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XAT 2026 result has been released officially on January 16, 2026.
Last date to apply for IIM Amritsar PhD admissions 2026 is February 28, 2026.
CAT 2025 result was released on December 24, 2025.
Indian Institute of Management Amritsar was established in 2015 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. IIM Amritsar has been recognised as the "Institute of National Importance". Courses at IIM Amritsar are offered at the UG, PG and doctoral levels. Some of the key highlights of IIM Amritsar are given below.
Admission to IIM Amritsar is based on an entrance examination accepted by the institute. For admission to IIM Amritsar MBA/MBA-BA/MBA-HR courses, candidates need to appear for the CAT examination, while for admission to IIM Amritsar Executive MBA, CAT/GMAT examination scores are considered. IIM Amritsar fees for the EMBA course is Rs 12 lakhs.
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IIM Amritsar has been ranked by the NIRF, B-School Careers360 and QS WUR. IIM Amritsar NIRF ranking 2025 was 64th in the Management category. IIM Amritsar has also been ranked 28th in the overall category by Fortune’s B-School Rankings.
According to the B-School Careres360 ranking 2026, the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar ranked 25 with a score of 264.36 and a rating of AAAA+. Students can check the details of the IIM Amritsar ranking 2026 as per Careers360 below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Overall Rank | 25 |
Overall Score | 264.36 |
Overall Score Total | 500 |
Overall Rating | AAAA+ |
IIM Amritsar has secured the 64th position in the NIRF 2025 rankings under the Management category. IIM Amritsar NIRF ranking in the Management category went up to 47 in the year 2024 from 51st in the year 2023. While IIM Amritsar NIRF ranking 202 was 97th in the Management category.
| Year | Management Category Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64th | 51.70 |
| 2024 | 47th | 52.57 |
| 2023 | 51st | 51.30 |
| 2022 | 97th | 49.88 |
The QS ranking has ranked Indian Institute of Management Amritsar in the band of 400-450.
For general category students, the IIM Amritsar cut off 2025 for MBA is 90 overall. For OBC, SC and ST students, the cutoff is 55 and 40, respectively. Students can check the details of the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar CAT cut off 2025 below.
Category | Overall |
|---|---|
General | 90 |
EWS | 90 |
Non-Creamy Other Backwards Classes (NC-OBC) | 80 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 55 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 40 |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 40 |
The RTI response about the IIM Amritsar average salary package, which is circulated online, states that around 240 students have been placed as of now through the IIM Amritsar placements 2025. 150+ recruiters visited the campus, of which 90+ are new recruiters in the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar summer placements 2025. The latest IIM Amritsar placement statistics are given below.
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
Total Student | 318 |
Total number of students placed | 240* |
Students opted out of IIM Amritsar placement 2023-2025 | 48* |
Highest CTC* | More than Rs 20 LPA (10 students) |
Lowest CTC* | Rs. 8 LPA ( 2 students) |
* This IIM Amritsar placement 2025 report is based on the available statistics till the publication of the RTI report
Indian Institute of Management Amritsar is located at Punjab Institute of Technology Building, Polytechnic Rd, inside Government Polytechnic Campus, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab.
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| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Established | 2015 |
| Exam | CAT, GRE |
| Courses | 4 Degrees and 8 Courses |
| Institute Type | Institute of National Importance |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Student Count | 538 |
| Faculty Count | 42 |
| Campus Size | 62 acres |
| Gender Percentage | Male 80% and Female 20% |
| Students from Outside the State | 98% |
Overall Yearly Trend
| Domain | Year | Rank/Rating |
|---|---|---|
| -NA- | undefined |
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| First year total students intake (2022-23) | 300 |
| Total students admitted (2022-23) | 279 |
| Total Graduated Students (2023-24) | 278 |
| Total Placed Students (2023-24) | 277 |
| Placement Percentage (2023-24) | 100% |
| Total student gone for higher studies (2023-24) | 1 |
| Median Salary (2023-24) | 15.60 L |
The Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar, offers scholarships to MBA students based on their scholastic achievement and diversity. IM Amritsar scholarships are offered to the students based on their educational qualifications and economic needs. At IIM Amritsar, students, irrespective of their cultural background or gender, will be provided with financial grants.
Candidates who are entitled to the IM Amritsar scholarships in the first year can avail the scholarship in the subsequent year if they successfully secure a grade not less than a CGPA of 2.96 in their second year of the MBA programme.
Also See: IIM Amritsar Admissions
Indian Institute of Management Amritsar admissions are provided to MBA, ExMBA and Ph.D programmes. IIM Amritsar MBA admissions are based on the CAT examination. Candidates are shortlisted for a Personal Interview round as per the IIM Amritsar PGP admissions process.
IIM Amritsar admission to the PhD programme is done on the basis of CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF examination scores. Students must fulfil the eligibility criteria of IIM Amritsar to apply for the courses.
Also See: IIM Amritsar Placements
Admission at IIM Amritsar is based on the marks obtained in the entrance examinations. The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for IIM Amritsar admission 2026.
Course | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
MBA/Executive MBA | CAT/GMAT |
Ph.D Programmes | CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF |
Indian Institute of Management Amritsar application process varies for PGP and Ph.D programmes. Students can read the steps to fill out the IIM Amritsar admission process below.
Courses | IIM Amritsar Application Process |
|---|---|
MBA |
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Executive MBA |
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Ph.D |
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Also See: IIM Amritsar Courses
IIM Amritsar admission to its PG programme is done in the course of MBA in Management and its specialisations in the field of Business Analytics and Human Resource.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Bachelor's degree + CAT examination. | |
| MBA-BA | |
| MBA-HR | |
| ExMBA | Bachelor's degree + minimum 3 years of progressive work experience in a managerial/entrepreneurial/professional role. |
| IPM | Minimum of 60% in SSC (55% for candidates from SC/ST/ PwD category) and HSC or equivalent examinations |
For admission to the MBA programme, students have to appear and qualify for the CAT examination.
Students who meet the cutoff declared by IIM Amritsar can fill out the application form on the official website of the institute.
Further, students have to appear for a Personal Interview on the basis of their CAT percentile.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the student's performance in the PI.
Criteria for allocation of seats depend 70% on PI, 10% each on Work Experience, Gender Diversity and Academic Diversity.
Complete the admission process by submitting documents and paying the IIM Amritsar fees.
Also See: IIM Amritsar Cutoff
CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/ Amritsar Admission Test scores are required for Indian Institute of Management Amritsar EMBA admissions. Mentioned below are details of the IIM Amritsar EMBA selection process.
Students must appear and qualify for IPM-AT and a personal interview for the IIM Amritsar admission process for IPM programmes. Check details below of the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar IPM selection process.
Meet the IIM Amritsar IPM eligibility criteria.
Submit the IIM Amritsar application form from the official website.
Appear and qualify for IPM-AT 2025 conducted by IIM-Indore.
Candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interview (PI) from the eligible pool on the basis of the Aptitude Test Score (ATS).
The final IIM Amritsar selection process for the IPM programme is based on IMP AT, Personal interview and gender diversity.
Selected students must pay the IIM Amritsar fees.
Indian Institute of Management Amritsar offers PhD courses at the doctoral level in the field of Management, Finance, Economics and Humanities. The duration of IIMI Ph.D course is 6 years.
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Candidates must pass a master's degree or an equivalent degree from a recognised institution. Candidates must have an eligible score in the CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF. |
Candidates must qualify the GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF/IIMB Test to be eligible for IIITA Doctorate admissions.
Eligible candidates have to apply on the official website of the institute and pay the application fee of Rs 1500(Rs 1000 for reserved categories).
On the basis of academic performance and application submitted candidates will be called for a written test and a personal interview.
Students will be selected on the basis of their past academic performance and personal interview performance conducted by the institute.
Candidates selected need to deposit course fees and submit the documents to confirm their admission.
10th and 12th marksheets.
Entrance exam scorecard (CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF(NET)).
Birth certificate.
ID proof.
Statement of Purpose.
Work Experience Letters/Payslips(If applicable)
Passport size photographs.
Migration/Transfer certificate.
College Predictors for Entrance Examinations | |
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Note: Candidates belonging to NC‐OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD categories need to produce a valid certificate(s) in support of their reservation category. No change in the category will be entertained after applying. The table above includes college predictors which can be used to check the changes of admission into the college of your choice.
The infrastructure at IIM Amritsar is modern and well-kept. The institute offers high-speed Wi-Fi throughout academic blocks and hostels, which is very useful for case studies, projects, and online research. The computer labs and analytics labs have updated software and tools used in MBA programs.
As the permanent campus is still work in progress many of the facilities like sports and gym are not provided yet. Otherwise the campus is good. Mess food is also good. There is cafe in the vollege too.
Overall infrastructure structure is good, but there is no gym, no playing area except a TT table in mess, sports complex is still under construction. Classes are big and fully furnished. Hostel rooms are small but fully furnished along with AC.
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The CAT test is the initial requirement for admission to the IIMs. The Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview are the following phases (PI). The WAT and PI are the primary selection factors for admission to IIM MBA. They take place following the release of the CAT results.
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There are some notable alumni from IIM Amritsar like Sandeep Kumar Gupta, the PMO Manager at Unacademy, Radhika Boyat, the Regional Activation Manager at Xiaomi India, Aman Soni, the PPO at ICICI Lombard and Swarit Singh, the PPO at Cipla (PPO).
IIM Amritsar is famous for the provision of top-notch education in the MBA field, and amazing facilities and the students have optimistic job prospects in India and abroad.
CAT 2025 scores are considered for admissions to MBA programmes at IIM Amritsar. Scores of CAT/GATE/GMAT/GRE/JRF (UGC/CSIR) are accepted for admission to the Ph.D course.
IIM Amritsar has secured the 64th position in the NIRF 2025 rankings under the Management category. IIM Amritsar NIRF ranking in the Management category went up to 47 in the year 2024 from 51st in the year 2023.
IIM Amritsar was established in the year 2015. Indian Institute of Management Amritsar has been recognised as the "Institute of National Importance". Courses at IIM Amritsar are offered at the UG, PG and doctoral levels.
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