{"id":9153,"date":"2026-04-14T11:49:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iilm.edu\/blog\/?p=9153"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:57:29","slug":"iilm-vs-amity-university-which-b-school-is-right-for-you-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iilm.edu\/blog\/iilm-vs-amity-university-which-b-school-is-right-for-you-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IILM vs Amity University: Which B-School is Right for You in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Both IILM University<\/a> and Amity University<\/a> place graduates at Deloitte, BlackRock, and EY. Both operate across the NCR corridor. So what actually separates them when you are deciding where to spend Rs 9-16 lakh and two years of your life?<\/p>\n

The honest answer is: it depends on what you are optimising for. Amity Noida brings a NIRF Management rank of #29, a 2,00,000-strong alumni network, and 27 MBA specialisations. IILM brings a higher average MBA package (Rs 8.6 LPA vs Amity’s Rs 7.35 LPA per 2024 data), a mandatory AI-integrated curriculum, and total programme fees at Greater Noida that are roughly Rs 5-7 lakh less than Amity’s Noida flagship.<\/p>\n

This article covers both institutions across every metric that matters at the decision stage: fees, placements, rankings, curriculum, campus environment, and which school fits which type of student. All data is sourced from official placement pages, the IILM 2026 MBA<\/a> brochure, NIRF 2024 reports, and the Amity Business School placement report 2024.<\/p>\n

IILM vs Amity \u2014 Quick Comparison at a Glance<\/h2>\n

Here is how IILM University and Amity University Noida compare across the parameters most MBA aspirants evaluate. All IILM figures are sourced from the official 2026 MBA brochure and the IILM placements page.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/strong><\/td>\nIILM University<\/strong><\/td>\nAmity University (Noida)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Established<\/strong><\/td>\n30+ years (founded 1993)<\/td>\n21 years (Noida campus 2005)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NCR Campuses<\/strong><\/td>\n3: Gurugram, Greater Noida, Lodhi Road (New Delhi)<\/td>\nNoida (main) + Gurugram, Jaipur, Gwalior + Dubai, Tashkent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NIRF Management Rank<\/strong><\/td>\n101-125 (NIRF 2024); #47 B-Schools by Business Today 2024<\/td>\n#29 Management; #49 Overall (NIRF 2024)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other Rankings<\/strong><\/td>\nCareer360: AAA+; Outlook I-CARE 2025: Top 3 Emerging B-Schools<\/td>\nNAAC A+; ACBSP (USA); IET (UK); WASC (USA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accreditations<\/strong><\/td>\nUGC, AICTE, NBA, AIU; NAAC Grade A (management school)<\/td>\nNAAC A+, ACBSP (USA), IET (UK), WASC (USA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA Fees (2-year total)<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 8.8L – 13L (single to dual specialisation + global immersion variant)<\/td>\nRs 15.8L (Noida); Rs 9.92L (Gurugram); Rs 8.48L (Jaipur)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average MBA Package<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 8.6 LPA (2024-26 batch, per official brochure)<\/td>\nRs 7.35 LPA (consolidated MBA, 2024 ABS report)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Median MBA Package<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 6.5 LPA (2024-26 batch, per official brochure)<\/td>\nRs 6.50 LPA (NIRF 2024 data)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Highest MBA Package<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 26 LPA (2024-26 batch)<\/td>\nRs 26.30 LPA (2024 MBA report)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top 10% Package<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 13.64 LPA (official brochure)<\/td>\nNot separately published<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Placement Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n100% (2024-25)<\/td>\n~92% (NIRF 2024); ABS claims 100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recruiting Partners<\/strong><\/td>\n400+ (all programmes)<\/td>\n202 companies in 2024 MBA drive (105 new)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA Specialisations<\/strong><\/td>\n7: Marketing, HR, Finance (KPMG), Operations (Blue Ocean), Business Analytics (HCL Tech), AI (HCL Tech), Entrepreneurship (T-Hub)<\/td>\n27 specialisations incl. IB, Entrepreneurship, 3-Continent MBA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AI \/ Tech Integration<\/strong><\/td>\nAI mandatory core: ‘AI for Managers’ in Sem 3; AI-driven simulations, IILM GPT tools, Azure AI certification (Microsoft)<\/td>\nNot a published mandatory MBA curriculum component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Industry Collaborations<\/strong><\/td>\nKPMG, HCL Tech, Blue Ocean, T-Hub, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Kashipur, Board Infinity<\/td>\nBroad industry partnerships across 27 specialisations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Global Tie-ups<\/strong><\/td>\n30+ partners: NUS Singapore, ESSEC France, IE Spain, Frankfurt School, Virginia Commonwealth, Aberystwyth UK, Coventry UK, UMass, James Cook Australia<\/td>\n300+ global collaborations; campuses in Dubai and Tashkent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alumni Network<\/strong><\/td>\n16,000+ at organisations incl. Google, Deloitte, Unilever, Microsoft<\/td>\n2,00,000+ (all Amity campuses and programmes)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study Abroad<\/strong><\/td>\nInternational exchange via 30+ partner universities; immersion at Copenhagen Business School<\/td>\nStructured 5-week programme: London, Dubai, New York, Singapore; 3-Continent MBA option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Batch Size (MBA)<\/strong><\/td>\n346 students (2024-26 batch, all campuses combined)<\/td>\nLarge; 35,000+ total students across all Amity Noida programmes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Sources: IILM University official MBA Brochure 2026 (iilm.edu); IILM placements page (iilm.edu\/greater-noida\/placements); NIRF 2024 Management rankings; ABS placement report 2024; Collegedunia for Amity campus fees.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fees \u2014 What Does Each School Actually Cost?<\/h2>\n

Fees at Indian B-schools are rarely a single number, and the campus you choose matters as much as the brand. Here is a verified, campus-by-campus breakdown.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Campus<\/strong><\/td>\nIILM University<\/strong><\/td>\nAmity University<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Greater Noida<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 8.8L (single specialisation) to Rs 10.8L (dual) to Rs 13.3L (Global Immersion variant)<\/td>\nNot applicable (main campus is Noida)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gurugram<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 9.75L (single) to Rs 11.74L (dual) \u2014 per student reviews cross-referenced with fee brochure<\/td>\nRs 9.92L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noida \/ Lodhi Road, New Delhi<\/strong><\/td>\nLodhi Road fees: contact admissions \u2014 iilm.edu\/lodhi-road<\/td>\nRs 15.8L (Noida, flagship campus)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jaipur \/ Gwalior<\/strong><\/td>\nNot applicable<\/td>\nJaipur: Rs 8.48L; Gwalior: Rs 7.44L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hostel (approx.)<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 1-1.5L per year (Greater Noida hostel; Rs 1.42-1.72L as per NIRF data)<\/td>\nRs 1-2L per year depending on room type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarships<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 100% for CAT\/XAT 95th percentile+; 50% for 90-94th percentile; 20% for 85-89th; merit and need-based aid available<\/td>\nUp to 100% tuition waiver for top CAT\/XAT performers; percentile-based slabs updated annually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

IILM fees: cross-referenced from official brochure data and Collegedunia student reviews. Amity Noida (Rs 15.8L) verified from Collegedunia and Shiksha; Gurugram, Jaipur, and Gwalior from Amity official site data.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The fee gap between IILM Greater Noida<\/a> and the Amity Noida flagship is the most significant financial variable in this comparison. At Rs 15.8 lakh, Amity Noida’s MBA is one of the more expensive Tier-2 options in NCR. IILM Greater Noida’s equivalent programme \u2014 dual specialisation with the full curriculum \u2014 sits at Rs 10.8 lakh, a difference of Rs 5 lakh at comparable or better average placement outcomes per 2024 data.<\/p>\n

The key nuance: Amity’s Gurugram campus at Rs 9.92 lakh and Jaipur at Rs 8.48 lakh close the gap considerably. A student comparing IILM Greater Noida against Amity Gurugram is looking at a far smaller fee difference than against the Amity Noida flagship. Always compare the same campus against the same campus.<\/p>\n

On scholarships: IILM offers up to 100% tuition waiver for CAT\/XAT 95th percentile and above, 80% for 90-94th percentile, and 60% for 85-89th percentile. Amity offers up to 100% tuition waivers for top academic performers \u2014 check the current Amity scholarship page for the specific percentile thresholds, as these are updated annually.<\/p>\n

Amity’s Sponsored vs. Non-Sponsored category is worth understanding for working professionals: Sponsored students \u2014 candidates supported by employers or family \u2014 pay a higher fee slab and face lower entrance cutoffs. Non-Sponsored students are selected on academic merit at the standard fee.<\/p>\n

Placements & Salaries \u2014 Where Do Graduates Actually End Up?<\/h2>\n

This section uses official source data. All IILM figures are from the 2026 official MBA brochure and the placements page at iilm.edu\/greater-noida\/placements.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/strong><\/td>\nIILM University<\/strong><\/td>\nAmity University Noida (ABS)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Average MBA Package<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 8.6 LPA (2024-26 batch; source: official 2026 MBA brochure)<\/td>\nRs 7.35 LPA (2024 consolidated MBA report)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Median MBA Package<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 6.5 LPA (2024-26 batch; source: official 2026 MBA brochure)<\/td>\nRs 6.50 LPA (NIRF 2024 data)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Highest MBA Package<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 26 LPA (2024-26 batch)<\/td>\nRs 26.30 LPA (2024)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top 10% Average<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 13.64 LPA (source: official 2026 MBA brochure)<\/td>\nNot published<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top 25% Average<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 11.30 LPA (source: official 2026 MBA brochure)<\/td>\nNot published<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Placement Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n100% (official site, 2024-25)<\/td>\n~92% within minimum time (NIRF 2024); ABS self-reports 100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Batch Size<\/strong><\/td>\n346 MBA students (2024-26 batch, all campuses)<\/td>\nLarge; exact MBA batch size not separately published<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Notable Recruiters<\/strong><\/td>\nBlackRock (Rs 9.85L), Lloyds Technology (Rs 16.07L), L’Oreal (Rs 8.65L), AYE Finance (Rs 11.56L), Oxane Partners (Rs 10.70L), Deloitte, Reliance BP, EY, KPMG<\/td>\nDeloitte, EY, KPMG, Capgemini, TCS, Nestle, HUL, Amazon, Wipro, HDFC Bank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sectors (IILM 2023-25)<\/strong><\/td>\nConsulting 17%, Real Estate 10%, IT\/Analytics 14%, BFSI\/Fintech 13%, Ecommerce 8%, Manufacturing 7%, FMCG 5%, Oil & Gas 4%, HR Consulting 4%<\/td>\nBFSI highest sector; Finance domain gave highest package (Rs 26.30 LPA avg Rs 6.86 LPA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

IILM data: official MBA Brochure 2026 and placements page (iilm.edu\/greater-noida\/placements). Amity ABS data: consolidated MBA placement report 2024, NIRF 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Three things the data requires honest contextualisation:<\/p>\n