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.

Nashik, Maharashtra

New Delhi, Delhi
IITD leads on 6 of 6 measurable metrics. Fit still depends on your profile, city and specialization.
Flagship programme fees
₹16.5Lvs₹12L
IITD is ahead
Average CTC
₹14 LPAvs₹25.82 LPA
IITD is ahead
5-year ROI
4.2xvs10.8x
IITD is ahead
NIRF Management rank
Not rankedvs#4 (2025)
No clear edge
| Metric | SIOM | IITD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nashik, Maharashtra | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Established | — | — |
| Institute type | SIU Pune | Institute of National Importance |
| Accreditation | SIU Pune | Institute of National Importance |
| Metric | SIOM | IITD |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management rank | Not ranked | #4 (2025) |
| NIRF score | — | 78.94 |
| IIRF | Not ranked | #16 (2025 · Govt) |
| Metric | SIOM | IITD |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship programme feesLower is better | ₹16.5L | ₹12L (better) |
| Programmes offered |
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| 5-year ROI5 years of avg CTC ÷ fees | 4.2x | 10.8x (better) |
| Payback periodFees ÷ avg CTC | 1.2 yrs | 0.5 yrs (better) |
| 5-year net earnings5 years of avg CTC minus fees | ₹54L | ₹117L (better) |
| Metric | SIOM | IITD |
|---|---|---|
| Average CTC | ₹14 LPA | ₹25.82 LPA (better) |
| Median CTC | ₹13.9 LPA | ₹25.82 LPA (better) |
| Highest package | ₹13.9 LPA | — |
| Placement rate | — | — |
| Top recruiters | — | — |
| Metric | SIOM | IITD |
|---|---|---|
| Exams accepted |
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| Primary cutoffHigher means more selective | 85+ SNAP | 98+ CAT |
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| Admission processHighlighted = common to both |
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| Metric | SIOM | IITD |
|---|---|---|
| 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.