XIMB Executive PGDM Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: 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.

Regional Research Laboratory, BhubaneswarEstd 1987NAAC Grade A 3.1

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Total fees

INR 15.50 Lakhs

1 year, no hostel

Work experience

3 years

minimum if salaried; 5 if self-employed

Graduation marks

55%

minimum, any subject

Campus placement

Not offered

most students join on leave from work

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to rankings 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree, work experience and test you need 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the test to the offer 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Can your experience get you a seat?Check your work profile against the entry rules 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About XIMB Ex-PGDM

XIMB offers the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management as the Executive MBA-BM, a course for working managers. It is a one-year, full-time residential course of 12 months on the Bhubaneswar campus. XIMB started in 1987, holds NAAC A and ranks #45 in NIRF Management 2025. The full fee is INR 15.50 Lakhs without hostel and INR 16.70 Lakhs with hostel, mess and other charges. You need three years of work experience and a score in CAT, XAT, GMAT or XGMT. XIM then calls you for a group discussion, a writing test and an interview. The college does not hold campus placement for this batch. Its two-year MBA-BM Class of 2025 averaged INR 18.25 LPA.

XIMB Ex-PGDM Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 16.70 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 15.50 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 14 Lakhs. You pay the fee for one year only, because the course lasts one year. XIM fixes the fee and can change it for a new batch. Hostel, mess and other charges come on top of the course fee.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 14 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Other academic charges	INR 1.50 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Hostel, mess and other charges	INR 1.20 Lakhs	Full course, one year on campus
Total, no hostel	INR 15.50 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 16.70 Lakhs	Full course

XIMB Ex-PGDM Admission Dates

CAT 2026 registration closes on 15 Sep 2026, and the XIM form is open till 15 Dec 2026. XGMT 2027 is on 17 Jan 2027 and classes start in Jun 2027. XIM sets the interview dates and mails them to shortlisted students.

Event	Date	Status
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply	3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
XIM EMBA-BM form, last date to apply	15 Dec 2026	Confirmed
XAT 2027 exam	3 Jan 2027	Confirmed
XGMT 2027 exam	17 Jan 2027	Confirmed
CAT and XGMT results	Jan 2027	Tentative
Shortlist for GD, WAT and PI	Feb 2027	Tentative
GD, WAT and PI rounds in seven cities	Mar 2027	Tentative
Final offer result	Apr 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment to confirm the seat	May 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check on campus	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

XIMB Ex-PGDM Eligibility

You need a degree of at least three years with 55% marks and three years of work experience by 31 May 2027. You must also be 23 years old by that date. Self-employed students need five years of experience. XIM checks these rules first, so if you fall short, your form is not taken.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor's degree of at least three years, any subject, 55% marks
Work experience	Three years in an executive job by 31 May 2027
Self-employed	Five years of experience after your degree
Age	At least 23 years by 31 May 2027
Employer letter	A no objection or sponsorship letter from your employer
Test score	CAT, XAT, GMAT or XGMT

XIMB Ex-PGDM Admission Process

You take a test, fill the XIM form, and XIM shortlists you on your score. The shortlist then goes through a group discussion, a writing test and an interview. XIM makes the final offer. If you do not pay the admission fee by the offer date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Take a test	CAT, XAT, GMAT or XGMT; one score is enough
2. Fill the XIM form	Apply online on the XIM portal and add a statement of purpose
3. Get shortlisted	XIM shortlists students on the test score
4. GD, WAT and PI	Group discussion, writing test and interview in one of seven cities
5. Accept the offer	Pay the admission fee by the date in the offer letter

XIMB Ex-PGDM Cutoff

XIM does not publish a cutoff for the EMBA-BM. The tests that count are CAT on 29 Nov 2026, XAT on 3 Jan 2027 and XGMT on 17 Jan 2027. XIM decides the final list on your test score, the interview, your marks and your work experience.

Test	Date	Who holds it
CAT 2026	29 Nov 2026	The IIMs
XAT 2027	3 Jan 2027	XLRI Jamshedpur
XGMT 2027	17 Jan 2027	XIM University
GMAT	Score from 2025 or 2026	GMAC

XIMB Ex-PGDM Placements

XIMB does not hold campus placement for the executive batch, because most students join on leave from work. For the two-year MBA-BM, the Class of 2025 averaged INR 18.25 LPA with a median of INR 17.82 LPA. So plan your job after the course with your employer before you apply.

Metric	Value
Campus placement for this batch	Not offered
MBA-BM average pay, Class of 2025	INR 18.25 LPA
MBA-BM median pay, Class of 2025	INR 17.82 LPA
MBA-BM highest offer, Class of 2025	INR 32.80 LPA
MBA-BM students placed, Class of 2025	372

XIMB Ex-PGDM Scholarships

The topper of the programme gets 30% of the tuition fee, which is INR 4.20 Lakhs, at the end of the year. XIM also gives need-based help if your family income is below INR 4.50 Lakhs a year, but it does not publish the amount. Ask the Admission Office about both after you get the offer.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
University topper scholarship	The topper of the programme at the end of the year	INR 4.20 Lakhs, 30% of tuition
Need-based financial help	Family income below INR 4.50 Lakhs a year	Not published

XIMB Ex-PGDM Ranking

XIMB ranks #30 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking and #45 in NIRF Management 2025. The university holds NAAC A. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and reviews. NIRF ranks on data the college sends every year.

Ranking body	List	Rank or grade
Collegedunia	MBA, India	#30
NIRF	Management 2025	#45
NAAC	University grade	A

XIMB Ex-PGDM Hostel and Campus

The course is fully residential, so you live on the Bhubaneswar campus for all 12 months. Hostel, mess and other charges add INR 1.20 Lakhs to the fee. XIMB has been in Bhubaneswar since 1987.

Item	Detail
Stay	Fully residential for 12 months
Hostel, mess and other charges	INR 1.20 Lakhs
Campus	Xavier Square, Bhubaneswar
Started	1987

Should you pick the Ex-PGDM at XIMB?

This course suits working managers who can take a year off and have a job to return to.

Pick it if:

You want a management degree from an old Odisha school: XIMB has trained managers in Bhubaneswar since 1987 and holds NAAC A.

You can take one year away from your job: the course is fully residential, so you live and study on the campus for all 12 months.

Your employer will give you a no objection letter: the form asks for that letter, and a sponsored seat means a known job waits for you after the course.

You want the degree in one year, not two: you pay INR 15.50 Lakhs in fees and lose one year of salary, against two years for the MBA-BM.

Skip it if:

You want the college to find you a new job: XIMB does not hold campus placement for this batch, because most students join on leave from work.

You want to study close to Mumbai or Delhi head offices: the campus is in Bhubaneswar, so most company visits and meetings mean travel.

You cannot leave your job for a year: XIM offers no weekend or online option for this course; every class is on campus.

Your work experience is under three years by 31 May 2027: XIM does not take the form, so apply for the next batch instead.

Counsellor's advice

If your employer gives a no objection letter and you can leave work for a year, apply by 15 Dec 2026 and book XGMT. If you need a new job after the course, fix it with your employer before you pay the fee.

Ex-PGDM Eligibility▾

Degree: A bachelor's degree of at least three years in any subject, with 55% marks.

Work experience: Three years in an executive job by 31 May 2027. Self-employed students need five years.

Age: You must be at least 23 years old by 31 May 2027.

Test score: A score in CAT 2026, XAT 2027, GMAT or XGMT 2027.

Employer letter: A no objection or sponsorship letter from your employer.

Ex-PGDM Admission Process▾

Take a test: CAT on 29 Nov 2026, XAT on 3 Jan 2027 or XGMT on 17 Jan 2027. GMAT also counts.

Fill the XIM form: Apply online by 15 Dec 2026. The form fee is INR 1,900.

Get shortlisted: XIM shortlists students on their test score.

GD, WAT and PI: A group discussion, a writing test and an interview in one of seven cities.

Accept the offer: Pay the admission fee by the date in your offer letter, or you lose the seat.

Ex-PGDM Admission Dates 2027

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These are the 2027 dates; a date marked Tentative is an estimate. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.

Confirmed

3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026

CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply

The CAT form closes on 15 Sep 2026. Skip it and use XAT or XGMT instead.

Confirmed

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

Your CAT percentile counts for the XIM shortlist.

Confirmed

15 Dec 2026

XIM EMBA-BM form, last date to apply

The XIM form must be in by 15 Dec 2026, whatever test you take.

Confirmed

3 Jan 2027

XAT 2027 exam

XLRI holds XAT. XIM reads your XAT score too.

Confirmed

17 Jan 2027

XGMT 2027 exam

XIM's own online test, from 2 PM to 4 PM.

Tentative

Jan 2027

CAT and XGMT results

Scores come out before XIM makes its shortlist.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Shortlist for GD, WAT and PI

XIM tells shortlisted students the city and date by mail.

Tentative

Mar 2027

GD, WAT and PI rounds in seven cities

You pay your own travel and stay for this round.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Final offer result

Selected students hear by mail and on the XIM portal.

Tentative

May 2027

Admission fee payment to confirm the seat

You lose the seat if you miss the date in your offer letter.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Reporting and document check on campus

Bring your degree, marks and your employer's letter.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start

The one-year course starts on the Bhubaneswar campus.

Tentative

Aug 2027

CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply

Expected to open in early August, as in 2026.

Tentative

Nov 2027

CAT 2027 exam

Expected on the last Sunday of November.

Tentative

Dec 2027

XIM EMBA-BM form, last date to apply

Expected in mid December, as in 2026.

Tentative

Jan 2028

XAT and XGMT 2028 exams

Both tests are expected in January.

Tentative

Feb 2028

Results and shortlist for GD, WAT and PI

Expected about four weeks after the tests.

Tentative

Mar 2028

GD, WAT and PI rounds

Expected in the same seven cities.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Final offer result

Expected in April.

Tentative

May 2028

Admission fee payment to confirm the seat

Expected soon after the offer.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Reporting and document check

Expected in June.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Classes start

Expected in the third week of June.

Source: XIM University admission page and EMBA-BM form notes. Confirm on the official site before you act.

XIMB Ex-PGDM Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost of the whole course. Turn on the toggle to add hostel, mess and other charges.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 14 Lakhs

Other academic charges

Full course, as published

INR 1.50 Lakhs

Add hostel + mess + other charges

Hostel, mess and other charges

Full course, one year on campus

INR 1.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 15.50 Lakhs

1 year · tuition + other academic charges, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 16.70 Lakhs

1 year · tuition + other academic charges + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 26,134

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 1.29 Lakhs

the full fee over the 12-month course

Education loan EMI

INR 28,157

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 1.39 Lakhs

the full fee over the 12-month course

These are the last published fees; the 2027 batch fee is not out yet. Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.

Will your work experience get you a seat at XIMB?

XIM does not publish a cutoff for this course. Pick your work type and years to check the entry rule first.

Work type

SalariedSelf-employed

Work experience by 31 May 2027

Under 3 years3 to 5 years5 years or more

Not yet: Salaried, under 3 years

You need three years in an executive job by 31 May 2027. Wait and apply for the next batch.

Yes, you can apply: Salaried, 3 to 5 years

Your experience meets the rule. Your test score and interview now decide the offer.

Yes, you can apply: Salaried, 5 years or more

Your experience meets the rule. Your test score and interview now decide the offer.

Not yet: Self-employed, under 3 years

Self-employed students need five years of experience after the degree. Apply once you have it.

Almost there: Self-employed, 3 to 5 years

Self-employed students need five years, not three. Count your years to 31 May 2027 before you pay the form fee.

Yes, you can apply: Self-employed, 5 years or more

Five years meets the self-employed rule. Your test score and interview now decide the offer.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Meeting the entry rule only gets your form taken. XIM picks students on the test score, the writing test, the interview, your marks and your work experience together.

XIMB Ex-PGDM Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Your result at year end

Programme topperNot the topper

Annual family income

Below 4.5L4.5L or more

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies for it.

University topper scholarship

INR 4.20 Lakhs

XIM University

30% of the tuition fee, given to the topper at the end of the year.

Who qualifies: the topper of the programmeApply by: no form, given on year-end results

Not eligible on your answers

Need-based financial help

Not published

XIM University

XIM decides the amount after it checks your family income papers.

Who qualifies: family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply by: the date in your offer letter

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 4.20 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 11.30 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 15.50 Lakhs

XIMB Ex-PGDM vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to XIMB. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a shorter course, an easier entry rule.

Compare with

MDI GurgaonGreat LakesIMI DelhiXLRI GM

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Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar

Compared with

MDI Gurgaon PGDM-BM

Gurugram

Compared with

Great Lakes Chennai PGPM

Chennai

Compared with

IMI New Delhi PGDM (18 month)

New Delhi

Compared with

XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM (GM)

Jamshedpur

Total feesfull course, as published

INR 15.50 Lakhs

tuition + other charges

INR 18.50 Lakhs

INR 3 Lakhs more, room and meals included

INR 19.39 Lakhs

INR 3.89 Lakhs more, academic fee, 2026-27

INR 14.96 Lakhs

INR 54,000 less, lodging and boarding included, 2025-26

INR 25.80 Lakhs

INR 10.30 Lakhs more, food extra

Course lengthmonths

one year

6 more months

Same months

6 more months

Work experience neededyears, minimum

salaried

Same years

1 fewer years

Same years

Graduation marks neededminimum

55%

any subject

50%

5 points lower

50%

5 points lower

50%

5 points lower

Not published

Form feeone programme

INR 1,900

XIM form

INR 3,000

INR 1,100 more

INR 2,200

INR 300 more

Not published

INR 2,300

INR 400 more

In short

MDI costs more and takes six months longer, but its fee already covers the room and meals. If you can be away from work for 18 months, weigh MDI; if one year is your limit, take XIMB.

In short

Great Lakes is also one year and takes two years of experience, but its academic fee is higher. If you have under three years of experience, look at Great Lakes; if you have three, XIMB costs less.

In short

IMI charges a little less and includes the hostel, but the course takes 18 months. If you want a Delhi campus and can take the longer break, weigh IMI; if not, XIMB finishes in one year.

In short

XLRI charges about INR 10 Lakhs more and takes 18 months, with food extra. If your XAT score and budget clear XLRI, weigh it first; if cost or time away from work matters most, take XIMB.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on XIMB Ex-PGDM

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

Is the XIMB Ex-PGDM a part-time course?▾

No. XIM now offers it as the Executive MBA-BM, a one-year, full-time residential course. You live on the Bhubaneswar campus, so you need leave or a break from your job.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full fee is INR 15.50 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel, mess and other charges it comes to INR 16.70 Lakhs. These are the last published fees, so check the new fee before you pay.

How much work experience do I need?▾

You need three years in an executive job by 31 May 2027. Self-employed students need five years. You also need a no objection letter from your employer.

Which tests can I use to apply?▾

XIM takes CAT, XAT, GMAT or XGMT. XGMT 2027 is on 17 Jan 2027. One good score is enough to be shortlisted.

What is the last date to apply for the 2027 batch?▾

The XIM form closes on 15 Dec 2026. The form fee is INR 1,900. Shortlisted students then go through the group discussion, writing test and interview.

Does XIMB place students from this course?▾

No. XIMB does not hold campus placement for the executive batch, because most students join on leave from work. Plan your next job with your employer before you apply.

Can I get a scholarship on this fee?▾

The programme topper gets 30% of the tuition fee, which is INR 4.20 Lakhs. XIM also gives need-based help if family income is below INR 4.5 Lakhs a year. The calculator above shows both.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 15, 2026

XIMB: 7 Answered Questions

Which course is better for HR, IMC Delhi or XIMB?

Tithi AggrawalLives in New Delhi

The School of Human Resource Management at XIM University originated from XIMB’s HR specialization program and has been shaping HR professionals since 1987. The students of the school are grounded in the vision and values of excellence and ethics set by XIM University.

SHRM USA recognizes the School of Human Resource Management's curriculum as meeting worldwide standards. It is India’s top B-school in HR and has a large alumni network.

The placements of the MBA - HRM program at the School of Human Resource Management achieved an average CTC (Cost to Company) of 16.64 LPA (Lakhs per annum) and the highest domestic salary of 32.21 LPA in various domains such as Talent Acquisition, HR Advisory, Learning and Development, HR Analytics, Industrial Relations, HR Business partnering, etc., for the batch of 2021-23.

Which college should I choose for a rural management course, KIIT or XIMB Bhubaneswar?

Kalyan SahuLives in Bhubaneshwar

There is no doubt that students should choose XIMB. It truly has a strong brand of academics in Management Studies at both the national and international levels.

XIMB Rural management students receive 100% placement every year, not only in banks and companies but also in many government agencies. The highest package offered was of 17 LPA and the average package offered is of 8 LPA.

The Infrastructure and campus at XIMB create a diverse setting for students to study in. Over 25 years of rural management experience and direct exposure to fieldwork. All of this influences students' decisions to invest their money at XIMB.

Criteria	KIIT University	Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB)
Ranking	#44 in NIRF 2021	#31 in NIRF 2021
Student Intake (MBA)	600	360
Average CTC Offered (MBA)	INR 6.5 LPA	INR 15.42 LPA
Top Recruiters	Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Accenture, Cognizant, Deloitte, Capgemini	Deloitte, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Vodafone, Amazon, Flipkart
Notable Alumni	Manoj Nayak, Satya Prakash Panda, Monica Das, Dutee Chand	Naveen Jindal, B. Muthuraman, Ashok Soota, Anil Swarup

On the basis of comparison table also XIMB is better when compared to KIIT.

What are the prospects for Urban Management and Governance at XIMB? How are the placements?

Ankit DhirCEO at Catking Educare. (2009–present)

The answer is based on the interviews of first and second-year students of MBA - Urban Management & Governance.

Course: MBA in Urban Management and Governance helps students develop the talent in the development and management of smart and sustainable city infrastructure which includes the following:

Financing
Contracting and partnership arrangements for transportation systems
Housing and real estate
Housing finance
Water and waste management
Sustainable urban development
e-governance arrangements
Urban environmental management
Leisure and tourism

Recruiting Sectors

Many domains of both public and private sector offer roles to students from Urban Management and Governance (UMG) such as

Consulting firms
Infrastructure development companies
Urban Development Authorities and various Government Departments
Special Purpose Agencies created through Public-Private-Partnerships managing Smart Cities
NGOs
UN Organizations
International Development Agencies
Multilateral Agencies

Recruiters

The various companies and NGOs that have hired students of UMG are - Ernst and Young, Jones Lang LaSalle, GIZ, Spectrum Technologies, CRISIL, Janagraha and many more.

Future prospects:

Graduates of the MBA-UMG Program can pursue further study in Ph.D. programs in a number of disciplines like

Urban Development
Housing
Transportation
Public Policy
Planning
Governance
Urban Finance
Real Estate

My personal advice would be to go for this course. Experience in this field will upscale your resume and make you appear unique among many others.

Which has the best program for rural management, XIMB, IRMA, or the Indian Institute of Rural Management at Jaipur?

Vishal PatilStudied MBA in Human Resource Management at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (Graduated 2019)

IRMA seems to have it all - top faculty, great infrastructure, excellent campus, and extensive exposure. It is well known for its specialization in Rural Management and becomes the best choice when it comes to RM aspirants. Before I go on, let me clarify a much common misconception about the Rural Management and Development Sector. The assumptions that the pay in the Development sector is extremely low and IRMA provides no corporate exposure are outright false.

I know a friend who gave up a scholarship at another B School for Rural Management at IRMA. He made this decision despite knowing it will be more hectic because of the 3 field components unlike 1 in the case of other B Schools.

There is an additional social sector course like Rural Society and Polity for instance. The main purpose of these courses is to broaden your tour horizon as IRMA serves the majority of the Indian population living in villages, who have a different set of problems and require a different type of thinking to solve them.

IRMA has 2 camps - pro-market and pro-development that respect each other. Such harmony leads to a better understanding of both pros and cons, and students can initiate a response to an emerging economy.

This field required an emphatic and sensitive attitude with monetary benefits not being the primary goal. The earning capacity is not exactly poor and the placement figures reveal 100% opportunities. Additionally, IRMA’s Social Entrepreneurship Cell is a haven for future entrepreneurs.

IRMA boasts of a rich alumni culture because they take pride in being an IRMAn which was possible after multiple efforts and hard work. The alumni connection ensures constant motivation and advice shared based on real-life experiences.

Overall IRMA offers a roller coaster of experiences you won’t forget in your entire life.

How do the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, and XIMB measure up to the established ones of XLRI, TISS, MDI and SCMHRD?

Apoorv AshutoshFormer PhD Candidate at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (2017–2020)

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.

Is XIMB HRM worth the 17 lakh fee? Will the XUB thing have any impact?

Arka DuttaM.B.A. from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar

There is no such course as XIMB HRM. The HR School of XUB, XAHR, offers the HRM course. Pursuing this degree is certainly worth the money invested. Xavier School of Human Resource Management placements has an average CTC of INR 12.9 LPA. While the highest CTC goes up to INR 22.5 LPA. Many students get salary packages in INR 20 LPA slab.

The XUB thing hasn’t made any major impacts. The faculty is same, the selection criteria are same, and so is the list of recruiting companies.

What is the expected NMAT cut-off for XIMB courses?

Siddartha BanerjeeM.B.A. - Marketing, NMIMS Mumbai (Batch 19-21)

Since last few years, XIMB started receiving NMAT courses for admission to some of their flagship courses, i.e. HRM, RM, XSOS, UMG. There is no specific cutoff and the yearly numbers vary. But usually, the cutoff for these courses is in the range of 170-190.

You should note that XIMB doesn’t consider NMAT scores for courses like Business Management or Global Management.

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