What is the reality of median placement at new IIMs that are not reported?

Real median placement at new IIMs is Rs 11-13 LPA fixed CTC while placement reports claim Rs 15-17 LPA - the gap is created through CTC structuring and inclusion of variable components. The OP's blunt disclosure - "Median package, I don't remember. They reported around 16-17 I guess, which was bit inflated. CTC structures help these placement committees inflate the packages. Real one was around 12-13 fixed CTC." This is critical data for aspirants making ROI decisions. Inflation mechanisms in placement reports:

1. Reporting total CTC including performance variable at 100% achievement level (actual achievement 50-70%),

1. Including ESOPs at peak valuation (especially startup offers),

1. Joining bonus + retention bonus amortized as annual CTC,

1. One-time relocation allowances counted as salary,

1. Benefits like gratuity, PF, insurance counted in CTC. Compare declared vs real:

1. IIM Ranchi declared Rs 17 LPA avg, real ~Rs 12-13 LPA fixed median,

1. IIM Kashipur declared Rs 16-17 LPA avg, real ~Rs 11-13 LPA fixed median,

1. IIM Udaipur declared Rs 17 LPA avg, real ~Rs 12-14 LPA fixed median,

1. IIM Trichy declared Rs 17-18 LPA avg, real ~Rs 13-14 LPA fixed median. Top 20% placements are genuine - Rs 20-28 LPA fixed in consulting/finance/product roles. Bottom 30% is painful - Rs 8-11 LPA with lots of variable for IT consulting and BFSI backend. The middle 50% tells the real story - Rs 11-14 LPA fixed for most students. How to verify before joining:

1. Talk to recent graduates on LinkedIn (current students hide bad outcomes, 1-2 year alums speak truth),

1. Ask for median and modal package, not just average,

1. Ask specifically "what's the fixed component" on quoted CTCs,

1. Check role-wise breakdown - consulting roles at Rs 15+ LPA are real, IT consulting at Rs 10-12 LPA is the reality,

1. Check SIP stipend breakdown - real SIP offers tell the truth about placement trends. For aspirants making joining decisions, apply a 25% haircut to placement report averages to estimate real fixed CTC. If ROI math doesn't work at real CTC, skip the college. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility