Which institute is better to pursue a full-time executive MBA, Xavier Bhubaneswar or KJ Somaiya?

 If you have the financial means to do so, it would be wise to choose Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB) over KJ Somaiya Executive Program for a full-time executive MBA. While KJ Somaiya can offer assistance with placement opportunities, they do not provide on-campus placements, meaning you will need to find job opportunities on your own. 

XIMB has a strong brand value and has completed 100% placement for its MBA program in 2022 with a 16% increase in average salary, which rose to Rs. 17.54 LPA from Rs. 15.15 LPA the previous year. While KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA placements 2023 had a 92% placement rate and attracted 132 companies, the highest and average packages offered stood at INR 22.50 LPA and INR 12.48 LPA, respectively. Sectors such as banking, IT, and financial services were the top recruiting sectors during the placements.

If you cannot afford the fees associated with XIMB and are willing to forego on-campus placement opportunities, then KJ Somaiya Executive PGDM could be a good option for you. However, keep in mind that the peer learning experience may be less than ideal, as there are students who were admitted through the Mat/ATMA test with lower scores through the DTE cap process directly without any group discussion or personal interview, particularly in the regular MMS program.

Ultimately, the decision of which program to choose should depend on your individual goals, circumstances, and financial situation. Do your research, consider your options carefully, and seek advice from mentors or professionals in your desired field before making a decision.

We can compare both the colleges based on the following parameters

Placements: Average CTC of Xavier- INR 17.54 LPA and KJ Somaiya- INR 10.98 LPA

Specialization: Xaviers offers MBA in Sustainability Management, HR Management, MS in Finance, MBA in Business management. Whereas KJ Somaiya offers PGDM in IB, Retail, finance, and communication.

Duration of program: Xavier -12 months whereas KJ Somaiya- has 15 months program.

Make a choice that suits your interests and convenience.