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Average Package for Top MBA Colleges in 2025 - MBA placements are a crucial factor for aspirants choosing a business school. The 2025 MBA placement season has seen competitive salary trends across the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools in India. This article provides a detailed analysis of average salaries, highest packages, and key placement statistics of leading management institutes in India.
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The placement reports of top business schools indicate a strong hiring season. Consulting, finance, and technology sectors continue to dominate recruitment, while startups and emerging industries have also gained momentum.
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) continue to attract top recruiters, offering competitive salary packages. Below is a summary of the average placement packages at key IIMs:
IIM | Average Package (INR LPA) | Highest Package (INR LPA) |
34.5 | 1.2 Cr | |
33.8 | 1.1 Cr | |
34.2 | 1.15 Cr | |
30.5 | 65 LPA | |
31.0 | 67 LPA | |
29.8 | 70 LPA |
These figures indicate the robust placement scenario at IIMs, with global recruiters offering attractive compensation packages.
Apart from the IIMs, several other business schools offer impressive salary packages. Here are the placement details of some top private and government MBA institutes:
B-School | Average Package (INR LPA) | Highest Package (INR LPA) |
32.7 | 75 LPA | |
28.6 | 85 LPA | |
27.1 | 77 LPA | |
26.2 | 60 LPA | |
23.5 | 62 LPA | |
27.0 | 72 LPA |
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Compared to the previous year, the 2025 placement season has shown an increase in average packages across top business schools. The tech industry’s hiring trends remain steady, while consulting firms have ramped up recruitment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An MBA in Finance is said to be one of the most lucrative and well-established specialisations, which offers immense opportunities in fields like investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, risk management and asset management.
In 2025, the most sought-after MBA specialisations include Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing and Digital Marketing. All these areas are driven by the increasing demand for data-driven decision making, financial expertise and strategic marketing.
Consulting, investment banking, technology, and general management roles offer the highest salaries.
IIMs generally offer higher average salaries, but top private B-schools like XLRI, FMS, and SPJIMR also provide competitive packages.
College reputation, student academic performance, industry connections, and internship experience play a key role.
Yes, most top business schools have reported an increase in average and highest salaries compared to previous years.
Yes, there are many colleges in India with 100% placement record. Most of the Tier 1 MBA college in India often record 100% placement rate. Colleges like IIM Ahmedabad, FMS Delhi, XLRI Jamshedpur, IIM Calcutta etc.
In 2025, MBA consultants' salaries vary significantly based on several factors like the firm, industry, and experience level, with average salaries in India ranging from Rs. 20-35 LPA for top-tier management consulting firms (like McKinsey, BCG, Bain).
IIM Ahmedabad leads with an average package of INR 34.5 LPA, followed by IIM Calcutta and IIM Bangalore.
The highest domestic package is around INR 85 LPA at FMS Delhi, while international packages have gone up to INR 1.2 Cr.
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