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.