Why is XLRI more famous for HR than BM? Is the BM program at XLRI not as good?

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Rashi Khare · Accepted Answer

So, you're wondering why XLRI is more talked about for its HR program compared to Business Management (BM). It's not that BM is bad at XLRI. XLRI's reputation is deeply rooted in its legacy of Industrial Relations (IR), which evolved into HR. XLRI built its name as an IR-focused institution right after India's independence.

BM, on the other hand, came later, around the same time as the older IIMs. This timing has led to XLRI being generally associated with HR more than BM. You'll often find top HR professionals in major companies who are XLRI alumni.

Now, about BM at XLRI, there's definitely a strong and successful alumni network in the industry. XLRI BM alumni get placed in top firms like McKinsey, BCG, and more. So, both programs are pretty solid, but HR just has that historical edge in XLRI's branding.

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