Which one is better: Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi, or XIME, Kochi?

Both institutes fall into the B+ category. However, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), Kochi makes for a slightly better choice. The reasons for the same are given below. The brand “Xavier” is always better than any other college unless they are some other big private colleges or IIMs. XIME, Kochi was established recently. However, within only a few years, it has shown tremendous growth. Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi is struck at the same level though it was established way back. Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi is located in the Delhi NCR region which obviously has a location advantage over Kochi. However, the institute has shown less stellar growth than XIME, Kochi. XIME Kochi has better faculty than the Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi. Also, it has better brand recognition among corporates pan India than Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi. The placement stats are shown below for the year 2020. Institute Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi XIME, Kochi Highest Salary INR 19.20 LPA INR 11 LPA Average Salary INR 8.23 LPA INR 6.79 LPA Major Recruiters ITC, Nestle, OYO Rooms, etc. Infosys, Deloitte, EY, HDFC Bank, etc. As XIME Kochi is being pushed by XIME Bangalore, you can expect better job profiles from the campus placements as well as greater stability. You can reach out to alumni of the institute for more salary, placements, and other details.

Who are some of the famous alumni of XIME Kochi?

XIME Kochi is one of the prestigious institutions of the country. Some of the notable alumni of XIME Kochi include : Dennis Abraham : Director-Finance of Hewlett Packard Enterprises. Shailesh Menezes : Country Manager & Head - Human Resources at HP India - Sales & Engineering Organizations. Biju Kadapurath : Director of PWC. Amer Qureshi : Director of Ernst & Young. Christina Ghose : Managing Director of Stylus Offices. Ritendra Banerjee : Co-founder and Global CEO at SALT. Souvik Maitra : Senior Managing Consultant at IBM. Nikhil Dwarakanath : Associate Vice President at Genpact. Mahesh Raman : Vice President at IndusInd Bank. Bipin Cherian : Former Head - Emerging Markets at Marico.

XIME Kochi: Cutoff, Admission, Placement, Courses, Fees, Ranking, Reviews

Q: What is the Hostel Fees for students of XIME Kochi?

The Hostel fees for students of XIME Kochi ranges fromINR 10,500 INR 11,500 per month which is the same for the boys and girls hostel.

Q: What are the USPs of XIME Kochi?

The USPs of XIME Kochi is as follows:Diverse Student Community (24 States)6000 + AlumniGood industry connects (through consultancies, live projects, summer internships, external speaker series, etc.)MOUs with 14 Universities aboardInternational Winter Internship & International Study TourLocation advantage (Nearness to Start-up Village, Maker Village, Infopark, Cochin Special Economic Zone, SmartCity Kochi, among others)Founded and managed by distinguished academicians and professionalsHighly talented faculty groupOffers extra value-added courses unique to XIME100% residential campus

XIME Kochi campus located in God’s Own Country – Kerala, started its journey of excellence in the year 2012. The campus is spread across 1,14,000 sq.ft and shares its boundaries with Kerala Start Up Mission-the startup ecosystem in Kerala and Maker Village – the largest electronic hardware incubator in the country. The flagship program at XIME Kochi is a two-year, full-time, residential PGDM course with an annual intake of 120 students. The Management School accepts scores of CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, KMAT and ATMA exams for PGDM admission. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of entrance will be further required to undergo Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.

XIME Kochi is 100% residential with students from more than 20 states across India. The campus houses both boys’ and girls’ hostels. Accomplishments of the institute are evident from its student achievements in inter B-school management fests. XIME Kochi conducts various competitions, development programs, and conferences. The faculty at XIME Kochi comes with a blend of industry experience and strong academic background, providing an edge in program delivery that is tuned to the industry requirements. With an emphasis on quality education and 100% placement, XIME builds insightful leaders of tomorrow. In addition to this, the college has vast international ties with management colleges across the globe. Some of the international institutes that have signed MoU with XIME include, GDUFS – Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China, Audencia Business School, France and Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan. Check XIME Kochi Admission Process

Furthermore, XIME Kochi has signed MoUs with Maker Village, the National University of Legal Studies (NUALS), TCS and many other industries for collaboration and knowledge transfer. The constant and vibrant industry interaction is an enabler in getting Live Projects for the students and the multi-modal teaching process provides world-class learning outcomes. Meritorious students also get to visit Japan, China and France for internships and study tours, enriching their personalities and helping them gain a holistic and global outlook.

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Table of Content

XIME Kochi Quick Facts
XIME Kochi Admission Dates
XIME Kochi Ranking
XIME Kochi Courses
XIME Kochi PGDM Admission Weightage
XIME Kochi Placement
XIME Kochi Batch profile
XIME Kochi Scholarships
XIME Kochi FAQs

XIME Kochi Quick Facts

Association with the Kerala Startup Mission through IEDC (Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Cell)
Ranked 21 by Business India – 2020
Kept in A1 Category of Business Standard – 2021strong and active network with universities and institutions across the globe and MoUs with foreign institutions
Average Salary recorded in Placement 2021-22 stood at INR 8.06 LPA. The Highest Package was INR 12.25 LPA.
Offers International Immersion Including international conferences to its selected students. Around 30% of XIME students get this opportunity,
Top companies including, Infosys, MindTree, KPMG, TechMahindra, Deloitte, Sonata, BOSCH, Hitachi, Airtel, Oracle, Sabre, Mahindra, IDFC Bank

Words from Students of XIME Kochi

“I decided to choose the furthest institution from my hometown and joined XIME Kochi. I have spent almost a year and I still remember when I entered the college for the first time, I noticed that the campus was not very big but it was fully equipped with all amenities. I witnessed the first placement drive of my seniors. So far, by January itself, more than 80% of them have been placed with an average package of 8.06 lakh. It did give me a sigh of relief. Thus my decision of choosing a college with respect to location did not prove to be a blunder!”
- Dheeraj Patel (2021-23)

“After joining XIME Kochi, when I walked through the beautiful office of Kerala Start-Up Mission during my second term as part of the Industry Connect program, I never expected to receive a chance to work with them as part of my live project. It’s been a great experience connecting with and keeping in touch with aspiring entrepreneurs. The ideas and experiences of the people I connected with were incredible and I was able to acquire information on a variety of fields that I had hardly been aware of earlier. However, it was a great pleasure to work with KSUM and be a part of such a vibrant team, and I look forward to working on more projects with them for the rest of my internship.”
- Lekshmi Vijayan (2021-23)

“Life in hostels during college days is a totally different phase of life. Each day is a new experience. My hostel life in XIME Kochi is of Lifelong connections, Opportunities, Time management, Independence and freedom, Experience and Exposure. Whether you excel at any other thing or not, managing time is a necessity. From the gossip sessions to studying, you learn to manage time to be part of every activity. I learned it in XIME. According to me “XIME hostel life is a place you can celebrate life..”
- Hemanth Arjun Reddy (2021-23)

“I have always been fascinated with the kind of work NGOs do for people in need. I have always had this desire to somehow get involved in NGO work so that I can also contribute something to people in need. Thanks to my college XIME Kochi, I got the opportunity to work closely with an NGO. The NGO I am working with handles various projects such as tree plantation projects, daily feed projects, Educational Scholarship Programs and building and handling old-age homes. Basically, working with NGO gave me a new perspective of life. There are lots of people who are underprivileged, and we privileged people are always complaining about our lives. I feel grateful for the opportunities I got from XIME in life. It makes me appreciate my life. I feel lucky to have got the opportunity to help these people as much as I can.”
- Monalisa Chowdhary (2021-23)

XIME Kochi Admission Dates

PGDM
Events	Dates
Last Date to Apply	26th March, 2023
XAT Registration	10th August - 11th December 2022
XAT Admit Card	20th December 2022
XAT Exam	8th January 2023
XAT Answer Key Release	17^th January, 2023
XAT Result	31st January 2023
Offers & Waitlist	April 2023
Academic Sessions Begins	Mid - June 2023

XIME Kochi Ranking

Magazine	Overall Rank	Private Schools	South India	Bangalore	Total Schools
Business Today	74	49	20	7	281
The Week	39		7	1	179
Business India	A+++	-	-	-	-
Outlook		24	8	2
Fortune	41		11	4

XIME Kochi Course

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
PGDM	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Candidates in final year are also eligible to apply Duration: 2 years Specializations:- Finance, Marketing, HR, IT & Analytics, Operations, General Management Admission Criteria: valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/KMAT and ATMA scores+GD+PI Intake: 120

To apply for XIME Kochi’s PGDM programme the candidates must have a valid score in any of the entrance tests- CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT/KMAT for XIME Kochi Admissions 2022. Check detailed XIME Cutoff

XIME Kochi PGDM Admission Weightage

Weightage Component	Weightage on a scale of 100	Remarks
Academic Performance	15	X Std., XII Std., Undergraduate Degree/ Post Graduate Degree
Entrance Exam Score	35	CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT, KMAT
Group discussion/interview	40	To be held in March each year
Other Weightage	10	For participation in Sports, Extra-Curricular activities, Academic diversity and Gender diversity

XIME Kochi Placements

XIME organizes centralized placements in Bangalore. The placement season is kickstarted by the placement week. Students across three campuses meet up at XIME Bangalore for the recruitment process. The entire placement process is centrally driven which gives ample opportunities for eligible candidates to participate in the hiring process. Through its Placement Cell, it provides direction and support to students. All through the years, it has succeeded in maintaining an excellent record. Here are the highlights of the placement drive 2023:

Particulars	Placements Statistics 2023
No. of students eligible	54
No. of students placed	39
Percentage of students placed	72.22%
Highest CTC	INR 14.30 LPA
Average CTC	INR 10.40 LPA
Median CTC	INR 10 LPA
Top Recruiters	Infosys, MindTree, KPMG, TechMahindra, Deloitte, Sonata, BOSCH, Hitachi, Airtel, Oracle, Sabre, Mahindra, IDFC Bank, Mercedes, etc.

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XIME Kochi Batch Profile

The 2022-24 batch comprised of 94 students who have an average work experience of 22 months. The below table represents the educational background of the batch:

Educational Background	Percentage of the students
Engineering	33%
Commerce	31%
BBA	18%
Science	9%
Others	9%

XIME Kochi Scholarships

A number of awards and scholarships have been instituted to encourage excellence in student performance throughout the course and in various functional areas. The scholarships to 5-10% of students ranging upto 25% of fees in addition to other awards are mentioned below.

Chairman’s Medal – Cash prize of INR 20,000 and certificate for the student scoring the highest CGPA in the two–year PGDM programme
XIME President’s Roll of Honour for Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for the 2nd rank holder
Late Prof. J.D. Cherayil, Memorial Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement for the 3rd rank holder.
Geojit Financial Services Ltd sponsored award of INR 10,000 and a certificate for Excellence in Finance.
Apollo Tyres Ltd sponsored award of INR 10,000 and a certificate for Excellence in Human Resources
SUD-CHEMIE India Pvt Ltd. sponsored award of INR 10,000 and a certificate for Excellence in Operations
LUKER sponsored award of INR 10,000 and a certificate for Excellence in Marketing
Dr. Manoj Varghese sponsored award of INR 10,000 and a certificate for Excellence in Talent Management
Dr.Varghese M.Mathunny, award of INR 10,000 and certificate of excellence in Economics George Thomas Kottukapally Memorial award of Rs. 10,000 and certificate for excellence
in Humanitarian and Social Service
Sunny Diamond Best All Rounder Award which consists of a Diamond Ring and Certificate recognizing the Best All-Rounder student.

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XIME Kochi FAQs

Ques. Do XIME Kochi conduct exchange programs?

Ans. XIME regularly organizes exchange programs for their students by partnering with international institutions. Students are selected and sent abroad to attend these B Schools. International students also visit XIME for the same.

Ques.Who were the topmost recruiters at XIME?

Ans. Some of the top most recruiters are Baroda Mutual funds, Royal Enfield, Oil India Limited, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, PS Group, IDBI Bank, Induslnd Bank, Kotak, UrbanClap, JIO, Tata Steel and many more. Check XIME Kochi Placement

Ques. What is the application fee at XIME kochi?

Ans. The application fee at XIME is Rs. 1500 (inclusive of GST@18%). Application fee can be paid online through credit card/ debit card/net banking/mobile wallets. A system generated acknowledgement will be generated with the successful completion of registration. Read more about XIME Kochi Fees

Ques. How much is the highest package in comparison to last year offered at XIME Kochi?

Ans. In 2022, highest CTC was INR 12.25 LPA and in 2021, it stayed at INR 11 LPA. On the other hand, Average CTC offered at XIME Kochi in 2022 was INR 8.07 LPA from INR 6.7 LPA in 2021.

Ques. What is the tenure of Summer Internships to be done at XIME Kochi?

Ans. All the students are expected at the end of the SIP to take up internships at any organisation for the time period of eight weeks where they work on projects and write a well organized report.

Ques. Do XIME Kochi offer Certification courses?

Ans. Yes, XIME has recently launched some Certification courses to be conducted that can range between two months to one year of duration. These are as follows: Certification In Entrepreneurial Management, Certification In Business Analytics and many more. Know more about XIME Kochi Courses

Ques. Does XIME Kochi has a common placement process as that of other campuses?

Ans. The eligible students from Bangalore, Chennai and Kochi pass through the same placement process. Each institute has its placement cell which helps students in providing proper direction and support for the placement process. All through the years, it has succeeded in maintaining an excellent record. The institute vigorously follows a norm of 100% placement.

Ques. What is the Hostel Fees for students of XIME Kochi?

Ans. The Hostel fees for students of XIME Kochi ranges from INR 10,500 – INR 11,500 per month which is the same for the boys and girls hostel.

Ques. What are the USPs of XIME Kochi?

Ans. The USPs of XIME Kochi is as follows:

Diverse Student Community (24 States)
6000 + Alumni
Good industry connects (through consultancies, live projects, summer internships, external speaker series, etc.)
MOUs with 14 Universities aboard
International Winter Internship & International Study Tour
Location advantage (Nearness to Start-up Village, Maker Village, Infopark, Cochin Special Economic Zone, SmartCity Kochi, among others)
Founded and managed by distinguished academicians and professionals
Highly talented faculty group
Offers extra value-added courses unique to XIME
100% residential campus