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The IIM full-form is the Indian Institute of Management. There are a total of 21 IIMs spread across different parts of the country. IIMs are considered to be the best management institutions in the country. Every year lakhs of MBA aspirants apply for admission to IIMs through the CAT exam. The total number of seats in the IIMs is roughly 5500. IIMs offer different MBA/PGDM programs under various specializations to the candidates. Each of the IIMs has rigorous academic standards, diverse programs, and strong industry networks.
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IIMs have been known for producing the best in class management talent for many years. Top companies from all over the world look forward to the recruitment drives at the IIMs to hire the best talent for their organizations. The highest package of IIM is 1.46 crores per annum offered to students at IIM Ahmedabad. The median package of IIM is somewhere around Rs. 25 lakhs per annum. Many of the IIMs are top-ranked management colleges as per the NIRF rankings 2024.
The list of all the IIM colleges is given in the following table.
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The IIM eligibility criteria as per the latest updates are mentioned below.
Candidates have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized university
Should secure a minimum of 50% for the open category and 45% for the SC/ST/PwD category.
The final year of bachelor's degree students are also eligible to apply for the CAT exam 2024. However, such candidates will have to submit the certificate of completion from the principal or registrar of their university or institution on or before the date stipulated by the respective IIMs.
Candidates with work experience will have some added preference/ weightage. However, work experience is not mandatory as per CAT exam eligibility.
The admission process for IIMs comprises candidates to appear for the CAT examination. Based on the CAT cutoff for different IIM colleges, candidates who applied are shortlisted for the personal interview round. The candidates should clear the cutoff for the particular IIM college to get shortlisted. Based on the CAT score and performance in the interview candidates will be shortlisted for admission by different IIMs. The expected CAT cutoff for different IIMs is given in the table below.
S No. | List of IIM Colleges in India | CAT Cutoff (Expected) |
1. | IIM Ahmedabad | 99-100 |
2. | 99-100 | |
3. | 99 | |
4. | 97+ | |
5. | 97-98 | |
6. | 97+ | |
7. | 90 | |
8. | 95 | |
9. | 94 | |
10. | 94 | |
11. | 94 | |
12. | 94 | |
13. | 92 | |
14. | 95+ | |
15. | 92 | |
16. | 92 | |
17. | 95+ | |
18. | 95 | |
19. | 95+ | |
20. | 97 | |
21. | 95 |
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The IIMs are known for their record-breaking placements. The highest and average package for different IIMs is given in the table below.
IIM | IIM Average Package | IIM Highest Package |
IIM Ahmedabad | Rs. 34.45 LPA | Rs. 1.46 CPA |
IIM Bangalore | Rs. 35.3 LPA | Rs. 1.15 CPA |
IIM Calcutta | Rs. 35.07 LPA | Rs. 1.15 CPA |
IIM Lucknow | Rs. 30 LPA | Rs. 65 LPA |
IIM Kozhikode | Rs. 31.02 LPA | Rs. 67.02 LPA |
IIM Indore | Rs. 30.21 LPA | Rs. 1.14 CPA |
IIM Shillong | Rs. 26.96 LPA | Rs. 71.3 LPA |
IIM Rohtak | Rs. 18.73 LPA | Rs. 36 LPA |
IIM Ranchi | Rs. 35.5 LPA | Rs. 67 LPA |
IIM Raipur | Rs. 21.04 LPA | Rs. 43.43 LPA |
IIM Trichy | Rs. 20.55 LPA | Rs. 41.61 LPA |
IIM Kashipur | Rs. 18.1 LPA | Rs. 37 LPA |
IIM Udaipur | Rs. 20.02 LPA | Rs. 35.04 LPA |
IIM Nagpur | Rs. 16.74 LPA | Rs. 64 LPA |
IIM Visakhapatnam | Rs. 16.61 LPA | Rs. 43 LPA |
IIM Bodh Gaya | Rs. 14.96 LPA | Rs. 48.58 LPA |
IIM Amritsar | Rs. 16.51 LPA | Rs. 36.25 LPA |
IIM Sirmaur | Rs. 14.45 LPA | Rs. 64.12 LPA |
IIM Sambalpur | Rs. 16.74 LPA | Rs. 64.61 LPA |
IIM Mumbai | Rs. 47.29 LPA | Rs. 54 LPA |
IIM Jammu | Rs. 16.43 LPA | Rs. 64 LPA |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The top 5 IIM s are IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore, also known as BLACKI IIMs. The average package of top IIMs in India range between Rs. 25 LPA to 35 LPA.
The average salary of IIM is between Rs. 16 to 35 lakhs per annum. The average package of IIM varies from one IIM to another. The median package of IIM is somewhere around Rs. 25 lakhs per annum.
The fees of IIMs are generally high. Typically the fees for IIM vary between Rs. 20 to 35 lakhs for a year MBA/PGDM course. The IIMs do provide scholarships and educational loan facilities to needy students.
IIM has many foreign companies coming to hire especially for international job roles. Every year many candidates get hired for different foreign placements in IIM. Most of these companies are based out of the tier 1 world countries.
The total seats across all the IIMs in India are estimated to be around 5500 (approx.). The seats are subject to change as per the batch size issued by an IIM. The batch size for a particular year is decided by the respective IIM.
The top 5 IIM s are IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore, also known as BLACKI IIMs. The average package of top IIMs in India range between Rs. 25 LPA to 35 LPA.
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If your CAT admit card shows your surname first followed by your first name as entered in the form, it is correct. You do not need to worry about this format as long as it matches the details you provided. Ensure all other information on the admit card is accurate and carry it to the exam along with the required identification documents.
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If your CAT admit card has a different date of birth than your Aadhaar card, you should get it corrected immediately . Here’s what you can do:
Check the CAT website : Log in to your candidate portal and look for the option to correct personal details.
Contact the CAT helpdesk : Email or call them explaining the issue. Attach a copy of your Aadhaar card as proof.
Do not ignore it : The date of birth must match your ID, otherwise you may face problems at the exam or during admission.
Usually, the CAT authorities allow corrections before the exam, so act quickly.
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