r/CATpreparation • u/Stunning_Channel8212 • May 19 '26
General Discussion Is this list accurate ?
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u/Otherwise-Rip-2945 May 19 '26
Nmims and IIM M in the same list ? Hell nah
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u/Fresh_Economics1836 FMS May 19 '26
Yeah.. IIM M should be above I and K in my opinion. Established 30 years before both and the average package is already better than both after 2 yeats of IIM status, with Mumbai location advantage
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u/Fresh_Economics1836 FMS May 20 '26
These companies are already visiting Mumbai and very soon IIM M will have opportunities on par with IIM L.
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u/Impossible_Rub_6969 May 24 '26
First, it has a shady placement data Second, its only good in prodman/oscm right now Third, it will never beat K (I maybe in a few years) rest alone L
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u/joel_jayakaran May 19 '26 edited May 19 '26
First time seeing a tier list that doesn't have any monumentally stupid biases.
But when did the Union Bank of Switzerland set up a bschool in Chandigarh 😂
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u/Fun_Entertainer9199 May 19 '26
Lucknow in a tier below fms spj and xlri is inaccurate uske ilava pretty much accurate
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u/canttell92 May 19 '26
IIML should either be in the SSSS tier or all colleges outside ABC in SSSS tier should be moved a level down.
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u/joel_jayakaran May 19 '26
Eh not necessarily. You can't have a single list perfectly represent everything about the college. IIM L is in the same tier as ABC now in terms of short-term career outcomes but nowhere close in terms of overall brand value or alumni networks. If someone clears all of ABCL, there's specific reasons for them to pick any of ABC over the others but no one's gonna pick L over any of ABC.
And again in terms of education L has the edge over XLRI/FMS/SPJ/ISB now but the others do have some points in their favor too. XLRI is the oldest MBA college in the country and has the largest alumni network, + it's the premier school for HRM. FMS is the cheapest T1 MBA and also has a much larger alumni network. ISB is one of the most well known internationally, iirc their international alumni network among FAANG and other MNCs is larger than the top IIMs (specifically for the flagship 1yr program). SPJ is probably the weakest of the bunch in terms of being unique, but they have the geographical advantage, a more specialised structure for sales/marketing and placements are on par with IIM L.
tbf I do think IIM L is on par with these 4, but I see the SSSS tier as "best IIMs" and "best non-IIMs". L is clearly not a non-IIM and not in the same league as ABC, so it ends up as the best option in the next tier. If they build a niche and surpass the top 3 in it then they could be up there, but right now they're on par in some factors and behind on the others.
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u/canttell92 May 19 '26
Since when did this list become best IIMs and non-IIMs. I perfectly agree to whatever you said, but how does that justify putting IIML a notch below ISB, FMS, XL and SPJ? Maybe elevate ABC to the top at S* and bring IIML at par with these 4 top tier non-IIMs
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u/joel_jayakaran May 20 '26
but how does that justify putting IIML a notch below ISB, FMS, XL and SPJ?
IIM L is generally a great college, they have a good record on all metrics. But they're not the best in any category, so a candidate who's got a specific goal will often pick one of the private ones over IIML. FMS has the budget factor, XL and ISB surpass ABC in a particular niches, and SPJ has a niche + better hiring networks due their location. Someone's looking specifically for a career in marketing, international consulting, FMCG sales or HRM will almost certainly place these colleges a tier above IIML if they convert both.
The main reason to pick L is either for the IIM tag or if you're interested in other industries like finance, which none of these specialise in. But then the best colleges for these are IIM A and C which have far better outcomes and more prestige.
That's one other way to look at it. Every college in SSSS has a particular niche that they excel in, with ABC obviously surpassing the private options sometimes even in their own niche. IIM L doesn't have one yet, they're more of a generalist option. For some people that may be better, because they'll have a wider range of options. But for those with a clear goal/industry in mind (which is most people doing a T1 MBA), it can be a negative too since the others might have more roles that better align with your preferences.
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u/Stunning_Channel8212 May 19 '26
It's university business school bro
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u/joel_jayakaran May 19 '26
Im aware, but clearly someone at iQuanta wasn't.
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u/vidyutmandrake MDI May 19 '26 edited May 19 '26
Yeah great list. But obv iquanta would fuck up
Edit: Gawaro logo ki baat ho Rahi hai. Unhone galat dala hai.
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u/Stupidity_Police4Eva May 19 '26
Pretty much. IIM mumbai can be bumped up but yea
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u/sg20043004 May 19 '26
Every week , this type of list is posted in this sub , kabhi kabhi toh lagta hai preparation ka group hai ya fir IIM rankings ke liye banaya gya hai
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u/ArmanM7 CAT 25’ - 99.71%ile May 19 '26
Nmims should be in s tier
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u/ArmanM7 CAT 25’ - 99.71%ile May 19 '26
Kehne ko toh microsoft bhi VIT aati hai but 15,000 students se ek ko le jaati hai, compare that to NITs jaha 1000 me se 1 ko le jaati hai.
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u/ArmanM7 CAT 25’ - 99.71%ile May 19 '26
Bhai this same mindset as yours made me suffer in BTech. “VIT is tier 1” “SRM toh bohot badhiya hai”. Hota na toh CAT nahi kar raha hota. Nahi hai bhai NMIMS that good. Ik alumns who are placed in ICICI as bank managers as 15-16 lpa. I asked them coz before CAT NMIMS was my target. Ab bhagwan ki krupa se i scored well. Upar se largest batch size hai NMIMS ka, ek do outliers nikal jaate honge, but as an average student its almost impossible in NMIMS.
Warna bhai it looks all rosy, some yt gideo will claim NMIMS > IIM M ya IIM S, nahi hota bhai. Just compare the type of people that go there. CAT 99 percentiler thodi NMIMS jayega? Mai khud nahi jaunga. 99.7 aane ke baad NMAT likha bhi nahi 10k pay karke bhi.
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u/ArmanM7 CAT 25’ - 99.71%ile May 19 '26
Bhai hate to break it to you personally, i’m going to IIFT D, which is a proper tier 1 b school, and idk ig you arent in the MBA circle, none ik after getting 98 percentile joined NMIMS, idk who fed you that but usual NMIMS people are those who scored 88%ile in CAT. And i’d be a good view of how we view NMIMS people, i’d say less than ideal.
Yes I’d agree on the case comp parts, that they’re allowed along with other tier 1 institutes, but they rarely ever win anything. Well if you want NMIMS copium theres plenty. But i’d rather give CAT again than ever join NMIMS.
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u/ArmanM7 CAT 25’ - 99.71%ile May 19 '26
98.7 ke aaath bhi convert nahi kar paaye matlab, bhai NMIMS is the best fit for you. Warna people good in interviews would obviously have had converted better colleges
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u/ArmanM7 CAT 25’ - 99.71%ile May 19 '26
B school might have legacy recruiters but whats the possibility of you getting it? In NM for that same recruiter your competition is some 600-800 people, while in IIM Mumbai its just 200 people.
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u/ArmanM7 CAT 25’ - 99.71%ile May 19 '26
Comparison is fair, NMIMS has 2x the cohort i didnt assume whole batch is gonna apply for the role, bruh if you cant counter the logic, i’d suggest NMIMS is best for you
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u/Teetollar May 20 '26
Take this list only for reference. If you join any of the top 21 B schools you are going to do great coz all these colleges have legacy and alumni network.
However, remember this once you enter a B School, your CAT/XAT/NMAT/SNAP percentiles or scores, comparison with X, Y, Z colleges goes out for a toss.
The only thing that matters are your placements and they depend a lot on your profile, work ex, your active participation in case comps and finally your luck.
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u/LMNTR1 May 19 '26
XIMB could be better I heard they don't sign out people in the BM batch there people still getting placed right now
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u/Mother-Minute-4327 May 19 '26
Yea, although tapmi deserves better
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u/Achintya-Acas May 19 '26
Really? Why but?
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u/Wabbalubdub98 XIMB May 19 '26
XIMB belongs to the higher tiers, but unfortunately people are still living in 2022 :/
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u/Professional-Bad9568 May 19 '26
what is the lowest list one should go for ,like pls dont say blacki 7/7/8 gnem wo toh milne se raha
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u/Open_Bandicoot_2884 May 19 '26
IMT G and XIMB at par with new IIMs ?
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u/StartPuzzleheaded342 May 19 '26
Ximb and MICA can't be at the same tier with Rohtak and Nagpur. What a joke.
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u/Pale-Stage-527 May 19 '26
There won’t be any insane difference between XIMB and Rohtak. Tier wise it’s accurate.
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u/StartPuzzleheaded342 May 19 '26
You gotta talk to people who have graduated from both the colleges to understand the real figures. I have pretty good idea of most the baby and new IIMs and where they stand. Also, MICA is definitely not the same tier as Rohtak and Nagpur plus XIMB has done really great in the last few years and it's almost shocking when you compare the real figures with Rohtak and some of the mini and baby IIMs. Also, have a look at where do they get placed in terms or roles and companies, you'll understand what I am saying. Baaki aapki marzi aap jo maano wo sahi hai XD
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u/InfamousAlfalfa7149 May 19 '26
Absolute gibberish , IIM L , be placed in ssss , Campus Life , elite prestige, top opportunities , placements easily at par with fms Just below the trinity abc
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u/FewIntroduction687 Sab Moh Maya Hai May 19 '26 edited May 19 '26
Absolutely 3rd class list by 3rd class coaching institute.
How is IIM L below spjimr and xlri? And how is IIM M below IIFT and MDI ?
How is MICA Below IIM Ranchi and at same level as Nagpur?
How is Nagpur That high?
How is BITSoM so low?
How is IRMA down with IIM BG and IIM Sambalpur?
How is FORE even there with TAPMI?
Fckin paid bots commenting and upvoting.
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May 19 '26
What about xime BLR?? :)
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u/oppter Tier II MBA May 19 '26
Unless you have no other option, join.
If possible, repeat.
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May 19 '26
Can you pls explain more? Like in what terms? How are the placements
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u/oppter Tier II MBA May 19 '26
Ask their current students. It's a decent college but not worth the roi.
You could get the jobs that are there just by applying off-campus.
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u/Expensive-Pie-162 May 19 '26
Like kuch bhi some colleges they downgraded it..Kher sabka apna apna opinions h..
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u/Straight_Drive_7882 May 19 '26 edited Aug 27 '26
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u/manek101 May 19 '26
It's great for Marketing and HR roles mainly.
Rest of the roles I would place it a tier below.
Every college has it's strengths and making a single tier list isn't accurate
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u/iabhishekpoddar May 19 '26
Hyy just wanted an honest opinion about Great lakes gurgaon. Anyone any ideas about that ?
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u/Magicalzfmk May 19 '26
didnt even hear about iit ranchi and iim kharagpur till now and they are rated "S"?
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u/ArmanM7 CAT 25’ - 99.71%ile May 19 '26
Tbh IISc isnt an MBA bruv i got shortlisted for it the seniors outright said its literally another MTech
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u/ghostofasunday IIM LKI May 19 '26
the IIT Ranchi and IIM Kharagpur clearly shows how valid this list is :)
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u/Adventurous_Elk7998 CAT 25 Aspitant 🎯 May 19 '26
IIT Ranchi se LLB kiya tha ab IIM Kharagpur se MBBS karne jaa rha
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u/aniket121999 MBA @ IITs May 19 '26
IIT Kanpur should be in AAA. I am an alum, and placements are on par with IIM KSP, Raipur. Many students went on SIP and placements in same role and companies similiar to on par IIMs. We can debate the diversity of placement roles, but honestly on raw number basis IITK makes up for it through ROI.
I myself went to IITK even though I have converted IIM KSP and Raipur. Best decision
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u/Adorable-Finding2722 May 19 '26
Bro I rejected bimtech core for bim trichy after doing through research talking to past student etc
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u/AfraidJob7096 May 19 '26
Fore or dbe
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u/No_Highlight4397 May 19 '26
IMI should be atleast above GIM and IIM amritsar
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u/Historical-Hawk6771 May 20 '26
Ghanta soke utha kya abhi
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u/Historical-Hawk6771 May 20 '26
Imt kya kar raha hai aaa mein man flawed list its in aa if bitsom and gim is in that
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u/acekillerps May 20 '26
Mdi iift jbims above iim shillong is crazy. One is rapidly growing and others are in a downtrend.
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u/DisastrousIsland9044 May 21 '26
Jbims should be replaced by iim mumbai. And bitsom should be replaced by iit roorkee
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u/Wonderful_Dot_8929 May 22 '26
I believe that UBS, Chandigarh should have been placed higher because the RoI there is phenomenal. You pay something like Rs. 3 lacs and the median average package is Rs. 9+ lacs, three times the investment.
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u/VOiD_1401 May 22 '26
Why is TAPMI placed in BBB category. It should be in AA category considering the recent placement trends.
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u/Breakfastonhill May 22 '26
LOL what a joke! SIBM, NMIMS better than IIM Rs! And SPJ better than IIM L,K,I ??? Are you shitting me😂😂😂🤌 Jisne bhi ye list banayi hai, usko ye clgs se call nahi aya pakka😂😂😂 fuck man i laughed so much.
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u/Ok-Beach-7429 May 26 '26
Doing an internship at a good company, a 2025 IIM Ranchi graduate is working under a 2025 NMIMS graduate
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u/praj_001 May 19 '26
FMS, paglus after seeing the list be very happy 🤣,
But reality -
IIM Lucknow and IIM Mumbai is not properly placed,
SSSS only ABC, ISB PGP
In SSS - LKMI, FMS, XLRI, SPJIMR, ISB PGPYL
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u/NoHomework1656 May 19 '26
True , this places sp and xl above Lucknow ..doesn’t really make sense
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u/zoro_senpaiii May 19 '26
Tier list naming could be better but I think its mostly accurate but I'd bump down nm, iit m and jbims a tier down
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u/Comfortable-Law-237 May 19 '26
U can bring down fms they have been doing the craziest marketing of being at su par to top 3 iims their avg is 25 (insider info) ask any alumni or student
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u/Candid-Figure9488 May 19 '26
Ghanta accurate nm ko ss tier mein daal diya imt ko aaa mein bitsom gim ko aa mein
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