Compare MBA and DM: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
MBA is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 47.9 L vs ₹ 1.0 Cr for DM). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 13.5 L.
MBA admits via CAT, XAT and 8+ more; DM admits via NEET SS, INI CET and 2 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
MBA leads on lower average fees (₹ 47.9 L). None of the compared parameters favour DM, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
College
AIIMS Delhi
Fees: ₹ 3.0 K - ₹ 3.3 K
Salary: ₹ 34.0 L
Courses: 28
College
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College
Fees: ₹ 93.0 K
Salary: -
Courses: 5
College
PGIMER Chandigarh
Fees: ₹ 7.3 K
Salary: ₹ 17.0 L
Courses: 31
College
NIMHANS
Fees: ₹ 1.6 L
Salary: -
Courses: 8
College
JIPMER
Fees: ₹ 26.6 K
Salary: ₹ 24.0 L
Courses: 15
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 78.8 L
Median Salary
₹ 35.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 47.9 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Median Salary
₹ 8.4 L - ₹ 34.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.5 K - ₹ 2.1 Cr
Top Recruiters
For MBA, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, AIMA MAT, GMAT, TANCET, NMAT, MAH MBA CET, JEE Main. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For DM, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: NEET SS, INI CET, NEET, Neet PG. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
MBA has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹47,92,000) than DM (₹1,500 – ₹2,06,69,600).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for MBA and 3 years for DM.
