★ Collvera highlights · what we noticed
- 1IIM B pays back fees in 8.9 months — 1.2× faster than IIM A (11 mo).
- 2IIM C avg package (₹36.00L) is 20% higher than IIM A (₹30.08L). The brand gap is real.
| Field | 🏛️ IIM A | 🎓 IIM B | 🧱 IIM C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Diamond Harbour Road, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700104 |
| Founded | 1961 | 1973 | 1961 |
| NIRF Rank | #1 | #2 | #7 |
| Placements | |||
| Average CTC | ₹30.08 L | ₹34.88 L | ₹36.00 L |
| Median CTC | ₹29.50 L | ₹32.61 L | ₹35.00 L |
| Highest CTC | ₹110.00 L | not disclosed | ₹145.00 L |
| Placement Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Batch Size | 406 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| Fees | |||
| Total 2-year fee | ₹27.50 L | ₹26.00 L | ₹27.00 L |
| Collvera verdict | |||
| Apply if | You have 98-99%ile, strong academics from Class 10, and you want consulting or FMCG leadership roles. | You want technology or product management roles, international placements, or consulting in a city with active corporate networking. Ideal if you specifically want to be in Bengaluru during your MBA. | Your CAT 2025 is 99+ percentile (Open) and your target is finance, MBB consulting, or international careers; you're a CA/CFA/FRM holder; or you're a non-engineer with strong board marks (80%+ in 10th and 12th). |
| Skip if | You want a relaxed 2 years, prioritise location, or are targeting international placements. | You are purely targeting FMCG or PE/VC roles where IIM A has stronger recruiter relationships. Also reconsider if the higher Bengaluru cost of living is a concern. | Your priority is FMCG brand management (choose IIM Ahmedabad), or tech/product management with startup access (choose IIM Bangalore), or you cannot commit to 2 years of fully residential life on a geographically isolated campus. |
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