IIM Udaipur is better for consulting, SIBM Pune has an edge for marketing - your domain preference drives this decision. The OP's take - "Depends upon the field. From what I've heard (please take it with a pinch of salt) for consulting IIMU, for marketing SIBM P.
" IIM Udaipur (Rs 23L fees, Rs 17 LPA avg) brings the IIM brand which carries weight in consulting interviews, has Accenture Strategy and KPMG visiting, plus decent peer quality for case comp collaboration. SIBM Pune (Rs 24L fees, similar avg package) has stronger FMCG marketing pipeline - HUL, P&G, ITC, Nestle, Mondelez recruit consistently, SIBM has history with brand management roles. The IIM tag itself matters long-term for career mobility (job switches 2-5 years post-MBA) where people filter by college name.
For someone unsure of domain, pick IIMU for the IIM brand cushion. For someone clear on FMCG marketing ASM role, SIBM Pune gives more ATL/brand exposure. Do not over-index on placement reports - both colleges inflate averages.
Check the 20-80 split and median, not just average. Also compare alumni networks - IIMU alumni are spread across finance, consulting, product; SIBM Pune alumni dominate FMCG and marketing agencies. Campus experience: IIMU feels school-like with strict attendance, nice Rajasthan campus; SIBM Pune has urban setting, more industry interaction.
For freshers with gap years, IIMU works since gap justification gets fewer questions. If marketing is your clear domain AND fresher, SIBM Pune wins. If consulting/finance/general management, IIMU takes the edge.
Don't stress over this decision beyond 2 days - both are decent calls, execution in MBA matters more than college tag. Check your eligibility at collvera.