This comparative is long due as many queries were received on this by us. Here we go – take a peek at the facts that matter. Listed are 6 very popular destinations for 80 to 95 CAT percentiles.
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IMI Delhi Admissions 2026. PGDM Applications Deadline is Jan 23.
FORE School of Management; Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB), XIM University KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies, and Research (KJSIMSR) Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai; & Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad; TAPMI Manipal and International Management Institute (IMI Delhi)
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IMT Ghaziabad Placement Report . Average Salary 15.2 LPA
All these Business Schools are in tier 2 and are very close to each other in terms of perception. Except IMT Ghaziabad, all the Business Schools released the PGDM/ MBA Placements.
FORE vs XIMB vs KJSIMSR vs IMT G vs TAPMI vs IMI Delhi
K J Somaiya, XIMB and TAPMI Manipal offering MBA Degree whereas FORE School, IMT Ghaziabad and IMI Delhi offered PGDM Degree.
ROI for the current year could not be presented for others data of two colleges are yet to be released. Shall update as and when they share. If you have any further clarifications do let us know, will be happy to help you always.
XIM University MBA HRM & Rural Placements | XIMB MBA Placement Report
IMT vs IMI vs FORE School vs K J Somaiya vs TAPMI
| MBA Colleges | FORE School | XIMB | K J Som | IMT G | TAPMI | IMI Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1981 | 1987 | 1970 | 1980 | 1980 | 1980 |
| Location | Delhi | Bhaubaneswar | Mumbai | Ghaziabad | Manipal | Delhi |
| NIRF Rankings 2025 | 59 | 45 | 65 | 30 | 39 | 40 |
| Hostel | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 22.1 | 24.5 | 22.3 | 23 | 19 | 23.5 |
| Seats | 720 | 360 | 660 | 660 | 600 | 420 |
| AVG Placement 2025* | 16.4 | 19.5 | 12.5 | 16.5 | 14 | 17.9 |
| AVG Placement 2024* | 16 | 19.5 | 12.79 | 16.7 | 13.99 | 16.7 |
| AVG Placement 2023* | 14.5 | 20 | 12.2 | 17.5 | 14 | 17.3 |
| AVG Placement 2022* | 14 | 17.5 | 10.9 | 15.3 | 12.5 | 15 |
| AVG Placement 2021* | 11.6 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 11.5 | N.A |
| Exam Accepted | CAT/XAT/GMAT | All | All | CAT/GMAT/XAT | All | CAT/GMAT/XAT |
| CAT Cut-off | 80 | 90 | 85 | 90 | 85 | 90 |
| Faculties | 67 | 65 | 104 | 100 | 55 | N.A |
| PhD Faculties | 45 | 37 | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A |
XGMT Exam. XIM University Applications 2026 & XIMB MBA Admission
