IIM Amritsar is a premier management institution and is the 15th member of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management family. The flagship offering is the full-time, two-year residential Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The institution was ranked 64th in India and 4th in Punjab by NIRF in 2025.
IIM Amritsar: Courses and Fees
The institute offers several full-time and part-time management programs. The MBA program total fees for the 2026-2028 batch are approximately ₹18.8 Lakhs.
| Program | Duration | Total Fees (Approx. 2026 Batch) | Intake / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Flagship/General) | 2 Years | ₹18.8 Lakhs | Graduation + CAT |
| MBA in Business Analytics | 2 Years | ₹18.8 Lakhs | Graduation + CAT |
| MBA in Human Resources | 2 Years | ₹18.8 Lakhs | Graduation + CAT |
| EMBA (Executive MBA) | 2 Years | ₹12 Lakhs | Graduation + CAT/GMAT/GRE |
| M.Sc. Data Science | 2 Years | ₹14.78 Lakhs | Graduation + CAT/JAM |
| IPM (Integrated Program in Management) | 5 Years | ₹17.75 Lakhs | Graduation + IPMAT |
IIM Amritsar: Admission Process
The admission process is conducted in two stages based on a composite evaluation of CAT scores, academic performance, work experience, and diversity factors. Note: The data provided here is based on the admission cycle for the 2026-2028 batch.
Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. The requirement is 45% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories.
- CAT Qualification: Applicants must appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT). Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates are initially shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) based on their CAT score and academic performance (Class 10, 12, and Graduation).
- PI/WAT: Shortlisted candidates participate in the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
- Final Merit: The Final Composite Score (FCS) is calculated to generate the final merit list. The formula used for the 2026-2028 batch admission cycle is:
FCS = 0.7 X Pre-PI Score + 0.3 X Post-PI Score
IIM Amritsar Cutoff
The following minimum qualifying CAT sectional and overall percentiles were set for shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview (PI) stage of the MBA 2026-2028 batch.
| Category | Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Total (Overall Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 80 | 90 |
| EWS | 80 | 75 | 77 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 65 | 60 | 65 | 80 |
| SC | 55 | 50 | 52 | 55 |
| ST | 40 | 35 | 37 | 40 |
| PwD | 40 | 35 | 37 | 40 |
The final selection criteria are based on a weightage system applied to various components of a candidate’s profile. This evaluation breakdown is logic-heavy and similar to the process followed by other IIMs.
The following weights were used for calculating the Pre-PI Score for the MBA 2026-2028 batch:
| Subcomponent | Maximum Weight in Per cent (Pre-PI Stage) |
|---|---|
| CAT Score Weight | 50 |
| Academic Profile (10th Board) | 10 |
| Academic Profile (12th Board) | 10 |
| Academic Profile (Graduation) | 5 |
| Gender Diversity | 10 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
The Final Merit is derived by combining the Pre-PI Score and the Post-PI Score (which is based on performance in the Personal Interview and other factors) using the formula: FCS = 0.7 X Pre-PI Score + 0.3 X Post-PI Score.
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