How does NITIE compare to IIMs for MBA programs?

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Khusi Arora · Accepted Answer

NITIE (now known as IIM Mumbai) wasn't really set up to directly compete with the IIMs. It was more about turning engineers into well-rounded managers with both technical and managerial skills. However, since NITIE's PGDIM and PGDISEM programs accept students through CAT, people often draw comparisons.

In terms of reputation, NITIE generally falls into the second tier of Indian B-schools. Here’s a rough breakdown:

Tier 1: IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, XLRI, SPJIMR, FMS, ISB
Tier 2: MDI, IIFT, NITIE (IIM Mumbai), IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore, SJMSoM, JBIMS, TISS
Tier 3: NMIMS, SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, IIM Ranchi, IIM Trichy, IIM Rohtak, IIM Raipur, DoMS IIT Delhi, VGSoM

Even though it's in a different tier, NITIE holds its own with a strong course structure, rigorous academics, good placements, and solid industry exposure. Plus, its location gives it an edge. The alumni network is vast and actively involved in campus life through guest lectures and recruitment.

So, while IIMs and NITIE are distinct types of B-schools, making a direct comparison is tricky. Both have their strengths!

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