Which college should I choose between XIMB and IIM Nagpur?

XIMB is one of the leading private B-Schools in India, ranked 31st by NIRF, whereas IIM Nagpur is one of the newer IIMs, and hence ranked 40th by NIRF. Both are premier institutes to pursue management not only in the country but in Asia as well.

Admission & Fees

XIMB

• Scores of XAT/CAT/X-GMT/GMAT are taken into account. For the year 2018, the cut-off for CAT was 91+, XAT was 92+, and GMAT with a score of 550.
• For MBA, the total fees is 20 lacs, while for EX-MBA, it is 16 lacs.

IIM Nagpur

• For PGP, a student must be a graduate with 55%. IIM Nagpur accepts the scores of CAT as well as GMAT.
• The fees for the course are INR 13,75,000/- for Indian Nationals and USD 30,000 for International candidates.

Infrastructure

XIMB

• XIMB library has 36,000 publications, 8,500 journals & periodicals, online journals, databases, audiovisual resources, dissertations, etc.
• The sports facilities include well-equipped gymnasiums and jogging tracks.

IIM Nagpur

• The library includes everything from the latest management books, journals, textbooks, journals, and audio-visuals.
• The other facilities include single occupancy hostels, sports complexes, computer labs, cafeteria, gym, ATMs, and Wi-Fi.

Placements

The table below briefly compares the placement statistics of the institutes.

Recruiting Companies

• XIMB: Accenture, Blue Star, CRISIL, Capgemini, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, Nestle, OYO, Comviva, Infosys, and many more.
• IIM Nagpur: Deloitte, Genpact, Infosys, ThyssenKrupp, PolyCab, HCL, Coffee Day Overseas, Amazon, and more.

XIMB is one of the oldest private institutions and centre for academic excellence. It is also a part of many international collaborations which helps students avail myriad of facilities. IIM Nagpur is relatively new and needs time to establish a strong alumni network and make its mark amongst the top IIMs and match the branding. Though both these institutions provide a high ROI, it is up to the individual to make an informed decision after considering all factors.