Why do you want to join IIM Ahmedabad and not ISB for an MBA?

IIM Ahmedabad would be a better choice for those who are interested in pursuing their degree course in the management sector. There are a few reasons which are specified below to choose one over these two prestigious institutions in India:

• In 2023 IIM Ahmedabad ranked #1 among top business schools in India. Since 2010, the IIM Ahmedabad has received global accreditation from the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). It provides certified management courses in various specializations.
• IIM Ahmedabad has international tie-ups with European Business School, the University of Cologne, and ESSEC Business School, France.
• It offers an average placement rate of over 70%. Last year's highest CTC on offer was INR 1 CPA and an average salary of INR 31 LPA. KPMG, PwC, Grant Thornton, P&G, Reckitt, Nestle, Olam International, and Cavin Kare visit the campus for placement jobs. Whereas ISB provides an average salary of around 25-27 lac.
• Develop the participants' leadership skills and instill in them a dedication to morality, ethics, and community service.
•  Strong alumni networks are common at IIMs, which can be helpful for networking, internships, and job placements. There are numerous noteworthy alumni of this group, including Ajay Banga (CEO of Mastercard). K. V. Kamath (Independent Director and Non-Executive Chairman of Jio Financial Services) and many more.

In summary, selecting IIM Ahmedabad is a decision that promises to foster your academic and professional growth within the enriching and prestigious environment of one of India's foremost management institutions.

During my sister’s graduation, she was considering both IIM Ahmedabad and ISB for MBA. At last, she chose IIM Ahmedabad. Also being a student there myself, I can assure you that it is a far better institution than any other in India.

Here are some things that make IIM A stand out.

• It has a much larger, accomplished, and well-recognized alumni network, unlike ISB.
• IIM A offers a 2-year full-time MBA which has more value than a 1-year PGPM course that ISB offers.
• IIM A has a more relaxed, and easy to grasp course curriculum with 6 terms in 2 years. ISB is a slightly cramped and hectic curriculum with 8 terms in 12 months.
• At IIM A you will have the opportunity to interact with your seniors.
• IIM Ahmedabad grants admission on the basis of CAT, which is supposed to be tougher, comprising quantitative aptitude and data interpretation.
• ISB students get admission through GMAT, which focuses more on communication and logical reasoning.
• More than 95% of the IIM Ahmedabad batch gets placed on campus with great packages.
• More than half the ISB batch go back to the companies they were previously working in, or back to their family business.
• Due to a large number of international professors, the fees at ISB are slightly higher as compared to IIM Ahmedabad.

Many top recruiting companies participate in the placement program at IIM A. They include Microsoft, Google, Mindtree, Nerolac, Loreal, Capgemini, Asian Paints, KPMG, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra, CitiBank, Godrej, Mercedes, etc. So if you are fortunate enough to get selected in both IIM A and ISB, choose IIM Ahmedabad without any second thought.