Every MBA brochure seems to carry the same headline: a large “highest package” in bold. Then you speak to a senior who graduated last year, and the picture looks rather different. So, which numbers should you actually trust?
Placements are the main reason most students do an MBA, and also the most confusing part of choosing a college. Some institutes publish averages, some publish medians, and some only share the highest offer. Very few say clearly how many students were placed.
In this blog post, we’ve explained how to read a placement report when comparing the latest figures published by the top MBA colleges in Delhi with good placements. We’ll also look at how placements stack up against fees. Read on.
How to Read an MBA Placement Report?
The Median Tells You More Than the Highest
The highest package is one offer to one student. The median is the salary in the middle of the batch, which makes it the closest thing to a “typical” outcome.
Look at the Share of Students Placed
A strong average means little if a large part of the batch wasn’t placed. A good report states how many students sat for placements and how many received offers.
Check Whether the Report Is Final
Interim reports are released mid-season and can change. Look for the word “final” and the batch years.
Look for Verifiable Data
Some institutes go a step further and publish student-wise placement lists. JIMS Kalkaji, for example, publishes the name of each placed student alongside their employer, which lets applicants verify the numbers themselves.
Top MBA Colleges in Delhi NCR With Good Placements
1. Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi
FMS reported the strongest figures for its 2024–26 batch: an average CTC of ₹32.27 LPA, a median of ₹29.59 LPA and a highest offer of ₹1.1 crore. 287 of the 304 students who appeared were placed, and consulting and general management made up 36.5% of offers. Admission is through CAT only.
- Admission: CAT only
- Fee: About ₹2.43 lakh for the programme
- Recruiters include: Bain & Company, BCG, McKinsey & Co., Goldman Sachs, Amazon and Microsoft
2. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi
IIFT’s MBA (International Business) 2024–26 batch is reported to have achieved an average CTC of ₹31.30 LPA, a median of ₹26 LPA and a highest international offer of ₹1.23 crore. Its trade focus draws recruiters in consulting, finance and global operations. Admission is through CAT.
- Admission: CAT
- Fee: ₹21.82 lakh (Delhi campus)
3. Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon
MDI’s flagship PGDM recorded an average CTC of ₹29.5 LPA and a median of ₹29.0 LPA for 2024–26. 157 companies took part across its programmes, and consulting was the largest source of PGDM offers. Indian applicants need a CAT score.
- Admission: CAT for Indian candidates
- Fee: ₹26.55 lakh (2027–29)
- Recruiters include: Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, Accenture Strategy and EY
4. Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi’s MBA is reported to have recorded an average of ₹22.52 LPA, a median of ₹22.50 LPA and a highest of ₹43.55 LPA. The close match between average and median points to fairly even outcomes across the batch. Admission is mainly through CAT.
- Admission: Mainly CAT, followed by an interview
5. IMT Ghaziabad
By 31 December 2025, IMT had placed 400 students from its 2024–26 batch at an average CTC of ₹18.89 LPA and a median of ₹17.56 LPA, with a highest of ₹35 LPA. BFSI was the largest sector, with 24% of offers. These are interim figures.
- Admission: CAT, XAT or GMAT
- Fee: About ₹23 lakh (2026–28)
- Recruiters include: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte, KPMG, Amazon and Nestlé
6. International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi
IMI placed 412 students from its 2024–26 PGDM batch at an average CTC of ₹17.91 LPA and a median of ₹16.60 LPA, with a highest offer of ₹40.31 LPA in its Banking & Financial Services programme.
- Admission: CAT, XAT or GMAT
- Fee: ₹23.54 lakh
7. FORE School of Management, New Delhi
FORE reports figures by programme for 2024–26, with averages from ₹15.66 LPA to ₹16.60 LPA and medians from ₹14.85 LPA to ₹16.20 LPA. Its highest offer, ₹26.45 LPA, came from the BFSI sector.
- Admission: CAT, XAT or GMAT
- Fee: ₹23.24 lakh (self-sponsored)
8. Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), Delhi
LBSIM reports a batch average of ₹12.32 LPA and a highest of ₹24 LPA for 2024–26, with 85 recruiters and 38 pre-placement offers or interviews. Placements were still underway when the report was published, so final figures may change.
- Admission: CAT, XAT or GMAT
- Fee: ₹17.25 lakh (2027–29)
- Recruiters include: Bain, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Infosys and HCLTech
9. BIMTECH, Greater Noida
BIMTECH reports a highest CTC of ₹22 LPA for PGDM Core and International Business in 2024–26, with more than 175 organisations taking part, 75 of them first-time recruiters.
- Admission: CAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT, plus MAT for some programmes
- Fee: ₹14 lakh tuition
10. Jagannath International Management School (JIMS), Kalkaji
JIMS reports 97% placement for its 2024–26 batch, with an average CTC of ₹10.5 LPA, a highest of ₹25 LPA and a highest pre-placement offer of ₹11.05 LPA. Its student-wise placement list names recruiters such as Deloitte, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Capgemini, Asian Paints and Havells. Every student gets an internship opportunity, with an average stipend of over ₹25,000 a month, and with a total fee of ₹10.75 lakh, the average salary roughly matches the cost of the programme.
- Admission: CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT or ATMA
- Fee: ₹10.75 lakh (2026–28)
- Approvals: AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited and recognised by the AIU as comparable to an MBA
Placements and Fees: Think in Terms of Return
A high salary means more when you set it against what you paid. A useful check is to compare a programme’s total fee with its average or median salary
When the two are close, the first year’s salary roughly recovers the fee; when the fee is several times the salary, the payback takes much longer
These are rough comparisons that leave out hostel costs, living expenses, and taxes, but they show why fees and placements should always be read together. Our guide to doing an MBA in Delhi on a budget explains this in more detail
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What are the placements like at JIMS Kalkaji?
For the 2024–26 batch, JIMS reports 97% placement, an average CTC of ₹10.5 LPA and a highest of ₹25 LPA, with recruiters such as Deloitte, ICICI Bank and Asian Paints.
Q. What is a good average package for an MBA in Delhi NCR?
It depends on the fee. Compare the average or median salary with the total programme cost rather than judging salary alone.
Q. Do PGDM institutes place students as well as university MBAs?
Many do. Several strong placement records in Delhi NCR belong to AICTE-approved PGDM institutes.
Q. Does my specialisation affect my placement?
Yes. Recruiters hire for specific roles. Read our article on which MBA specialisation is best in the future and our guide to choosing an MBA college by specialisation.
Q. How can I check whether a placement report is genuine?
Look for the batch years, the word “final”, the number of students placed and, ideally, an audit. Student-wise placement lists, like the one JIMS Kalkaji publishes, are the easiest to verify.
Conclusion
A placement report is only useful if you know how to read it. Look at the share of students placed, the typical salary and the fee you’ll pay, and you’ll have a far clearer picture than any “highest package” headline can give you.
For students looking for the best MBA colleges in Delhi with low fees and good placements, JIMS Kalkaji is worth considering. JIMS Kalkaji offers a 97% placement record, transparent student-wise data, and a fee that its graduates’ average salary roughly recovers in a year.
To learn more about PGDM admissions at JIMS Kalkaji, connect with the admissions team on 011-40619207 / 011-40619208 or write to admission@jagannath.org.
