For MBA in Operations, NITIE Mumbai will be better than IIM Ahmedabad. All big FMCG and Operation Consulting firms hire from the institute. During NITIE Mumbai placements 2021, the highest CTC of INR 35 LPA was offered by the Operations sector. The institute has a large alumni base owing to its legacy of more than 55 years. So, you will have good networking opportunities.
Well, it is difficult to try and persuade someone to not join IIM Ahmedabad and join some other institute. But since we are talking about Operations there are some reasons for choosing NITIE. I have a few friends from NITIE and I got to know a little bit about the institute through them. Here is what makes the NITIE stand out.
Mecca of Operations - The tag has value. Many major FMCG or Operations Consulting firms offer big roles in the placement drive at NITIE. The legacy of 54 years does come in handy since many recruiters are from NITIE they come with high and great expectations.
Here is a brief overview of both IIM Ahmedabad and NITIE Mumbai.
Particulars | IIM Ahmedabad | NITIE Mumbai |
Total fees | 23 Lakhs | 12.53 Lakhs |
Placement percent | 100% | 100% |
Highest salary | INR 60 LPA | INR 50 LPA |
Average salary | INR 14.5 LPA | INR 19 LPA |
Lowest salary | INR 12 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
Top recruiters | Amazon, Google, Microsoft, CFO, PWC, Mahyco | Amazon, Flipkart, Nestle, ITC, Godrej, KPMG, Asian Paints |
Finally, I will say, IIM Ahmedabad has an international reputation and is somewhat perceived as Harvard Business School of India. You may regret choosing NITIE over IIM Ahmedabad later on. So, choose wisely.