IIM Kozhikode, IIM Mumbai (NITIE), and SJMSOM (IIT Bombay) sit in the "it izz what it izzz" tier - decent but not exceptional per the 99.9+ percentiler ranker. At IIM Kozhikode (Rs 24L fees, Rs 28 LPA avg, 96%+ CAT cutoff), IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE, similar fees and package ranges), and SJMSOM IIT Bombay (ops-heavy curriculum with IIT tag), placements are decent Rs 20-30 LPA range with limited MBB/IB access.
The ranker's reasoning: these colleges give IIM/IIT tag but have weaker alumni network, fewer finance/consulting seats per batch, and more operations-focused curricula. IIM K is specifically strong for HR placements; IIM M/NITIE for operations; SJMSOM for ops at IIT firms and some consulting. The ranker specifically said: "SJMSOM has a relatively lower batch size at around 120 coupled with a very good package if you're able to convert the PPO but the IIM tag of Indore and diversity of roles there are also something you should consider.
" The practical takeaway: if you're choosing between IIM I (Rs 16.5L fees, Rs 25 LPA avg, 97%+ cutoff) and IIM K, go with IIM I for ROI and brand; if between IIM K and SJMSOM, go with IIM K for IIM tag unless you want ops career specifically. None of these are "drop year" worthy - take the admit.
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