MDI Gurgaon beats IIM Indore and IIM Kozhikode on recruiter legacy, despite placement reports looking similar. MDI Gurgaon at Rs 28.2L fees for Rs 22 LPA average with CAT 95%+ cutoff attracts multiple dream companies who visit MDI in both summer and final phases but skip IIM B, C, FMS in some rotations.
This is real legacy. IIM Indore at Rs 16.5L for Rs 25 LPA looks cheaper but has 600+ students per batch plus IPM contributions, diluting placement quality at the bottom end.
IIM Kozhikode at Rs 24L for Rs 28 LPA has better average but weaker corporate love in North India. The verdict: for marketing and general management, MDI > Indore > Kozhikode. For consulting freshers, MDI and IIM K are roughly similar, with Kozhikode edging out on average.
SPJIMR Mumbai at Rs 26.5L for Rs 32 LPA beats both for marketing specifically because of its smaller batch (180 students) and premium brand. If you have calls from MDI, Indore, and Kozhikode, prioritize MDI if you want North India placements, Kozhikode for South India and FMCG, and Indore only if fees are a serious constraint.
Do not pick Indore just for the IIM tag—the placement ceiling has not kept up with batch expansion. Check your eligibility at collvera.