What is the difference between IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore, considering the brand value, placements, packages, etc.?

I have drawn a clear comparison between IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore based on the following parameters:

• Campus size: IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore both has a campus of 100 Acres.

• Hostel: IIM Ahmedabad has 25 student dormitories with a total capacity to hold about 740 occupants. IIM Bangalore also offers single-room occupancy to its students.

• Internet facility: Both the hostels have a 24/7 internet connection.

• Crowd Diversity: IIM Bangalore is slightly at an advantage here because IIM Ahmedabad lays more emphasis on the engineering background of students.

• Learning experience: IIM Ahmedabad is more academically oriented whereas IIM Bangalore focuses on the overall development of its students.

• Rigour: The faculty strength, academic mix, and more balanced approach to extra-curricular activities make IIM Ahmedabad a better one in this regard.

• Fees: IIMA- INR 23 LPA, IIMB- INR 24.5 LPA.

• Placements: It will be unjustified to decide which IIM of the two offers better placement opportunities. This is because both offer the best but in their respective specialties. IIMB offers more placement in IT functions and IT/E-commerce industry whereas IIMA offers better consulting and financial services.

Based on the above factors we can infer that no B-School is better than the other. It all depends on how well you make use of the resources and achieve your goals. Both the IIMs will definitely give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience.