Around 25-30 IIM Ahmedabad offer holders choose other colleges each year, with 10-15 going to IIM Bangalore and 8-10 going to FMS Delhi. This demonstrates that choosing B over A is not as rare as often perceived. IIM A at Rs 27.
5L fees for Rs 35.22 LPA has around 450 seat allocations; 5-7% of admits decline for alternatives. Reasons for declining IIM A: location preference (Bangalore for tech), FMS Delhi's unbeatable ROI at Rs 2.
43L for Rs 34 LPA, family/personal reasons, or specific specialization alignment. FMS Delhi chooses are often made by Delhi-NCR candidates who value family proximity and affordable fees. IIM Bangalore chooses by candidates targeting tech/PM careers or preferring campus vibrancy.
A senior at IIM ABC commented: "about 25-30 folks with IIMA offers chose other colleges — 10-15 picked IIMB, and 8-10 went for FMS. At the end of the day, it really comes down to fit. If you're clear that you want Product roles, B's location and ecosystem are hard to beat.
" Other colleges occasionally chosen over IIM A: ISB at Rs 43L for Rs 34 LPA (for 4+ year experience), XLRI BM at Rs 30.6L for Rs 28 LPA (for HR-adjacent roles), and rarely IIM Lucknow at Rs 22L for Rs 32.3 LPA.
Do not feel pressured by "IIM A or nothing" mentality—a thoughtful choice aligned with your goals can beat IIM A for your career. Check your eligibility at collvera.