What is the best choice for an MBA, IIM Kashipur or IIT Roorkee?
Posted On - Jan 13, 2023If I leave my biases towards Kashipur as a city aside. I would choose IIT Roorkee over IIM Kashipur.
Here are some reasons in support of my decision:-
- Older IITs like Roorkee boast a longer legacy and are highly esteemed for imparting quality Management education.
- The IIT brand that gets attached to you is an asset that shall forever remain worthy both inside and outside of India.
- IIT Roorkee is ranked 18th in the NIRF ranking while IIM Kashipur is at 19th.
- IIT Roorkee has a bigger campus size of 358 acres compared to IIM Kashipur’s 200 acres.
- MBA started at IIT Roorkee in 1998 while IIM Kashipur was established in 2011.
- IIT Roorkee has an Average Package of 18.3LPA with IIM Kashipur at 15LPA.
The decision here is based on what you value more. IIM Kashipur will give you the IIM label as well as better infrastructural facilities. DoMS at IIT Roorkee can provide a decent ROI, but it comes with a humble learning environment rather than the rigorous teaching curriculum for which an IIM is known.
When selecting a B school, the following criteria should be considered:
- Brand (IIM Kashipur)
- Faculty (Both)
- Peers (IIM Kashipur)
- Alumni Center (DoMS IIT Roorkee)
- Reputation in the Industry (IIM Kashipur)
- The Culture of B School (IIM Kashipur)
- Location
Location should be the least important of the aforementioned criteria. Furthermore, DoMS at IIT Roorkee is a one-building department, whereas IIM Kashipur is a full-fledged B school with some of the best infrastructural facilities.
When it comes to ROI, it's not always about the money you put into college and the CTC you get back, but rather the profile you started with and the future growth you achieve.
