Quick verdict
IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta are the first colleges to compare for this specific shortlist.
Start with IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode. Compare fit, admission route, fee comfort and the career strengths shown below.
Curated shortlist
#1 · Primary
IIM Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Elite consulting/finance/strategy ecosystem; extremely competitive.
CAT 99.5+ for a typical General engineering profile; strong/diverse profiles can convert lower
Strengths: Consulting; finance; strategy; general management; product; FMCG
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#2 · Primary
IIM Bangalore
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Consulting, product, tech and finance strength with high profile sensitivity.
CAT 99.0–99.7+; profile and work-experience sensitive
Strengths: Consulting; strategy; product; technology; finance; leadership roles
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#3 · Primary
IIM Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal
Especially strong finance, investment banking and consulting ecosystem.
CAT 99.5+ is a strong General-category target; profile/category matters
Strengths: Finance; investment banking; consulting; strategy; product
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#4 · Primary
IIM Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Strong consulting, marketing, finance and operations outcomes.
CAT 98.5–99.5+ realistic General target; profile dependent
Strengths: Consulting; marketing; finance; operations; general management
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#5 · Primary
IIM Kozhikode
Kozhikode, Kerala
Strong consulting/finance/marketing/product outcomes.
CAT 97.5–99.2+; diversity/profile can materially affect calls
Strengths: Consulting; finance; marketing; product; analytics
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#6 · Primary
IIM Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Distinctive operations/supply-chain heritage plus consulting/product.
CAT 97.5–99.2+; 99+ is safer for General candidates
Strengths: Operations; supply chain; consulting; product; finance; manufacturing
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#7 · Secondary
IIM Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Broad general management; academics carry high selection weight.
CAT 97.5–99.5+; academics carry significant importance
Strengths: Consulting; marketing; finance; general management; operations
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#8 · Secondary
IIM Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya
Strong consulting/finance/marketing with competitive selection.
CAT 95–97+ realistic target; profile/category sensitive
Strengths: Consulting; finance; marketing; general management; analytics
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#9 · Secondary
IIM Udaipur
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Consulting/finance/analytics strength.
CAT 94–96+ realistic target; profile/category sensitive
Strengths: Consulting; finance; analytics; operations; general management
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#10 · Secondary
IIM Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Balanced consulting/BFSI/operations/analytics route.
CAT 94–96+ realistic target
Strengths: Consulting; BFSI; sales & marketing; operations; analytics
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Compare the options
| College | Route | Fee | Avg / median | Why here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | CAT | ₹24.5L | ₹35.5 LPA / ₹34.6 LPA | Top overall benchmark |
| IIM Bangalore | CAT | ₹26L | ₹34.88 LPA / ₹32.61 LPA | Best profile/work-ex sensitive IIM |
| IIM Calcutta | CAT | ₹27L | ₹34.23 LPA / ₹35 LPA | Finance/consulting powerhouse |
| IIM Lucknow | CAT | ₹20.75L | ₹33.2 LPA / ₹32.9 LPA | Top broad-management option |
| IIM Kozhikode | CAT | ₹23.5L | ₹28.18 LPA / ₹27.5 LPA | Top broad IIM with diversity/profile angle |
| IIM Mumbai | CAT | ₹20.5L | ₹31.02 LPA / ₹34 LPA | Best operations/supply-chain IIM |
| IIM Indore | CAT | ₹20.13L | ₹27.3 LPA / ₹25 LPA | Academics-sensitive top IIM |
| IIM Shillong | CAT | ₹26.18L | ₹26.1 LPA / ₹25 LPA | Strong newer top-tier IIM |
| IIM Udaipur | CAT | ₹20.5L | ₹20.3 LPA / ₹17.1 LPA | Strong emerging IIM |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli | CAT | ₹19.7L | ₹19.43 LPA / ₹18 LPA | Strong emerging IIM |
How to choose
Choose IIM Ahmedabad if...
Top overall benchmark: Elite consulting/finance/strategy ecosystem; extremely competitive.
Strengths: Consulting; finance; strategy; general management; product; FMCG
Choose IIM Bangalore if...
Best profile/work-ex sensitive IIM: Consulting, product, tech and finance strength with high profile sensitivity.
Strengths: Consulting; strategy; product; technology; finance; leadership roles
Choose IIM Calcutta if...
Finance/consulting powerhouse: Especially strong finance, investment banking and consulting ecosystem.
Strengths: Finance; investment banking; consulting; strategy; product
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FAQs
Should I prefer IIM Ahmedabad over IIM Bangalore?
Prefer IIM Ahmedabad if its route, fee, strengths and profile fit are better for your goal. Prefer IIM Bangalore if its strengths and admission probability fit you better.
Where does IIM Calcutta fit in this list?
IIM Calcutta is worth comparing because especially strong finance, investment banking and consulting ecosystem.
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