★ Collvera highlights · what we noticed
- 1IIFT pays back fees in 7.8 months — 1.4× faster than MDI (10.9 mo).
- 2Average packages are within 7% of each other — close enough that fees and culture matter more than brand here.
| Field | 🏢 MDI | 🌐 IIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mehrauli Road, Sukhrali, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122007 | IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110016 |
| Founded | 1973 | 1963 |
| NIRF Rank | #11 | #17 |
| Placements | ||
| Average CTC | ₹29.20 L | ₹31.30 L |
| Median CTC | ₹29.00 L | ₹26.00 L |
| Highest CTC | ₹53.60 L | ₹123.00 L |
| Placement Rate | 100% | 100% |
| Batch Size | 578 | 460 |
| Fees | ||
| Total 2-year fee | ₹26.55 L | ₹20.40 L |
| Collvera verdict | ||
| Apply if | You're targeting consulting, finance, or general management in India and value being at the heart of corporate Gurgaon during your MBA. CAT 94+ percentile (with 80+ sectional) makes you competitive. Strong fit for non-engineering applicants (recent batch 75% non-engineers), female applicants (49.5% in 2024-26), candidates seeking international exposure via PGDM-IB dual degree, or anyone considering the new PGDM-Business Analytics programme. | You're specifically interested in International Business, Trade, Cross-border Finance, or want to work in policy/government/global finance careers. CAT 92+ percentile (with 80+ sectional) makes you competitive. Strong fit for candidates targeting Investment Banking with international postings, FMCG/Pharma with global exposure, or analytics roles (new MBA BA). Good ROI at ₹20.4 L fees with ₹31+ LPA placements. |
| Skip if | Your CAT is below 90 percentile overall. If you specifically want the IIM brand (ABC IIMs still have a stronger international brand). If you want a top-3 NIRF rank, ABC IIMs or IIM K still lead. If you can't commit to mandatory residential life. If you want pure academic/research focus over corporate-applied learning — IIM A is stronger. | CAT below 88 percentile (very competitive). If you want a generalist MBA without IB specialisation, IIMs/MDI fit better. If you prefer larger faculty + research-heavy environment, IIMs win. If you want pure Mumbai location for IB pipeline, NMIMS or SPJIMR Mumbai is closer. If brand recognition with HR consulting/FMCG is the priority over trade specialisation, SPJIMR or MDI is stronger. |
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