Is doing MBA from XISS Ranchi any good?

XISS has been ranked 76th by NIRF amongst 100 institutes in India 2020. It offers 5 specializations in PGDM courses such as Human Resource Management, Finance, Rural Management, Information Technology, and Marketing.

Admission:

• The admissions at XISS are based on a valid score in CAT/XAT/CMAT entrance exam.

• In addition to CAT, the university also accepts XAT and CMAT exam scores. CAT entrance exam scores.

• Based on the entrance exam scorecard, the students will be shortlisted and further need to appear for admission rounds that include group discussion, writing skill tests, and personal interview.

• Seats available for HRM and Rural Management are 75 and Information Technology, Finance, and Marketing Management specializations have 60 seats each.

• Of the above, 40% of seats are reserved for ST/SC and Christian candidates (other than ST/SC). The above mentioned 40 percent is with a breakdown as follows: ST - 26%, SC- 6%, and Christians 8%.

Infrastructure:

• The institute offers a broad range of facilities to the students. Which includes a well-stocked library with more than 45000 volumes of books is present on campus. Moreover, the library also has Encyclopedias, Journals, Magazines, and Almanacs. It is also equipped with e-library facilities.

• State-of-the-art classrooms, conference rooms, sports ground, fitness center, guest house, and cafeteria, computer/IT facility, hostels with 24x7 security, Wi-fi, medical facility with qualified doctors, laboratories are some of the facilities offered.

Placement:

• More than 83 companies participated in the campus drive among which 48 recruiters were new.

• Overall 285 offers were made with the highest salary of INR 14.50 LPA and an average salary of INR 5.31 LPA.

• Some of the top recruiters visiting the campus are Adani Group, Allergan India, Asian Paints Ltd., Cholamandalam Finance, Cognizant, Hindustan Unilever Ltd., L&T Finance, and many more.

Other Key Points:

• The total fee for the MBA Program is approximately INR 10 lacs.

• Scholarships are available from corporate houses such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, NTPC, etc.

• Moreover, the government of Jharkhand has taken initiatives to offer scholarships and stipends to the students of the reserved category.

• Additionally, a loan facility is also available if anyone has to opt for it.

The Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) has developed its prominent identity as a hub of excellence in development interventions, management education, consultancy, and research. It offers a portfolio of research, academic, outreach programs, and social involvement.