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Are there any people with poor academic record who still got into any IIM, XLRI or FMS? If yes, why not share your stories here?
Yes, there are many people who converted IIM, XLRI, FMS calls, even with a poor academic record. I personally know someone who scored less than 50 percentile in engineering yet got accepted at XLRI. He performed well in MBA and now works as a senior HR at a major eCommerce company.
Academic record isn’t the only thing that these institute takes into consideration while selecting students. Your entrance examination score, performance in GD-PI, extracurricular achievements, etc. are equally important.
How much does a management seat cost in XLRI or the top A++ business colleges?
XLRI doesn’t have a management quota. Every aspirant seeking admission needs to take XAT. If you clear the required cutoff, you will get a shortlist. Shortlisted candidates need to further go through the GD-PI round to get admission.
The admission process for other top B-Schools is similar. The admission is merit-based. You will need to clear the entrance test, and the GD-PI round, to be considered for admission.
How is the general management program of XLRI?
XLRI Jamshedpur has been ranked 9th for Management by NIRF in 2019.The student intake for the General Management programme is 120 and total fees is around 21 lacs.
Curriculum:
- XLRI Jamshedpur offers a rigorous curriculum spread across 7 semesters.
- The first 3 semesters are based on the fundamentals of management across all disciplines.
- The remaining semesters are customized allowing students to choose from more than 20 electives based on their learning objective.
- It has a total of 15 core management subjects ranging from marketing, business strategy, operations management, economics and sustainable development.
- Students are also required to perform case studies and undertake mandatory training or internships.
- Training and projects in collaboration with Mahindra group, HGEIL and UCS.
Faculty:
The faculty members are all industry professionals and follow a strict teaching methodology that empowers students to think beyond boundaries and provide them with adequate training to become future industry leaders.
Infrastructure:
- The college offers spacious and smart classrooms with updated software and tech facilities.
- The 24*7 WiFi enabled campus has a fully automated library, hostels, sports complex and syndicate rooms.
Placements:
It observes an average placement rate of around 80% for the general management program, with maximum (54%) placements within the IT/ITES industry followed by consulting (14%).
- Highest CTC offered was 48 LPA
- Average salary offered was 22.6 LPA
- Some of the leading recruiters are Accenture strategy, Dell, HCL, Amazon and Axis Bank
XLRI being an old and one of the most reputed institutes of the country is also ranked as the best private management college by various surveys. It is on the individual to carefully scrutinise the course in a particular college and then decide.
Why is JBIMS and not IIM A or XLRI, known as the “CEO Factory of India”?
It can be affirmatively stated that JBIMS is considered one of the best business schools in India. The trio of IIM A/B/C holds a distinct brand value compared to other top colleges in the country and globally. The brand recognition and respect of the IIM institutes have increased due to its status as an "Institutes of National Importance" and the widespread accomplished alumni base both in and outside of India.
JBIMS boasts an impressive list of notable alumni, including Vinita Bali, the Managing Director of Britannia, Lalita D. Gupte, Chairperson of ICICI Venture Funds Management Company, and Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director & CEO of ICICI Bank, India, just to name a few. Moreover, the Managing Directors and CEOs of some of India's largest companies such as ICICI, HUL, Kotak Mahindra, and Piramal are alumni of JBIMS.
After applying for XAT is their need to separately register for XLRI and deposit its fees separately?
Yes, you need to apply for XLRI separately. The application form of the XAT and XLRI is similar and you need to pay an extra amount for applying for XLRI. XAT exam is conducted on behalf of XAMI. You should register for admission at XLRI just before the last date to avoid any last-minute complications.
If you are registering only for XAT, you need to pay only 1500 for registration. Whereas, if you are registering also for XLRI, you need to pay 250 rupees extra.
Also, in the XAT registration if you are applying for XLRI then you are supposed to choose the program of your choice i.e. Business management/ Human resource management/ Global business management and general management program.
Between IIM L and XLRI, which is better?
XLRI is the better option among these. The institute has a strong industry presence. According to the recent highlights, XLRI placements are pretty good. During the 2022 placement drive, the average CTC offered was INR 30.73 LPA. While the highest CTC offered was INR 60 LPA.
XLRI is widely reputed across the country. If you check the credentials of multinational brands operating in India, most of them are XLRI alumni.
Student life at XLRI is much better compared to IIM L. The personality development programs of XLRI are pretty good and help students gain management and leadership traits. IIM L has a more traditional approach toward academics.
Is there anyone who remains unplaced from old IIM, XLRI, FMS Delhi, and NITIE? Is it possible to be?
Top B-Schools have created an Invincible persona and have successfully marketed it over the years; however, there is now a demand-supply mismatch, with seats at all B-Schools almost doubling or tripling in the last decade, and a slew of new IIMs or branches of top colleges such as MDI Murshidabad, IIFT Kolkata, NITIE, FMS Delhi, and XLRI Delhi. The colleges will suffer as a result of the lack of job offers from top companies. The only increase can be attributed to recently funded startups that have started hiring from these colleges by offering outrageous packages.
There are students who are unable to be placed during the normal Summers / Finals process, but these colleges use their star alumni base to place the remaining 5-8 students in companies cofounded by the alums or through alums who have been placed in top positions in traditional corporates.
XLRI or SPJIMR? Where should I go?
If you aren’t sure about the field of specialization, then you should choose XLRI. It is widely reputed for its HR program. The head HR of most of the top MNCs in India are XLRI alumni. It is more reputed and has a large alumni base. XLRI placements are better than SPJIMR. The average CTC for the institute is INR 30.73 LPA.
SPJIMR has a better placement record for Information Management and Operations, compared to XLRI.
Which is better, the Xavier School of Management (XLRI), or the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC)?
For HR career aspirants, XLRI is unquestionably the best in Asia; for non-HR candidates, IIMC is by far the better option.
The Benefits of IIMC Over XLRI:
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In comparison to XL, the IIM tag is more well-known outside of India.
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A larger batch means a greater number of successful alumni worldwide.
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It increases the number of marquee recruiters in finance, consulting, marketing, systems, and operations. The alum network is extremely strong in finance and consulting, including leading HR consulting firms.
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After living in Jamshedpur for two years, one can appreciate it even more because it is located in one of the metros.
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XLRI loses companies despite being a good BSchool because many marquee recruiters do not want to visit Jamshedpur, which is not well-connected.
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In comparison to some B-schools, XLRI has a lower percentage of IIT/BITS students in its batch.
The Benefits of XLRI Over IIMC
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A smaller batch size promotes better bonding among batchmates.
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Gender diversity is astounding.
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Because the majority of HR heads in respected companies attended XLRI, their placement can reach almost any company.
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Because of the small batch size, even the worst performers (purely from a placement standpoint, not academically) get decent jobs, which is not possible at any of the top IIMs with larger batch sizes.
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One of the world's largest private equity funds recruits one summer intern exclusively from XLRI every year in India, which could be a very important criterion if one has that kind of profile.
IIM Calcutta and XLRI share more cultural similarities than IIM C and IIM A or B.
Will someone be eligible to apply for PGDM BM at XLRI, Jamshedpur if one has secured less than 50% in graduation?
To get into XLRI Jamshedpur, the eligibility for PGDM (BM) states that you must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline of minimum 3 years duration or equivalent from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. There is no minimum requirement of percentage in graduation. So, yes you’re eligible for applying.
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