MBA from an IIT: Is it worth?

One of the key differentiator in the IITs course structure is flexibility to choose electives and in depth specialization, this also helps in a holistic learning environment created by participation from B Techs, M Techs and MBAs. Being setup in the IIT ecosystem helps student to come across plethora of research and consulting opportunities. A widely integrated alum base shared via IIT tag is one the factors that helps IITs to compete with top notch management institutes. Many a times, final decision on the selection of a B School comes on fees factor. IITs surely score points on this factor with fees ranging from 2 to 8 lacs for the whole course.

Also, being part of the IIT system there other limitations to growth, DMS IIT Delhi has a student cap of 115 students as compared to larger intakes in various IIMs which provide recruiters with a wider diversification. In spite of the goodwill management education in IITs has come to enjoy, they still need to reach at par with Old established IIMs in the eyes of industry and recruiters.

These limitations have not prevented them from producing good management graduates. According to them, the perception gap among recruiters between an MBA from IIT and an IIM is fast narrowing. As it is said management is a marathon. Not a sprint.