Comparison XIMB Bhubaneswar IIM Sambalpur

Which one should be chosen between XIMB and IIM Sambalpur?

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Arindam Rahut Posted On - May 20, 2023

The better Institute between XIMB and IIM Sambalpur depends on what you are seeking from your degree. Here are a few points of differences between the 2 institutes.

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Placements: Placement-wise, XIMB fares better than IIM Sambalpur. So if your goal is a higher package, target XIMB.

Particulars	XIMB Placements	IIM Sambalpur placements
Highest CTC	INR 71.51 LPA	INR 64.15 LPA
Average CTC	INR 20.03 LPA	INR 16.64 LPA
Top Recruiters	ICICI Bank, Accenture, Cognizant (2022)	Microsoft, Vedanta, Tolaram, Amul, Adani, EY

Batch-size: The batch size of XIMB is almost double to that of IIM Sambalpur. So the competition is less in IIM Sambalpur and securing good packages becomes easier.
Fees: XIMB fee is around 20 Lakhs (Total Fees)excluding the additional expenses. IIM Sambalpur fees is around INR 5,40,000/Y. However, what you have invested grows exponentially so fees are not an issue.
IIM tag: If you want the coveted IIM tag or have an inclination towards entrepreneurship then IIM Sambalpur is a better choice since you will have fewer loans before you start your own venture, so less burden and less pressure. Additionally, the IIM tag would help you strengthen your base. would help you in building your connections.

Considering the speed at which new IIMs have been growing, they are likely to excel in the near future.

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Dhiraj Sinha Posted On - Apr 29, 2022

MBA from Indian Institute of Management Shillong (2019)

You should choose XIMB. It has a strong market presence, excellent placement record, a well-developed alumni base, and brilliant faculties.

XIMB placements 2021 states an average CTC of INR 15.51 LPA. While the median CTC was INR INR 14.5 LPA. The placement packages offered are higher than IIM Sambalpur. XIMB has a large batch size, so competition is higher among students.

XIMB is counted among the top B-Schools in India. Compared to new IIMs like IIM Sambalpur, it is definitely a better option.

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Gitali Saha Posted On - Jan 29, 2021

MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Shillong (2019)

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) is a better choice than IIM Sambalpur. The former is one of the finest business schools in Eastern India.

Important details about both the institutes are tabulated below.

Category	XIMB	IIM Sambalpur
NIRF Ranking as per Management Institutes	31	76
Highest CTC	INR 26 LPA	INR 18.92 LPA
Average CTC	INR 15.42 LPA	INR 11.61 LPA
Placement rate	100%	100%
No. of recruiters	140+	100+

In terms of placement opportunities, alumni network, faculty, and infrastructure, XIMB is clearly the better Business School.

Although you will lose the IIM brand, there is no point in doing MBA from baby IIM as it is commonly called. In 10–12 years, these IIMs will be well-established. But you can’t get the benefit right after graduation.

XIMB is clearly the better college when compared to IIM Sambalpur. The latter is new to the field of management studies and has a great deal of potential for growth. While XIMB is a well-established business school for management studies with better placement opportunities and one of the oldest alumni networks.