IIM Lucknow and XIME Bangalore are a college and a Private respectively located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and Bangalore, Karnataka. In NIRF rankings, IIM Lucknow holds the #4 position and XIME Bangalore is ranked #101, a difference of 97 positions. Fees at IIM Lucknow range from ₹6.0L to ₹26.3L per year, compared to ₹80.0K–₹6.5L at XIME Bangalore. IIM Lucknow offers 5 programs across multiple streams and XIME Bangalore offers 3 programs. This page provides a detailed side-by-side comparison of fees, placements, cutoffs, rankings, infrastructure, and admission processes to help you make an informed decision.
IIM Lucknow edges out XIME Bangalore by 3 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #4 vs #101, 128+ recruiters vs 58+. IIML - Indian Institute of Management and Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) are a institution and a private institution in Management, based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and Bangalore, Karnataka respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
On the NIRF ranking, India's most widely referenced institutional quality benchmark, IIM Lucknow ranks #4 while XIME Bangalore stands at #101. A significant 97-position gap suggests IIM Lucknow operates in a distinctly higher league on national parameters. In terms of tiering, IIM Lucknow is Tier 1 and XIME Bangalore is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 128+ companies recruit from IIM Lucknow, 58+ from XIME Bangalore.
XIME Bangalore is more affordable at ₹1.3L/yr vs ₹10.6L/yr, a difference of ~693%.
IIM Lucknow: 9 facilities, XIME Bangalore: 9. Programmes: IIM Lucknow offers 5, XIME Bangalore offers 3.
Choose IIM Lucknow if: ranking (NIRF #4), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose XIME Bangalore if: more affordable (₹1.3L/yr vs ₹10.6L/yr) are your priority.
IIM Lucknow has a measurable edge, but the gap is tight. Your specific course, location, or budget could tip the balance.
This is a data-driven auto-analysis. A detailed editorial verdict is being prepared.
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IIM Lucknow vs XIME Bangalore — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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