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IIMA vs FMS

Fees, placements, ranking and admissions for Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and Faculty of Management Studies Delhi, side by side.

Data last updated 11 Oct 2026

Side by side.

 IIMAFMS
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Delhi, Delhi
Type
Public
Public
Established
1961
1954
Approvals
Institute of National Importance (IIM Act 2017)
AICTE
NIRF ranking
Rank amongst B-Schools in India by the NIRF since 2018
—
MBA total fee
₹25 L
2 year
₹2.43 L
2 year
Better here
MBA seats
—
314
Highest package
₹1.10 Cr (max earning potential)
₹1.1 Cr
Average package
₹35.50 LPA
Better here
₹32.27 LPA
Median salary (NIRF)
₹34.59 LPA
₹29.59 LPA
Entrance exams
CAT, XAT, CMAT
CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT
Courses offered
2
1
Facilities
A/C Classrooms, Hostel, Labs, Library
A/C Classrooms, Sport Complex, Cafeteria, Library

“Better here” marks only lower fees and higher reported packages. Packages are as reported by each college or NIRF and vary by year and specialisation.

In short…
  • FMS is cheaper for MBA, by about ₹23 L in total fees compared with IIMA.
  • IIMA reports the higher average package (₹35.50 LPA).
  • Both accept CAT, XAT, CMAT, so one exam score can get you into either.

Numbers alone don't decide it. Talk to someone who studied there before you choose.

About the two colleges.

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Established in 1961, IIM Ahmedabad or IIM-A is a public Business School located in Gujarat. The institute has been accorded the status of an ‘Institute of National Importance' by MHRD, Government of India. It has been ranked 1 by NIRF Rankings 2022 under the ‘Management’ category and is considered the best institute for Management education in India. It is autonomous in nature and one of the few…

Fees, cutoffs and reviews of IIMA

Faculty of Management Studies Delhi

The Faculty of Management Studies focuses on management education more than just business management. The commitment is thought leadership with a deep understanding of business. The approach to pedagogy combines fieldwork, case studies and instrumented feedback with a strong emphasis on concepts and theory. The intent is to encourage intellectual curiosity and open minds to the adventure of ideas. But much about the …

Fees, cutoffs and reviews of FMS

Quick answers.

What is the MBA fee at IIMA and FMS?

IIMA: ₹25 L total. FMS: ₹2.43 L total. Fees are the total course fee from each college's latest data on MyCampusReview.

Which has better placements, IIMA or FMS?

IIMA reports a highest package of ₹1.10 Cr (max earning potential) and an average of ₹35.50 LPA. FMS reports ₹1.1 Cr and an average of ₹32.27 LPA. Packages vary by year and specialisation, so ask alumni about recent placements.

Which exams are accepted by both IIMA and FMS?

CAT, XAT, CMAT.

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