IIM Full Form: List of 21 IIMs in India, Admission Process, Cutoff & Placements 2025

IIM Full Form: List of 21 IIMs in India, Admission Process, Cutoff & Placements 2025

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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.

This Story also Contains

  1. IIM Full Form
  2. Top IIM Colleges
  3. Admission in IIM A/B/C: Key Points to Note
  4. IIM Eligibility Criteria
  5. IIM Admission Process
  6. IIM Placements
IIM Full Form: List of 21 IIMs in India, Admission Process, Cutoff & Placements 2025
IIM Full Form

IIM Full Form

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.

Top IIM Colleges

The list of all the IIM colleges is given in the following table.

Admission in IIM A/B/C: Key Points to Note

  • IIM Ahmedabad: For the PGP 2025-27 batch, IIM A admitted 414 students. Additionally, the PGP-FABM (Food & Agri-Business Management) program admitted 46 students. In total, 460 students were admitted across both programs.
  • IIM Bangalore: In PGP 2025-2 batch, the total number of students accepted were 544 students. While, PGP-BA (Business Analytics) had 78 students accepted. After combining both the batches, it came to a total of 622 students - a record high for IIM B.
  • IIM Calcutta: IIM C's two-year full-time MBA program sanctioned intake of 480 seats, structured into six sections of 80 students each.
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IIM Eligibility Criteria

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.

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IIM Admission Process

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.

IIM Bangalore

99-100

3.

IIM Calcutta

99

4.

IIM Lucknow

97+

5.

IIM Kozhikode

97-98

6.

IIM Indore

97+

7.

IIM Shillong

90

8.

IIM Rohtak

95

9.

IIM Ranchi

94

10.

IIM Raipur

94

11.

IIM Trichy

94

12.

IIM Kashipur

94

13.

IIM Udaipur

92

14.

IIM Nagpur

95+

15.

IIM Visakhapatnam

92

16.

IIM Bodh Gaya

92

17.

IIM Amritsar

95+

18.

IIM Sirmaur

95

19.

IIM Sambalpur

95+

20.

IIM Mumbai

97

21.

IIM Jammu

95

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IIM Placements

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)

Q: What are top 5 IIMs?
A:

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. 

Q: What are top 5 IIMs?
A:

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. 

Q: How many seats are there in all the IIM?
A:

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.

Q: What is the average salary of IIM?
A:

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.

Q: What is the fees of IIM?
A:

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.

Q: Does IIM offer international placements?
A:

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.

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Hello dear candidate,

Yes, you have a very good chance of getting a BPT seat with 488 out of 600 and TS EAMCET rank of 14,000 under the ST category.

As the cut off of BPT for ST category students are generally between 25,000 to 45,000 ranks, depending upon the college and you have TS EAMCET rank of 14,000.

Thank you.

If you got 802 marks in Telangana Intermediate and belong to the ST category, you have a fair chance to get admission in a BPT course in 2025, but it depends on the college and cut-off. Most BPT colleges in Telangana ask for 12th marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and some also use the TS EAMCET rank for admission. The cut-off for ST students is usually lower than for general students, but it changes every year. It is better to check the previous year’s cut-offs of the colleges you want to apply to.

Hello, Getting shortlisted for IIM Lucknow or IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) with your profile is challenging, primarily due to your 58% in Class 10th, which significantly impacts the composite score calculation for both institutes. While your 98 percentile CAT score is excellent, and your 24 months of work experience, B.Com (Hons) background (providing academic diversity, especially for IIM-L), and KVS National player status are valuable additions, top IIMs and IITs heavily weigh consistent academic performance. Your 74% in 12th is also on the lower side. IIM Lucknow places substantial weight on 10th and 12th marks, making a call quite difficult despite your strengths. You likely have a relatively better, though still uncertain, chance at IIT Bombay, as their weighting might be slightly less penalizing for past academics compared to IIM-L, and your high CAT score is a major factor. However, the low 10th score remains a significant hurdle for both prestigious institutions.

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Hey,

You already have a strong profile with the score of 58% in Class 10, 74% in Class 12, and 80% in graduation, but admission in IIT Bombay, Shailesh J Mehta School of Management is quite competitive, especially if you are in general category because the cutoff for general goes to 98.5-99%. Your CAT percentage is impressive but your 10th marks might reduce your score during the shortlisting process. If you perform well in Written Ability Test and Personal Interview, and present your commerce background you still stand a fair chance. But it would also be wise if you have some backups like MDI Gurugram, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi, where your marks and profile will fit well in their selection range.