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What companies would recruit from XIMB-UMG?
The MBA-UMG is offered by Xavier Centre for Urban Management and Governance (UMG). The program was developed recently under XUB. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to grow and run sustainable and adaptive urban places and systems.
Features of the course
- The course binds together the relevant knowledge, techniques, and tools from the various fields of Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Policy, and Governance.
- The fee for two years MBA-UMG is INR 13.50 Lakhs.
- The curriculum of the course and the teaching methodology is nearly the same as in XIMB. The subjects taught are both urban management and general management related.
- The average package offered to students was 6.10 LPA while the highest package is 9.40 LPA.
The top recruiters for MBA-UMG are Sarda Group, Ernst & Young, JLL, Quess Corp, Tractebel GKW GmbH, Recity Network Pvt. Ltd., CURE, IBI Group, BSCL, Convexicon Software SolutionsIndia Pvt. Ltd., O.B. & C.C., PWD, Govt. of Odisha, CFAR, IASCC.
The placements are not at par with the fee, but the brand value of XIMB makes the branch of UMG worth pursuing. Apart from the above-listed features, the college also has an excellent infrastructure, organizes fest, with decent placements.
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.
What are the previous year cutoff marks for XIMB Global through X-GMAT/CAT/XAT?
XIMB Bhubaneswar offers a two-year Global MBA course. XIMB has a brand name as sixth among the top 100 B-schools of India. The students go abroad for the first year at the partner institutes and the second year at XIMB.
The global partner colleges are: Quinlan School of Business, Boler School of Business, Loyola University, Chicago, John Carroll University, Ohio, USA, Antwerp School of Management, Belgium, Maastricht School of Management, Maastricht, Netherlands, University of Antwerp and Thunderbird School of Global Management.
The cut-offs for 2020 of XIMB programs are as listed below:
|
Exams |
MBA in Business Management Cut-off (General) |
MBA in Human Resource Management Cut off (General) |
|
CAT |
91 |
90 |
|
XAT |
95 |
95-96 |
|
X-GMT |
91 |
91 |
The cut-offs are lower for the students of Odisha domicile. But it is high for other categories students making it a challenge to get admission.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Is it worth taking admission in XIMB for global mba?
First of all, no college or university can guarantee your placements. There is a placement cell in the college that takes care of placements, but Global MBA students cannot get decent placements by depending on the placement team.
Any college can only provide you with a degree and tag. To get a decent job you have to search on your own. Investing so much in Global MBA is not a good idea. Also, ROI is an important factor, which is why it is suggested that you do not invest in it.
| Categories | XIMB for Global MBA |
| Course Fee | 20.30 lakh |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Highest CTC | 26 LPA |
| Average CTC | 15 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | Nestle, PwC, Crisil, CitiBank, etc. |
It is not worth taking admission to Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) for a global MBA. It will only waste your money.
Is Ximb a good college to invest 17 lacs or better wait for an year?
Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) is a good college for pursuing your management studies. Being a student of XIMB myself, I can say that the competition in XIMB is very high, so if you get a seat in XIMB then don’t take it for granted.
You don’t have to wait for one year because every minute is very precious. So don’t spend one year waiting to get admission to a good college. Even if you are getting into the top 10 colleges of India, then also it will not guarantee your better future.
If you have been admitted to Symbiosis or Amity or any other college then the scenario would be different.
|
Categories |
MBA at XIMB |
|
Course Fee |
20.3 lakh |
|
Course Duration |
2 years |
|
Highest CTC |
26 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
15 LPA |
|
Recruiting Companies |
Nestle, PwC, Crisil, CitiBank, etc. |
Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) is a good college and you can easily invest 17 Lacs. You don’t have to wait for another year and waste your precious time.
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