MBA in 2027: Looking beyond the IIM tag? Here's how placement data can help you choose the right B-school

Placement data including average salary, placement rate, recruiter diversity, and ROI is emerging as a key factor for choosing a B-school by 2027.

Tier 1 institutes like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta continue to report average CTCs above Rs 25 LPA and near-100% placement rates.

Several non-IIM institutes now compete with premier B-schools on average compensation and placement outcomes.