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How good is JBIMS as compared to IIMs, XLRI, and FMS in regard to faculty, placements, alumni, etc.?
You are advised to choose wisely when it comes to selecting the top MBA colleges. Most of the top colleges have excellent faculty who are experts in their fields and students highly appreciate their teachings. The alumni network is a crucial factor to consider, and it is best to speak to students and alumni of the colleges to get a better understanding.
The top-of-the-line MBA colleges include IIMs A, B, and C, which are considered untouchable at the moment. XLRI stands out for its HR batch, the opportunities it offers, and its excellent course structure.
If you are comparing FMS, JBIMS, and XLRI BM, you can consider your interest and preference. The author is biased towards JBIMS as her husband is from that college and she has close connections with the students and alumni. However, if you get admitted to XLRI BM, it is a great brand to be associated with, especially if you are interested in finance.
When it comes to choosing between JBIMS and FMS, you can opt for JBIMS if you are sure about pursuing finance, else you can choose either. Among the IIMs, the author rates IIM L above JBIMS and FMS and considers JBIMS and FMS above IIM I and K.
It is suggested not to rely on the ROI concept, as the benefits of a good education cannot be gauged in one year and do not follow arithmetic progression rules. Instead, you should look at the opportunities offered by the college and how it fits into your plan. Do not base your decision solely on rankings posted in newspapers and magazines or the highest packages offered during placement.
Does working in a BPO count as work experience for getting into IIMs and XLRI?
Yes, working in a BPO counts as work experience for getting into IIMs and XLRI. Naturally, you need to have relevant documents such as the joining letter, relieving letter, and pay slips. You can learn a great deal from any sort of work. You can highlight these learning under your work experience.
How far behind is SIBM, SCMHRD, MDI vis-a-vis XLRI/TISS HR?
There is no scale to measure. But if we go by ranking and students' perspectives regarding these colleges. After XLRI/TISS HR, comes MDI followed by SIBM then SCMHRD based on NIRF ranking.
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Colleges |
NIRF Rank |
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XLRI |
8 |
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SIBM |
17 |
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MDI Gurgaon |
13 |
Based on placements, XLRI is the best in HR placements. It also witnesses placements across the world. If you want to pursue a career in Social work and HR then TISS Mumbai is the best. TISS also offers MA programs and it does not offer MBA.
MDI Gurgaon and SCMHRD is also a better option to consider. They have a good alumni base and decent placements at XLRI and TISS.
Is the academic rigor at XLRI comparable to IIM-A?
I have a few friends at both XLRI and IIM A and based on the interaction I had with them, I will say that rigor is similar to a greater extent. It is more of a choice - you can choose to let loose or work hard. You can choose to study 3, 4, or 5 hours additionally to have a strong foundation over a topic or simply not.
Academic Rigor - Ranking (XLRI>IIM A):
If we judge these institutes based on the data collected by the Govt. of India, then XLRI coursework is more rigorous as compared to IIM A.
In ranking, Graduation Outcome (GO) is the determining factor of teaching and learning ability of the students, graduation average, success of securing good placements, going for higher education. It is measured based on various parameters such as placement average, Median CTC, percentage of students going for higher education, etc.
There’s a sub-parameter called GPH, i.e. combined matric for placements and higher studies under GO. It shows the academic rigor of an institute. According to the recent statistics, the scores are as follows.
- IIM A scores 38.46 out of 40
- XLRI scores 39.81 out of 40
However, rigor is dependent on an individual's decisions and perspectives hence it tends to vary significantly from student to student.
What is the minimum percentile for making it to HRM in XLRI (not for getting a call?)
XLRI Jamshedpur is one of the premier management institutes in India, known for its two-year postgraduate management programs - PGDM (Business Management) and PGDM (Human Resource Management).
XLRI accepts scores from multiple entrance exams such as XAT, GMAT, and GRE for admission into its programs. The admission process includes two stages - the first stage involves shortlisting candidates based on their entrance exam scores and profile, and the second stage comprises a written ability test (WAT), group discussion (GD), and personal interview (PI) rounds.
To make it to the HRM program at XLRI, one needs to clear the first stage of the selection process, which involves obtaining a minimum percentile in the entrance exam. The minimum percentile required for the HRM program at XLRI varies each year and depends on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the overall performance of the test-takers.
However, based on previous years' trends, candidates generally need to score above 90 percentile in XAT to get shortlisted for XLRI's HRM program. It is important to note that clearing the minimum percentile requirement does not guarantee admission to the program, as the final selection also considers the candidate's profile, work experience, academic performance, and performance in the WAT/GD/PI rounds.
In summary, the minimum percentile required for making it to XLRI's HRM program varies each year and depends on the number of applicants and the overall performance in the entrance exam. Candidates generally need to score above 90 percentile in XAT to get shortlisted for the HRM program.
Which is a wiser choice ? IIFT Delhi or XLRI HRM?
If you are a Human resource management lover then you sho should definitely opt for XLRI Jamshedpur HRM course. Otherwise, if you are looking for hardcore MBA courses then I would suggest you go for the IIFT Delhi IB program. It is their flagship course and only a very few institutes in the country offer the IB program and IIFT tops among all of them.
Additionally, the value of IIFT Delhi in the corporate world is very renowned, and recruiters easily hire candidates from IIFT Delhi. Although XLRI is also a renowned institute, I am not a HR enthusiast so if I were at your place I would have gone for IIFT Delhi.
Which is better, IIM or XLRI?
IIM A, B, and C has better brand recognition than XLRI. However, XLRI HRM is better than all the IIM. In fact, it is among the best HRM programs across India and Asia Pac region. If you are interested in HR, XLRI should be your first choice. For other specializations, you can choose IIM A, B, and C over XLRI.
How must I prepare for the GD-PI rounds at XLRI Jamshedpur for the BM course?
The interview process at XLRI covers a wide range of topics and is designed to give the interviewers a comprehensive understanding of the candidate. During the interview, you may be asked questions about yourself, your past education, any work experience you may have, your family, hobbies, current affairs, and your views on various global issues.
It is important to prepare for the classic interview questions, but it is equally important not to memorize them verbatim. Instead, be prepared for any variations of the questions that may be asked. Some commonly asked questions include:
- Can you tell me something about yourself?
- Why do you want to pursue an MBA, and why have you chosen XLRI? Why have you chosen a particular stream such as marketing or finance?
- Can you tell me about a specific incident in your past and what you learned from it?
It is essential to be familiar with every point on your CV. It is perfectly acceptable to say "I don't know" to a technical question during an interview, but it is not ideal to not be able to answer a question about yourself or your CV.
During the interview, the panelists may ask you to speak about yourself and provide arguments for and against any current government scheme. They may also ask you to design an E-R diagram for an IT system for managing the admissions process of XLRI, and can also inquire about your hobbies and passion. It is crucial to be prepared for a wide range of questions and be able to express oneself effectively.
How much are the college fees of XLRI (Jamshedpur)?
XLRI Jamshedpur is well known for its quality education, lifestyle, and placements. The college offers a few courses to its students, in which PGDM - Business Management (BM) and PGDM - general management (GM) and PGDM - human resource management (HRM) are the flagship courses offered by XLRI. The fees for PGDM(BM) and PGDM(HRM) are 24.6 lac for two years and the fee for PGDM(GM) is 23.15 lac for two years.
The above-mentioned fees are exclusive of hostel and mess fees. The hostel fees for XLRI Jamshedpur are 80,000 - 90,000 per year, while the mess fee is 6,000 per month.
How do the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, and XIMB measure up to the established ones of XLRI, TISS, MDI and SCMHRD?
The simple answer to your question is no, the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, or XIMB are not at par with the established ones XLRI, TISS, MDI, and SCMHRD. The established programs especially that of XLRI are the epitome of HR programs. They cannot be compared to the new ones at any given level or parameter.
- Faculty: The professors of XLRI are renowned throughout the industry for their competency. They specialize in almost every domain one can think of be it Law, Competency Modeling, Compensation, or Performance Management.
- Peers: It’s the cream students who get the opportunity to get into a prestigious college like XLRI. You can see tough competition between the finest students at college. Every individual has a valuable opinion and stands to contradict others. Their thinking pattern is broad and given a case study, they look at all angles from accounting to finance to laws while proposing the solution. The situation at TISS is also quite similar.
Now one can say that the curriculum can be replicated and learned faculty can be sought to match the quality of the HR program at these institutes. But the truth is faculty and curriculum are the main but not the only factors that determine an institute's worth. Its own culture, ethics, and background have a lot to do with the programs it offers.
So one cannot match XLRIs programs no matter how much they try.
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