There are several parameters on which we can compare IMT Hyderabad and XIME Bangalore. These are-

• Fees- The fees at IMT Hyderabad are around 12 Lakhs, including hostel fees. The fees at XIME Bangalore are around 10 Lakhs.

• Location- Location-wise, both IMT Hyderabad and XIME Bangalore are good choices.

• Faculty- IMT Hyderabad has its faculty. XIME Bangalore has a common faculty with XIME Kochi and Chennai.

• Exam-Accepted- IMT Hyderabad accepts  CAT, XAT, GMAT, and CMAT.

XIME Bangalore accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, and MAT.

• Placements- During the 2023 placements at IMT Hyderabad, the highest CTC stood at INR 25 LPA and the median CTC stood at INR 11 LPA. The average CTC stood at INR 12 LPA. These are the sector-wise offers at IMT Hyderabad:

During the placements at XIME Bangalore, the placement percentage stood at 77.50%. The average CTC stood at INR 10 LPA.

• Campus-The IMT Campus is serene and lush green. 

Both IMT Hyderabad and XIME Bangalore are good institutions. You can use these comparison figures to make your decision.

The Great Lakes Institute of Management is a comparatively better choice. Let us have a brief comparison of both XIME and GLIM, which will help you get more clarification

Great Lakes Institute of Management

GLIM was ranked 31st among the Top 50 Management Institutes for Research and Teaching in India by NIRF. GLIM has well-qualified faculty from universities including Kellogg, Stanford, and Yale. This institute is also renowned for its well-established infrastructure

Fees – To secure a seat at GLIM, you need to pay around INR 1046000

Placement Statistics

Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship

XIME was ranked 17th among the Top B Schools all over India by GHRDC in 2016. They offer Collaborations with foreign universities like Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China, and Shanghai International Studies University for student and faculty exchange programs. 

Fees - To secure a seat at GLIM, you need to pay around INR 1186000

Placement Statistics

So, it is good to go with the option of the Great Lakes Institute of Management.

It is subjective and it depends on what one is looking for. If you compare on rankings then the NIRF rankings of BIMTECH is 56 while that of XIME Bangalore is 102, out of 125 colleges. Below is a table comparing them on different aspects;

RoI-wise, BIMTECH is better but the ultimate choice is yours to make so choose wisely. 

All the best!

 I would suggest going for XIME. The comparison is done with other options.

Christ University Bangalore, you can get an MBA, but at XIME, you can get a PGDM. People say that the PGDM curriculum is more up-to-date and useful. After you get your master's degree, you'll be working in some of the most competitive and fast-paced times. The best opportunities are waiting for you, and PGDM will help you prepare for them.

IBS Hyderabad has more than 500 students in each class. This might seem like a bigger chance to learn and grow, but the quality of education decreases. At XIME, there are no more than 180 students in a class, which means that 45 people are in each group.

Amrita Coimbatore - Even if you don't believe it, XIME is a top school with more than 30 years of experience in the field. This is especially true in the world of MBA. So it's a brand that you want to be connected to.

You can consider XIME Bangalore as your first choice, then SIESCOM and NL Dalmia as your second and third choices, respectively. It is better not to consider NDIM or USB since they are bad at academics and placement support.

XIME has a decent placement package, a good academic history, well-equipped classrooms, a resourceful atmosphere, and experienced scholars.

So, take a wise decision, and all the best for your future.

IBS Hyderabad, XIME Bangalore, and BIMTECH are well-known Indian B-schools with distinct capabilities. 

IBS Hyderabad has a robust curriculum, skilled professors, and a focus on practical learning through case studies and industry linkages. Many top corporations hire from the institute.

XIME Bangalore is another top B-school with industry links and entrepreneurial orientation. The institute partners with numerous top companies to provide internships and actual projects for students.

BIMTECH specializes in retail management. Its comprehensive retail management program includes supply chain management, marketing, and merchandising. Many top retail companies hire from the institute.

Take BIMTECH only if you are interested in Retail Management, otherwise, any one of the 2 are at par with the other for general management.

It is advisable not to wait for another year as you can never be sure of the outcome, no matter how much hard work you put in. Instead, work on selecting the right colleges instead, which can predict 60% of where you end up. If you get into a good college, then rest assured, your career has been made. 

Now, between the colleges you mentioned, I would suggest IMT Hyderabad, as it is better in terms of placements. The ROI is also relatively okay. However, if you compare it with other colleges in Hyderabad, even if IMT is good, there are better options available. 

For example, Ashoka School of Business (ASB Hyderabad), NMIMS or SIBM. ASB is slightly better as they have excellent grooming programs like the 360-degree program and EIR which ensures good training. The college also offers dual specialization and the placements are also great. The overall fee for the college is only around INR 6.9L for two years for the full-time PGDM course.