Which one should I choose between IIM Kozhikode or IIT Bombay SJMSOM? Why?
Posted On - Sep 21, 2021Both IIM Kozhikode and IIT Bombay SJMSOM are excellent institutions with strong reputations. Choosing one over the other usually depends on your personal preferences and career goals.
- IIM Kozhikode is known for its strong MBA program and its focus on management education. The institution has a good reputation in the industry and is considered one of the best management schools in India.
- lIT Bombay SJMSOM, on the other hand, is known for its strong focus on technology and engineering. Although IIT Bombay has a management department, its MBA is technical and lacks the actual touch of MBA from a B-school.
Look at the table below for necessary data
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Particulars |
IIM Kozhikode |
IIT Bombay SJMSOM |
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Fees |
20.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) |
4.91 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
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Eligibility |
Graduation with 60%+ CAT |
Graduation with 60% + CAT |
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Cutoff |
97 |
90 |
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Ranking |
79 out of 200 by NIRF |
10 out of 100 (NIRF 2021) |
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Highest CTC |
INR 67.02 LPA |
INR 54 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 31.02 LPA |
INR 28.88 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Accenture, Amazon, Microsoft |
ICICI Bank, JP Morgan Chase & Co, Deloitte, PwC |
If you are interested in management and business, IIM Kozhikode and have no financial constraints, then IIM Kozhikode is a good choice but if money is the issue, the go for IIT Bombay SJMSOM. Ultimately, the decision should be based on your personal interests and career goals.
You should choose IIM Kozhikode. SJMSOM is a good B-School and maintained a decent record over the last few years. However, choosing IIM Kozhikode will offer you the brand value advantages of IIM and long-term returns.
IIM Kozhikode has a better faculty base for management. You will also get good opportunities to attend lectures by some of the famous visiting faculty.
IIM Kozhikode placements are pretty good as well. As per the 2022 placement highlights, the median CTC offered to the students is around INR 26.5 LPA.
My brother is an alumnus at IIM Kozhikode. A few years back, he was in the same dilemma that you are right now. Keeping in mind the brand value and the long-term return, he opted for it.
- In the last few years, SJMSOM is performing well. Apart from the brand value that IIM Kozhikode adds, there are many other advantages of graduating from here. If you pursue your MBA from SJMSOM, you will be introducing yourself as an MBA grad from IIT Bombay.
- Even though IIT B has a management branch, it is primarily a B.Tech college. Hence, the faculties and college life mostly depend on the engineering curriculum.
- The faculties of IIM Kozhikode have better industry knowledge. The visiting faculties are among the best in the industry. Even though in term short, both are at par; the tag of an IIM will give you long-term benefit.
- IIM Kozhikode also has a good placement record. In the 2021 placements, the average CTC offered at the institute was 22 LPA.
Additionally, IIM K has the most beautiful campus among all the IIMs.
