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Will people be eligible to apply for PGDM BM at XLRI, Jamshedpur if one has secured less than 50% in their graduation?
Having friends at XLRI, I can only suggest you keep in mind these few facts if you're passionate about getting into any high-quality B-School.
- Understand that people at B-Schools care about your marks very seriously.
- The competition level at any B-School would be so intense that the panel would not just consider people with a great academic background. They would take a month/year's work experience into consideration, too.
The status that XLRI or any great B-School carries would not be put at risk by admitting candidates who do not have a quality academic background. You have to at least maintain a minimum of the criteria that these institutes demand.
- Recruiters that approach these reputed B-Schools for placements belong to different firms. For instance- Finance (Citibank, SoftBank, Goldman Sachs Group); Consulting (PWC, BCG, McKenzie); Marketing (P&G, Nestlé, HUL), and others.
- These companies check the candidate's academic background.
- The minimum percentage level they take into consideration for shortlisting is 60% at the graduation level. If your score is beyond that and you have been a university topper, it would be a plus.
Because of the reputation factor, FMS/XLRI/SPJIMR, etc. would not put their reputation at stake by admitting students with a poor academic background. Therefore, instead of focusing on that, it will be wise to focus and perform well in other exams like - MICAT, NMAT, SNAP, IIFT, CAT, XAT so that you can get a call from any one of the top 20 B-Schools of India.
Despite a 50% score in your graduation, you still think about getting into a reputed institute like XLRI. This shows how much faith you carry in yourself.
What is the minimum percentile for making it to HRM in XLRI (not for getting a call?)
The first thing you need to understand is that there is no specific percentile that helps you make it to HRM for XLRI.
One of my friends was around 94.53, while ten to twenty of his batchmates had a percentile of 95-96. But, nothing is static. As these percentile stats change every year.
- If you perform well in GD and your interview, you'd have higher chances to get into the institute.
- While passing from one section to another- if you, unfortunately, do not perform well in even one of these sections, it can directly affect your percentile, lowering the chances of getting into the institute.
My friend struggled when he didn't perform well at the VA round, scoring a percentile of just 70. He wasn't even clearing his cut-off because of which he could not make it.
Are there any international opportunities for students with HRM from XLRI?
XLRI placements witness international offers for HRM each year. Novartis, American Express, HUL, Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Alghanim, Mondelez, etc. are some of the major recruiters that offered international profiles for HRM at XLRI, in past. Few multinational companies also give the opportunities to work in an Indian location for 2-3 years and then move to an international location.
Which XLRI courses are good to apply?
According to my friends at XLRI,it is a very popular and reputed business school. There are basically two famous PG Diploma courses - PGD-PMIR (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations) and PGD-BM (Business Management)
These are considered equivalent to MBA courses by AICTE. The PMIR program has been now updated to HRM (Human Resource Management) program. These programs have a strong reputation in the corporate world. The BM program is also as good as the IIM-A, B, and C.
Placements :
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Categories |
XLRI |
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Course Fee |
35.4 lakh |
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Placement Percentage (overall) |
90-100% |
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Highest CTC |
40 LPA |
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Average CTC |
25 LPA |
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Lowest CTC |
15 LPA |
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Recruiting Companies |
McKinsey, The Big 4, HUL, P&G, Microsoft, Amazon, JPMC, etc. |
The other courses at XLRI are also very good but they are still new. It will take some time to improve themselves to be considered important by the recruiters.
You can definitely join this college to continue your studies in the field of business and commerce.
How is XLRI compared to IIM B and C?
XLRI usually scores right after IIM B and C. If you are interested in Marketing or Finance, you should definitely choose IIM B or C. These have better brand recognition and at least 10-15 companies visit the campus placements of IIM B and C which don’t come to XLRI.
Hower, XLRI HRM is the best Human Resources course available in the country. In terms of alumni and career opportunities, it is way better than IIM B and C.
What is the selection process for XLRI like?
The selection process of XLRI is not that difficult. Let me explain it simply, sharing one of my friend’s experiences. His selection procedure went something like this -
Firstly, two papers will be taken in the XAT which is the same for everyone. Paper 1 includes sections like -Decision Making, Verbal and Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability (QA), and Data Interpretation (DI). Paper 2 includes sections like - General Knowledge and Essay Writing.
Once the exam is done, the next question that arises is how much do you need for XLRI. The sectional cut-off is 95-96 percentile. Check the following table for a detailed cut off:
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Sections |
HRM Cut off |
BM Cut off |
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Verbal |
90 |
90 |
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DM |
80 |
80 |
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QA |
70 |
90 |
Next, for GDPI, you will get the topic and will be asked to start building a structure. All you have to do is give a clear, concise but excellent contribution.
The Interview experience can be different for everyone –
- There is a generic question about your work, studies, etc., a reason to choose HR/BM, your interests.
- Did you read the newspaper today? Your general awareness of the world, and current trends.
- And finally the most important question, where do you see yourself in the next 5 years.
These are some of the questions that can be asked. Other than that your work, studies, projects, participation, training, skills, etc. will also be discussed.
How do I prepare for the XLRI HRM interview?
For preparing XLRI, HRM interview, you need to have a good command of the current budget-related issues. This could be done by reading the newspaper thoroughly and be up to date with the current affairs as they are the most predictable topics to be asked by the interviewer.
From the bachelor’s degree, select any two subjects of your interest and prepare them well. Try to improve the communication skills, be a good listener and a proactive person. Opt for coaching like CL for better guidance. Learn how to think analytically and logically and don’t rush to answers.
These are some points that you should keep in mind for the XLRI HRM interview.
How good is business management in XLRI?
Business Management in Xavier School of Management is a good option. It is somewhat better than other business courses in certain aspects. But according to my friend studying there, every institute has its pros and cons. According to him, these may include -
Advantages:
- An excellent alumni network.
- The interview panel always includes 1 or 2 members of XLRI.
- Academics are excellent and almost as good as in IIMs. They provide a rigorous curriculum.
Disadvantages:
- Located in Jamshedpur, with no airport in the city. This is a huge flaw that affects the placements of students.
- XLRI gets more attention to its HRM courses which others are not highlighted much.
- Marketing only receives good placements. Followed by Finance and Operations. Others do not get much focus.
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Categories |
Business Management at XLRI |
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Course Fee |
23.60 lakhs |
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Placement Percentage |
80% |
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Highest CTC |
30-40 LPA |
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Average CTC |
23.5-25 LPA |
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Median CTC |
15-18 LPA |
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Recruiting Companies |
Accenture, American Express, AgroTech, ABB, etc. |
Therefore, even having several advantages and few disadvantages, business management at XLRI is definitely an excellent option for students interested in MBA.
How much do profs like L Gurunathan from XLRI earn from their guest lectures at IIM Ahmedabad?
Any visiting professor or faculty member, like L Gurunathan from XLRI, is paid on an hourly basis. It is rather a fair amount to share. For a full credit 30 hour course, a professor like him can be paid anywhere from Rs. 8,000 per hour to Rs. 15,000 per hour. Generally, new IIMs pay a lot higher than what old IIMs pay, which somehow can be anticipated.
The best guess still remains to be around Rs. 10,000 per hour or a whole 3 lac, if the professor invests for a full credit course. Other than that, if you wish to know how L Gurunathan in XLRI is known to be, then read the progression.
L Gurunathan had taught Comp. and Benefits in the Talent Management course online offered solely by XLRI - VIL programs to my younger cousin alongside other students, and as he reports, his vantage point isn't likely the best. Students comparatively arrive with basic industry knowledge, but his attitude towards them doesn’t remain smooth at all. It is something to consider.
He also, over time, has failed providing students important notes, handouts or book suggestions, unlike many other professors. Students have often come up saying that his indifferent behaviour has led into not sharing better information of Comp. and Benefits which rather is a very technical subject itself.
He is somehow infamous for not teaching the proper structures of a topic. He teaches what he thinks about, which practically can be chaotic, if not followed a pattern. The story however does not end there. L Gurunathan, when asked for various case studies or book suggestions, directly moves into denial, saying that his teachings on the topic are strictly based on one.
What is the minimum percentile that a Non-Christian should have to get into XLRI for MBA through XAT?
XLRI doesn't have any kind of religion-based cut-off nor any reservation on caste-based. As XLRI is one of the most reputed colleges in India, the percentile required for non-christian is the same as for a Christian candidate.
Cut-off depends totally on the performance you have done in your exam. Above 90% is required to appear in GD and PI and after that, you get your seat. No institute has based cut-off based on religion, castes in the world.
In the Indian education system, no one can bias on the behalf of any caste, religion, sex, it all depends on your performance and your outcome will tell your future. Don't think about anything just focus on your studies make a strategy and implement it if you want to crack your exam.
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