Archive · 20 Jan 2026
IIM-Ahmedabad vs Harvard: MBA Fees, Salaries, and Prospects
A video comparing MBA programs at IIM-Ahmedabad and Harvard Business School has gone viral.
Abhijay Arora, a Harvard MBA graduate, and content creator Kushal Lodha discussed the costs, salaries, and job prospects of both institutions.
An MBA from Harvard costs about Rs 1.8 crore, while IIM-Ahmedabad's program costs Rs 25 lakh.
After graduation, Harvard MBA grads earn around Rs 2.25 crore, whereas IIM-A graduates earn Rs 34 lakh on average.
Internship stipends also differ, with Harvard offering $10,000 and IIM-A offering Rs 2-3 lakh.
Both schools offer two-year programs and prepare students for similar job markets like private equity and product management.
The video has sparked discussions about the value of education in India versus the US.
IIM-Ahmedabad's MBA program costs Rs 25 lakh, while Harvard's costs $200,000 (Rs 1.8 crore).
Average salary for IIM-A graduates is Rs 34 lakh, compared to Rs 2.25 crore for Harvard MBA grads.
Internship stipends at IIM-A range from Rs 2-3 lakh, while Harvard offers $10,000 (Rs 9 lakh).
Both institutions offer two-year MBA programs and prepare students for similar job markets.
The video has sparked online discussions about the value of education in India versus the US.
- Who
- Abhijay Arora (Harvard MBA graduate) and Kushal Lodha (content creator)
- What
- Comparison of MBA programs at IIM-Ahmedabad and Harvard Business School
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Online video
- Why
- To highlight differences in costs, salaries, and prospects
- Institution 1
- IIM-Ahmedabad
- Institution 2
- Harvard Business School
- MBA Cost (IIM-A)
- Rs 25 lakh
- MBA Cost (Harvard)
- $200,000 (Rs 1.8 crore)
- Average Salary (IIM-A)
- Rs 34 lakh
- Average Salary (Harvard)
- Rs 2.25 crore ($250,000)
- Internship Stipend (IIM-A)
- Rs 2-3 lakh
- Internship Stipend (Harvard)
- $10,000 (Rs 9 lakh)
- Program Duration
- 2 years
- Common Job Markets
- Private equity, venture capital, product management, HR