Compare IIM Bangalore vs IIM Sirmaur

It is mandatory to submit the official scorecard or the test-taker copy (if official scorecard has not yet been received) along with the application. 

• Please note that the IIMB PGP code for GMAT is Q9H-KK-49 and for GRE is 1675. Use these codes to have your score sent directly to IIMB. Your official score report from Pearson / GMAC (for GMAT) or ETS (for GRE) will be used for verification using the above codes. This process is mandatory. 

• Note: Online GMAT/GRE score (exam taken at home) will not be accepted for PGP 2026-28.

Admission to the MBA Programme at IIM Sirmaur shall constitute the
following process:

• CAT Examination (valid CAT score, as applicable)
• Personal Presence Process (PPP): Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview, as
  per the shortlisting criteria mentioned in Table-1.
  The components of WAT and PI will be common to all the participating nine IIMs in the
  Common Admission Process, (CAP).
• Announcement of the final selection/merit list on the basis of the composite score
  arrived at using weightages as per valid CAT scores, WAT and PI score,

Admission for Supernumerary seats for Girls students- The admission process under supernumerary quota for girl students shall be conducted separately by the Institute and shall have the following selection parameters: 

• CAT Examination (valid CAT score, as applicable) 
• PI Score ( To be conducted by the institute) 
• Academic Performance 
• Work Experience 
• Academic Diversity 

International applicants are those holding foreign passports (including those of Indian origin). Overseas applicants are those holding Indian passports, but who are not physically present in India on the date of CAT 2025. 

Such applicants must also have resided abroad for at least 18 months in the preceding three years (January 2023 to December 2025). Apart from satisfying the above eligibility, canidates must have the following: •

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (from at least a three year programme) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a recognized university/institute. • A valid GMAT or GRE score - the GMAT or GRE score should be valid as on the date of applicati

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons With Disability (PWD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of the Parliament or State legislature in India or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
• Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. However, it may be noted that such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if they submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their University/Institution (issued on or before the date as stipulated by the respective IIM) stating that they have completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate.

Admission for International students

The admission process under supernumerary quota for International students shall be conducted separately by the institute and shall have the following selection process:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification (from at least a three year programme) with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA/Grades from a recognized university/institute after at least 12 years of school education.
• Valid GMAT/GRE Score (Taken within last 5 years)
• International student is one who is not a citizen of India.