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, FMS Delhi, IIM Lucknow. Compare fit, admission route, fee comfort and the career strengths shown below.
Curated shortlist
#1 · Primary
IIM Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
OYM A+ • CAT 99.5+ for a typical General engineering profile; strong/diverse profiles can convert lower • strengths: Consulting; finance; strategy; general management; product; FMCG
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
OYM A+ • CAT 99.0–99.7+; profile and work-experience sensitive • strengths: Consulting; strategy; product; technology; finance; leadership roles
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
OYM A+ • CAT 99.5+ is a strong General-category target; profile/category matters • strengths: Finance; investment banking; consulting; strategy; product
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
FMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
OYM A+ • CAT 99.5+; ~99.7+ safer for General candidates • strengths: Exceptional ROI; consulting; finance; marketing; general management
CAT 99.5+; ~99.7+ safer for General candidates
Strengths: Exceptional ROI; consulting; finance; marketing; general management
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#5 · Primary
IIM Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
OYM A+ • CAT 98.5–99.5+ realistic General target; profile dependent • strengths: Consulting; marketing; finance; operations; general management
CAT 98.5–99.5+ realistic General target; profile dependent
Strengths: Consulting; marketing; finance; operations; general management
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#6 · Primary
IIM Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
OYM A+ • CAT 97.5–99.2+; 99+ is safer for General candidates • strengths: Operations; supply chain; consulting; product; finance; manufacturing
CAT 97.5–99.2+; 99+ is safer for General candidates
Strengths: Operations; supply chain; consulting; product; finance; manufacturing
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#7 · Primary
IIM Kozhikode
Kozhikode, Kerala
OYM A+ • CAT 97.5–99.2+; diversity/profile can materially affect calls • strengths: Consulting; finance; marketing; product; analytics
CAT 97.5–99.2+; diversity/profile can materially affect calls
Strengths: Consulting; finance; marketing; product; analytics
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#8 · Primary
SPJIMR Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
OYM A+ • CAT ~95+ can work for exceptional profile-based calls; ~98+ safer for score-based competition • strengths: Consulting; marketing; operations; finance; information management
CAT ~95+ can work for exceptional profile-based calls; ~98+ safer for score-based competition
Strengths: Consulting; marketing; operations; finance; information management
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#9 · Secondary
IIM Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
OYM A+ • CAT 97.5–99.5+; academics carry significant importance • strengths: Consulting; marketing; finance; general management; operations
CAT 97.5–99.5+; academics carry significant importance
Strengths: Consulting; marketing; finance; general management; operations
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#10 · Secondary
SJMSOM IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
OYM A • CAT 98.5–99.5+ is a strong General target • strengths: Consulting; product; analytics; technology; operations; finance
CAT 98.5–99.5+ is a strong General target
Strengths: Consulting; product; analytics; technology; operations; finance
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#11 · Secondary
DMS IIT Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
OYM A • CAT 97–99+ competitive target • strengths: Consulting; analytics; technology; product; operations
CAT 97–99+ competitive target
Strengths: Consulting; analytics; technology; product; operations
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#12 · Secondary
MDI Gurgaon
Gurugram, Haryana
OYM A • CAT 94–96+ realistic target; profile and interview matter • strengths: Consulting; FMCG; BFSI; marketing; HR; general management
CAT 94–96+ realistic target; profile and interview matter
Strengths: Consulting; FMCG; BFSI; marketing; HR; general management
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#13 · Secondary
IIFT Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
OYM A • CAT 96–98+ is a realistic competitive target; interview/profile matter • strengths: International business; trade; consulting; finance; sales & marketing
CAT 96–98+ is a realistic competitive target; interview/profile matter
Strengths: International business; trade; consulting; finance; sales & marketing
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#14 · Secondary
IIM Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya
OYM A • CAT 95–97+ realistic target; profile/category sensitive • strengths: Consulting; finance; marketing; general management; analytics
CAT 95–97+ realistic target; profile/category sensitive
Strengths: Consulting; finance; marketing; general management; analytics
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#15 · Secondary
TISS Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
OYM A • CAT ~95–98+ is a practical target for HRM; selection is profile/interview intensive • strengths: Human resources; people consulting; industrial relations; leadership
CAT ~95–98+ is a practical target for HRM; selection is profile/interview intensive
Strengths: Human resources; people consulting; industrial relations; leadership
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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 | Strong CAT option |
| IIM Bangalore | CAT | ₹26L | ₹34.88 LPA / ₹32.61 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| IIM Calcutta | CAT | ₹27L | ₹34.23 LPA / ₹35 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| FMS Delhi | CAT | ₹2.32L | ₹32.27 LPA / ₹29.59 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| IIM Lucknow | CAT | ₹20.75L | ₹33.2 LPA / ₹32.9 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| IIM Mumbai | CAT | ₹20.5L | ₹31.02 LPA / ₹34 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| IIM Kozhikode | CAT | ₹23.5L | ₹28.18 LPA / ₹27.5 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | CAT, GMAT | ₹22.5L | ₹33.75 LPA / ₹32.85 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| IIM Indore | CAT | ₹20.13L | ₹27.3 LPA / ₹25 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| SJMSOM IIT Bombay | CAT | ₹15.15L | ₹25.82 LPA / ₹25.25 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| DMS IIT Delhi | CAT | ₹12L | ₹22.5 LPA / ₹22.51 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| MDI Gurgaon | CAT | ₹28.16L | ₹29.5 LPA / ₹29 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| IIFT Delhi | CAT | ₹21.87L | ₹31.3 LPA / ₹26 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| IIM Shillong | CAT | ₹26.18L | ₹26.1 LPA / ₹25 LPA | Strong CAT option |
| TISS Mumbai | CAT | ₹2.07L | ₹28.69 LPA / ₹28 LPA | Strong CAT option |
How to choose
Choose IIM Ahmedabad if...
Strong CAT option: OYM A+ • CAT 99.5+ for a typical General engineering profile; strong/diverse profiles can convert lower • strengths: Consulting; finance; strategy; general management; product; FMCG
Strengths: Consulting; finance; strategy; general management; product; FMCG
Choose IIM Bangalore if...
Strong CAT option: OYM A+ • CAT 99.0–99.7+; profile and work-experience sensitive • strengths: Consulting; strategy; product; technology; finance; leadership roles
Strengths: Consulting; strategy; product; technology; finance; leadership roles
Choose IIM Calcutta if...
Strong CAT option: OYM A+ • CAT 99.5+ is a strong General-category target; profile/category matters • strengths: Finance; investment banking; consulting; strategy; product
Strengths: Finance; investment banking; consulting; strategy; product
For mba colleges accepting cat, build a shortlist with one ambitious option, one realistic option and one value or specialist option where possible.
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 oYM A+ • CAT 99.5+ is a strong General-category target; profile/category matters • strengths: Finance; investment banking; consulting; strategy; product
How should I use this mba colleges accepting cat page?
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