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
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.
If you compare the two institutes purely based on brand value, location, batch strength, etc. then it is clear that NMIMS Mumbai is the better institute. XIMB Bhubaneswar was a much better institute before, but it has lost its old charm now and has been clearly overtaken by NMIMS Mumbai.
This could be due to the placements on which the students did not concentrate well enough or the institute did not change the course structure according to the market demand or simply that the location and other advantages got NMIMS to a better spot. This is not to say that XIMB Bhubaneswar is bad, in fact, it is better than many other private B-schools, but it has lost itself to NMIMS Mumbai.
Now comparing the two courses, the MBA in Business Management (MBA - BM) from XIMB Bhubaneswar is the core program of the institute with the option of pursuing specializations in operations, marketing, and HR after first year. The HR program in NMIMS Mumbai grooms the students to be future HRs from day one.
Categories |
XIMB MBA-BM |
NMIMS HR |
Highest CTC |
INR 26.00 LPA |
INR 22.00 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 15.42 LPA |
INR 14.98 LPA |
Percentage of students who received PPO/PPI offers |
20.27% |
53% |
Number of recruiters |
107 |
29 |
Percentage of new recruiters |
51.40% |
24.14% |
As it can be seen, XIMB BM does provide a better average CTC to its students than the NMIMS HR. But the difference is negligible and considering the brand reputation, location and other things such as future growth potential, NMIMS HR is a better choice of the two purely in terms of placement perspective as it is the dominant decision-maker for many students. However, if you are not interested in HR and want to go for other specializations, then XIMB BM is your only choice and is not bad either.
IMT Ghaziabad offers a variety of courses that cater to various specializations. These courses have been listed and explained in their order of preference
The courses have been arranged preference-wise so will make it easy for you to choose one.
The faculty of management now come under Xavier University Bhubaneswar. It consists of School of business management, School of HR, School of RM, and School of SM. The MBA HRM program of XIMB is one of the best programs in the college. It is a 2-year residential program.
Below is brief highlights of the HRM program.
Number of students placed |
110/123 |
Total number of recruiting companies |
53 |
Average CTC |
INR 11.88 LPA |
Median CTC |
INR 11.12 LPA |
Highest CTC |
INR 20.84 LPA |
PPO |
14 |
The program not only focuses on academics but also focuses on extracurricular activities like business events, cultural events, and sports events.
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.
XIMB is a part of Xavier University, Bhubaneswar which comprises schools of business management (XIMB), school of RM (XSRM), school of HR (XaHR) and school of SM.
NMAT cut-off for XIMB for the year 2020 was 200+. Section wise cut off lied between:
The cut-off for the batch 2021-23 will be released in the month of April.
Since the cut off has always gone up hence, it is not possible to say whether you will get XIMB-HRM with this score. But, it is always better to stay prepared. Therefore, it is advisable to prepare for WAT and PI.
Many of the old and new IIMs do not place as much emphasis on HR jobs or electives as XLRI and TISS. If you took a few HR electives and graduated from an old IIM, you may still be able to secure a decent HR job. However, attending XLRI or TISS would likely be a more practical choice for someone interested in a career in HR. New IIMs, including IIM Ranchi and IIM Indore, which now offer PGP HRM programs, tend to have fewer top general management or consulting roles available and almost no great HR roles.
An MBA in HRM is generally considered most useful from XLRI, TISS, SCMHRD, XIMB, and MDI. If you are considering an MBA in HR from IIM Raipur, Udaipur, Sambalpur, Jammu, Nagpur, Bodh Gaya, Trichy, or Vizag, it may not be the best decision.
Getting to know from friends studying at these colleges. It is important for you to note that all of the IIMs do not offer a specialized program in Human Resource Management. Only IIM Ranchi and IIM Indore offer a dedicated program in the field of HRM. Here are some of the facts you must keep in mind before making any decision.
Make an informed decision
Brand name
Faculty Team
Peer group
The conclusion is, if you are interested and inclined towards HRM then they should opt for XLRI, and if there is uncertainty in choice, then go for IIMs.
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.