IIMA
FMSTIER 1 • OLD IIM
IIM Ahmedabad
TIER 1 • BEST ROI
FMS Delhi
Bridge Verdict
FMS delivers 11.9x higher capital ROI due to subsidized university fees; IIM-A maintains an unmatched edge in Global Front-End Consulting & PE recruits.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Roorkee, Uttarakhand
IIMA leads on 5 of 8 measurable metrics. Fit still depends on your profile, city and specialization.
Flagship programme fees
₹27.5Lvs₹9.68L
IITR is ahead
Average CTC
₹35.5 LPAvs₹17.91 LPA
IIMA is ahead
5-year ROI
6.5xvs9.3x
IITR is ahead
NIRF Management rank
#1 (2025)vs#22 (2025)
IIMA is ahead
| Metric | IIMA | IITR |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Roorkee, Uttarakhand |
| Established | 1961 | — |
| Institute type | Institute of National Importance | Institute of National Importance |
| Accreditation | Institute of National Importance | Institute of National Importance |
| Metric | IIMA | IITR |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management rank | #1 (2025) (better) | #22 (2025) |
| NIRF score | 83.29 (better) | 61.77 |
| Outlook-ICARE | #1 (2026) | Not ranked |
| BT–MDRA | #1 (2025) | Not ranked |
| IIRF | #1 (2025 · Govt) | Not ranked |
| Metric | IIMA | IITR |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship programme feesLower is better | ₹27.5L | ₹9.68L (better) |
| Programmes offered |
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| 5-year ROI5 years of avg CTC ÷ fees | 6.5x | 9.3x (better) |
| Payback periodFees ÷ avg CTC | 0.8 yrs | 0.5 yrs (better) |
| 5-year net earnings5 years of avg CTC minus fees | ₹150L (better) | ₹80L |
| Metric | IIMA | IITR |
|---|---|---|
| Average CTC | ₹35.5 LPA (better) | ₹17.91 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹34.59 LPA (better) | ₹17.91 LPA |
| Highest package | ₹1.10 Cr | — |
| Placement rate | 100% | — |
| Top recruiters |
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| Metric | IIMA | IITR |
|---|---|---|
| Exams acceptedHighlighted = common to both |
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| Primary cutoffHigher means more selective | 95+ CAT | 95+ CAT |
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| Metric | IIMA | IITR |
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| Streams offeredHighlighted = common to both |
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Data sources
IIMA
FMSTIER 1 • OLD IIM
TIER 1 • BEST ROI
Bridge Verdict
FMS delivers 11.9x higher capital ROI due to subsidized university fees; IIM-A maintains an unmatched edge in Global Front-End Consulting & PE recruits.
XLRI
MDIPREMIER PRIVATE • JSR
CORPORATE HUB • NCR
Bridge Verdict
XLRI dominates the subcontinent in HR & BFSI placements; MDI provides unmatched proximity to Fortune 500 headquarters in Delhi-NCR with lower living friction.