Tier A+ is still playing a completely different sport compared to the rest. The placement reports for '26 confirm that the gap between ABC and the rest of the pack isn't just about the brand; it's about the depth of the recruiter ecosystem

Honestly, the 'Baby IIM' label for schools like Nagpur and Vizag is starting to feel outdated. Their median CTCs are climbing fast; they’re effectively outgrowing the 'Baby' tag. It’s only a matter of time before they push into Tier B.

Seeing IIM Mumbai firmly placed in Tier A is the most overdue update. That legacy in operations plus the IIM tag is a complete game changer for recruiters. They aren't just competing they're disrupting the hierarchy.