Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Kochi Answered Questions

Firstly, I would like to clear the difference between getting an MBA and a PGDM degree. Colleges like Christ provide a MBA, while IFIM provides a PGDM degree and therefore they cannot be compared. Im a current student of IFIM Bangalore and I can tell you that it is a top B-school with unique curriculum and features that makes it stand out like personality enhancement programme, corporate mentorship, design thinking etc. It is the only Business School to offer an internationally acclaimed bespoke curriculum model which provides a tailor-made learning path for each student. My school is also AACSB accredited, which only 6 schools have in India. I hope this post gives you more clarity while making your decisions.

The infrastructure of the college is good though not great. Our library access is good and we have unlimited online access. Lecture halls are attractive but WI-FI connection is very poor. No net access across the campus.
We have world class faculties but the attrition rate is very high in XIME for past 2 years (almost 95%). So every year you see complete new faculties who are not able to fill the place of older ones. Placement is really a problem, ROI is worst here.

Birla Institute of Technology has consistently been amongst the elite academic establishments in the country, playing an inspiring role in both education and research. In its journey spanning more than five decades, BIT has crossed several milestones in every sphere of education, from those that are purely scholastic to those which pertain to co-curricular activities or administrative measures. The following achievements and distinctions are an indication of its position as a leader in academic excellence.

Founded by the Jindal Education and Welfare Society, OP Jindal University (OPJU) was set up to bring high-quality education to its students based on a world-class curriculum, the latest teaching methodology and committed faculty members. The multidisciplinary university aims to develop young professionals and future leaders who will not only power growth and development in the state but also make a mark globally. At the core of the university's philosophy and approach lies the belief that students learn best when exposed to real-world situations and when nurtured through enriching interactions with practitioners and professors. OPJU believes that every student has innate potential that can be unlocked through quality teaching and mentorship.
VISION
The pursuit of knowledge through experience is the cornerstone of O. P. Jindal University. Aim to build an institution where students learn by doing, where real-world challenges find practical solutions and innovation happens not by chance, but by design.
MISSION
In pursuit of its vision, OPJU will adopt an Experiential pedagogy across its programs, to make students understand the concepts and give them the ability to solve real-world problems. Embed liberal education to develop well-rounded professionals who can work at multiple levels of responsibilities. Leverage technology to enable teaching by faculty and practitioners from around the world. Partner with world-leading institutions, both from academia and industry to create an eco-system to meet the needs of the steel and affiliated industries. Facilitate best-in-class student experiences through investment in technology, academic and residential amenities, and sports and recreational facilities. Create an Industry focused environment to foster research to solve real-world problems.
VALUES
Measure success through student outcomes. Foster an environment of academic freedom. Maintain the highest standards on ethics and integrity in all its operations. Develop sustainable practices and concern for the environment. To remain accessible to all facets of society without consideration of economic status. http://www.opju.ac.in.

You can think of JIMS-Rohini as it is comparable in terms of ROI. JIMS has affiliations like AICTE, NBA, NAAC and AIU. JIMS ranks 43rd as per the NIRF ranking framework. One can think for this institute has not only this but they have excellent faculty members too.

IBS Hyderabad fees is around 14 lakhs and average salary is about 6.9 LPA. Whereas fees for XIME Kochi is around 10 Lakhs and average salary is 5.9 LPA. The number of students in IBS is much more than that of XIME Kochi. If you consider the fees and avg package, XIME would be a letter option as the difference in fees is 4 lakhs and difference in avg package is just of 1 lakhs. Also, intake of IBS is much more higher than XIME which means a lot of competition during placements. So, here XIME wins.
But, the overall brand name of IBS is better.
You need to make a call considering the fees, package offered and the brand which you want in your profile. All the best!