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I scored 54% in Class 12. Will I be eligible to pursue MBA in IIM, FMS, TAPMI?

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Sanjukta Sarkar Posted On : April 27th, 2023
Studied at PGDM from Indian Institutes of Management (2016)

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.

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How is XLRI (BM) compared to JBIMS, FMS & IIM L?

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Chitra Basu Posted On : November 10th, 2020
MBA from Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi (2018)

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.

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What are the job opportunities available at XLRI, FMS Delhi, and IIM Ahmedabad?

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Akriti Banerjee Posted On : June 28th, 2023
lives in New Delhi

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:

  1. XLRI: XLRI produces excellent HR specialists. The institute's graduates are also sought after for financial, consulting, marketing, and operations jobs. McKinsey, BCG, Bain, FMCG, e-commerce, and technology corporations are among XLRI's top recruiters.
  2. FMS Delhi: Finance and marketing recruiters seek FMS Delhi graduates for their excellent programs. The institute's alumni network attracts top Indian and international companies. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, HUL, P&G, McKinsey, and BCG are FMS Delhi's top recruiters.
  3. IIM Ahmedabad: IIMA produces excellent managers and entrepreneurs. Top corporations across industries hire the institute's financial, consulting, and entrepreneurial graduates. McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, and Google are IIM Ahmedabad's top recruiters.

These graduates can find jobs in many fields and areas. These institutions' alumni networks and industry contacts help graduates get jobs.

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Is it wise to choose FMS Delhi over IIM Calcutta if I wish to pursue entrepreneurship after graduation?

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Tithi Aggrawal Posted On : May 30th, 2023
Lives in New Delhi

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:

  • Infrastructure - IIM ABC are well known for state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities which is lacking in the part of FMS. The quality of college life is a crucial determining factor for any B School. IIM Calcutta offers a holistic B School experience.
  • Brand value: Sole of the most eminent personalities like Indra Nooyi and Ramachandra Guha, have graduated from IIM Calcutta improving its overall brand name. This branch-name comes into play while setting up your own business.
  • Alumni network: IIM Calcutta gives access to the elaborate IIM Calcutta alumni base. 
  • Entrepreneurship: Another major perk of IIM Calcutta is its IIMCIP or innovation park to incubate promising startups. It has produced alumni like Ajit Balakrishnan (founder of Rediff.com) who have started and led successful companies.

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. 

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Which of the following is better in terms of placements: IIM K, IIM I, ISB, FMS or XLRI?

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Admin Posted On : February 1st, 2024

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.

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What is a better choice, IIM Udaipur or FMS Delhi, and why?

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Gargi Sinha Posted On : July 2nd, 2022
Business and Economics & International Trade and Finance, University of Delhi

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. 

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How are XLRI, XIMB, FMS, and NITR to pursue MBA (BM)? What about the placements?

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Admin Posted On : March 1st, 2024

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-

  1. It is located in the capital, and thus offers a good exposure.
  2. As a student of FMS, you’ll get to attend a number of seminars, workshops and events.
  3. It has two semesters per year, unlike other business schools that have three. This provides ample time to the students to participate in a number of corporate competitions on national and international level. 
  4. It is one of the oldest business schools, and it has a strong alumni network.

All these facts make FMS a really good college for management studies.

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I have got admission from IIM Lucknow and I am expecting to convert from FMS Delhi. I am aware of the ROI and average salaries. Which one should I choose? What are campus life and job offers like?

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Samarth Gaur Posted On : January 9th, 2023
Studied at IIM Lucknow

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.

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Is FMS better than XLRI?

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Moinak Saha Posted On : March 23rd, 2023
Studied at Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi

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

  • The major USP of FMS is its average fees with the best placements. FMS has an overall fee of around INR 2 lakhs for MBA and gives tough competition to the fees of XLRI which stands at INR 23.60 lakhs. 
  • Anyone with common sense would prefer 2 lakhs over 23 Lakhs especially when the ROI is equally good or even better. You can live a stress-free life after your MBA with no burden or repaying a heavy loan.

Industry Acceptance

  • Let me clear the very common misconception that IIMs tags are preferred over anything by most companies. Well, FMS graduates have an equal demand and are in no way lower than an IIM graduates.
  • XLRI is the best choice when it comes to MBA-HRM. Most companies that offer HR roles prefer XLRI graduates even over IIMs.

Placements

  • FMS has made its high ROI known all over the world. It constantly hosts 100% placements. It has distinguished its identity as one of the highest ROI-producing B-schools globally. FMS Delhi's highest package stood at INR 1.23 CPA whereas the average package stood at INR 34.1 LPA and the median package stood at INR 31 LPA. 97% of offers were made above INR 20 LPA. A total of 27% of students were placed in the Consulting Sector and there was a 19% Increase in the number of students placed in the BFSI Sector compared to the last year.
  • XLRI placement scenario is outstanding. In its recent placement drive, XLRI recorded 100% Placement with the highest offer at INR 1.1 Crore. It offers a high ROI where the average placement package stands above INR. 24 LPA, while the general cost for its PGDM program is around INR. 11 LPA.

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

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What are the pros and cons of pursuing a post-graduation in finance at the FMS Delhi and IMT Ghaziabad institutes?

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Tithi Aggrawal Posted On : June 19th, 2023
Lives in New Delhi

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:

  • It has a long history of academic success and is one of India's oldest and most famous management schools. FMS Delhi's finance post-graduation programs are among India's best management schools. 
  • FMS Delhi emphasizes research and offers many finance courses. 
  • FMS Delhi has strong alumni and industry connections. Above that it is super affordable with a great RoI.

Cons of FMS Delhi: The admissions procedure is very competitive. Students from outside Delhi may find FMS Delhi inconvenient.

Pros of IMT Ghaziabad:

  • It has a tremendous academic reputation in India. 
  • IMT Ghaziabad emphasizes practical, industry-relevant education. 
  • IMT Ghaziabad alumni have excellent industrial links. 
  • IMT Ghaziabad offers many finance courses and emphasizes research.

Cons of IMT Ghaziabad:

  • It is newer than FMS Delhi and may not have the same prestige. Ghaziabad may be inconvenient for students from other parts of India. 
  • IMT Ghaziabad costs more than other schools, especially more than FMS. Independently it gives you a good RoI but a very low RoI in comparison to FMS.

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!

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