Both SP Jain and IIM Kozhikode are considered to be reputable management institutes in India, and they have their own unique features and advantages.

SP Jain has a fixed domain system where students have to choose a specific domain like finance or marketing in the beginning, and they cannot change it later. On the other hand, IIM Kozhikode has a flexible curriculum where students take a common first-year curriculum and then choose relevant domain-specific subjects in the second year. This allows students to explore different areas of management before committing to a specific domain.

IIM Kozhikode has the advantage of the IIM brand name, which is considered to be one of the most prestigious in India. However, SP Jain has a more diverse student body as there is no reservation policy and the average placement package is higher than IIM Kozhikode.

IIM Vishakhapatnam, while being a newer IIM, is considered to be behind both SP Jain and IIM Kozhikode in terms of reputation and placements. Ultimately, the decision of which institute to choose depends on the individual student's preferences and career goals.

When compared to the top IIMs, SPJIMR is a rather moderately good B School. Yet the placements and roles offered by the B School are at par with that of IIMs. The major USP of the B School is its profile-based evaluation. This means a certain candidate can make it into SPJIMR even if he was unable to get a high CAT or XAT score of 98-99 percentile provided that his profile is excellent. With the required skills, qualities, and a decent academic record you could get admission and meet not necessarily get a very high CAT score. This gives a wider spectrum for students to showcase their skills other than academics. There are some more key points where SPJIMR fares rather well when compared to IIMs or other B Schools.

Fees: The primary factor that distinguishes SPJIMR from the top B Schools is the moderate fees. SPJIMR PGDM fees for 2 years is ?20.42 Lakhs (Total Fees) while that of top IIMs is above 20 lakhs.

Placements: The entire placement drive is concluded quite fast and is at par with the top IIMs. SPJIMR Completes Final Placements 2023 with 46% Rise in Highest Salary at Rs. 77.8 LPA and 3% Rise in Average Salary at Rs. 33.02 LPA; Accenture, BCG, HUL, Godrej, ITC, KPMG, P&G being the major recruiters.

Batch size: This is an often underestimated aspect when in reality it affects both, placements and the quality of education. SPJIMR batch size is around 300 while that of most IIMs is 350-500. The low batch size results in better bonding between peers and close relations with the faculty.

Location: Located in the Finance capital of India, SPJIMR offers a plethora of advantages. Easy access to CXOs and practitioners gives the learning experience at SPJIMR a practical approach.

Curriculum: The curriculum is unique in the sense that it targets not just the student's IQ but also EQ and creates socially and emotionally aware managers. This unique course curriculum at SPJIMR offers three distinct levels of learning:

• Self-awareness
• Self-management
• Societal awareness

Pedagogy: Apart from the regular courses and teaching methodology employed at other premier B Schools, SPJIMR takes five key initiatives in the ‘Non-Classroom Learning’ area which include ADMAP, DOCC, Abhyudaya, PG Lab, and Science of Spirituality.

All these unique aspects make life at SPJIMR a very good experience compared to old IIMs.

It is subjective because it depends on many factors like your goals, preferences, and any other individual constraints you might have. It is hard to compare as both are among the top B-schools in India but below is a table comparing the two in different aspects;

IIM Calcutta has slightly higher tuition costs than SPJIMR Mumbai. Different courses are offered by each business school, and IIMC offers more options than SPJIMR Mumbai. 

Although IIM Calcutta has a little higher median income than SPJIMR Mumbai, both institutions' average salaries are on par with those of the top IIMs. While the batch size of IIM Kolkata is not shown in the search results, SPJIMR Mumbai has a comparatively modest batch size. 

SPJIMR PGPFMB (Post Graduate Programme in Family Managed Business) is a better and clear choice between the two.

This program was launched by SPJIMR in the year 1997, so it is quite a renowned program. This program has a network of 4000+ alumni to take guidance from. This program offers a classroom learning experience, and it last for 18 months. 

The fee for the program is 16 lac for 18 months. While the GFMB program was launched recently by SP Jain Global, so if you have a choice, then I would recommend you to go for PGPFMB.

I would say, SP Jain. If you want to go into Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain, you should go for it. If you want to go into core marketing, you can go to IMT Ghaziabad.

Both are good schools, but if you just look at the rankings, SPJIMR is in the top 10 in India, while IMT is in the top 40. That’s a huge difference.

SPJIMR gets more companies than IMT Ghaziabad. SPJIMR is also the first when it comes to ranking.

When you follow your interests and passions, the result will be magical. This is the apt answer to your question. The primary importance should be given to your career and interests, not the institution. Of course, institutes play a major role in giving foundational support to excel in your career, but never waste more time in the selection process of the institution. Follow your mind, and if you are not sure about SP Jain, then opt for Great Lakes, as they ensure great academic support and the best infrastructure facilities.