Are IIM ABC placements in MBB different from baby IIMs for the same profile?

Yes, IIM ABC students get different roles and higher pay bands from MBB compared to Indore/Kozhikode students for the same 9/9/9 profile with 23 months work-ex. The AMA confirmed recruiters have different grade bands - ABC grads typically enter at Associate Consultant with Rs 35-40 LPA while baby IIM grads enter at Business Analyst with Rs 25-30 LPA. IIM Indore charges Rs 16.5L fees for Rs 25 LPA average while IIM Ahmedabad charges Rs 27.5L for Rs 35.22 LPA average - the ABC delta is Rs 10 LPA per year perpetuating over 10+ years. IIM Kozhikode at Rs 24L fees and Rs 28 LPA average faces a similar pay gap to ABC. The progression difference compounds: ABC MBB grad hits partner at year 12-14, baby IIM grad needs to lateral between firms and typically hits partner by year 16-

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1. The advice for the profile-holder: aim for ABC if CAT percentile allows, else target MBB from Indore/K knowing you start on a slower track. Don't take Indore at Rs 16.5L thinking MBB is equivalent - it is not. If you're guaranteed MBB shortlist from any IIM, ABC adds Rs 50 lakh+ in net 10-year earnings. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility