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Can I get into XLRI with 47% in graduation, but pretty good scores in 10th & 12th? I also have 2 years of work experience. What if I manage to get 99.9+ in the XAT?
If your score is good in XAT, you will get the call. It is also good because the marks have a good amount of weightage in the final selection.
Most probably, you will be questioned if you have low grades in any of the examinations and all you need to do is, just satisfy the interviewers and prove to them that you are a good candidate and this would be enough to get you through.
If you have a score anywhere above 99.9 Percentile, you will get a call from XAT. You are much more than your mark sheets and XLRI values such things which are beyond scores.
What should I do to clear the GD/PI of XLRI Jamshedpur for HR? Assuming that I have plenty of time to prepare, what should be my strategy?
Group Discussion (GD) will be different from a regular topic-based GD, as it will be ranked-based. In this type of GD, a list of activities will be given to the group, and the members will have to come to an agreement about the importance of each activity. This type of GD does not require specific knowledge on any topic but will require strong communication skills to participate effectively.
Since everyone in the group will have to chime in to speak, there is a high probability that the discussion could become chaotic and disorganized. This should not allow you as a candidate to give up on contributing to the discussion as this will negatively affect the panel’s perception of you. Keep trying to engage with the discussion in a polite manner.
Interview - The type of questions that can be expected in the PI can be about why the candidate is interested in HR, why they want to do an MBA, and why they want to do it in XLRI. You can also be asked about your educational background and work experience, as well as about how you'd react to hypothetical situations. The key to handling this kind of probing is to remain calm, keep a smile on your face, and not let a single bad answer affect the entire interview.
How are the placements for engineers with no work experience at the IIMs, FMS Delhi and XLRI?
The two most important factors considered by recruiters during Placements at IIM ABC/FMS/XLRI are
- Brand of UG College - SRCC/Old IITs/BITS/CA
- High Academics - University RankHolders, City Toppers in Boards, or at least Department Rank Holders with 8.5+ in Engineering.
MBA scores are of much importance during Final Placements but are Not available during summer placement.
If you have passed the above criteria, you are most likely to land any job. Still, I have segregated the roles that require work experience and the roles that do not.
Roles that require work experience
- Operations/Supply chain/product management.
- Any role will require work experience if your above 2 criteria are not up to the mark.
Roles that do not require work experience
- Consulting
- Investment Banking
- PE/VC
- Marketing
- Corporate Finance roles
So most of the jobs do not require work experience. Even if they do only non-engineering work experience is of value unless you want to go into Operations/Supply chain/product management.
Which are the dream companies for an XLRI HRM student?
A dream company depends upon your choice and where your interest lies. Typically, HR Consulting, IR, Manufacturing, or Line HR Roles are more popular.
- If you are interested in HR Consulting then Hay group, Accenture consulting are considered a dream as both of these companies pay significantly higher than other companies like Mercer or Hewitt.
- If your interest lies in IR or Manufacturing then FMCG companies like P&G, Unilever, ITC, Asian Paints, etc should be your dream companies.
- If you are interested in Line HR or corporate HR only then Novartis, Stan Chat, Microsoft, or other big banks and the Software or product based companies etc. are considered dream companies. Novartis offered their position in Switzerland so it was a dream for many students.
Despite this, some students may be more interested in joining startups and building systems from scratch than in joining existing companies.
What percentage of questions does one need to answer to clear XAT and get admission in XLRI or XIMB?
There is no definite percentage of questions you need to clear in order to secure yourself a seat in XLRI or XIMB. The obvious answer is every year the question paper difficulty level varies and so does the percentile cutoff.
Simply, your chances of getting a seat in both these institutes purely depend on your percentile just like JEE-Main rank is the criteria for national-level institutes.
My friend took admission in XIMB in 2018, the scores of their batch were between 56.5 to 89 out of 150. Here the person scoring has 100% percentile whereas the person getting 88.5 will be close to 99% percentile. Hence, the percentile cutoff varies each year.
For example, for admissions in 2019, the percentile cutoff was:
- XLRI Jamshedpur: BM – 91.25, HR – 88 (With Sectional Cutoffs)
- XIM Bhubaneswar: 94 (With sectional Cutoffs)
Here are few tips to secure a high percentile in these exams:
- Focus on the accuracy of your answer. Do not just beat around the bush or select an answer which doesn’t hit the accuracy.
- Try to solve at least 60% of the total questions. For the rest, you can solve the ones you know properly.
- Always aim for the highest mark, you never know if you are the one having a 100% percentile.
Therefore, thinking about percentile cutoff is in vain until the results are out. As the cutoff will totally depend on your performance, it is best recommended to focus on your performance in the exam. After all, your success depends on your hard work and fervour towards your goal.
How much do the top B-schools like the IIMs FMS, MDI, XLRI, SP JAIN, JBIMS, IIFT, and NITIE inflate their placement reports?
In the placement process, it is not always the B-Schools that are responsible for reporting inflated packages, but rather the companies. The figure reported by placement cells is referred to as the "Cost to Company" (CTC) and not the take-home salary. This means that simply dividing the CTC by 12 is not an accurate reflection of what you will receive in your bank account each month.
CTC consists of two main components: fixed and variable. The fixed component includes your basic salary, HRA, TA, LTA, employer's contribution to the provident fund, joining bonus, retention bonuses, and ESOPs. The variable component is based on both your performance and the company's performance and is paid out in lump sums either yearly or half-yearly.
Your take-home salary at the end of each month is calculated as basic salary + HRA + TA + other allowances - provident fund deduction - tax. The remaining amount is given to you at the end of the year. To illustrate how companies may inflate their CTC figures, here are a few examples:
- Amazon:
Fixed component: 9 lakhs
Year 1 end retention bonus: 2 lakhs
Year 2 end retention bonus: 1.5 lakhs
ESOP: 5 lakhs to be paid over 3 years
Performance bonus: separate/not reported CTC: 17.5 lakhs
Take-home salary: 65-70k
- Goldman Sachs:
Fixed component + Variable component: 14.5 lakhs
Relocation: 2,00,000 INR (one-time payment)
Supplemental Salary: 3,50,000 INR (supplemental salary is an accrued bonus paid out in monthly installments pro-rated from the date of joining, only applicable during the first year of joining)
CTC: 20 lakhs
Take-home salary: 95-98k
- RBS India Development Center (Royal Bank of Scotland back-end):
Fixed component: 9 lakhs
Variable component: 10-20% of a fixed component
CTC: 10.8 lakhs
Take-home salary: 65-68k
As seen from the examples, despite Amazon having a CTC that is double that of RBS IDC, their take-home salary is the same. This is the typical way it works. The placement teams likely do not have much control over the process.
How tough is it to get into FPM program in XLRI?
The difficulty of getting into the FPM program at XLRI varies from person to person depending on several factors. Some of these determining factors are the number of applicants, their qualifications, and the admissions criteria of the program. Here are the eligibility criteria of the FPM program that might give you an insight into the toughness of getting into FPM XLRI.
- A BE / B. Tech. degree or its equivalent with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) obtained after completing higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, and followed by at least 2 years of relevant work experience,
- A bachelor's degree/equivalent of minimum three years duration with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) after completing higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, and followed by post-graduation (MBA/Master's degree in any discipline) from a university or a center of higher learning in India / abroad with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates),
- An integrated master's degree of four / five years in any discipline, with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates), obtained after completing higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent,
- A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, or CS with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates)
However, in general, the FPM program at XLRI is considered to be quite competitive, with a rigorous selection process that includes an application, an interview, and a written test. To increase your chances of being accepted into the program, it is important to have a strong academic record, relevant work experience, and a clear research proposal.
How much does graduation CGPA matter in MBA placements in XLRI or JBIMS?
Yes, you might be able to get into UIET Chandigarh with a JEE Main rank of 74,000. The most likely branch that you will get into as a general category is ECE, EEE, or Mechanical. Things will change if you belong to a reserved category student and you might be able to score a seat in CSE.
Here is the latest required cutoff for UIET.
|
Course |
General Cutoff |
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CSE |
945-24246 |
6037-46660 |
|
IT |
24265-35348 |
47120-57861 |
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ECE |
25258-42196 |
61291-72506 |
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EEE |
25564-51542 |
58269-73014 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
30059-56234 |
72430-84878 |
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Biotechnology |
51181-85699 |
90951-124482 |
Based on this ranking, the hostel is only allocated in biotechnology and engineering without the hostel in Chandigarh is costly, so try to get into the hostel. Other than this, some private hostels will give you everything essential, but they come at a huge cost.
How much will a low grad score affect summer and final placements in NITIE (PGDIM), SJMSOM IIT B, and XLRI BM?
My cousin is an alumnus of NITIE and has spent two years in the institute as a student. His opinion is based on professional experience and may not be true for summer and final placements at SJMSOM and XLRI.
- Companies consider students with good grades as an equivalent proxy to dedication at the workplace, and the ability of the students to analyze critically and intensively.
- The merit required for the consideration is open to question and/or debate. Marks obtained in high school and graduation usually serve as filter criteria for filtering out worthy students from hundreds of them.
- Experience in work in domain and years or the lack of it and the college you completed your undergraduate degree from matter in a few cases.
- It is wrong to say that one of these matters will nullify and get you a place in the shortlist for the subsequent selection rounds.
A counter-argument can turn up claiming that the companies do not look at the scores. It is up to the students concerned to follow this notion.
What is it like to be a pass out from XLRI, Jamshedpur with a degree in HR? Also, is HRM better than BM in XLRI?
In terms of outlook and objectives, the HRM and BM programs offered by XLRI Jamshedpur differ significantly. The BM program, for example, includes only two courses in Organization Behavior, whereas the HRM program includes three courses in the same subject.
The HRM program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful HR manager in today's fast-paced corporate environment. As a result, if you want to work in human resources, the HRM program is the best option. XLRI Jamshedpur is regarded as the best HR education institute in India, and being a part of the program gives you access to a rich alumni network of over 60 years, many of whom are in HR roles. This is a significant benefit. Similarly, the BM program has advantages, but the program's objectives differ from those of HRM. If you are admitted, you should not consider any other options.
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