IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE) is approaching IIM Lucknow in placements with strong operations focus but still trails in brand perception and average package. IIM Mumbai fees Rs 18-22L for Rs 28-32 LPA average. IIM Lucknow fees Rs 22L for Rs 32.
3 LPA average. NITIE rebranded to IIM Mumbai in 2023, gaining immediate IIM tag boost. Placement averages improved from Rs 25 LPA to Rs 28-30 LPA post-rebrand.
IIM Mumbai specializes in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and industrial management unlike general management focus at IIM L. Recruiters: Amazon, Flipkart, ITC, HUL, Mondelez, P&G for operations and supply chain. Strategy and consulting roles fewer than IIM L.
For operations aspirants, IIM Mumbai may be better choice than IIM Lucknow. For general management, IIM L preferred. IIM Mumbai cutoff general 95 plus CAT; IIM L 97 plus.
For borderline candidates between 96-98 CAT, IIM M is realistic shortlist. At 99.75 CAT GEM with 30 months work-ex, IIM Mumbai call is likely.
Fees at IIM Mumbai lower than IIM L giving better ROI under 1 year. Faculty: IIM M draws from NITIE strong operations research tradition; IIM L has finance and strategy professors. Career path differs: IIM M operations plus supply chain specialization; IIM L general management plus strategy.
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