IIMA
FMSTIER 1 • OLD IIM
IIM Ahmedabad
TIER 1 • BEST ROI
FMS Delhi
Bridge Verdict
FMS delivers 11.9x higher capital ROI due to subsidized university fees; IIM-A maintains an unmatched edge in Global Front-End Consulting & PE recruits.

New Delhi, Delhi

Nashik, Maharashtra
IITD leads on 6 of 6 measurable metrics. Fit still depends on your profile, city and specialization.
Flagship programme fees
₹12Lvs₹16.5L
IITD is ahead
Average CTC
₹25.82 LPAvs₹14 LPA
IITD is ahead
5-year ROI
10.8xvs4.2x
IITD is ahead
NIRF Management rank
#4 (2025)vsNot ranked
No clear edge
| Metric | IITD | SIOM |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Nashik, Maharashtra |
| Established | — | — |
| Institute type | Institute of National Importance | SIU Pune |
| Accreditation | Institute of National Importance | SIU Pune |
| Metric | IITD | SIOM |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management rank | #4 (2025) | Not ranked |
| NIRF score | 78.94 | — |
| IIRF | #16 (2025 · Govt) | Not ranked |
| Metric | IITD | SIOM |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship programme feesLower is better | ₹12L (better) | ₹16.5L |
| Programmes offered |
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| 5-year ROI5 years of avg CTC ÷ fees | 10.8x (better) | 4.2x |
| Payback periodFees ÷ avg CTC | 0.5 yrs (better) | 1.2 yrs |
| 5-year net earnings5 years of avg CTC minus fees | ₹117L (better) | ₹54L |
| Metric | IITD | SIOM |
|---|---|---|
| Average CTC | ₹25.82 LPA (better) | ₹14 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹25.82 LPA (better) | ₹13.9 LPA |
| Highest package | — | ₹13.9 LPA |
| Placement rate | — | — |
| Top recruiters | — | — |
| Metric | IITD | SIOM |
|---|---|---|
| Exams accepted |
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| Primary cutoffHigher means more selective | 98+ CAT | 85+ SNAP |
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| Admission processHighlighted = common to both |
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| Metric | IITD | SIOM |
|---|---|---|
| Streams offeredHighlighted = common to both |
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Data sources
IIMA
FMSTIER 1 • OLD IIM
TIER 1 • BEST ROI
Bridge Verdict
FMS delivers 11.9x higher capital ROI due to subsidized university fees; IIM-A maintains an unmatched edge in Global Front-End Consulting & PE recruits.
XLRI
MDIPREMIER PRIVATE • JSR
CORPORATE HUB • NCR
Bridge Verdict
XLRI dominates the subcontinent in HR & BFSI placements; MDI provides unmatched proximity to Fortune 500 headquarters in Delhi-NCR with lower living friction.