Archive · 20 Jan 2026

IIM-Ahmedabad vs Harvard: MBA Fees, Salaries, and Prospects

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.

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