Top Indian business schools recorded strong MBA placements for the class of 2025, with premier institutions like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and ISB Hyderabad reporting average salaries well over ₹34 Lakhs per annum (LPA). Highest international packages reached up to ₹1.45 Crore, while domestic offers exceeded ₹1 Crore. Consulting and finance sectors remained the most significant recruiters for high-paying roles.
Highest and average salary packages at top B-schools
| College Name | Average Package (INR) | Highest CTC (INR) | Highest International CTC (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Calcutta | ₹34.23 LPA | ₹91.45 LPA | ₹1.45 CPA |
| IIM Ahmedabad | ₹34.45 LPA | ₹1.46 CPA | N/A |
| IIM Bangalore | ₹34.88 LPA | ₹1.15 CPA | ₹1.15 CPA |
| ISB Hyderabad | ₹34.21 LPA | ₹60 LPA | ₹1+ Cr |
| FMS Delhi | ₹34.1 LPA | ₹1.23 CPA | N/A |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | ₹33 LPA | ₹89 LPA | N/A |
| IIM Lucknow | ₹30 LPA | ₹1.23 CPA | ₹75.00 LPA |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | ₹29.89 LPA | ₹75 LPA | N/A |
| IIM Kozhikode | ₹28.05 LPA | ₹72.02 LPA | N/A |
| IIM Indore | ₹25.68 LPA | ₹1 CPA | N/A |
MBA salary comparison: Top-tier vs. mid-tier
An MBA graduate’s salary is highly dependent on the tier of their business school.
- Tier 1 B-schools: Average salaries for freshers typically fall in the ₹12–20 LPA range.
- Tier 2/3 colleges: Freshers from these colleges can expect a salary in the ₹6–10 LPA range.
Sector-wise average salaries in 2025
Certain industries, particularly consulting and technology, continue to offer the highest salaries to MBA graduates.
- Consulting and Strategy: Top firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain offered average salaries of ₹40–50 LPA at premier IIMs and other top B-schools.
- Finance & Investment Banking: Financial giants including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley offered average salaries ranging from ₹35–45 LPA.
- Technology and Product Management: Major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google recruited MBA graduates for roles averaging ₹30–40 LPA.
- General Management and FMCG: Companies like the Tata Group and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) offered average salaries of ₹25–35 LPA for roles in general management, branding, and operations.
Key trends in 2025 placements
- Rise in technology roles: Hiring for product managers, AI/ML strategists, and digital operations leads is increasing as the tech sector expands its MBA intake.
- Importance of median salaries: Market experts recommend focusing on median salary figures rather than just the highest packages, as they provide a more accurate picture of what the majority of students can expect to earn.
- Focus on skills: Recruiters are placing greater importance on specialized skills, including AI, data analytics, and digital marketing. Programs that integrate these skills, such as tech-focused MBAs, are seeing significant demand.
- Increased domestic hiring: Some reports indicate that domestic Indian firms are driving much of the hiring momentum, even as some multinational corporations adopt a more cautious approach.
