MDI Gurgaon is better compared to IIM Lucknow. The student crowd is more competitive at MDI. Located at the heart of Gurgaon, it also has a huge locational advantage. Due to the locational benefits, getting live projects, off campus placements and internships are easier.
MDI Gurgaon placements 2022, witnessed the highest CTC of INR 1.14 CPA. The median CTC offered this year was INR 23.50 LPA.
IMT Ghaziabad offers financial assistance through various Educational loans. Many Nationalized banks have decent loan schemes for students of such prestigious B Schools.
One such Central Government scheme is the Vidhyadhanush wherein, students from IMT, MDI, IMI, Depts of IITs, and other elite B Schools are offered unsecured education loans with interest rates as low as 8.3-8.5. The maximum loan amount one can get is around 20 Lakhs. You can compare the schemes of different banks on the basis of interest rates, eligibility of your B Schools, and collateral schemes. It’s best to avail of the Central Government scheme to get the advantage of zero interest rate till the moratorium period. You can save as much as 1.5 Lakhs through this scheme.
The procedure to secure an education loan is very simple and quick. All one needs to do is study and compare various schemes and choose the best for themselves. Right after induction, many branches of banks put forward their loan schemes in front of the batches.
When considering which business school to attend, it's important to weigh your options carefully and choose the one that best aligns with your personal and professional goals. Here is a summary of three business schools and some key factors to consider when making your decision:
Both IIM Indore Mumbai Campus and MDI Gurgaon are very good institutes for Management Studies. Both institutes are on a par with each other on an academic level however there is a slight difference when it comes to job opportunities and such. Another factor is the alumni network. IIM has a better alumni network than MDI.
Due to the above reasons, IIM Indore is better than MDI.
IIM Bangalore comes under the top 3 B-Schools in India that are IIM ABC. MDI too enjoys the status of being in the top 10 B-schools by IIM Bangalore is a brand bigger than MDI and also specialized in consulting.
Here is why IIM Bangalore is better than MDI
Considering the huge brand value that IIMs have, it’s illogical to even compare it with MDI Gurgaon.
My sister was in a similar situation and could not reach a decision. But in the end, she went for MDI. She does not regret her decision at all as she says MDI is one of the best B Schools in India. Some points that support her opinion are
Particulars |
MDI |
IIM Indore |
Highest CTC |
INR 1.14 CPA |
INR 49 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 26.65 LPA |
INR 25.01 LPA |
Major Domains |
Consulting |
Consulting & Finance |
Consulting
MDI has largely improved in the consulting domain over the past few years. The most reputed recruiters of the consulting sector visit the campus and offer the best profiles. Some of them include
The highest CTC in the consulting domain at MDI stood at INR 38.30 LPA with 171 offers. So if you are ready to give up the IIM tag for a lifetime, then MDI is the best option.
If you go to the official website and compare the placement reports, MDI Gurgaon fares better than IIM Kozhikode. Let’s have a look at the placement statistics of the 2 B Schools.
Particulars |
MDI |
IIM Kozhikode |
Number of Recruiters |
87 |
116 |
Highest CTC |
INR 1.14 CPA |
INR 61.5 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 26.65 LPA |
INR 29.5 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Google, HCL, Adobe |
Accenture, Amazon, Microsoft |
The best finance companies that offer roles like Equity Research Analyst roles, and Securities analysis visit both the B Schools. But the higher number of companies visiting MDI Gurgaon gives it a slight advantage over IIM Kozhikode. Yet I think both MDI Gurgaon and IIM-K are almost equal in terms of giving you the opportunity of getting an Equity Research Analyst role. If I was in your place I would have chosen MDI Gurgaon because of the following factors
Let me strike off IIM Shillong from your list of preferences. This is because no matter how well it is doing, it can never compare to the older IIMs and the recruiting companies know that very well. Now let’s look at the other two options.
NITIE: This option is a feasible one only if you are interested in Operations. I won’t suggest it for any other domain.
MDI Gurgaon: From the alumni base to location advantage, this B School has it all. Now that you have chosen your college, let’s discuss the domain you will be choosing. I will suggest you go for HR only if you are seriously passionate about it. If you are confused between HR and Operations, the best option is the IM course. The PGP-IM of MDI, Gurgaon is the best International management course in India. Its USP is its generic nature making it possible for you to start your career in any domain like marketing, finance, Consulting, or product management.
Go for the IIM Lucknow ABM program only if you are sincerely inclined towards agri. If not then choosing ABM will limit your career prospects considerably and you might even regret it later.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM is one of the oldest programs that have great value. MDI Gurgaon can easily be called the country’s best B School. The admissions are solely based on merit so the quality of your peers is top-notch. Some major highlights of the institute and its PGDM program are
So you will not regret choosing MDI even over IIM Lucknow.
MDI Gurgaon is the better option among the two because of its location, placements, and even for the competitions and live projects that it offers.
Category |
IIM UDAIPUR |
MDI GURGAON |
Ranking |
#17 by NIRF |
#10 by NIRF |
Total Fee |
15.5 lakhs |
23.58 lakhs |
Companies Visited |
Accenture, Casio, Hindustan Unilever, etc. |
Airtel, Cipla, ITC, etc. |
Highest Package |
27.5 lakhs |
40.79 lakhs |
Some more reasons are listed below:
The main question that arises is “When is this going to happen?”. Therefore, it is important to understand that IIM Udaipur has not yet achieved the mark to be compared with colleges like MDI, Gurgaon.
It all depends on you – if you want to invest in the long shot and be recognized as one of those students who were a part of the early alumni or you would want to invest in an already established institution and make the most of your course.