SPJIMR quietly putting up numbers that compete directly with the old ABC tier is incredible. Their smaller batch size and structured sector-mapping genuinely pay off during market crunches.

Look at FMS Delhi. An average stipend of 2.68 Lakh for 2 months might look slightly lower on this list, but when you factor in their virtually non-existent tuition fees compared to the massive setups at IIMB or IIMC, their return on investment (ROI) remains absolutely unbeatable. Plus, their hold over prime FMCG corporate leadership tracks is legendary.

Joka proving once again why it's called the finance capital of Indian b-schools. A 9 Lakh stipend for two months basically means a global investment bank or a boutique PE firm came in with a specialized desk structure. For aspirants eyeing core finance, the gap between C and almost everywhere else (except maybe select elite cohorts at A/B) remains distinct when it comes to front-end niche roles.

Keep in mind that the highest stipends are usually highly skewed by a handful of front-end IB or global hedge fund offers. Don't go in expecting the average to be a walk in the park; the median is where the real campus reality lies.