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, ISB Hyderabad, SPJIMR Mumbai. Compare fit, admission route, fee comfort and the career strengths shown below.
Curated shortlist
#1 · Primary
IIM Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Avg package ~₹35.5037L; fee ~₹24.5L; 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
Avg package ~₹34.88L; fee ~₹26L; 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
Avg package ~₹34.23L; fee ~₹27L; 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
ISB Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
Avg package ~₹34.21L; fee ~₹39.51L; Consulting; product; technology; strategy; leadership; entrepreneurship
No CAT target: competitive GMAT/GRE + strong profile/work experience
Strengths: Consulting; product; technology; strategy; leadership; entrepreneurship
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#5 · Primary
SPJIMR Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Avg package ~₹33.75L; fee ~₹22.5L; 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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#6 · Primary
IIM Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Avg package ~₹33.2L; fee ~₹20.75L; 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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#7 · Primary
FMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
Avg package ~₹32.27L; fee ~₹2.32L; 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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#8 · Primary
XLRI Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Avg package ~₹31.4L; fee ~₹31.59L; HR; consulting; business management; finance; marketing; strategy
XAT ~96+ for BM for a male engineering profile; lower thresholds may apply to other gender/academic-stream combinations
Strengths: HR; consulting; business management; finance; marketing; strategy
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#9 · Primary
IIFT Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
Avg package ~₹31.3L; fee ~₹21.87L; 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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#10 · Primary
IIM Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Avg package ~₹31.02L; fee ~₹20.5L; 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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Compare the options
| College | Route | Fee | Avg / median | Why here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | CAT | ₹24.5L | ₹35.5 LPA / ₹34.6 LPA | Top outcome |
| IIM Bangalore | CAT | ₹26L | ₹34.88 LPA / ₹32.61 LPA | Top outcome |
| IIM Calcutta | CAT | ₹27L | ₹34.23 LPA / ₹35 LPA | Top outcome |
| ISB Hyderabad | GMAT, GRE | ₹39.51L | ₹34.21 LPA | Top outcome |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | CAT, GMAT | ₹22.5L | ₹33.75 LPA / ₹32.85 LPA | Top outcome |
| IIM Lucknow | CAT | ₹20.75L | ₹33.2 LPA / ₹32.9 LPA | Top outcome |
| FMS Delhi | CAT | ₹2.32L | ₹32.27 LPA / ₹29.59 LPA | Top outcome |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | XAT | ₹31.59L | ₹31.4 LPA / ₹29 LPA | Top outcome |
| IIFT Delhi | CAT | ₹21.87L | ₹31.3 LPA / ₹26 LPA | More options |
| IIM Mumbai | CAT | ₹20.5L | ₹31.02 LPA / ₹34 LPA | Strong value |
How to choose
Choose IIM Ahmedabad if...
Top outcome: Avg package ~₹35.5037L; fee ~₹24.5L; Consulting; finance; strategy; general management; product; FMCG
Strengths: Consulting; finance; strategy; general management; product; FMCG
Choose IIM Bangalore if...
Top outcome: Avg package ~₹34.88L; fee ~₹26L; Consulting; strategy; product; technology; finance; leadership roles
Strengths: Consulting; strategy; product; technology; finance; leadership roles
Choose IIM Calcutta if...
Top outcome: Avg package ~₹34.23L; fee ~₹27L; Finance; investment banking; consulting; strategy; product
Strengths: Finance; investment banking; consulting; strategy; product
For mba colleges with average package above ₹30 lpa, 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 avg package ~₹34.23L; fee ~₹27L; Finance; investment banking; consulting; strategy; product
How should I use this mba colleges with average package above ₹30 lpa page?
Open the college cards that match your route and budget, then compare the detailed Know Your Campus pages before deciding.
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