptance
Placements
While both excel in placements, it’s the extremely low fees at FMS that make the ROI amazing.
Overall I would say that FMS is a clear winner when compared to XLRI
Both these institutions, FMS Delhi (Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi) and IMT Ghaziabad (Institute of Management Technology) both provide post-graduate programs in finance. They are regarded as one of the best in the country. Although each institute has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, which are as follows:
Pros of FMS Delhi:
Cons of FMS Delhi: The admissions procedure is very competitive. Students from outside Delhi may find FMS Delhi inconvenient.
Pros of IMT Ghaziabad:
Cons of IMT Ghaziabad:
If you have calls from both of these then just choose FMS without any second thought. Student circumstances, priorities, and aspirations will finally be the decision that which institute to attend. I hope it helps, choose wisely, All the best buddy!