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| Fee Type | Total Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| tuition fees | ₹ 30,000 - 40,000 |
| caution fees* | ₹ 5,000 |
| other fees | ₹ 1.15 Lakhs - 1.19 Lakhs |
| total academic fees | ₹ 1.45 Lakhs - 1.64 Lakhs |
| hostel fees | ₹1.14 Lakhs |
| total fees | ₹ 2.59 Lakhs - 2.78 Lakhs |
13 Nov, 2025 CAT 2025 Admit Card has been released on Nov 12, 2025. Candidates can download it from the official website, iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2025 Exam will be held on November 30, 2025 (Sunday) for MBA/ PGDM admission. For more details, check here.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 Upcoming |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Admit Card | Nov 05, 2025 |
| CAT Registration | Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 |
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The Department of Management Studies (DoMS) of IIT Madras was established in 2004 (and IITM has been delivering MBA studies since 2001). On the other hand, IIM Amritsar was established on July 27, 2015. IIT Madras is the first IIT to open its doors to enthusiasts from streams other than engineering. These degrees include- MBA, B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., etc.
Given below are some factors by which you can analyze which is better for an MBA as a fresher:
| Particulars | MBA at IIT Madras | MBA at IIM Amritsar |
|---|---|---|
| Specializations | Finance, HR&B, Information Systems, Integrative Management, Marketing, and Operations. | General MBA |
| Curriculum | 1st Year: Data Analytics, Basics of Accounting, Spreadsheet Modelling, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management I, Operations Management, etc. 2nd Year: Business Models, Contemporary Issues in Management, Behavioural Lab etc. |
First Year: basic Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Business Research Methods, Corporate Finance, Fundamentals of Marketing, Fundamentals of Operations Management etc. 2nd Year: Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management, Strategic Consulting, Design Thinking & Innovation, Financial Modeling. |
| Total Fee | INR 17 lakhs. | INR 12 Lakhs |
| Placement | Highest CTC: INR 29.65 LPA Average CTC: INR 16.93 LPA |
Highest CTC: INR 20.57 LPA. Average CTC: INR 16.51 LPA |
I would suggest you choose DoMS, IIT Madras over IIM Amritsar since the former has a legacy and a stronger industry connection. IIM Amritsar has just stepped into this race. Moreover, IIT Madras offers a wide range of specializations in its MBA program.







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