TISS offers one of the best HRM programs, rivaling that of XLRI HR, and has produced highly competent individuals in this field. If you have a strong passion for HR and are confident in your choice, TISS would be an excellent choice for you to pursue this specialization.
On the other hand, if you are uncertain about your career path, it may be advantageous to keep your options open. In this scenario, it would be best to choose a college that allows you to decide on your stream later, rather than committing to a specific specialization immediately. This approach has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it ultimately comes down to personal preference and what best suits your individual needs and goals.
Regardless of your choice, both TISS and JBIMS have top-notch individuals in all areas of management, so you can be assured that you will receive a high-quality education and have the opportunity to be mentored by skilled professionals.
Without any second thoughts, XIMB HR is one of the best courses for HRM in the country. Its curriculum is highly rated and industry relevant. Many top companies have offered leading roles over the last few years.
Its legacy of 29 years has given birth to an elaborate alumni base which is another aspect of its excellence. Anyone interested in HR Management should definitely take this course.
The IIM Trichy HR program is a relatively new program that started in 2020. Owing to its lack of credibility not many go for this course.
The table below compares the Placement Statistics of the regular PGP and PGP-HR programs at IIM Trichy.
Particulars |
PGPM - HR |
PGPM |
Highest CTC |
INR 17.6 LPA |
INR 34 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 13.3 LPA |
INR 17.01 LPA |
Median CTC |
INR 14 LPA |
INR 16 LPA |
Average CTC of Top 25% Students |
INR 15.6 LPA |
Average CTC of Top 25% Students |
Top Recruiters |
Ashok Leyland, Hyundai, Wipro |
Amazon, Dell, Nomura |
From the table we can infer that the highest CTC of the HR program is nearly half of that of the regular program. This clearly speaks about its placement opportunities. So I will suggest you go for HR only if you are really interested in it, else go for a regular PGPM.
An HRM interview may be similar to other MBA interviews, but it's likely that you'll be asked "Why HR?" If you have experience in the field or have studied HRM, it will be easier to answer this question. However, if you're switching fields, you'll need to explain your interest in detail. It's important to stay honest and not try to deceive the interviewers, even if HR isn't your first choice. The rest of the interview process will be similar to other IIM interviews.
One student with a finance background shared his personal experience of being asked this question during an HRM interview, even though he had already received offers from other IIMs and HRM wasn't his first choice.