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Which has the best program for rural management, XIMB, IRMA, or the Indian Institute of Rural Management at Jaipur?
IRMA seems to have it all - top faculty, great infrastructure, excellent campus, and extensive exposure. It is well known for its specialization in Rural Management and becomes the best choice when it comes to RM aspirants. Before I go on, let me clarify a much common misconception about the Rural Management and Development Sector. The assumptions that the pay in the Development sector is extremely low and IRMA provides no corporate exposure are outright false.
I know a friend who gave up a scholarship at another B School for Rural Management at IRMA. He made this decision despite knowing it will be more hectic because of the 3 field components unlike 1 in the case of other B Schools.
There is an additional social sector course like Rural Society and Polity for instance. The main purpose of these courses is to broaden your tour horizon as IRMA serves the majority of the Indian population living in villages, who have a different set of problems and require a different type of thinking to solve them.
IRMA has 2 camps - pro-market and pro-development that respect each other. Such harmony leads to a better understanding of both pros and cons, and students can initiate a response to an emerging economy.
This field required an emphatic and sensitive attitude with monetary benefits not being the primary goal. The earning capacity is not exactly poor and the placement figures reveal 100% opportunities. Additionally, IRMA’s Social Entrepreneurship Cell is a haven for future entrepreneurs.
IRMA boasts of a rich alumni culture because they take pride in being an IRMAn which was possible after multiple efforts and hard work. The alumni connection ensures constant motivation and advice shared based on real-life experiences.
Overall IRMA offers a roller coaster of experiences you won’t forget in your entire life.
How is life at XIMB, Bhubaneswar?
As far as the college campus is concerned, my friends have lived on the new campus so my response is based on their experience there. Firstly, it is quite far from the city. If you are used to things being very convenient, this could pose as a bit of an inconvenience in your early days of living here since there really aren’t that many places to hang out.
However, this can definitely be an advantage at the same time as you will get more time to bond with your seniors and batch mates. In my opinion, once you build some friendships, you probably will not have a problem about not being close to a city anymore.
There are also numerous committees you can be a part of. You will definitely get super busy trying to juggle your responsibilities as a volunteer in these committees, along with other commitments like your academics, case study competitions, group projects, and other things. There are also a few parties that take place so you will get your share of fun in that aspect as well.
Overall, you can expect to have a good college life at either of the campuses. Hope this helps.
What is the cut off for XIMB?
The XIMB cut-off is based on XAT/ CAT/ GMAT/XGMT/NMAT. The cutoff figure is the minimum score required to be eligible for a personal interview. However one must bear in mind the fact that the cutoff is a primary filter only and only high scores make it into final admission. The XIMB cutoff figures change slightly every year.
The latest XIMB Cutoff statistics are tabulated below
XIMB Cutoff - Xavier General Management Aptitude Test (XGMT)
|
Component |
Cutoff Percentile |
|
Verbal Ability |
70 |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
45 |
|
Data Interpretation |
45 |
|
Emotional Quotient & General Awareness |
50 |
|
Overall Figures |
91 |
XIMB Cutoff - Common Admission Test (CAT)
|
Component |
Cutoff Percentile |
|
Verbal Ability |
90 |
|
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning |
80 |
|
Quantitative Ability |
80 |
|
Overall Figures |
91 |
- Similar to CAT cut-off figures, the XAT cut-off is around the 90 percentile.
- The GMAT cut-off for XIMB is 550 marks.
- NMAT cut-off is 220 marks. (NMAT is considered for selected courses only.)
Note: The cut-off figures are slightly less for females and candidates belonging to Odisha.
Which one is better: IMT or XIMB or IMI??
If you have a closer look, there is no major difference between the 3 B Schools. So I have made it easier by judging them on the basis of 2 parameters only.
Admissions: Most competent students get a call from 2 of these 3 institutes as all the 3 to have similar requisites
Placements: The placements are also at a similar level. The profiles and packages offered are similar in all the 3 B Schools except that IMT is a little behind owing to its huge batch size.
So I would say the order would be as this- XIMB >=IMI>IMT
The table below will give you a better picture of the comparison between the 3 colleges
|
Particulars |
XIMB |
IMI |
IMT |
|
Batch size |
364 |
308 |
500 |
|
Fees |
?20 Lakhs (MBA) |
?18.17 L |
INR 6 L - 19.02 L (for 18 months-3 years) |
|
Number of recruiters |
64 |
100+ |
130+ |
|
Highest salary |
INR 32.21 LPA |
INR 50 LPA |
INR 62 LPA |
|
Average salary |
INR 17.54 LPA |
INR 17.01 LPA |
INR 15.28 LPA |
|
Top sector |
Consulting (46%), IT/ITES (22%) |
Consulting/ EdTech |
IT/ITES |
|
Top Recruiters |
ICICI Bank, Accenture, Cognizant |
ICICI Bank, Deloitte, Accenture, Infosys, KPMG |
Morgan Stanley, BCG, Accenture Consulting, Goldman Sachs, Google, Infosys Consulting, Emami International, TATA Consumer Product |
Who are the best professors at XIMB?
There are quite a few good professors at XIMB that will leave an everlasting impact on you during your time as a student here. Everyone is quite well versed with IC Sir’s enthusiasm, Prof. NG Nayak’s wittiness, and Ramana Sir’s sincerity. Some of the most reputed faculty members among students are as follows.
- Prof. Subhasis Ray: He has inculcated the love for marketing in his students. He also goes the extra mile to ensure that his students learn the subjects. He earned respect and no one dares to disturb him during his class.
- Fr. Aloysius C. Jesurajan: He teaches Managerial Communication. None of the students dare to open their mouths to speak during his class. He is dedicated enough to take an informative session for 88 minutes of his 90-minute lecture and will take attendance for the last 2 minutes.
- Prof. T. Kumar: You will get to learn basic sociology with him during your first year. The subject is quite bland and theoretical but Prof. Kumar took the effort to break it down into concepts that we can actually apply. His teaching made the subject more interesting. His unassuming humor is just another plus.
- Prof. Jeevan J Arakal: You will probably have his class in a later term of your first year. You will definitely enjoy his classes but the deadlines he sets are naturally feared for among the students.
You will get to learn from really dedicated faculty and enjoy your lectures at XIMB.
Which course is better HRM or BM from XIMB?
To begin with, let me tell you that XIMB offers MBA-BM whereas XAHR offers MBA-HRM. XAHR or Xaviers School of Human Resource Management was started after the immense success of the HRM program of XIMB.
Now coming to your question, the program you choose will be an important factor in shaping your career so it should be based on your inclinations. Get a clear idea of the various arenas and specializations of Management and the required skills. Both the courses deal with very important elements of Management but HRM specifically deals with the primary asset of any company, The employees.
BM offers an MBA in various fields like
- Finance
- Sales and Marketing
- Operations
- Consulting
- General Management
Each of these specializations have its own pros and cons. For instance, if you are into number crunching, operation management, and market mapping, then BM is a good choice for you. You can get further details of the course on the official website. Analyze what course and why attracts you the most and make an informed decision. So only you can decide which course to take as this is a subjective question based solely on your personal preference.
Is the placement scenario for sustainability management in XIMB good and worth the money spent on pursuing the course?
Standing away from the crowd, XIMB Bengaluru weaved sustainability management with MBA. XIMB Bhubaneswar is ranked sixth among the top 100 private B-Schools of India in the Education-World India Private B-Schools Ranking 2020-21.
The two-years, of course, has the following features:
- The admission is on the basis of national-level management entrance exams (CAT/X-GMT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/GMAT).
- There is an eight weeks summer internship program focused on People, Planet, and Profit.
Placements
The placements of MBA-SM are average in terms of package. The lucrative points of this branch are:
- There is a steady upsurge in sustainability-related jobs as compared to functional-management jobs.
- The Faculty of this branch has experience in various fields like law, organizational behavior, waste management, climate change, biodiversity development, and renewable energy.
- There is an option for the student to switch jobs to the main functional field rather than continuing in the sustainability sector.
- The fee of the course is 13.80 Lakhs while the average package offered is 7.5 LPA.
The sustainability sector is booming and one of the interesting sectors. Its scope is slowly emerging with the growing economy of the world.
Is it worth investing 11 lacs in Rural Management from XIMB? Can the amount be recovered after 2-3 years of placement?
XIMB Rural Management is worth the investment of 11 lakhs. It is among the best MBA-RM programs in the country. The return on investment is sound. The recovery rate will depend on your course performance and placements. Generally, it's possible to recover the fees within 2-3 years of placements.
Over the last few years, XSRM has maintained a record 100 percent placement rate. The average CTC for Rural Management is around INR 8 LPA. The highest goes up to INR 17 LPA. Microfinance banks, Rural development sectors, Finance, and Marketing are the major sectors that take part in XIMB placement. Pradan, Ujjiwan, Rural Yellow, etc. are the major recruiters for XSRM.
How do I prepare for XGMT (XIMB)?
As far as preparation for any exam is concerned, my advice to you would be to know the syllabus as well as the paper pattern. This would help you study better. Knowing the syllabus proves to be quite important as it will give a clear idea regarding what you have to prepare for the exam.
Paper Pattern:
The test consists of various multiple-choice questions which are based on five sections. These sections include:
- Quantitative aptitude
- Data Interpretation and Logical reasoning
- Verbal ability
- Emotional quotient
- General awareness
There is a time limit for every section. A downside to this exam is the fact that you will be given negative marking for every wrong answer you mark.
The pattern and syllabus are similar to those observed in other exams like CAT and XAT. The total duration of the exam is about 120 minutes.
In my opinion, look at the syllabus you have to study and have effective time management as you have in any other exam. This should help you score better and you can look at the questions you are scoring less in to improve your overall grade.
Who are some of the notable XIMB alumni?
There are many notable alumni of XIMB. Mentioned below are some of them.
|
Name |
Batch |
Present Occupation |
|
Mohit Kampani |
1994 |
MD, Spencer’s Retail |
|
Mohan Kannan |
1999 |
Vocalist, Agnee |
|
Ravikumar S |
1996 |
President & CDO, Infosys |
|
Joseph Hadrian Bosco |
1996 |
Sr. Vice President, ICICI Securities |
|
Mohammed A. Alam |
1996 |
Head of Product Management, National Commercial Bank, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
|
Pinaki Banerjee |
1995 |
Country Manager, South Asia, Pilkington Glasses |
|
Prateek Agarwal |
1994 |
Equities, Bharti AXA Investment Managers |
|
Mitul Rastogi |
1996 |
Johnson Controls Inc |
Needless to say, you will find XIMB alumni in the senior position of many companies.
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