IIM Shillong and MDI Gurgaon sit in the "may catch up to Indore but not for now" tier per the 99.9+ ranker. At IIM Shillong (Rs 17-18L fees, Rs 20 LPA avg, 95%+ CAT cutoff) and MDI Gurgaon (Rs 28.
2L fees, Rs 22 LPA avg, 95%+ CAT cutoff), placements are similar but value differs dramatically - Shillong has much lower fees. MDI has recent controversies including frequent director changes and allegedly toxic culture, which hurt placement trajectory. The ranker: "MDI has had a lot of controversy of late with frequent director change and a toxic culture.
Hence it is now lagging behind the likes of BLACKI and others." Practical comparison: IIM Shillong offers IIM tag + Rs 17L fees; MDI offers Rs 28L fees with declining brand. If you have both offers, IIM Shillong is the better pick in 2024-25 unless you specifically prefer Gurgaon location.
MDI batch increased recently, further diluting placements. For aspirants at 96-97 percentile, these are realistic targets. Don't pay Rs 28L at MDI when IIM Shillong at Rs 17L gives better or equal outcomes.
For HR specialisation, both fall below XLRI significantly. For marketing/general management, both are decent but not exceptional. Check the AMA commenter who said: "Know people who have taken Shillong over MDI" - this confirms the preference.
If you're choosing between these and IIM I (Rs 16.5L fees, Rs 25 LPA avg), always pick IIM I. Check your eligibility at collvera.