Having friends in both institutions, I suggest you to go NMIMS Mumbai. XIMB HR has recently switched their name from XIMB to XaHR. This cost them a lot in terms of placements. All of the companies, instead of reaching out to XIMB are showing up at NMIMS Mumbai boosting their demand day by day. 

If I were to compare both the colleges based on certain parameters, I would say:

• Batch: The batch size at NMIMS is 60 which are admitted on grounds of strict merit. On the other hand, XIMB takes in candidates on reservation grounds. 

• Location: If you have decided to reach Mumbai for your MBA, no doubt that it is indeed the best place. NMIMS provides better corporate interface and project opportunities. 

Placements - 

Some of my friends who were on the wait-list of XIMB decided to switch to NMIMS eventually. And some of them withdrew their names from the wait-list just to reach other colleges (these were in the lower-tier) but not XIMB. Even the students who are already studying at XIMB advise others to not reach there.

For a 2020 batch, the placement figures are given for B-Schools are:

Considering the table above, and also as a student of IIM Ranchi, I feel you should- without a speck of doubt go for IIM Ranchi as it is evident that the placements here are brilliant. 

• This is spoken in comparison with the 6 new IIMs. 
• The figures here are at an optimum rate when compared to XIMB. 
• Other than that, things depend upon your preference aspects which may include factors like- brands that the campus visits, location, B-School competition, etc. 
• Do some prior research on your own on these aspects of yours and along with that, check the placement reports too for better clarity.

After converting, there will be no chance of you losing in any field of life as you would excel at everything you would do ahead in life. So, having said that, all the best. Do well.

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar is one of the most popular business schools in India. XIMB has a total strength of 374 students in Business Management including all the domains that participated in the recruitment process.

Since it is one of the oldest institutes, it offers 100% placement to all the students pursuing MBA. Many MNCs like Accenture, HDFC, Blue star, CBC, and many others participate in the placement drive. This year initially 53 recruiters participated and in the next session 97. These brands provide ample opportunities to all the students and get their placements in prestigious companies.

You can have a glance at the placement and highest packages that are being offered to the students from the academic batch of 2019 - 2021:

• Total number of students got selected: 374
• Highest CTC: 24 LPA INR
• Average CTC: 15.51 LPA INR
• Median CTC: 14.5 LPA INR

From the above packages being offered by the companies, we can infer that the placements have been gradually increased to 8 percent, which is a very positive sign for the growth of the institute in terms of placements.

It is ranked under the top 20 among B-schools in India. Since it was established many years ago, it has a very strong alumni base. The well-educated faculty with industrial experience gives you an edge in your learning and helps you to learn many different ways of a single situation.

As experienced by one of my cousins, the infrastructure is also very eye catchy with high-speed wifi, library, gym, and other sports facilities. 

• XIMB is a residential B-school where you spend most of your time with your seniors and batch-mates that help you to interact with different people to complete your assignments and projects.
• Xpressions, the management fest of XIMB, is one of the biggest attractions of the management school that prepares you for managing things whether you are in an organizing team or participating team.
• My cousin told me once that this fest is very beneficial as you see and learn many different concepts apart from your regular curriculum of management

The placement cell is very active providing 100% placements to all that give innumerable opportunities. As seen from the placement of the latest batch of 2019-21 in which my cousin got placed in a very prestigious company:

XIMB focuses more on your overall development from the grass-roots level only that enhances your skills and makes you a perfect master not only in academics but also in co-curricular activities. The institute prepares you for all future endeavors rather than focusing on academic excellence.

IIMs are any day better option for you when compared to XIMB or any other B-Schools in India. You will only spend two years of your studies there but if you focus on the long run, you are the alumni of the institute forever.

Many international guest faculties visit the campus to give you global business exposure. This doesn't mean that XIMB is a bad option, but it's just that any IIM is better among the two.

There are few points worth mentioning:

• The brand name of IIM has a higher value.
• You will definitely have better future prospects being a part of IIM alumni association.
• The capacity of the institute to transform the human capital and social capital. This includes faculties, institute culture, pedagogy, events, and activities.
• Placement opportunities are much better at IIM, due to its brand value.
• You can easily secure a job offer, with an average package of 10-12 LPA.

At the end of the day, it's your decision to opt for the best for your future. Do consider this point of view and make a wise decision.

When preparing for an interview at XIMB, it is important to focus on a few key things to help you perform your best. Firstly, it is important to thoroughly revise your undergraduate subjects as this can make up a significant portion of the interview. Ensure that you have a good grasp of the technical aspects of your course and can discuss it confidently.

In addition, it is important to have a good understanding of general knowledge, including current affairs. You don't need to know everything, but having a basic understanding of what is happening in the world can be useful. Furthermore, having an opinion about current events can be even more important than your knowledge of them.

Some XIMB interviews may also include philosophical questions, so it is helpful to have a philosophical bent of mind and be able to think critically about abstract concepts. This can help you to demonstrate your ability to think deeply and creatively.

During the interview, it is important to present yourself confidently, even if you don't know the answer to a question. Be positive, as this can help you to build a good rapport with the interviewer. Remember that it's not just about what you know, but also how you present yourself and how well you can convince the interviewer of your suitability for the program.

In general, when preparing for any business school interview, it's important to have a good understanding of your domain knowledge and to keep up-to-date with daily news, particularly as it relates to business. Be prepared to discuss your work projects and know yourself well, as this will help you to answer questions confidently and authentically.