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.

Nashik, Maharashtra

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
GGSECN leads on 1 of 1 measurable metric. Fit still depends on your profile, city and specialization.
Flagship programme fees
₹1.44Lvs₹27.5L
GGSECN is ahead
Average CTC
Not publishedvs₹35.5 LPA
No clear edge
5-year ROI
—vs6.5x
No clear edge
NIRF Management rank
Not rankedvs#1 (2025)
No clear edge
| Metric | GGSECN | IIMA |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nashik, Maharashtra | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Established | — | 1961 |
| Institute type | DTE Maharashtra · AICTE | Institute of National Importance |
| Accreditation | DTE Maharashtra · AICTE | Institute of National Importance |
| Metric | GGSECN | IIMA |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management rank | Not ranked | #1 (2025) |
| NIRF score | — | 83.29 |
| Outlook-ICARE | Not ranked | #1 (2026) |
| BT–MDRA | Not ranked | #1 (2025) |
| IIRF | Not ranked | #1 (2025 · Govt) |
| Metric | GGSECN | IIMA |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship programme feesLower is better | ₹1.44L (better) | ₹27.5L |
| Programmes offered |
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| 5-year ROI5 years of avg CTC ÷ fees | — | 6.5x |
| Payback periodFees ÷ avg CTC | — | 0.8 yrs |
| 5-year net earnings5 years of avg CTC minus fees | — | ₹150L |
| Metric | GGSECN | IIMA |
|---|---|---|
| Average CTC | Not published | ₹35.5 LPA |
| Median CTC | Not published | ₹34.59 LPA |
| Highest package | Not published | ₹1.10 Cr |
| Placement rate | — | 100% |
| Top recruiters | — |
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| Metric | GGSECN | IIMA |
|---|---|---|
| Exams acceptedHighlighted = common to both |
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| Primary cutoffHigher means more selective | Not published (MAH-CET) | 95+ CAT |
| Category cutoffs | — |
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| Admission process |
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| Metric | GGSECN | IIMA |
|---|---|---|
| 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.