Comparing IIM Kozhikode / IIM Indore or other IIMs with MDI Gurgaon, is something very common.
Once again due to popular demand we carry out a FACT CHECK and analyze why MDI Gurgaon is having an edge over IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore and other IIMs down the line in-terms of placement, summer placement, location, alumni network, industry connect etc. IIM brand tag may apparently seem to be very attractive and also an advantage over MDI Gurgaon, but does it really make a difference to the recruiter ?
Lets check it out. Surprisingly according to the placement data of 2016-18 batch IIM Indore is ahead of IIM Kozhikode.
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| MBA College | IIM Indore | MDI Gurgaon | IIM Kozhikode |
| Established | 1996 | 1973 | 1996 |
| Location | Indore | Gurugram | Kozhikode |
| NIRF Ranking’20 | 7 | 10 | 6 |
| Hostel | 4 Hostels | 3 Hostels | 13 Hostels |
| Specialization | PGPM , IPM | PGPM, PGP-HRM,PGP-IM | PGPM, PGP Finance, BL, LSM |
| Exam Accepted | CAT/GMAT | CAT | CAT/GMAT |
| CAT Cut-off | 90 | 95 | 90 |
| Eligibility | The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree, with at least 50%, 45 % in case of candidates belonging to SC, ST, PWD | ||
| Fees* | 17.5 | 21.34 (Including Hostels) | 16 |
| Full time faculty | 82 | 75 | 63 |
| Seats | 450 | 345 | 375 |
| Student Faculty Ratio | 5.5 | 6.8 | 6 |
| SIP 2019-21 Batch | Highest 4 Lacs & Average 1.68 Lacs | Highest 3.2 Lacs & Average 2.1 Lacs | Highest N.A & Average: 1.71 |
| Average Salary 2021* | 23.6 | 23.1 | 22.5 |
| Highest Salary 2021* | 56.8 | 40.5 | N.A |
| Average Salary 2020* | 22.9 | 22.05 | 23.08 |
| Highest Salary 2020* | 50 | 40 | N.A |
| Average Salary 2019* | 20.79 | 20.13 | 20.7 |
| Highest Salary 2019* | 89.25 | 40.79 | 40.5 |
| Average Salary 2018* | 18.17 | 19.17 | 17.76 |
| Highest Salary 2018* | 33.04 | 32 | 37 |
| Average Salary 2017* | 16.23 | 18.9 | 17.65 |
| Highest Salary 2017* | 37 | 39.5 | 37 |
| Campusutra Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
