★ Collvera highlights · what we noticed
- 1IIM Udaipur pays back fees in 16.2 months — 1.0× faster than IIM Bodh Gaya (16.5 mo).
- 2IIM Udaipur avg package (₹15.20L) is 16% higher than IIM Bodh Gaya (₹13.10L). The brand gap is real.
| Field | 🟥 IIM Udaipur | 🟡 IIM Bodh Gaya |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Balicha, Udaipur, Rajasthan | Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar, Bodh Gaya, Bihar — 824234 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2015 |
| NIRF Rank | #22 | #31 |
| Placements | ||
| Average CTC | ₹15.20 L | ₹13.10 L |
| Median CTC | ₹14.60 L | ₹12.12 L |
| Highest CTC | ₹47.65 L | ₹22.00 L |
| Placement Rate | not disclosed | 90.48% |
| Batch Size | 328 | 462 |
| Fees | ||
| Total 2-year fee | ₹20.50 L | ₹17.96 L |
| Collvera verdict | ||
| Apply if | You have a CAT 2025 score in the 94+ overall percentile (General) or category-appropriate equivalent, want an AUDITED-placements IIM (so you trust the headline numbers), and your function targets sit in BFSI, Sales & Marketing or Consulting/Strategy. Particularly strong fit if you value AACSB + FT-listed credentials for international career mobility, or if research/academia is on the table (UT Dallas #4 in India). | You have CAT 95+ percentile (with sectional 75+ each), strong Class 10/12/Bachelor's academics (≥ 70%), and the IIM brand at ₹17.96 L total fee is your priority. Especially strong fit for female candidates (SNG seat provision), BFSI/IT/Consulting aspirants, healthcare or digital-business career switchers (DBM/HHM specialised tracks), and candidates valuing audit-transparent placements. |
| Skip if | You are competitive for IIM Indore / Kozhikode / Lucknow (CAT 97+ percentile, strong academics) — those schools materially out-headline IIMU on median CTC and brand. Also skip if you specifically need pure-play MBB consulting (Class 2023-25 audited "Consulting" only 36 offers / 11.9%) or strong PE/VC pipelines (not visible in audited sector mix). And skip if a placement-rate guarantee (% placed) matters — IIMU's audit does not publish a single % figure. | You are competitive for IIM Indore/Kozhikode/Shillong (CAT 96+ percentile, strong academics) — outcomes and brand at those schools are materially better. Also skip if the overall median ₹12.12 L vs comparable baby IIMs at ₹18 L+ is a deal-breaker, OR if Bihar location is incompatible with personal/family logistics. Pure-play consulting aspirants may find Rohtak/Ranchi a better fit. |
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