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Should I join BM in XIMB?
XIMB is one the top B schools in India and MBA in Business Management is its flagship course. Whether you should join it or not is your call depending on your inclinations and preferences. However, my answer entails various reasons why one must consider XIMB.
- XIMB has a 31-year-long legacy which has resulted in its rich lineage, great faculty members, and an elaborate alumni base.
- The institute is known for its research culture and development activities on a regular basis in collaboration with the government.
- XIMB is granted the South Asian Quality Assurance Systems (SAQS) accreditation by the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA) and the NBA Accreditation by the National Board of Accreditation for a period of 5 years for PGDM.
- Unlike most B Schools it offers an MBA degree rather than a PGDM Diploma. An MBA gives a holistic view of the program while a PGDM focuses on a specific specialization.
- XIMB also offers international exchange of students not only through the college but also through student-driven committees.
- The faculty at XIMB are experts in their respective fields and have immense industry experience which is reflected in their pedagogy.
- In the second year, you get an opportunity to do a double major, major plus minor in whichever fields (i.e. Marketing, Finance, operations, etc) we would like to gain knowledge and experience in. This gives us an opportunity to gain cross-functional knowledge and explore beyond our comfort zone, a quality required in the corporate world.
- XIMB encourages extra-curricular/ co-curricular activities combining activities and academics which helps you to learn how to become a better manager and put your theoretical knowledge to the test.
- Business seminars and talks hosted by industry leaders from every field are common in XIMB. These business talks help the students increase their practical knowledge with quality industry exposure.
- XIMB holds a strong alumni base with alumni at top positions in various companies.
- XIMB gives due importance to academics and learning through various projects, competitions, case studies, live projects, and faculty projects.
- The students are constantly evaluated through quizzes and assignments to keep them on their toes. This helps them adjust to the hectic schedule they face in the corporate world.
Overall, the campus life at XIMB is unique and complete as it is a B-School that is forever awake.
I have an offer from KPMG in their Strategy Consulting division. Also another option from XIMB to pursue MBA right after grad. What should I do?
If you are considering taking a job offer from KPMG, it would be wise to do so right away. KPMG is a reputable company and gaining experience there can be beneficial for your future career goals. One option after working with KPMG for 2-3 years would be to pursue an MBA. However, it's important to consider if you have the time and patience to prepare for entrance exams for top-tier B-Schools in India, such as the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) or XLRI. If you feel confident in your ability to do so, it may be more beneficial to gain more work experience before going for an MBA.
On the other hand, if you think that you would not be able to focus on preparing for entrance exams while working, an MBA from Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB) may be a more suitable option. Ultimately, it's important to consider your own goals and priorities when making a decision.
Which is better: FORE School of Management for a PGDM BM or IMI Delhi?
FORE School of Management is approved by AICTE on the other hand IMI Delhi is approved by AICTE, NBA and AIU. Both of them were established in the year 1981 and provide good quality programs to their students. According to NIRF rankings IIIM was ranked #28 whereas FORE was ranked #43.
Intake process:
FORE School of Management:
- The process of admissions in this institution is a bit lengthy. The candidate is shortlisted on the basis of scores obtained in CAT/GMAT/XAT exams.
- After the shortlisting the students will be required to appear in: Written Ability Test (WAT), Business Awareness Quiz (BA-Q) and Extempore and Personal Interview (PI)
- The final selection is considered on the basis of marks the applicant has obtained in CAT/GMAT/XAT, WAT, Business quiz, Extempore, Personal Interview, Academic performance and work experience.
IMI Delhi:
The selection process of applicants takes place in the following manner:
- In the same way shortlisting of candidates is done on the basis of CAT or GMAT scores.
- Followed by a written test, requiring the applicants to write an essay.
- The last round of the process consists of an interview and extempore.
- Then the student is qualified based on the performances in all the rounds.
Some similarities/dissimilarities are tabulated below:
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Categories |
FORE School of Management |
IMI Delhi |
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Companies recruiting |
Companies like Asian Paints, ITC, Nestle, Infosys, Amazon, Hindustan Unilever, BACARDI, Nivea, HCL, Gartner, Wipro, etc. |
HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, Deloitte, EY India, Citi Bank, Wipro, Infosys, OYO, Lens kart, Sony Pictures, Radio Mirchi and more. |
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Scholarship |
Available for PGDM students |
Available for students taking admissions under merit lists. |
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Total seats for PGDM |
180 |
224 |
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Highest CTC |
30 LPA |
22 LPA |
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Average CTC |
10.6 LPA |
13.07 LPA |
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Female percentage |
35% |
38% |
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Male percentage |
65% |
62% |
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Total recruits |
146+ |
100+ |
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Hostel facilities |
No (but it coordinates with Rajhans Homes) |
Yes |
Both the institutions have highly qualified faculties. FORE has a longer process of selection which might make it a selective institution, having limited seats for PGDM courses and hard to get in. On the other hand IMI doesn’t have that lengthy process as compared to FORE. More the number of companies recruiting the institution will automatically result in more number of students getting placed.
Which will be better, K J Somaiya PGDM Core or IMI Delhi PGDM for Finance?
IMI Delhi is a better option than K J Somaiya. And here are some of the supporting reasons for the same.
- IMI Delhi is a premier global management institution. It has climbed the ladder of success from the past 40 years. IMI Delhi has been ranked 28 for MBA by NIRF 2020. IMI Delhi offers programs in post-graduate management and doctoral courses in various specializations.
- It also has international linkages with many global institutions across the USA, Europe, Russia, China, and Pakistan. It is also the first business school in India that is sponsored by well-known corporate companies such as nestle and SAIL.
- There are two specializations in the flagship program of PGDM- PGDM HRM and PGDM B&FS. It is AICTE approved and accredited by NBA and AMBA.
- The curriculum followed in IMI Delhi focuses on imparting functional and specialized knowledge. This helps in making a strong base among students. It imparts a global perspective and incorporates leadership skills in them.
- The course has learning objectives such as problem framing, problem-solving, critical thinking, and written and oral communication.
- The students of IMI Delhi are well-groomed to innovate their academic learning and enhance their extracurricular activities as well.
- The location of IMI Delhi serves as an advantage.
The placement data is given below.
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Highest CTC offered |
INR 22 LPA |
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Average CTC offered |
INR 13 LPA |
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Top recruiters |
American express, axis bank, Accenture, Tata motors, Amazon |
IMI Delhi observed more than 90% placement records in the recent placement drive. More than 86 recruiting companies visited the campus for placements.
Which one is a good PGDM college in Pune, Indira Institute of Management or RIIM Pune?
Both Indira Institute of Management and RIIM is revered among the reputed PGDM institutes in Pune and are AICTE approved.
Admission:
Indira Institute of Management- IIMP offers two specializations under PGDM, i.e. Marketing and Finance. The total course fee is 7.2 lakhs.
- Admission to PGDM courses in IIMP is based on CAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT scores.
- For the final selection, the institute conducts GD and PI.
RIIM, Pune- It offers a full-time PGDM program in marketing, finance, and HR. PGDM at RIIM costs around 6 lakhs.
- The entrance exam scores accepted for admission are CAT, MAT, MHCET.
- Shortlisted students also need to go through GD and PI in order to get admission.
Placements: Companies recruiting from IIMP are ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, Bridge Group Solutions, MakerBot, Federal Bank, Deloitte, etc. Whereas, major recruiters at RIIM are Amazon, Flipkart, Deloitte, Wipro, Capgemini, Paytm, Swiggy, CCD, ITC, Future Group, Pantaloons, Bose, Khadims, JK Tyre, Tech Mahindra, Byju's, Amul, Oppo.
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Institute |
Indira Institute of Management |
RIIM Pune |
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Highest CTC |
13.8 LPA |
8.9 LPA |
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Average CTC |
5 LPA |
4.5 LPA |
The overall curriculum at RIIM is also overhauled on a regular basis and encompasses both the theoretical and practical domains of the course. The overall academic structure at RIIM is much better as compared to Indira Institute.
Between IIMP and RIIM Pune, the latter is the better choice as it offers a better ROI and has tie-ups with premier management institutes like IIM for their certification programs.
Over the years, RIIM has made astonishing leaps and stands among the top 5 ranked business schools in Pune.
Which B-school will be the best for a person with 3.5 years of work among IIM B, IIM C, FMS, and NITIE?
IIM Bangalore assigns maximum weightage to work experience. A total of 8 points are added to the total percentile of the candidate in the case of students with more than 3 years of work experience.
The placement scenario at IIM Bangalore is also pretty good when compared with the other institutions mentioned. The top recruiters that visit the campus for recruitment purposes include Amazon, Accenture, American Express, and Bharti Airtel. The average salary offered to the candidates of the institute is INR 26.18 Lakhs per annum as per the placement reports of the year 2020.
IIM Calcutta does not consider the work experience for the selection procedure. FMS also does not give weightage to the work experience of the candidates but it is always beneficial to have certain years of work experience for the selection process. For NITIE, the students are judged based on their academic records, Group discussion, and Personal interview rounds. The work experience in the relevant field would however provide the candidate with an edge over the other ones though it is not mentioned anywhere by the institute.
So, a candidate with around 3.5 years of work experience would be the best fit for IIM Bangalore. IIM Lucknow can be the next suitable option for you as the institution offers 10 points to candidates with work experience.
How good in MBA in HRM in IIM when compared with XLRI?
Getting to know from friends studying at these colleges. It is important for you to note that all of the IIMs do not offer a specialized program in Human Resource Management. Only IIM Ranchi and IIM Indore offer a dedicated program in the field of HRM. Here are some of the facts you must keep in mind before making any decision.
Make an informed decision
- MBA in HR is way different than MBA in any other stream.
- MBA is all about being analytical and calculative.
- But if you choose to pursue HRM, you should be able to focus on human interactions and relationships.
Brand name
- You may feel that some great B-schools in India such as XLRI, MDI, and TISS are as old as the IIMs and possess the same brand value.
- If you do not get a seat in an old IIM or are not obsessed with an IIM tag then mentioned colleges will be good for you.
- They are equally good as the IIMs.
Faculty Team
- IIMs are known for some of the finest professors in all of their specializations.
- As the number of students in HRM is less, this also affects the number of faculty in that department.
- XLRI has some great professors in HRM.
Peer group
- Most of the learning outside the classroom comes from one’s friend circle.
- Your fellow students in IIMs incline towards specializations such as Finance, Marketing, Operations, or IT.
- Very few students opt for HRM.
- Therefore, it will be a better learning environment where most people are interested in the same topic.
The conclusion is, if you are interested and inclined towards HRM then they should opt for XLRI, and if there is uncertainty in choice, then go for IIMs.
Which one is the better option, a BBA from DU or from IIM Rohtak?
Many people consider DU as a better option especially if it’s any of the top 3-4 colleges. Yet I chose IIM Rohtak. Now I am going to list down reasons why one should choose DU or IIM Rohtak separately
Why one should go for DU
- You end up saving more than 10 lakhs which is a big amount
- The BBA course here is fairly new and promising
- The location advantage one avail while studying DU is far better than Rohtak.
- If one is sure that they can clear CAT
Why one should go for IIM Rohtak
- If you are a non-math student and have zero interest in commerce
- If you want to give one more chance CAT, you can give it after 3 years.
- The additional 10 lakhs rupees becomes more like insurance for your seat reserved in IIM Rohtak. This will save you from taking a year drop and an additional year to work.
Now on the basis of the above points, you can make a decision that suits you the best.
How good is the MBA IB program of the Delhi School of Economics (DSE)?
Delhi School of Economics MBA IB program is excellent. It is a specialized course that was designed to meet the global business demands and operations. The career outcome is excellent in this field. Delhi School of Economics placements 2020 had witnessed an average CTC of INR 10.57 LPA. Students of MBA IB are recruited in marketing, finance, consulting, and business development profiles.
Which is best for an MBA, Chandigarh University or Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad?
Personally, I feel, Chandigarh University is a much better university as it has been making huge contributions in the field of education. The university has rigorous procedures for the recruitment of the faculty and only the best are given positions here. The course, the pedagogy, and the timetable is updated frequently to meet the recent standards. The students are evaluated constantly based on their grades and classroom performance and any shortcomings are taken care of both on the part of the students as well as faculty.
Chandigarh University placements have been witnessing an improvement over the past few years. This year its students received a total of 6154 placement offers. The average salary stood of Chandigarh University stood at INR 9.54 LPA while the highest salary stood at INR 50+ LPA. Chandigarh University Placements 2022 welcomed 900 recruiters that made more than 9500 offers.
Top recruiters included Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM, Arcesium, Adobe, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Qualcomm, Philips, Goldman Sachs, Toshiba, and Red Hat. Chandigarh University was also awarded the Limca National Record for the highest number of Companies in a year.
Overall Chandigarh University is a great university that provides its students an opportunity to clear various competitions and shape their career successfully.
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