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      IIM Amritsar Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

      Varunika Verma

      Updated on Apr 01 2026, 03:40 PM IST

      IIM Amritsar Admission Process

      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 Admissions 2026 for IPM Programmes are ongoing, and the last date to apply is March 31, 2026. 
      • IIM Amritsar is giving 50% weightage to CAT 2025 scores for MBA admissions.  
      • IIM Amritsar MBA Admission Process: Qualify for the CAT exam, apply via the IIM Amritsar admission portal and clear a personal interview for final selection.
      • To access the dashboard, students need the login credentials of IIM Amritsar.
      • IIM Amritsar Selection Criteria: Admission is based on entrance exam scores (CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF), followed by personal Interview, academic performance, work experience and diversity factors.
      • Students can check all the updates related to their admission, particularly on the IIM Amritsar admission portal.
      • IIM Amritsar IPMAT 2026 examination will be conducted on May 04, 2026.

      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

      IIM Amritsar Admission 2026 Highlights

      Admission to 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.

      Entrance Exams Accepted for IIM Amritsar Admissions 2026

      Course

      Entrance Exam

      MBA/Executive MBACAT/GMAT
      IPMIPM-AT+ Personal Interview
      Ph.D Programmes
      CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF

      How Can I Apply for IIM Amritsar Admission?

      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. 

      IIM Amritsar Registrations 2026

      Courses

      IIM Amritsar Application Process

      MBA

      1. Select the IIM Amritsar programme you wish to apply for while registering for the CAT examination, and select the interview city preference.

      2. Pay the CAT application fees of Rs 2,600 for general category students and Rs 1,300 for SC/ST/PWD students.
      3. Fill in the registration form on the official website of IIM Amritsar using your CAT ID and DOB.

      Executive MBA

      1. Apply for the Executive MBA programme through the application form released on the official website of IIM Amritsar.

      2. Fill in the application form using the details required for academic and professional experience.

      Ph.D

      1. Candidates must appear for GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/UGC-CSIR NET examination.

      2. Candidates must apply through the application form released on the official website of IIM Amritsar.

      3. Upload the documents required and pay the application fees of Rs 1,500 (Rs 1,000 for SC/ST candidates).

      Also See: IIM Amritsar Courses

      IIM Amritsar MBA Admissions 2026

      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. 

      IIM Amritsar MBA Admissions Eligibility Criteria

      CoursesEligibility Criteria

      MBA

      Bachelor's degree + CAT examination.

      MBA-BA
      MBA-HR
      ExMBABachelor's degree + minimum 3 years of progressive work experience in a managerial/entrepreneurial/professional role.
      IPMMinimum of 60% in SSC (55% for candidates from SC/ST/ PwD category) and HSC or equivalent examinations

      IIM Amritsar MBA Admission Process 

      • 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

      IIM Amritsar EMBA Admissions 2026

      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. 

      IIM Amritsar EMBA Admission Process

      • Meet the IIM Amritsar EMBA eligibility criteria.
      • The applicant must have a valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE score to apply for the EMBA programme.
      • Alternatively, the interested candidates can also choose to take the IIM Amritsar Admission Test (IAAT) along the lines of the CAT Examination.
      • Selected students must pay the IIM Amritsar admission fees. 

      IIM Amritsar IPM Admissions 2026

      Students must appear and qualify for IPM-AT and a personal interview for the IIM Amritsar admission process for IPM programmes. Check the details below of the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar IPM selection process. 

      IIM Amritsar IPM Admission 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.

      IIM Amritsar PhD Admissions 2026

      Indian Institute of Management Amritsar offers PhD courses at the doctoral level in the field of Management, Finance, Economics and Humanities. The duration of the IIMI PhD course is 6 years.

      IIMI PhD Admissions Eligibility Criteria

      Courses

      Eligibility Criteria

      Ph.D

      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.

      IIM Amritsar PhD Admission Process 

      • 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 the application submitted, candidates will be called for a written test and a personal interview. 

      • Students will be selected based on 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. 

      Documents Required for IIM Amritsar Admissions

      • 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-sized photographs.

      • Migration/Transfer certificate.

      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 in admission into the college of your choice.

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      Q: Can I join IIM Amritsar in distance mode?
      A:

      MBA aspirants go to the Indian Institute of Management, also known as an IIM. However, IIMs do not provide MBA programs online. Candidates interested in the Distance MBA program offered by IIMs can choose from a variety of diploma and certification programs tailored specifically to the needs of working professionals through the program's online Distance Learning format.

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      Student Reviews for IIM Amritsar

      Average Rating

      4.5
      Rating given by students

      Total Reviews

      56
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      Overall

      4.5

      Infrastructure

      3.8

      Placements

      4.3

      Campus Life

      4.1

      Academics

      4.5

      Value for Money

      4

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      Arun Kumar Posted on 22 Nov'25
      MBA - Batch of 2020-01-01
      5

      Academics

      The faculty members at IIM Amritsar are exceptional. They are experts in their fields, highly experienced, and very supportive. Many hold PhDs from leading IIMs, IITs, and foreign universities. They bring valuable industry experience into the classroom. They guide us academically and also assist with case competitions, internships, placements, and personal growth.

      College Infra

      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.

      Placements

      Nearly 100% of students land roles in prestigious companies. The highest salary package this year exceeded ₹28 to 32 LPA, while the lowest packages were still impressive at around ₹10 to 12 LPA. Many top recruiters come to the campus every year, including Deloitte India Consulting, EY GDS, KPMG Global Services, HCL Tech Business Solutions, Marico, Asian Paints, Aditya Birla Capital, and Tata Consumer Products.
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      It is a decent college.

      Anonymous Posted on 24 Sep'25
      MBA - Batch of 2027-01-01
      3.2

      Academics

      Each of the MBA courses are designed very well with many evaluating components for overall development of a student. Faculty here is very good and helpful and make you push your boundaries. Academic rigor high.

      College Infra

      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.

      Campus Life

      Many activities many events many new experiences

      Placements

      As a tier 3 college placement are not so good. Many big companies dont come here as it is not so old and big institute. Most of the companies are for finance and sales role. So students get a very little option to choose a company.

      Value For Money

      It charges a very high fee. IIM Lucknow and IIM Amritsar fees are almost equal
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      Wonderful and extremely adventures during first three months

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      Vishwajeet Singh Posted on 24 Sep'25
      MBA Business Analytics - Batch of 2027-01-01
      4.4

      Academics

      Faculties are highly trained and some guest faculties come from IIM kashipur other main IIMs. Subjects which were taught during entire year are perfectly aligned with industry norm and they give in depth knowledge of the dynamic work environment.

      College Infra

      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.

      Placements

      Overall placements are good. Average is 13 to 15 lakhs and lowest is 9 lakhs. Some students opt out from placements still lot of new companies come every year and placements totally depends upon your skill.
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      Have questions related to IIM Amritsar?
      Hi kindly let me know if I am eligible to get into any IIM. I belong to SC category, my 10th score is 68% ,12th score is 47.8% 68% in BSc. If YES please help me with the list of IIM and Bschool where I can apply,Your help & guidance is much appreciated to go ahead with CAT.Awaiting reply Thank You!

      Hello,

      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.

      1 Aug'22
      K J Somaiya Institute of Management for MBA or IIM Amritsar for MBA

      Hello Aspirant,

      Hope you are doing well !

      Keeping in mind, both K J Somaiya Institute of Management, and IIM Amritsar both are really good colleges, in my opinion, IIM Amritsar would be the better option.

      Though K J Somaiya's Highest package(26.5 LPA) is more than IIM Amritsar's(25.21 LPA). IIM

      Iim amritsar cut off is 80 percentile and iim shillong 75
      Hello aspirant
      Based in CAT 2019, IIM Shillong and IIM Amritsar has released the cutoff list for admission into academic year 2020-22.
      IIM AMRITSAR has 85 percentile as cut off for general category along with sectional cut offs. Furthermore, unlike other IIMs, IIM Shillong does not release the overall cutoff
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