Indian Iima vs MICA for MBA / PGDM: Which Fits You Better?
This course-wise guide compares recorded programme, fee, admission, placement and ranking evidence for IIM Ahmedabad and MICA, Ahmedabad. Fees and outcomes can change; verify the latest official notification.
AT A GLANCE
Quick comparison
| Factor | IIM Ahmedabad | MICA, Ahmedabad |
|---|---|---|
| College name | IIM Ahmedabad | MICA, Ahmedabad |
| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Institute type | public | private |
| Programmes / branches | 13 listed | 22 listed |
| Recorded fees | ₹76,700 | ₹13,750 |
| Entrance exams | CAT | MICAT |
| Average placement | ₹36 | ₹20 |
| Highest placement | ₹55 | ₹36 |
| Ranking | nirf: 1 | nirf: 32 |
Decision score
Score
92
92
Higher recorded score: IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Ahmedabad92 / 100
MICA, Ahmedabad92 / 100
There is no universal winner. The better fit depends on your preferred MBA / PGDM branch, budget, admission route, location and the quality and year of available evidence.
Which university has lower comparable fees?
Compare the recorded tuition cost, fee type and duration for the same or closely matching programme. Annual charges and total fees should not be treated as equivalent.
Which MBA / PGDM branches are available?
Review the programme names below to find the branch that matches your academic and career goals.
Detailed evidence
IIM Ahmedabad
public · Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Branches and programmes
| Programme / branch | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Army Forces Programme(AFP) | 1 | The candidate seeking admission in the Armed Forces Programme(AFP) of the IIM Ahmedabad should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| Executive Post Graduate Program in Management (EPGDM) in Business Analytics | 2 | - |
| Faculty Development programme General Management | 2 | The candidates seeking admission in the IIM Ahmedabad should have done a Masters degree in the Management or in the field of research. The candidate should have at least 2 years of experience. |
| MBA Communication Management | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the IIM Ahmedabad for PGPM should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| MBA Finance | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the IIM Ahmedabad for PGPM should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| MBA Food Business Management | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the IIM Ahmedabad for PGPM should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| MBA Human Resources | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the IIM Ahmedabad for PGPM should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| MBA Information Technology | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the IIM Ahmedabad for PGPM should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| MBA International Business & Foreign Trade | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the IIM Ahmedabad for PGPM should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| MBA Marketing | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the IIM Ahmedabad for PGPM should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| MBA Operations | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the IIM Ahmedabad for PGPM should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| Post Graduate Programme for Executives(PGPEX) | 1 | The candidate seeking admission in the PGPX(Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives) should meet the following requirements: A Bachelor Degree with at least 50% aggregate from a recognized institute. The candidate should have obtained at least 27 years of age. The candidate should have at least 4 years of experience. |
| Post Graduate Programme In Food and Agri-Business Management (PGP-FABM) | 2 | The candidates should have a bachelor or a master degree in agriculture with a minimum of 50% marks and 45% marks for the reserved categories and the candidates should have a bachelor or masters degree in a non-agricultural course having interest in agriculture, food, and allied sectors. |
Fees
| Programme | Amount | Fee type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Finance | ₹13,25,000 | Total Fees | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹13,25,000 | Total Fees | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹13,25,000 | Total Fees | year |
| MBA International Business & Foreign Trade | ₹13,25,000 | Total Fees | year |
| MBA Operations | ₹13,25,000 | Total Fees | year |
| MBA Information Technology | ₹13,25,000 | Total Fees | year |
| MBA Communication Management | ₹13,25,000 | Total Fees | year |
| MBA Food Business Management | ₹13,25,000 | Total Fees | year |
| Faculty Development programme General Management | ₹76,700 | Total Fees | year |
| Post Graduate Programme for Executives(PGPEX) | ₹34,15,000 | Total Fees | year |
| Post Graduate Programme In Food and Agri-Business Management (PGP-FABM) | ₹13,25,000 | Total Fees | year |
| Executive Post Graduate Program in Management (EPGDM) in Business Analytics | ₹6,00,000 | Total Fees | year |
Entrance exams
CAT
Placements
| Year | Average package | Highest package |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ₹36 lakh | ₹55 lakh |
| 2023 | ₹34 lakh | ₹146 lakh |
| 2022 | ₹39 lakh | ₹75 lakh |
| 2021 | ₹32 lakh | ₹82 lakh |
| 2020 | ₹26 lakh | ₹56 lakh |
| 2017 | ₹18 lakh | ₹50 lakh |
| 2014 | ₹16 lakh | ₹37 lakh |
Rankings
| Body / category | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| nirf · MBA / PGDM | 1 / 100 | 2024 |
| cs · MBA / PGDM | 1 / 100 | 2024 |
| nirf · MBA / PGDM | 1 / 100 | 2023 |
| times_b · MBA / PGDM | 2 / 1000 | 2023 |
| nirf · MBA / PGDM | 1 / 100 | 2022 |
| times_b · MBA / PGDM | 2 / 1000 | 2022 |
| nirf · MBA / PGDM | 1 / 100 | 2021 |
| times_b · MBA / PGDM | 2 / 1000 | 2021 |
| nirf · MBA / PGDM | 1 / 200 | 2020 |
| times_b · MBA / PGDM | 2 / 1000 | 2020 |
| nirf · MBA / PGDM | 21 / 100 | 2019 |
| nirf · MBA / PGDM | 1 / 200 | 2018 |
Recruiters
AccentureAditya Birla GroupAirtelAlstom GroupAmazonAmazon.com: SoftwareApollo HealthcareArcelorMittalArthur D. LittleAudio Technology & Codecs (I) Pvt Ltd (ATC Labs)Bain & Company India Private LimitedBarclays Shared Services Pvt LtdBharti Groupbooz and companyBoston Consulting GroupCairnCAP GeminiCitigroupCoca-Cola IndiaCode Solutions
MICA, Ahmedabad
private · Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Branches and programmes
| Programme / branch | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Programme Advertising Management and Public Relations | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Certificate Programme Brand communication | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Certificate Programme Brand Management | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Certificate Programme Business Management | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Certificate Programme Digital Marketing | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Certificate Programme E-Commerce | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Certificate Programme Market Research and Data Analytics | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Certificate Programme Marketing Brands | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Certificate Programme Marketing Communications | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Certificate Programme Media and Entertainment Management | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Communication Management | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the MICA should have done Graduation from a recognized university/institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Digital Marketing | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the MICA should have done Graduation from a recognized university/institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Management | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the MICA should have done Graduation from a recognized university/institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Marketing | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the MICA should have done Graduation from a recognized university/institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Media and Entertainment Management | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the MICA should have done Graduation from a recognized university/institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| PGDM in Communication Branding and Advertising | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| PGDM in Communication Digital Communication Management | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| PGDM in Communication Marketing & Marketing Analytics | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| PGDM in Communication Media and Entertainment Management | 2 | Must complete graduation from a recognized university. |
| Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Advertising Management and Public Relations (PGCPAMPR) | 1 | - |
| Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communications (CCC) | 1 | The candidate seeking admission in the Post Graduate Certificate Program in Crafting Creative Communication should have done Graduation from a recognized college/institute with at least 50% aggregate. |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Communication Management | 2 | Must complete graduarion from a recognzied university. |
Fees
| Programme | Amount | Fee type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Digital Marketing | ₹13,750 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Management | ₹13,750 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Marketing | ₹13,750 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Media and Entertainment Management | ₹13,750 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Communication Management | ₹13,750 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM Communication Management | ₹13,00,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Certificate Programme Digital Marketing | ₹40,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Certificate Programme Advertising Management and Public Relations | ₹65,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Certificate Programme Market Research and Data Analytics | ₹50,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Certificate Programme Media and Entertainment Management | ₹62,500 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Certificate Programme Brand Management | ₹49,500 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Certificate Programme E-Commerce | ₹5,05,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Certificate Programme Brand communication | ₹50,500 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Certificate Programme Marketing Communications | ₹5,05,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Certificate Programme Marketing Brands | ₹5,05,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Certificate Programme Business Management | ₹55,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| PGDM in Communication Branding and Advertising | ₹13,00,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| PGDM in Communication Media and Entertainment Management | ₹13,00,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| PGDM in Communication Marketing & Marketing Analytics | ₹13,00,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| PGDM in Communication Digital Communication Management | ₹13,00,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communications (CCC) | ₹10,08,000 | Total Fees | year |
| Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Advertising Management and Public Relations (PGCPAMPR) | ₹1,30,000 | Total Fees | year |
Entrance exams
MICAT
Placements
| Year | Average package | Highest package |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ₹20 lakh | ₹36 lakh |
| 2022 | ₹19 lakh | ₹58 lakh |
| 2021 | ₹8 lakh | ₹16 lakh |
| 2020 | ₹12 lakh | ₹15 lakh |
| 2017 | ₹16 lakh | ₹22 lakh |
| 2016 | ₹12 lakh | ₹26 lakh |
| 2014 | ₹22 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
Rankings
| Body / category | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| nirf · MBA / PGDM | 32 / 100 | 2024 |
| cs · MBA / PGDM | 32 / 100 | 2024 |
| nirf · MBA / PGDM | 37 / 100 | 2023 |
| nirf · MBA / PGDM | 42 / 100 | 2022 |
Recruiters
3MAC NielsonAmazonAmulBritannia IndustriesCafe Coffee DayCoca ColaCognizantDabur India Ltd.Dalmia ConstructionDeloitteErnst & YoungFLIPKARTGartnerGeneral MillsGoogleHero cycles Pvt ltdICICI BankLorealmicrosoft
What are the eligibility requirements?
Eligibility is shown for each recorded programme. Requirements can differ by branch, qualification and admission year.
Do both universities accept the same entrance exam?
Only active programme-to-exam mappings are shown. Confirm the current admission notification before applying.
Which university has better placement evidence?
Compare placement years, programme coverage and the available average or highest package records. Different years or coverage levels do not establish a definitive winner.
How do their rankings compare?
Compare ranking body, category and year. Rankings from different categories or years may not be directly comparable.
Which university is better for different students?
Lower comparable fee: Compare programme names, fee type, duration and year. Hostel and additional charges are excluded unless explicitly recorded.
Preferred branch: Choose the college listing the branch that matches your goals.
Placement priority: Prefer the college with stronger comparable placement records only when programme coverage and years are comparable.
Admission route: Use the active course-to-exam mappings shown above and confirm the current official notice.
What should you verify before admission?
- Current fee year, duration and included charges.
- Programme-specific eligibility and admission route.
- Placement year, programme coverage and recruiter context.
- Ranking body, category and year.
Conclusion
IIM Ahmedabad has the higher recorded evidence score, but this does not make it a universal winner. Choose IIM Ahmedabad if its available branches, recorded cost and admission route fit your priorities; choose MICA, Ahmedabad if its programmes, location or placement evidence better match your goals.
Final takeaway: Compare the exact branch and programme cost first, then verify eligibility, active entrance-exam mappings and the latest official placement information before admission.
Data note: A dash means the information is not available in the current records. This page does not invent values or treat different years and fee types as directly comparable.