Among these Tier-2 options, Great Lakes Gurgaon edges out with Kellogg partnership branding and Rs 12-13 LPA placement, followed by IMT Hyderabad and Welingkar Mumbai with moderate Rs 10-12 LPA outcomes, and LBSIM at the lower tier with Rs 8-10 LPA placement. Choice depends on location preference, specific function target, and total fee investment.
Great Lakes Gurgaon PGDM: - Fees: Rs 20-21L - Average: Rs 12-13 LPA - Median: Rs 10-12 LPA - Kellogg partnership branding - NCR location - Batch 120-160 - CAT 80+ cutoff
IMT Hyderabad: - Fees: Rs 18-20L - Average: Rs 10-12 LPA - Median: Rs 9-11 LPA - Hyderabad tech ecosystem - Smaller than IMT Ghaziabad flagship - Batch 150-200 - CAT 75-80 cutoff
Welingkar Mumbai: - Fees: Rs 14-16L (cheaper) - Average: Rs 9-11 LPA - Median: Rs 8-10 LPA - Mumbai location - Business Design specialization unique - Batch 350 - CAT 65+ cutoff
LBSIM (Delhi): - Fees: Rs 15-17L - Average: Rs 8-10 LPA - Median: Rs 7-9 LPA - Delhi location - Smaller alumni network - Batch 180 - CAT 65-70 cutoff
Fee-to-placement ratios: - GLIM Gurgaon: Rs 20L/Rs 11 LPA = 1.82 (moderate) - IMT Hyderabad: Rs 19L/Rs 10 LPA = 1.90 (moderate-weak) - Welingkar: Rs 15L/Rs 9 LPA = 1.67 (best ROI) - LBSIM: Rs 16L/Rs 8 LPA = 2.00 (weakest)
For different priorities:
Best brand: Great Lakes Gurgaon (Kellogg partnership) Best ROI: Welingkar Mumbai (lower fees) Best NCR location: Great Lakes Gurgaon or LBSIM Best Mumbai location: Welingkar Best Hyderabad tech access: IMT Hyderabad
Recommendation: - First choice: GLIM Gurgaon (Kellogg + NCR + decent placements) - Second: Welingkar Mumbai (lowest fees + Mumbai location) - Third: IMT Hyderabad (if Hyderabad preferred) - Avoid: LBSIM (weakest placements for fees)
None are strong choices; all are moderate Tier-2. Consider retaking CAT for Baby IIMs or IIM Indore if CAT 85+ possible. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility