Institutes in review
Scored, sourced write-ups for the IIMs on a typical CAT shortlist.
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IIM reviews, fees and cutoffs for all 22 IIMs
Everything about the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs): CAT, admissions, fees, cutoffs and NIRF rankings, with a scored review of each campus. Start with the list of IIMs.
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What each review covers
- Fees and payback
- Placement outcomes
- Admissions and cutoffs
- Verdict and score
Scoring dimensions
Weighted fields for placements, fees & ROI, academics, peers, brand, and campus.
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IIM Ahmedabad
Strongest pan-India brand with consulting and finance density. Built for a case-heavy peer environment.
IIM Bangalore
Top-tier brand with dense product, consulting, and general management recruiting. Built for tech-and-consulting career paths.
IIM Calcutta
Classic old-IIM brand with a finance and quant lean. Dense alumni networks for markets-focused careers.
IIM Kozhikode
Strong residential campus culture with diversified PGP options. A top shortlist when lifestyle and cohort fit matter.
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Every review covers placements, fees & ROI, academics, peers, brand, and campus. See the methodology.
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