Which one is better b-school in terms of placement, ROI etc -XIMB or SIBM, Pune?
Posted On - Apr 19, 2021SIBM Pune and XIMB both offer courses in MBA, with specializations in various fields, including Executive MBA and diploma programs. If you choose to enroll in SIBM Pune, you can benefit from a highly accomplished alumni network, including executives from leading corporate houses. This can provide you with excellent opportunities for corporate exposure and interactions with alumni, which can be highly beneficial for your future career prospects.
When considering ROI and Placements, SIBM Pune stands out as the better option. The fees for XIMB BM and HRM are approximately INR 20,67,000, including hostel fees for the entire course duration, while the average salary for XIMB graduates increased by 15.77% in Placement 2022, standing at INR 17.54 LPA. On the other hand, the fee for SIBM Pune for the current batch is INR 21,27,950, excluding hostel and mess fees for the MBA regular course. However, SIBM Pune's placement report for the batch 2021-22 shows that the highest salary increased by 49.77%, standing at INR 45.5 LPA, with the average salary at INR 23.06 LPA.
Considering these factors, it is safe to conclude that SIBM Pune is a better option for pursuing an MBA.
Considering all the parameters, SIBM Pune is regarded as the better B-school between the two. I have a few friends at the institute, so I can give you a brief outlook for the same.
Course Offered:
- SIBM Pune offers 4 programs, a two-year flagship MBA program with specializations in Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Human Resource, a two-year MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a two-year MBA in Leadership and Strategy along with an executive MBA.
- XIMB Bhubaneswar offers only a two-year MBA in Business Management (MBA-BM) and a one-year executive MBA.
Course Fee:
The program fee for MBA at SIBM Pune turns out to be INR 21,27,950 for the batch of 2021-23 excluding the hostel and mess fee. The program fee for MBA-BM of XIMB Bhubaneswar for the batch of 2021-23 is INR 20,67,000 including the hostel fee.
The placement statistics for the MBA batch of 2018-20 are compared for the two institutes in the below table.
|
Parameters |
SIBM Pune |
XIMB Bhubaneswar |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 34.26 LPA |
INR 26 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 20.14 LPA |
INR 15.42 LPA |
|
Median CTC |
INR 18.50 LPA |
INR 15 LPA |
|
Number of participating companies |
90+ |
107 |
As can be seen, SIBM not only offers more options for MBA but also a better average placement record. The fees are also just slightly higher than that of XIMB Bhubaneswar and thus its RoI is definitely better than that of XIMB Bhubaneswar. Along with its better ranking and reputation in the industry, SIBM Pune is better than XIMB Bhubaneswar in all respects.
