Certainly, pursuing a career in Human Resources (HR) is a great option for individuals interested in this field. There are several top-notch colleges in India that offer specializations in HR and among them, SCMHRD is considered to be the best. This college is well recognized and respected in the industry, particularly for its HR stream. It is also rated among the top 20 B-schools in India and enjoys a high reputation in the corporate world.

SCMHRD is a hub of opportunities, attracting several top-notch companies from various industries including conglomerates, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), consultancy, and information technology. These companies come to the campus to offer a wide range of roles and packages to students. As a result, students are exposed to diverse opportunities and can choose the one that suits their interests and career aspirations the best.

Before making a decision, it is advisable to evaluate all your options based on the majors you want to pursue and the opportunities that are available to you. It is essential to take into consideration factors such as your interests, skills, and goals before making a final decision. With the right approach and mindset, SCMHRD can provide a solid foundation for your career in HR and help you achieve your professional goals.

Yes, it’s worth it. In some cases, it is even essential to do an MBA after having 2 years of work experience in IT. 

• There are different kinds of people in IT sectors, some who like the technicalities of IT and some don't like that. People who like the technicalities of IT will settle in just a couple of years by learning to code brilliantly and achieve their goals. 
• Other people are just the opposite; they are always left feeling that they are missing something. MBA adds value to your resume and helps you to change your career. 

I know a few people from SIBM Pane, so I can tell you about the MBA program offered by them. 

• My friends at the institute have peers who come with work experience in the IT sector and are going to be working in big FMCG brands in the summers. 
• SIBM Pune had an average CTC of around 20.14 LPA. The average internship stipend offered in the summer internship for 2018-20 was around 1.66 lacs for just two months and above 55% of students got offers for 1.5 lacs around. The highest stipend offered was 3 lacs. 

Also, MBA can be a much-needed break for many with corporate careers. It’s a fun experience, you will get to learn a lot through many corporate interactions.

The simple answer to your question is no, the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, or XIMB are not at par with the established ones XLRI, TISS, MDI, and SCMHRD. The established programs especially that of XLRI are the epitome of HR programs. They cannot be compared to the new ones at any given level or parameter.

• Faculty: The professors of XLRI are renowned throughout the industry for their competency. They specialize in almost every domain one can think of be it Law, Competency Modeling, Compensation, or Performance Management.
• Peers: It’s the cream students who get the opportunity to get into a prestigious college like XLRI. You can see tough competition between the finest students at college. Every individual has a valuable opinion and stands to contradict others. Their thinking pattern is broad and given a case study, they look at all angles from accounting to finance to laws while proposing the solution. The situation at TISS is also quite similar.

Now one can say that the curriculum can be replicated and learned faculty can be sought to match the quality of the HR program at these institutes. But the truth is faculty and curriculum are the main but not the only factors that determine an institute's worth. Its own culture, ethics, and background have a lot to do with the programs it offers.

So one cannot match XLRIs programs no matter how much they try.

SCMHRD offers a good HR MBA program. It offers a decent curriculum and placements. SCMHRD placements in 2021 concluded with an average CTC of INR 16.5 LPA. The highest CTC offered was INR 33.6 LPA. 

For HR, XLRI is better than SCMHRD. TISS is a great option for HR as well. In terms of placements, SCMHRD is comparable to TISS.