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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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1.  | IIM Ahmedabad  | 
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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  | 
Check out: How to Get Into IIM: Selection Criteria, Cutoff, Admission Process
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 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 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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