XLRI and DoMS IIT Madras are a Private and a Public respectively located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. In NIRF rankings, XLRI holds the #7 position and DoMS IIT Madras is ranked #15, a difference of 8 positions. Fees at XLRI range from ₹11.6L to ₹15.0L per year, compared to ₹10.2K–₹17.0L at DoMS IIT Madras. XLRI offers 5 programs across multiple streams and DoMS IIT Madras offers 5 programs. This page provides a detailed side-by-side comparison of fees, placements, cutoffs, rankings, infrastructure, and admission processes to help you make an informed decision.
XLRI edges out DoMS IIT Madras by 3 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #7 vs #15, 199+ recruiters vs 36+. XLRI and Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras (DoMS IIT Madras) are a private and a public institution in Management, based in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Chennai, Tamil Nadu respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
On the NIRF ranking, India's most widely referenced institutional quality benchmark, XLRI ranks #7 while DoMS IIT Madras stands at #15. The gap of just 8 positions is narrow, meaning both colleges operate in a comparable quality band. In terms of tiering, XLRI is Tier 1 and DoMS IIT Madras is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 199+ companies recruit from XLRI, 36+ from DoMS IIT Madras.
DoMS IIT Madras is more affordable at ₹5.1L/yr vs ₹6.3L/yr, a difference of ~24%.
XLRI: 9 facilities, DoMS IIT Madras: 9. Programmes: XLRI offers 5, DoMS IIT Madras offers 5.
Choose XLRI if: ranking (NIRF #7), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose DoMS IIT Madras if: more affordable (₹5.1L/yr vs ₹6.3L/yr) are your priority.
XLRI has a measurable edge, but the gap is tight. Your specific course, location, or budget could tip the balance.
This is a data-driven auto-analysis. A detailed editorial verdict is being prepared.
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XLRI vs DoMS IIT Madras — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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