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My brother has admits from TAPMI Manipal and IMI Delhi for marketing.

IMI has slightly higher fees and a bit better average package, but TAPMI is lower cost and a residential campus.

Parents are concerned about Delhi safety since we’re from Mumbai and don’t know anyone there.

For marketing roles, are the outcomes and placements meaningfully different, or are they comparable enough that TAPMI makes more sense overall?

My brother has secured admission to TAPMI Manipal and IMI Delhi for a marketing specialization, and we are trying to make a clear, practical decision.

Key factors we are evaluating:

• Placements: From available data, IMI Delhi seems to have a slightly higher average package, but TAPMI also reports consistent placements with good marketing roles. The difference does not appear extremely large on the surface.
• Fees vs ROI: IMI Delhi has higher fees. If the placement outcomes are not significantly better, the return on investment becomes a concern compared to TAPMI.
• Location and exposure: IMI Delhi offers metro exposure and proximity to corporate hubs, whereas TAPMI Manipal is a fully residential campus with a more contained environment.
• Safety and familiarity: We are based in Mumbai and do not know anyone in Delhi. Our parents are more comfortable with Manipal as it seems more controlled and predictable compared to a large city like Delhi.

Main question:
For a marketing career specifically, is IMI Delhi meaningfully better than TAPMI in terms of roles, growth, and long-term outcomes, or are they comparable enough that choosing TAPMI (with lower fees and a more controlled environment) is the more rational decision?

Looking for insights from current students, alumni, or anyone familiar with both institutes.