Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore

XIME Bangalore is one of the best colleges to do PGDM. They update their curriculum regularly, according to the industry standards and ensure that the students are industry ready. They use a mix of both practical and theoretical teaching methods and has faculty members who come with good corporate experience which helps in providing students with practical insights into the corporate world. They offer specializations in Finance, HR, Marketing and Operations. They also have a special course dedicated for analytics. The students learn about the basics of management in their first year to provide knowledge about all the areas of management and can tale up specializations in their second year. They are also required to do 2 internships-One with an NGO in order to promote a sense of social responsibility and a summer internship in a corporate.

Upon successful completion of the PGDM programme at XIME Bangalore, graduates open the door to a multitude of career opportunities. They are well-equipped to venture into diverse sectors, be it Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, or Operations. The program's robust curriculum and the institution's extensive industry network prepare students for leadership roles in domestic and global organizations. Graduates typically secure positions in prestigious companies, explore entrepreneurial endeavors, or embrace the dynamic landscape of startups. Moreover, XIME's influential alumni network serves as a valuable resource, bolstering career prospects and fostering connections across various industries.

XIME Bangalore has a good record of placement for its PGDM course. In 2024, the participating recruiters placed 173 students of the PGDM and 55 students of the PGDM Business Analytics (BA) batch 2024 in new-age job roles. The highest package offered to the PGDM and PGDM (Business Analytics) batches during XIME Bangalore placements 2024 stood at INR 15 LPA and INR 22 LPA,  respectively. The key highlights of XIME Bangalore placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)Highest package- PGDM: INR 16 LPA- PGDM (BA): INR 14.30 LPA- PGDM: INR 15 LPA- PGDM (BA): INR 22 LPAAverage package- PGDM: INR 10.75 LPA- PGDM (BA): INR 10.30 LPA- PGDM: INR 10 LPA- PGDM (BA): INR 11.2 LPATotal students- PGDM: 171- PGDM (BA): 40- PGDM: 179- PGDM (BA): 60Total students registered/eligible- PGDM: 167- PGDM (BA): 35- PGDM: 173- PGDM (BA): 55Total students placed- PGDM: 164- PGDM (BA): 31- PGDM: 170- PGDM (BA): 52Placement rate- PGDM: 98.20%- PGDM (BA): 88.50%- PGDM: 98%- PGDM (BA): 95%