* Specialization: Finance graduates often command higher salaries than those in other specializations like marketing or operations.
* Pre-MBA experience: Students with significant work experience before joining IIMA often receive higher offers.
* Placement roles: Consulting, investment banking, and product management roles generally offer higher compensation than other roles.
* Company: Top-tier companies (multinational corporations, investment banks) offer significantly higher salaries than smaller firms or startups.
* Individual performance: A student's academic performance, extracurricular activities, and interview skills all impact their job offers.
While IIMA doesn't publicly release the average salary of *students* during their program (as they aren't employed), the placement reports they release focus on the average and median salaries of *graduates* after completing their MBA. These reports show that the average CTC (Cost to Company) offered is usually quite high, typically in the range of ₹25-35 lakhs per annum (or even higher) and above. However, this is an average, and some graduates will earn significantly more, while others might earn less. Keep in mind that CTC includes many components besides the base salary (e.g., bonuses, stock options, benefits). The actual take-home salary would be lower.