IIT Madras and ISB Hyderabad are a college and a Private Institute (Autonomous) respectively located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Hyderabad, Telangana. IIT Madras holds a NIRF rank of #1. Fees at IIT Madras range from ₹19.9K to ₹17.0L per year, compared to ₹13.9L–₹41.6L at ISB Hyderabad. IIT Madras offers 5 programs across multiple streams and ISB Hyderabad 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.
IIT Madras edges out ISB Hyderabad by 3 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF ranked #1, more affordable (₹1.9L/yr vs ₹30.6L/yr), 74+ recruiters vs 17+. IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology (IITM) and ISB Hyderabad Indian School of Business are a institution and a private institute (autonomous) institution in Engineering, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Hyderabad, Telangana respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
IIT Madras holds a NIRF rank of #1. ISB Hyderabad is not currently ranked in NIRF. In terms of tiering, IIT Madras is Tier 1 and ISB Hyderabad is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 74+ companies recruit from IIT Madras, 17+ from ISB Hyderabad.
IIT Madras is more affordable at ₹1.9L/yr vs ₹30.6L/yr, a difference of ~1485%.
IIT Madras: 10 facilities, ISB Hyderabad: 9. Programmes: IIT Madras offers 5, ISB Hyderabad offers 5.
Choose IIT Madras if: ranking (NIRF #1), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
IIT Madras 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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IIT Madras vs ISB Hyderabad — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
The gap between the Fees bar and Package bars shows your return on investment.
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Showing 3 differences. 8 facilities are shared.
