Which is better XLRI or IIFT?

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Sagardeep Posted On - Jan 9, 2023

MBA in International Business, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi (Graduated 2015)

XLRI and IIFT are both excellent. What matters is which one you are able to enter. Simply focus on each exam and consider it important, and you will be admitted. When you have a choice, you can make a decision. In terms of the alumni network, corporate connect, international collaboration, placement, PPOs, and offers, both Business Schools rank higher than many IIMs.

Although you can consider XLRI slightly better than IIFT because of the following factors:

Factors

XLRI

IIFT

Established

1963

1949

BT Ranking

NIRF Ranking 2022

Specialization

MBA IB

PGDM, PGDM HRM

Exam Accepted

IIFT Test

XAT/GMAT

Test Cutoff

IIFT Score: 48.5

XAT: 96

Full-Time Faculty

Average Salary 2022

25 LPA

32 LPA

You must take your time, look at each and every possible aspect of both colleges and decide what suits best for your future prospects. You should not blindly follow people’s opinions, rather do what you think is good for you.

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Anish Gupta Posted On - Jun 29, 2021

Business Management from Xavier School of Management (2018)

While both of the institutes are great, XLRI definitely has an edge. I have friends currently studying in both colleges and honestly, XLRI makes up for the better choice. Have a look at the following reasons to know why.

XLRI holds a legacy of being one of the prime B-schools across the nation and currently, it is amongst the top 5 b-schools in India.
XLRI provides a course in HR and Business Management whereas IIFT has only 1 specialization in International Business. The HR specialization provided by XLRI is the best in the Asia-Pacific region.
You will see a rich campus culture as it belongs to one of the first business schools across the globe (including Harvard business school).
In terms of academic excellence, infrastructure, campus life, and placements as well XLRI scores way above. One of my friends states it is the best campus to spend your journey.
XLRI has a bigger reputation and a close-knit alumni network both in India and abroad.
‘Having the tag of XLRI can never let you be jobless at any point in life. Yes, the brand name can get you unlimited job opportunities.

Institute	XLRI	IIFT
Average CTC	25 LPA	21.08 LPA
Highest CTC	60 LPA	46 LPA
Major recruiters	Master Card, DE Shaw, Microsoft	Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant

At the end of the day, it also depends on what your cup of tea is. If HR and business management is your interest, then XLRI is the best choice. On the other hand, if you are looking for international business specialization and the glamorous big city life of Delhi, then IIFT should be your call.