XIMB Executive Business 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.

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Total fees

INR 15.30 Lakhs

full course, no hostel

Graduation marks

55%

the least you need in your degree

Work experience

3 years

the least you need, in an executive role

Placement report

Not published

for this course, by XIM

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks, work and test score you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the test to joining 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your profile get you a call?Check your work and marks against the 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 Executive MBA

XIMB, the business school of XIM University in Bhubaneswar, offers a one-year, full-time Executive MBA in Business Management for working managers. You study on campus in four terms over 12 months. XIM University is #45 in the NIRF Management ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A, and SAQS accredits this course. The full fee is INR 15.30 Lakhs without hostel and INR 17.06 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You need a CAT, XAT, GMAT or XGMT score, 55% in your degree and 3 years of work. XIM has not published placement figures for this course. The two-year MBA-BM Class of 2026 averaged INR 19.16 LPA.

XIMB Executive MBA Fees 2027

The total fees with hostel is INR 17.06 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 15.30 Lakhs. The course fee is INR 14 Lakhs of that. You pay it once, as there is no second year. The development fund and the alumni fee are also paid once. The deposit of INR 20,000 comes back when you leave. XIM listed this fee for the 2026 batch.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Course fee	INR 14 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Development fund	INR 1 Lakh	One time
IT expenses	INR 20,000	One year
Alumni activities fee	INR 10,000	One time
Refundable deposits	INR 20,000	One time, refundable
Hostel rent, admin fee and mess	INR 1.76 Lakhs	12 months, single non-AC room
Total, no hostel	INR 15.30 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 17.06 Lakhs	Full course

XIMB Executive MBA Admission Dates 2027

XAT 2027 registration is open from 15 Jul 2026 to 6 Dec 2026, and the XIM form closes on 15 Dec 2026. Classes for the 2027 batch are expected in Jul 2027. XIM sets the shortlist and interview dates. Watch the XIM site from the first week of Feb 2027.

Event	Date	Status
XAT 2027 registration	15 Jul 2026 to 6 Dec 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
XIM application form, last date to apply	15 Dec 2026	Confirmed
XAT 2027 exam	3 Jan 2027	Confirmed
XGMT 2027 exam	17 Jan 2027	Confirmed
Interview shortlist	Feb 2027	Tentative
GD, WAT and PI round	Mar 2027	Tentative
Final result and offer letters	Apr 2027	Tentative
Offer acceptance fee payment	May 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

XIMB Executive MBA Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with 55% marks and 3 years of work in an executive role by 31 May 2027. You must also be 23 years old by that date. If you are self-employed, you need 5 years of work. Your employer must give a No Objection Certificate.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor's degree of at least three years, 55% marks
Work experience	3 years by 31 May 2027; 5 years if self-employed
Age	23 years by 31 May 2027
Test score	CAT, XAT, GMAT or XGMT
Employer paper	No Objection or sponsorship certificate

XIMB Executive MBA Admission Process

You take a test and fill the XIM form by 15 Dec 2026; the first programme costs INR 1,900. You then clear the GD, WAT and PI. XIM shortlists students on test scores and then makes the offers. You pay the fee in the offer letter by its last date. If you miss that date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Take a test	CAT, XAT, GMAT or XGMT
2. Fill the XIM form	Apply online by 15 Dec 2026; the first programme costs INR 1,900
3. Shortlist	XIM calls students on test scores
4. GD, WAT and PI	Group discussion, a short written test and an interview
5. Accept the offer	Pay the fee named in the offer letter by its last date

XIMB Executive MBA Cutoff

The least you need is 55% in your degree and 3 years of work. XIM does not publish a fixed score cutoff for this course. It posts interview cutoffs on its site each year, and in 2026 they came on 6 Feb 2026.

Rule	What XIM asks for
Graduation marks	55%
Work experience	3 years
Test score cutoff	Posted with the interview cutoffs, not fixed in advance
Interview cutoffs, 2026 cycle	Posted on 6 Feb 2026

XIMB Executive MBA Placements

XIM has not published placement figures for this course. The two-year MBA-BM Class of 2026 averaged INR 19.16 LPA, with a median of INR 18.13 LPA. The form asks for a No Objection Certificate from your employer. So most students on this course have a job to go back to.

Metric	Value
Executive MBA placement report	Not published
MBA-BM average pay, Class of 2026	INR 19.16 LPA
MBA-BM median pay, Class of 2026	INR 18.13 LPA
Employer paper at admission	No Objection or sponsorship certificate

XIMB Executive MBA Scholarships

Two central schemes pay INR 13,500 to INR 14,400 over the course. The ST scheme gives the most, at INR 1,200 a month for hostel students. Both need a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year. XIM has not published its own scholarship for this course.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Post Matric Scholarship for SC students	SC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, hostel student	INR 13,500 over the course
Post Matric Scholarship for ST students	ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, hostel student	INR 14,400 over the course

XIMB Executive MBA Ranking

XIM University is #45 in the NIRF Management ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A. SAQS accredits this course. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year, and NAAC grades the whole university.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Management	2025	#45
NAAC	Current	A
SAQS	Current	Accredited

XIMB Executive MBA Hostel and Campus

A single non-AC room costs INR 60,000 a year, plus an admin fee of INR 20,000. Mess on the Bhubaneswar campus costs INR 8,000 a month. The hostel is optional on this course. You choose a room only if you want one.

Item	Detail
Single non-AC room	INR 60,000 a year
Hostel admin fee	INR 20,000 a year
Mess	INR 8,000 a month
Hostel rule	Optional on this course

Should you pick the Executive MBA at XIMB?

This course suits working managers who can take a year away from work and want a full-time MBA on campus.

Pick it if:

You work in banking, consulting or IT: these are the fields that hire most XIMB MBA students, so your classmates and the alumni sit in firms you already know.

You want to keep your job: the form asks for a No Objection Certificate from your employer, so a sponsored seat or a year of leave fits this course.

You already hold a CAT, XAT or GMAT score: that one score works for this form, and XGMT on 17 Jan 2027 gives you a second chance.

You want the degree in one year, not two: the course is four terms over 12 months, so you lose one year of pay, not two.

Skip it if:

You want a placement report before you pay: XIM has not published placement figures for this course, so you plan your next job on your own.

You want to study on weekends: this is a full-time course on campus, so you must leave or pause your job for the whole year.

You want a big finance city around you: Bhubaneswar is a state capital, not a finance hub, so fewer company offices sit close to the campus.

You are paying the full fee yourself: all of INR 15.30 Lakhs falls due inside one year, so the loan or the savings must be ready at once.

Counsellor's advice

If your employer will hold your job and your score is ready, apply before 15 Dec 2026. If you need a new job after the year, ask XIM in writing about placement help before you pay.

Executive MBA Eligibility▾

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

Work experience: 3 years in an executive role by 31 May 2027. Self-employed students need 5 years.

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

Test score: A CAT, XAT, GMAT or XGMT score. You need only one.

Employer paper: A No Objection or sponsorship certificate from your employer.

Executive MBA Admission Process▾

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

Fill the XIM form: Apply online by 15 Dec 2026. The first programme costs INR 1,900.

Wait for the shortlist: XIM calls students on test scores, expected in Feb 2027.

Clear GD, WAT and PI: GD (group discussion), WAT (a short written test) and PI (personal interview) decide the offer.

Accept the offer: Pay the fee named in the offer letter by its last date, or you lose the seat.

Executive MBA Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 dates. 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

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

A CAT 2026 score is one of the four scores XIM takes.

Confirmed

15 Jul 2026 to 6 Dec 2026

XAT 2027 registration

Last date to register for XAT is 6 Dec 2026.

Confirmed

15 Dec 2026

XIM application form, last date to apply

Forms close on 15 Dec 2026. The first programme costs INR 1,900.

Confirmed

3 Jan 2027

XAT 2027 exam

XAT scores reach XIM after the result.

Confirmed

17 Jan 2027

XGMT 2027 exam

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

Tentative

Feb 2027

Interview shortlist

Expected in the first week of Feb 2027, based on test scores.

Tentative

Mar 2027

GD, WAT and PI round

Held in person in cities across India.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Final result and offer letters

The offer letter names the fee and its last date.

Tentative

May 2027

Offer acceptance fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date in the offer.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your degree, work letters and the No Objection Certificate.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week of Jul 2027, like the 2026 batch.

Tentative

Jul 2027

XAT 2028 registration

Expected to open in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Nov 2027

CAT 2027 exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Dec 2027

XIM application form, last date to apply

Expected in mid Dec 2027.

Tentative

Jan 2028

XAT and XGMT 2028 exams

Expected in Jan 2028.

Tentative

Feb 2028

Interview shortlist

Expected in the first week of Feb 2028.

Tentative

Mar 2028

GD, WAT and PI round

Expected about a month after the shortlist.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Final result and offer letters

Expected after the interviews.

Tentative

May 2028

Offer acceptance fee payment

Expected by the date in the offer letter.

Tentative

Jul 2028

Reporting and document check

Expected in the first week of Jul 2028.

Tentative

Jul 2028

Classes start

Expected in the first week of Jul 2028.

Source: XIM University admission instructions and the XAT 2027 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

XIMB Executive MBA Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost of the course. The rows show the fee XIM listed for the 2026 batch. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Course fee

Full course, as published

INR 14 Lakhs

Development fund

One time, in the course year

INR 1 Lakh

IT expenses

Per year × 1, INR 20,000 a year

INR 20,000

Alumni activities fee

One time

INR 10,000

Refundable deposits Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 20,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel room rent

Per year × 1, INR 60,000 a year, single non-AC room

INR 60,000

Hostel admin fee

Per year × 1, INR 20,000 a year

INR 20,000

Mess

Per month × 12, INR 8,000 a month, for the 12 months in class

INR 96,000

Total course fee

INR 15.30 Lakhs

1 year · course fee + other charges, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 17.06 Lakhs

1 year · course fee + other charges + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 25,797

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 1.27 Lakhs

the full fee over 12 months in class

Education loan EMI

INR 28,764

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 1.42 Lakhs

the full fee over 12 months in class

Source: XIM University PG fee structure 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile get you a call from XIMB for the Executive MBA?

Pick your work experience and your degree marks. XIM does not publish a fixed score cutoff for this course, so this check uses its written rules.

Work experience by 31 May 2027

3 years or moreUnder 3 yearsSelf-employed, 5 years or moreSelf-employed, under 5 years

Degree marks

55% or moreBelow 55%

Yes, you can apply: 3 years or more, 55% or more

You meet the rules. Your call now depends on your test score, then the GD, WAT and PI.

Not yet: 3 years or more, Below 55%

You need 55% in your bachelor's degree. On these marks the form will not be accepted.

Almost there: Under 3 years, 55% or more

You meet the marks but not the work rule by 31 May 2027. If you fall short, plan for the 2028 batch.

Not yet: Under 3 years, Below 55%

You need 55% in your bachelor's degree. On these marks the form will not be accepted.

Yes, you can apply: Self-employed, 5 years or more, 55% or more

You meet the rules. Your call now depends on your test score, then the GD, WAT and PI.

Not yet: Self-employed, 5 years or more, Below 55%

You need 55% in your bachelor's degree. On these marks the form will not be accepted.

Almost there: Self-employed, under 5 years, 55% or more

You meet the marks but not the work rule by 31 May 2027. If you fall short, plan for the 2028 batch.

Not yet: Self-employed, under 5 years, Below 55%

You need 55% in your bachelor's degree. On these marks the form will not be accepted.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Only work in an executive role counts, up to 31 May 2027. Write each job title and its dates clearly in the form, since the shortlist reads them.

XIMB Executive MBA Scholarship Calculator

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

XIMB Executive MBA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to XIMB. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, fewer months, lower entry rules, a higher NIRF rank.

Compare with

Great LakesIIM UdaipurXLRIIMT Ghaziabad

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Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar

Compared with

Great Lakes Institute of Management

Chennai

Compared with

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur

Udaipur

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XLRI Xavier School of Management

Jamshedpur

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Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad

Total feesfull course, no hostel

INR 15.30 Lakhs

course fee + other charges

INR 19.44 Lakhs

INR 4.14 Lakhs more

Not published

Months in classfewer means back at work sooner

four terms

Same

6 more

Work experienceleast years needed

5 if self-employed

Not published

Same

Degree marksleast marks needed

55%

in your degree

Not published

50%

5 points lower

NIRF rankManagement, 2025

#45

XIM University

#37

8 places higher

#21

24 places higher

#10

35 places higher

#30

15 places higher

In short

Great Lakes charges INR 4.14 Lakhs more for the same one year and ranks a little higher. If you pay the fee yourself, XIMB costs less; if your employer pays and both call you, weigh Great Lakes.

In short

IIM Udaipur also takes one year and asks for the same 3 years of work, and it ranks higher. If your GMAT or CAT score clears IIM Udaipur, apply to both and compare the fee in each offer letter.

In short

XLRI ranks much higher but keeps you away from work for 18 months, not 12. If you can take the longer break and your XAT score is strong, try XLRI first and keep XIMB as the one-year choice.

In short

IMT Ghaziabad asks for lower degree marks and ranks higher, but its course takes 18 months. If you scored under 55% in your degree, IMT Ghaziabad is open to you while XIMB is not.

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

FAQs on XIMB Executive MBA

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get admission to the XIMB Executive MBA?▾

Take CAT, XAT, GMAT or XGMT and fill the XIM form by 15 Dec 2026. XIM shortlists on test scores. Shortlisted students sit a GD, WAT and PI, and offers follow.

Can I apply without work experience?▾

No. You need 3 years in an executive role by 31 May 2027. If you are self-employed, you need 5 years.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full fee is INR 15.30 Lakhs without hostel. With a single non-AC room and mess it comes to INR 17.06 Lakhs. The deposit of INR 20,000 comes back when you leave.

Do I have to stay in the hostel?▾

No. The hostel is optional on this course. If you take a room, add the rent, the admin fee and the mess to the fee.

Is there an age limit?▾

You must be at least 23 years old by 31 May 2027. XIM lists no upper age limit for this course.

Does XIMB publish placements for this course?▾

XIM has not published placement figures for the Executive MBA. Most students join with an employer's No Objection Certificate. If you need a new job after the year, ask XIM in writing before you pay.

Can I get a scholarship on this course?▾

Two central schemes help SC and ST students with a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year. The calculator above shows the amount for your answers.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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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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