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    India's Most Improved B-Schools: 3-Year MBA Placement Growth, Average Packages and ROI

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    Sambhav ThakurUpdated on 23 Oct 2026, 05:07 PM IST

    India's Most Improved B-Schools: 3-Year Placement Growth Leaderboard - Amid ongoing MBA admission 2027, candidates who are going to appear for CAT, XAT, or SNAP are curious about which top B-Schools to pick apart from IIMs. The candidates need to compare the placement statistics, return on investment, and other factors before deciding on an MBA college for admission. In this article, we have ranked top B-Schools based on their MBA average package, along with their return on investment and placement statistics. Candidates are advised to keep reading this article for more information related to India’s most improved B-school. 

    India's Most Improved B-Schools: 3-Year MBA Placement Growth, Average Packages and ROI
    India's Most Improved B-Schools: 3-Year MBA Placement Growth, Average Packages and ROI

    Top B-Schools Placement Growth Trends: 2026 vs 2025 vs 2024

    Here are the top 10 B-Schools with their average package for the past three years. Many of them have seen positive growth in their average packages, while some have lagged behind others. We have collected the MBA colleges' average package data from the official placement reports of the respective schools. So candidates can check the data in the table below. 

    MBA Colleges

    Average Package 2024

    Average Package 2025

    Average Package 2026

    XLRI, Jamshedpur

    Rs. 31.08 LPA

    Rs. 27.33 LPA

    Rs. 31.40 LPA

    MDI Gurgaon

    Rs. 25.5 LPA

    Rs. 25.6 LPA

    Rs. 29.5 LPA

    JBIMS, Mumbai

    —

    Rs. 26.48 LPA

    Rs. 26.67 LPA

    SPJIMR, Mumbai

    Rs. 33 LPA

    Rs. 32 LPA

    Rs. 33.7 LPA

    FMS, Delhi

    Rs. 29.2 LPA

    Rs. 30.1 LPA

    Rs. 32.27 LPA

    IMT, Ghaziabad

    Rs. 17.18 LPA

    Rs. 16.07 LPA

    Rs. 17.64 LPA

    MICA, Ahmedabad

    Rs. 29.09 LPA

    Rs. 19.21 LPA

    Rs. 19.22 LPA

    IIFT, Delhi

    Rs. 29.9 LPA

    Rs. 27.30 LPA

    Rs. 31.30 LPA

    SCMHRD, Pune

    Rs. 24.28 LPA

    Rs. 21.47 LPA

    Rs. 21.90 LPA

    KJ Somaiya

    Rs. 12.45 LPA

    Rs. 12.69 LPA

    Rs. 13.05 LPA

    Note: We have used placement data up to the 2023- 25 batch for SCMHRD, Pune, and MICA, Ahmedabad as the latest data available.

    Top B-schools 3-Year Placement Growth Leaderboard 

    MDI Gurgaon average package recorded a positive growth of around 15.69%, ranking first on the leaderboard, while MICA, Ahmedabad saw a significant drop from Rs. 29.09 LPA in 2023 to Rs. 19.22 LPA in 2025, ranking last on the leaderboard. Candidates are advised to check the table below for more details.

    Rank

    MBA Colleges

    Average Package Growth (2024–2026)

    1.

    MDI Gurgaon

    15.69%

    2.

    FMS, Delhi

    10.51%

    3.

    KJ Somaiya

    4.82%

    4.

    IIFT, Delhi

    4.68%

    5.

    IMT, Ghaziabad

    2.68%

    6.

    SPJIMR, Mumbai

    2.12%

    7.

    XLRI, Jamshedpur

    1.03%

    8.

    JBIMS

    —

    9.

    SCMHRD, Pune

    -9.80%

    10.

    MICA, Ahmedabad

    -33.93%

    Methodology Used

    It is calculated by dividing the difference between the 2026 and 2024 average packages by the 2024 package and multiplying by 100. A positive value indicates growth, while a negative value indicates a decline.

    Top B-schools Placement Statistics 2026: Return on Investment

    FMS Delhi topped the list with a return on investment of around 1,317%, given the MBA fees of Rs. 2.45 lakh for the two-year MBA programme, while the average package is around Rs. 32.27 LPA. It is followed by JBIMS, Mumbai, and IIFT Delhi. Candidates are advised to check the return on investment before applying for MBA admission 2027-29. 

    MBA Colleges

    MBA Fees

    Average Package

    Return on Investment (ROI)

    XLRI, Jamshedpur

    Rs. 30.50 lakh

    Rs. 31.40 LPA

    102.95%

    MDI Gurgaon

    Rs. 26.55 lakh

    Rs. 29.50 LPA

    111.11%

    JBIMS

    Rs. 4.06 lakh

    Rs. 26.67 LPA

    656.90%

    SPJIMR, Mumbai

    Rs. 22.66 lakh

    Rs. 33.7 LPA

    148.72%

    FMS, Delhi

    Rs. 2.45 lakh

    Rs. 32.27 LPA

    1,317.14%

    IMT, Ghaziabad

    Rs. 23 lakh

    Rs. 17.64 LPA

    76.70%

    MICA, Ahmedabad

    Rs. 29.50 lakh

    Rs. 19.22 LPA

    65.15%

    IIFT, Delhi (MBA IB)

    Rs. 19.73 lakh

    Rs. 31.30 LPA

    158.64%

    IIFT, Delhi (MBA BA)

    Rs. 17.93 lakh

    Rs. 31.30 LPA

    174.57%

    SCMHRD, Pune

    Rs. 28.54 lakh

    Rs. 21.90 LPA

    76.73%

    KJ Somaiya

    Rs. 23.87 lakh

    Rs. 13.05 LPA

    54.67%

    India’s Most Improved B-Schools: Highest and Median Packages 2026

    Candidates who are interested in the MBA application form 2027 are advised to check the highest package, average salary, and median CTC of the top B-Schools to choose wisely from the list of MBA colleges. The table below highlights the highest and median package, along with the MBA average salary for your reference. 

    B-Schools

    Median Package

    Average Package

    Highest Package

    XLRI, Jamshedpur

    Rs. 29 LPA

    Rs. 31.40 LPA

    Rs. 1.10 Cr.

    MDI Gurgaon

    Rs. 29 LPA

    Rs. 29.5 LPA

    Rs. 97.50 LPA

    JBIMS, Mumbai

    Rs. 26.15 LPA

    Rs. 26.67 LPA

    Rs. 80 LPA

    SPJIMR, Mumbai

    Rs. 32.85 LPA

    Rs. 33.7 LPA

    Rs. 80 LPA

    FMS, Delhi

    Rs. 29.59 LPA

    Rs. 32.27 LPA

    Rs. 1.1 Cr. 

    IMT, Ghaziabad

    Rs. 16.50 LPA

    Rs. 17.64 LPA

    Rs. 46.17 LPA

    MICA, Ahmedabad

    Rs. 18 LPA

    Rs. 19.22 LPA

    Rs. 40.91 LPA

    IIFT, Delhi

    Rs. 26 LPA

    Rs. 31.30 LPA

    Rs. 1.23 Cr. 

    SCMHRD, Pune

    Rs. 20 LPA

    Rs. 21.90 LPA

    Rs. 38 LPA

    KJ Somaiya

    Rs. 12 LPA

    Rs. 13.05 LPA

    Rs. 29.30 LPA

    Top B-Schools MBA Fees 2027

    Here is the MBA tuition fee for the top B-Schools in India for MBA admission 2027. MBA fees play an important role in determining the affordability of the institution; hence, they are included as an input in calculating the return on investment in the previous section.

    Top MBA Colleges in India

    MBA Fees 2027

    XLRI, Jamshedpur

    Rs. 30.50 lakh

    MDI Gurgaon

    Rs. 26.55 lakh

    JBIMS, Mumbai

    Rs. 4.06 lakh

    SPJIMR, Mumbai

    Rs. 22.66 lakh

    FMS, Delhi

    Rs. 2.45 lakh

    IMT, Ghaziabad

    Rs. 23 lakh

    MICA, Ahmedabad

    Rs. 29.50 lakh

    IIFT, Delhi

    MBA IB: Rs. 19.73 lakh
    MBA BA: Rs. 17.93 lakh

    SCMHRD, Pune

    Rs. 28.54 lakh

    KJ Somaiya

    Rs. 23.87 lakh

    India’s Most Improved B-schools: Placement Statistics 2026

    Candidates can now check the crucial placement insights for top B-Schools ranked based on their average placement growth rate over the last three years. For more information, check the sections mentioned below. 

    MDI Gurgaon Placement Report 2026

    Placement Report 2026

    Placement Statistics 2026

    Number of Students Appeared

    313 Students

    Highest Package

    Rs. 97.50 LPA

    Highest International Package

    Rs. 80.20 LPA

    Average Package

    Rs. 29.5 LPA

    Median Package

    Rs. 29 LPA

    Number of Recruiters 

    157 Companies 

    Number of PPOs

    189 PPOs

    Dominant Sectors 

    Consulting, Conglomerates, Tech and Media

    FMS Delhi Placement Report 2026

    Placement Report 2026

    Placement Statistics 2026

    Number of Students Appeared

    304 Students

    Highest Package

    Rs. 1.1 Cr. 

    Average Package

    Rs. 32.27 LPA

    Median Package

    Rs. 29.59 LPA

    Number of PPOs

    97 PPOs

    Dominant Sectors 

    Consulting, Product/IT/Analytics, Marketing

    KJ Somaiya Placement Statistics 2026

    Placement Report 2026

    Placement Statistics 2026

    Highest Package

    Rs. 29.30 LPA

    Average Package

    R. 13.05 LPA

    Median Package

    Rs. 12 LPA

    Number of Recruiters 

    210 Companies

    Dominant Sectors 

    Banking and Insurance, Financial Services, Information Technology

    IIFT Delhi Placement Report 2026

    Placement Report 2026

    Placement Statistics 2026

    Highest Package

    Rs. 72 LPA

    Highest International Package

    Rs. 1.23 Cr.

    Average Package

    Rs. 31.30 LPA

    Median Package

    Rs. 26 LPA

    Number of Recruiters 

    135 Companies 

    Dominant Sectors 

    Sales and Marketing, Finance, Consulting

    IMT Ghaziabad Placement 2026

    Placement Report 2026

    Placement Statistics 2026

    Highest Package

    Rs. 35 LPA

    Highest International Package

    Rs. 46.17 LPA

    Average Package

    Rs. 17.64 LPA

    Median Package

    Rs. 16.50 LPA

    Dominant Sectors 

    BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting

    SPJIMR Mumbai Placement Statistics 2026

    Placement Report 2026

    Placement Statistics 2026

    Number of Students Appeared

    356 Students

    Highest Package

    Rs. 80 LPA

    Average Package

    Rs. 33.7 LPA

    Median Package

    Rs. 32.8 LPA

    Number of Recruiters 

    81 Companies 

    Number of PPOs

    163 PPOs

    XLRI Jamshedpur 2026 Placement Report

    Placement Report 2026

    Placement Statistics 2026

    Number of Students Appeared

    576 Students

    Highest Package

    Rs. 1.10 Cr.

    Highest International Package

    Rs. 59 LPA

    Average Package

    Rs. 31.40 LPA

    Median Package

    Rs. 29 LPA

    Number of Recruiters 

    145 Companies 

    Number of PPOs

    245 PPOs (Approx.)

    Dominant Sectors 

    Consulting, BFSI, and Sales & Marketing

    JBIMS Mumbai Placement Report 2026

    Placement Report 2026

    Placement Statistics 2026

    Number of Students Appeared

    155 Students

    Highest Package

    Rs. 80 LPA

    Average Package

    Rs. 26.67 LPA

    Median Package

    Rs. 26.15 LPA

    Number of Recruiters 

    70+ Companies 

    Number of PPOs

    93 PPOs

    Dominant Sectors 

    BFSI, Tech and Ecommerce, and Consulting

    SCMHRD Pune Placement Report 2025

    Placement Report 2025

    Placement Statistics 2025

    Highest Package

    Rs. 38 LPA

    Average Package

    Rs. 21.90 LPA

    Median Package

    Rs. 20 LPA

    Number of Recruiters 

    114+ Companies 

    Dominant Sectors 

    BFSI, Engineering and Manufacturing, and Consulting

    MICA MBA Placement Report 2025

    Placement Report 2025

    Placement Statistics 2025

    Number of Students Appeared

    195 Students

    Highest Package

    Rs. 40.91 LPA

    Average Package

    Rs. 19.22 LPA

    Median Package

    Rs. 18 LPA

    Number of Recruiters 

    92 Companies 

    Number of PPOs

    33 PPOs

    Dominant Sectors 

    FMCG, FMCD, Consulting and Tech, Media

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which MBA college recorded the highest average package growth from 2024 to 2026?
    A:

    MDI Gurgaon recorded the highest average package growth of 15.69% between 2024 and 2026, followed by FMS Delhi at 10.51%.

    Q: Which B-school has the highest average package in 2026 among the colleges listed?
    A:

    SPJIMR Mumbai recorded the highest average package at Rs. 33.7 LPA in 2026, followed by FMS Delhi at Rs. 32.27 LPA.

    Q: Which MBA college offers the highest ROI among the listed B-schools?
    A:

    FMS Delhi offers the highest ROI at approximately 1,317.14%, with MBA fees of Rs. 2.45 lakh and an average package of Rs. 32.27 LPA.

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