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Is there any management quota in XLRI?
XLRI has a really good reputation that it is known to uphold. Plus, it also has a decent ranking too. It would be quite difficult to maintain these two if the college had management quota.
If you are planning to seek admission here, there will be no backdoor entry. You will have to appear for the XAT and present the score for the selection process of the PGDM program. There is a 6 step process for admission to this program:
- You will first have to register and apply for XAT.
- Using the common application form, apply for XLRI admission.
- Take the XAT exam on the specified date. You will have to ensure that you score well section-wise and overall as well.
- The college will announce the shortlist for the next selection phase based on the scores obtained from the XAT exam.
- You will also have to appear for a group discussion, written ability test and a personal interview which is held in different cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Jamshedpur.
- Your final admission decision is contingent upon your performance in the XAT test, your GD-PI-WAT score, academic profile as well as your work experience.
Thus, you will have to go through this 6 step procedure if you plan to seek admission to XLRI. There is no management quota.
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.
What advice would you give to a fresher joining for an MBA in BM at XLRI?
If you are joining MBA BM at XLRI, be prepared for the rigorous course structure. XLRI batch profile will include students from IITs, NITs, BITS, and other reputed colleges around the country and abroad. So, scoring decent grades won’t be easy.
If you don’t have a decent past academic record, it will be difficult to secure summer internships. But if you have good CPI in XLRI, you can compensate for it. You need to maintain good grades to receive better placements, as well.
What should I choose, IIM Kozhikode or XLRI HRM?
Choosing one between IIM Kozhikode and XLRI HRM depends on the specialization you are inclined towards. If you want to get a general specialization and want the much coveted IIM tag, then go for IIM Kozhikode but if you are certain of your inclination towards HRM and want to pursue a career in the same, trust me XLRI is the best choice for you. It is second only to the top IIMs and FMS. Here is a comparative analysis of the two institutes.
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Particulars |
IIM Kozhikode |
XLRI HRM |
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NIRF MBA Ranking |
3 out of 125 |
9 out of 125 |
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Average CTC |
INR 31.02 LPA |
INR 32.7 LPA |
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Highest Package |
INR 67.02 LPA |
INR 1.1 CPA |
Which MBA college is good for a general category student, FMS or XLRI?
The question is highly subjective. Both FMS and XLRI are the leading institutions for management studies. Any student who gets an admission offer from any or both institutions should be proud of themself.
The qualifying exam for MBA at FMS New Delhi is CAT. The CAT cutoff 2022 for the FMS MBA program was 98 percentile (general category).
The qualifying exam for XLRI PGDHRM, PGDBM, and PGDM courses is XAT. The XAT 2022 cutoff was 92 percentile.
There is a provision for reservation at FMS according to the rules set by the University of Delhi. However, XLRI is a private institution and therefore, has no provision for reservation.
For the HR domain, XLRI is the best business school in India. FMS is famous for its Marketing and is best known as the Marketing Campus of the country. FMS is a good choice for Finance as well. In fact, for specializations other than HR, FMS stands at a higher position.
You should also consider the location, infrastructure, and campus of the two before making your choice. Location-wise FMS is situated in New Delhi and thus might be more attractive to many.
XLRI is the oldest business school in India (founded-1949), and FMS is the third oldest (founded-1954). For a PGDBM in HR, go for XLRI. The fees, however, at XLRI are much higher than at FMS.FMS fees are very affordable. In terms of ROI, FMS is in a better position.
You can Check the course fee for various management courses at XLRI. Also, Check the course fee for FMS New Delhi.
You can thus make your choice based on your goals. Getting into XLRI is easier for a general-category student. Overall, whichever institution you end up in will groom you into an expert in your field.
How is XLRI compared to IIM B and C?
XLRI usually scores right after IIM B and C. If you are interested in Marketing or Finance, you should definitely choose IIM B or C. These have better brand recognition and at least 10-15 companies visit the campus placements of IIM B and C which don’t come to XLRI.
Hower, XLRI HRM is the best Human Resources course available in the country. In terms of alumni and career opportunities, it is way better than IIM B and C.
Should IIM Lucknow be chosen over FMS or XLRI just for the IIM tag? It reeks of secrecy (no placement reports, no waiting list numbers provided without RTI) and barring the campus life I haven't heard
I have said this before. No college is better than the other. It’s just a matter of preferences and suitability. Yet you are here comparing some 3 best B Schools in India. Neither of the 3 colleges is lacking in any aspect. So you won’t be making a bad choice by choosing one from FMS, XLRI, or IIM Lucknow.
The most crucial step while choosing a college is checking your priorities and knowing what you want from the college and where you are headed to in the future. Once you are determined in what you are seeking no college can really stop you. So don’t worry about the confidentiality at IIM Lucknow. With the right mindset, you can make the best out of it. I think focusing on the following aspects will help you make a better decision
- Quality of education
- Campus life
- Career goals
- Big companies coming to the campus for placements
- Fees
Once you have set your goals, all the above 3 colleges will help you achieve them. Lastly, don't choose IIM Lucknow for its IIM tag. If you are honest with your goals, the IIM brand value is not more than a mere tag.
The minimum cutoff for the general category is 90, whereas the cutoff for OBC is 82 at IIM Lucknow.
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Section |
Marks |
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Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (Section 1) |
85 |
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Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (Section 2) |
85 |
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Quantitative Ability (Section 3) |
85 |
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Total |
90 |
The final selection of a candidate is based on his position in the merit list. The merit list is prepared by calculating the Grand Total for all the students.
Grand Total = Shortlist Total + GDPI Total
How good is SPJIMR's PGDM? I’m looking at the current placement records of over 26L average. Is it performing better than top B-schools like XLRI/FMS/IIM?
SPJIMR has been among the top 5 or 10 B Schools over the past few years consistently. Its brand value can be compared to XLRI, FMS, and even IIMs except for IIM ABC. This is because even now there are some roles offered to IIM ABC students that are not offered at SPJIMR. But this is not a major issue as these roles seek only extraordinary profiles and In Fact, many other roles offered at IIM ABC are lower than average.
In SPJIMR even the lowest package is decent and the range of salary is not very broad. This year, SPJIMR's average package stood at INR 33.02 LPA.
Other key points to note in comparison to old IIMs is that our Highest CTC is lower than that of IIMs but our Lowest CTC is higher than that of IIMs. So I will suggest anyone with an exceptionally good profile to choose IIM whereas someone with a decent average profile should go for SPJIMR only. It is important to note that getting roles at SPJIMR is a bit easier than IIMs mainly because of the small batch size and less competition.
Is there a Catholic quota at XLRI Jamshedpur?
No, XLRI Jamshedpur does not offer any quota for any category or religion. I am a Catholic student in the batch of 240 students, and none of the students came to the institute using any category or quota. XLRI Jamshedpur has developed a separate reputation in the MBA fraternity and one of the reason is that it does not promote admissions through quota.
How good is the Global Management program at XLRI Jamshedpur? What is the placement record?
XLRI's two-year full-time AICTE-approved Global MBA program is designed to meet the current business needs and demands of global business leaders. GMP program is focused on providing a rigorous academic curriculum, as well as opportunities for students to learn from three leading economies in the world - India, China, and the United States by allowing them to participate in live internships and college events in each of these countries, as well as a full-time summer internship and organize events in their own.
The program is taught by top professors drawn from the top colleges of each of the three countries. The course is also well-supported by the XL Alumni Network, which sees the program as providing tremendous opportunities in today's world. The batch of students in XLRI's Global MBA program sees a good mix of freshers as well as professionals with work experience.
The Global MBA course has been readily accepted by the industry, with all students getting placed after completion of the program. Quoting directly from the latest placement report: “The average salary saw an increase to INR 32.7 lakhs per annum from INR 30.7 lakhs per annum in 2022. Highest domestic offer at INR 78.2 lakhs per annum from the ITES sector. Highest international offer at INR 1.1 crore per annum for the HR domain.”
The benefits after completing the program are likely to outweigh the cost of tuition and other expenses. The benefits come from the learning, networking, exposure, branding, and skills developed in the program.
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