XLRI and SMS are a Private and a Private (Autonomous) respectively located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. XLRI holds a NIRF rank of #7. Fees at XLRI range from ₹11.6L to ₹15.0L per year, compared to ₹55.0K–₹1.7L at SMS. XLRI offers 5 programs across multiple streams and SMS offers 5 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.
XLRI and SMS are closely matched on our 8-dimension scoring model: neither holds a decisive edge, making the decision depend on your specific priorities. XLRI and School of Management Sciences (SMS) are a private and a private (autonomous) institution in Management, based in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
XLRI holds a NIRF rank of #7. SMS is not currently ranked in NIRF. In terms of tiering, XLRI is Tier 1 and SMS is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 199+ companies recruit from XLRI, 84+ from SMS.
SMS is more affordable at ₹42.5K/yr vs ₹6.3L/yr, a difference of ~1380%.
XLRI: 9 facilities, SMS: 6. Programmes: XLRI offers 5, SMS offers 5.
Choose XLRI if: nirf ranked #7 and 199+ recruiters vs 84+ matter more. Choose SMS if: more affordable (₹42.5k/yr vs ₹6.3l/yr) matter more.
It's a tie. Neither holds a decisive advantage. Your decision should depend on campus culture, programme-specific faculty, and proximity to industry hubs.
This is a data-driven auto-analysis. A detailed editorial verdict is being prepared.
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XLRI vs SMS — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
The gap between the Fees bar and Package bars shows your return on investment.
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Showing 5 differences. 5 facilities are shared.
