Is XLRI's PGDM (GM) program a better choice compared to GL Bajaj's PGPM and SP Jain's PGDM? If yes, what makes it stand out?

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Anushua Banerjee · Accepted Answer

So, you're wondering if XLRI's PGDM (GM) is a better option than GL Bajaj's PGPM and SP Jain's PGDM? Let's break it down:

XLRI: It's a 15-month, full-time residential program, and it's pretty well-regarded, with AMBA accreditation. Plus, you get 3 months of field training. They only take about 101 students based on merit.
SP Jain: Their PGDM is a 2-year program, also accredited by AMBA and NBA. A cool thing is that you can switch your major if you want.

Here's a quick comparison:

Parameters	GL (PGPM)	XLRI (PGDM)	SP Jain PGDM
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Campus size	27 acres	50 acres	45 acres
Total Seats	240	360	240
Fee	11-15 LPA	23 LPA	17.50 LPA
Average Package	13.6 LPA	24.3 LPA	22 LPA

What's unique about each?

SP Jain: They have tie-ups with international faculty and students from places like Dauphine University (France) and NUS (Singapore). They also partner with Michigan State University and Cornell University. They've got a nice campus with an amphitheater and a good library.
GL Bajaj: They boast 50+ faculty members, including some big names from Stanford, Yale, and Kellogg. Ratan Tata heads their advisory council. Their campus is eco-friendly and has sports facilities, a library, and hostels.
XLRI: Their PGDM has a ton of contact hours and lots of electives to choose from. They also have a historic library and good facilities.

Placement-wise (2020):

XLRI: Highest salary was 30 LPA. Companies like Cognizant and Axis Bank hired for roles like Associate Vice President and Product Manager.
GL PGPM: Average pay was 13.6 LPA, with the highest domestic offer at 28.6 LPA. They had new recruiters like ADP and Dell.
SP Jain: They get a lot of pre-placement offers because of their Autumn internships. They saw a 15% rise in average CTC, and 80% of the batch got offers over 20 LPA.

Ultimately, it depends on what you're looking for – location, fees, average salary, faculty etc.!

Its a Question about your future!