Last year, my sister was in similar confusion when she was asked to choose between IIT Roorkee and XIMB BM for her MBA. Torn between the two, she decided to do her part of the research on the basis of important parameters like roles offered, placement figures, batch size, and ROI.
Here are a few highlights from the research she conducted and the conclusions she drew:
Lastly, let’s discuss the most important aspect; placements with the help of table
Particulars |
XIMB BM |
IIT Roorkee |
Batch size |
355 |
69 |
Highest CTC |
INR 32.21 LPA |
INR 25.8 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 17.4 LPA |
INR 16.8 LPA |
Median CTC |
INR 17.10 LPA |
INR 18 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
ICICI Bank, Accenture, Cognizant |
Deloitte, EY, Paytm, Axtria, NatWest, ICICI Bank, HCL, Vedanta, Infosys, |
So, IIT Roorkee fairs better in almost every aspect be it ROI, placements, or infrastructure.
To apply for admission to XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar), you need to have a three-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university with at least 50% marks. Even if you expect to complete your degree by a certain date, you can still apply.
The XIMB cut-off is based on various entrance exams such as XAT, CAT, GMAT, XGMT, and NMAT. The cutoff figure is the minimum score required to be called for a personal interview. However, you should keep in mind that the cutoff is just a primary filter and only those who score high enough can hope to get final admission.
The XIMB cutoff figures may vary slightly from year to year, but the differences are usually minor. If you plan to take the XAT exam, you should aim for around 90 percentile to meet the XIMB cut-off. For the GMAT, the cut-off is 550 marks, and for NMAT, it is 220 marks. It's important to note that NMAT is considered only for selected courses.
Therefore, if you're interested in pursuing a management program at XIMB, you need to make sure you meet the minimum requirements and aim for a score that's higher than the cutoff figure to increase your chances of getting final admission.
CAT BASED | XAT BASED | GMAT BASED |
Domicile MALE | VA | DILR | QA | OVERALL | VA | DILR | QA | OVERALL | VA | QA | OVERALL |
Engineering |
75 | 58 | 60 | 81 | 50 | 40 | 38 | 75 | 65 | 60 | 75 |
Non-Engineering |
75 | 55 | 55 | 76 | 45 | 38 | 35 | 72 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
Domicile Female |
VA | DILR | QA | OVERALL | VA | DILR | QA | OVERALL | VA | QA | OVERALL |
Engineering |
70 | 55 | 60 | 77 | 50 | 38 | 38 | 71 | 60 | 50 | 70 |
Non-Engineering | 70 | 52 | 52 | 72 | 45 | 35 | 35 | 70 | 50 | 50 | 67 |
The basic question here comes up is "Does reservations put the higher education system under any loss or such changes due to it?". This is the most generally discussed question. People often end up thinking students who come through reservation are not that skillful compared to those who do not.
Both the reserved and unreserved categories of students are offered an equal distribution or quality of education throughout their academic years, there is no partiality done in between both the categories teaching-wise or score expectation-wise. Faculties do not give an easy project to the reserved ones neither the unreserved ones get a hard one. It does not matter who belongs from the reserved or unreserved category, everyone has to put their same effort to meet the expectations of the program, so in the overall process, no one can drag down the batch quality.
It is acceptable that reservation does unjust to a few of the worthy ones who do not get their deserved education or career despite qualifying or having the expected scores, but it is wrong to think that due to this the reserved ones need to suffer.
Let's take a look at XIMB's certain cases of reservations.
Besides, if we look up the difference in cutoff between general and reserved category students in IIM or a Govt. run institutes and the difference in cutoff between XIMB domicile and the students who do not belong from the domicile category, it can be seen that the difference is more pronounced in the case of the former.
Well, although the papers of XGMT for XIMB are not even close to the difficulty levels of CAT/XAT but somewhat as same as that of TISS/SNAP or could be a bit tougher than CMAT.
You should be clear with your basics to be ready for the examination.
When preparing for an interview at XIMB, it is important to focus on a few key things to help you perform your best. Firstly, it is important to thoroughly revise your undergraduate subjects as this can make up a significant portion of the interview. Ensure that you have a good grasp of the technical aspects of your course and can discuss it confidently.
In addition, it is important to have a good understanding of general knowledge, including current affairs. You don't need to know everything, but having a basic understanding of what is happening in the world can be useful. Furthermore, having an opinion about current events can be even more important than your knowledge of them.
Some XIMB interviews may also include philosophical questions, so it is helpful to have a philosophical bent of mind and be able to think critically about abstract concepts. This can help you to demonstrate your ability to think deeply and creatively.
During the interview, it is important to present yourself confidently, even if you don't know the answer to a question. Smile and be positive, as this can help you to build a good rapport with the interviewer. Remember that it's not just about what you know, but also how you present yourself and how well you can convince the interviewer of your suitability for the program.
In general, when preparing for any business school interview, it's important to have a good understanding of your domain knowledge and to keep up-to-date with daily news, particularly as it relates to business. Be prepared to discuss your work projects and know yourself well, as this will help you to answer questions confidently and authentically.
Both the campuses of XIMB have their advantages and disadvantages, but you don’t need to worry about the campus you are gonna get as both are part of the same family.
Hostel Rooms:
Internet:
Broadband service is pretty much good in the new campus, although the old campus still has the best broadband service compared to the new one. Fast services are not in much need as torrents do not work there.
If you have decided to study on either of the campuses, there is no need to withdraw because both campuses will give you equal life experiences and moments that you will cherish forever.
In recent day’s globalization and the extremely advanced business environment, business organizations worldwide face several uncertainties. It is important for the business's survival, employee motivation, and worldwide development to retain a highly competitive and diverse marketplace.
MBA - HRM at XIMB:
The program helps you with vigorous training in HRM theories and practical knowledge. It successfully builds a holistic business perception in student’s minds with positive business principles and social understanding.
Academics
Thus, if you are a fresher and scored 55% in graduation with XAT /GMAT//CAT/X-GMT/ NMAT scores, then it is suggested not to waste another year. Don’t wait for another try because the selection process is entirely done on the basis of your performances in XAT /GMAT//CAT/X-GMT/ NMAT. The college administration also takes a writing test, group discussion followed by a personal interview session, so be well-prepared without wasting time.
Preparing for CAT and XAT is easy enough, but the results are uncertain, and you can’t score very well. Many students have scored between 20-30% in both CAT and XAT in the late 90s.
However, the English section of these exams is quite easier than the other sections such as DI and Quants. These two are moderate to solve, while the emotional quotients part is quite easier. There are also some questions from GK; thereby, the student must have a proper grip over current affairs are GK.
Thus, questions in CAT and XAT exams are a complete mix-up and considering these two, XGMAT is easy enough to crack. But DI is comparatively tough in this exam.
Additionally, it is a new exam pattern; everyone is not much aware of this exam. XIMB conducts this exam to ensure that it is comparable with the XAT exam at least.
The only suggestion considering this question is that it is better not to join these courses. It is due to the current horrible situation in the real estate business market. Thereby, there are minimal chances to get a job as a city planner or infrastructural manager. Besides, the offered salaries are also below that average scale; thus, the ROI is extremely zero. The student will be frustrated later by facing these issues consecutively.
However, there are also some similar courses in XUB, NICMAR, RICS SBE, and SCMHRD. None of these is good. If you are interested in this type of career option, you can go for NICMAR, as it is an old institute. This institute also offers an average salary of about 6 LPA. Besides, it is required to study well, prepare for CAT, and get at least 90%. This is the ultimate option and allows you to choose a top-level institute among 30-40 colleges. Otherwise, it will be just wasting of hard-earned money.
You should join XIMB. Compared to new IIMs, XIMB offers better ROI. It is ahead in terms of resources, facilities and infrastructure too. According to XIMB placements 2022 highlights, the top 50% of students get placed with an average package of INR 20 LPA.
XIMB has a strong brand presence in industry. Owing to its 35+ existence, XIMB has a huge alumni network. So, the networking opportunities are pretty good.