If you consider overall factors like academics ,PhD ,fees and infra IGIDR has an edge over MSE. But if placements are concerned for the top 35 students of MSE to that of IGIDR (which takes around 35 students) , MSE has better numbers in terms of average package (CTC) around (16-17 LPA)  median being 16 with less deviations.

MSE course structure is not that hectic and Econometrics and Mathematical methods are very good in terms of content at MSE. But students have to learn python and other languages.

Hi student,

As per ratings and student's reviews, Madras School of Economics is better than Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

Madras School of Economics

Infrastructure : The infrastructure of college is really good with all the basic facilities as well as modern facilities. Classrooms are good and are air conditioned.

Academics : The faculty here is well qualified and experienced. Also they are helpful. The curriculum is also properly designed for the students. The quality of teaching is satisfactory.

Placements : Placements in this college are decent. Many good companies visit campus and offers good packages. The highest package noted was around 15 LPA while the average package remains around 8 to 10 LPA.

Read more about the institute here in the link given below :

https://www.careers360.com/colleges/madras-school-of-economics-chennai

You can also compare both the colleges here in the link given below :

https://www.careers360.com/compare-colleges

Thank you.