Fact Check and Evaluate – Institute for Financial Management and Research Graduate School of Business (IFMR – GSB, Krea University) Sricity, IMT H(Institute of Management and Technology Hyderabad) vs Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU).
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Apparently all of them are popular destinations for aspirants in the cluster of 75 percentile to 80. The B Schools are very close in terms of Quality of the Programmes, Placements, Faculty, Infrastructure and Location.
IMNU is leading followed by IMT Hyderabad then IFMR GSB.
While IFMR GSB, Krea University, is located 65 km far from Chennai in Sri City; IMT Hyderabad is located in the Hyderabad city near the airport whereas the Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU) located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
NIRF Ranking Trends
| Year | IFMR | IMT H | IMNU |
| 2023 | 74 | 84 | 61 |
| 2024 | 99 | 97 | 55 |
| 2025 | Not in 125 | 72 | 53 |
Placements : IFMR GSB Placement more than 60% students placed in BFSI SECTOR in 2025 whereas 79% students placed in BFSI SECTOR in 2024.
IFMR GSB Krea University vs IMT Hyderabad vs IM Nirma University
| MBA Colleges | IFMR GSB | IMT H | IMNU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1970 | 2011 | 1996 |
| Location | Sri City | Hyderabad | Ahmedabad |
| Hostel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 15 | 15 | 12.8 |
| Seat | 240 | 360 | 330 |
| Faculty | 37 | 39 | 65 |
| Student Faculty Ratio | 6.49 | 9.23 | 5.08 |
| Avg Sal 2023# | 13.1 [Fees 13.6L] | 12 [Fees 14.5L] | 10.5 [ Fees 10.8L] |
| Avg Sal 2024# | 13 [Fees14.5L] | 12.2 [Fees 14.5L] | 11 [Fees 11.5L] |
| Avg Sal 2025# | 12[Fees 15L] | 13 [Fees 16L] | 11.22 [Fees 12.8L] |
| ROI | 1.6 | 1.73 | 1.75 |
| Exam Accepted | CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE/NMAT | CAT/XAT/GMAT | CAT |
| NIRF Ranking 25 | N.A | 72 | 53 |
| Accreditation | N.A | SAQS | N.A |
| Program offered | MBA | PGDM, PGDM LSCM, Finance, Marketing | MBA, MBA HRM |
Final Verdict : IMNU leads with lowest, followed by IMT Hyderabad, and then IFMR GSB. While in the other two institutes average CTC has been rising, in the case of IFMR GSB the trend is opposite. Average salary has been dropping.
Connectivity and ease of reaching – IMT Hyd and NIRMA are quite similar as both are located in the city, whereas IFMR GSB is located at Sricity in Andhra Pradesh – at a distance of two and half hours from the Chennai Airport or railway station.
Infrastructure & Life in Campus : IMT Hyderabad appears to lead in campus life and infrastructure. Its beautifully landscaped, modern campus offers exceptional accessibility, located just 10 minutes from the airport and connected directly to the Outer Ring Road (ORR), allowing easy travel to the city while avoiding traffic congestion. IMNU is close second. The student experience and campus life at Nirma University seems to be the finest of the three.
Location, infrastructure, and campus life
| Feature | IFMR GSB (Sri City) | IMT Hyderabad (Hyderabad) | IMNU (Ahmedabad) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Sri City (Industrial/Economic Zone, 65 km from Chennai) | Hyderabad City (Major IT/Tech hub) | Ahmedabad (Major industrial and educational hub) |
| Connectivity | Semi-urban/Outskirts location, away from the main city. | Excellent Connectivity: Located near the airport (approx. 10-15 min) and connected to the Outer Ring Road (ORR), allowing easy travel avoiding city traffic. | Good urban connectivity. |
| Infrastructure | Good basic amenities, recreation facilities (sports courts, grounds), and a good mess. | Modern and Well-Designed: A sprawling 30-acre green campus with modern facilities, world-class classrooms, and comprehensive sports facilities. | Highly rated for its infrastructure. |
| Perception | Good facilities, but the location is more isolated. | Leading in terms of beautifully landscaped campus and modern, well-connected infrastructure. | Often considered to have the best campus life among the three. |
