MDI Gurgaon is better compared to IIM Lucknow. The student crowd is more competitive at MDI. Located at the heart of Gurgaon, it also has a huge locational advantage. Due to the locational benefits, getting live projects, off campus placements and internships are easier.
MDI Gurgaon placements 2022, witnessed the highest CTC of INR 1.14 CPA. The median CTC offered this year was INR 23.50 LPA.
In IIM Lucknow half of the students are 99%+ holders and the rest half score is extremely diminished and cream reserved applicants are inIIM A, B, C & FMS. In MDI Gurgaon the cutoff ranges between 98-99.6%. MDI has a more competitive atmosphere than IIM Lucknow.
Location: (Winning Institution - MDI Gurgaon)
In terms of placements, exposure, live projects, etc. MDI Gurgaon has an edge over IIM Lucknow.
Brand Value:(Winning Institution - IIM Lucknow)
Because of the IIM tag, IIM Lucknow has a higher brand value than the MDI Gurgaon.
Curriculum & Faculty: (IIM Lucknow ~ MDI Gurgaon)
Course curriculum and the faculty of both institutions are fairly good.
The table shows a brief overview of the institutions.
Particulars |
MDI Gurgaon |
IIM Lucknow |
Median Salary |
Rs. 22.05 Lakh |
Rs. 20 Lakh |
Highest Salary |
Rs. 40.50 Lakh |
Rs. 54 Lakh |
Entrance Criteria |
CAT |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
Fees |
Rs. 18.48 Lakh |
Rs. 19.25 Lakh |
In industry, alumni relate to neither of the institutions and get an edge on one another because of the name of the college. IIM A, B, C, L, K, FMS, XLRI, MDI, SPJIMR, and JBIMS are equally respected in the corporate sector.