Among these XLRI Jamshedpur and Delhi stand out with the best average CTCs. Others like MICA, XIM-B, and IMT Ghaziabad offer strong placements in niche and general roles. For better ROI, colleges like GIM, FORE, and GLIM seemed balanced, while TAPMI, IRMA, and IFMR provide decent returns with lower fees.

In my opinion many XAT colleges have strong values, niche specializations, and solid career outcomes. It’s a smart path for those who want quality education beyond the IIM brand.