Generic : What is the difference between CTC and audited MEP?

Maximum Earning Potential, used in audited reports under the Indian Placement Reporting Standards, includes guaranteed cash plus maximum variable pay and first-year stock vesting. It is broader than the CTC most summary reports quote. IIM Ahmedabad’s audited 2025 figures show a Total Guaranteed Cash mean of ₹29,83,955 against an MEP mean of ₹35,22,591 for the same cohort.