M.Sc. in Data Science and Management 

at IIM Amritsar, Amritsar

The top 20% average package offered during MBA and MSDSM placements 2025 was 19.11 LPA and 18.25 LPA. 

Earlier, the institute disclosed the average package 2024 for the top quartile. The table below depicts the IIM Amritsar average package for the past three years:

The highest package offered during MBA and MSc Data Science & Management placements 2025 was 25.86 LPA and 28 LPA. 

Earlier, during 2024 placements, the highest domestic package stood at INR 28 LPA. Students also managed to grab international offers with the highest international package of INR 58.52 LPA. Earlier, the highest package offered in 2023 was INR 36.25 LPA. Looking at the past three years' stats (2022 to 2024), an improving trend was recorded in the highest package. The table below represents the IIM Amritsar the highest package trends:

The "best" course at IIM Amritsar depends on the student's interests and professional objectives. The Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM), however, is regarded as one of IIM Amritsar's flagship programs. It offers a thorough curriculum that covers many management disciplines and gives students the abilities they need for leadership positions. To ensure holistic development, the programme places a strong emphasis on industry interactions, real-world applications, and experiential learning. Strong faculty, contemporary facilities, and industry partnerships at IIM Amritsar all contribute to the PGPM students' positive learning experiences.

Yes, Indian Institute of Management–Amritsar (IIM–Amritsar) has collaborated with various colleges, organisations, and universities. The Indian Institute of Management–Amritsar (IIM–Amritsar) has signed MoUs with various companies, industries, and organisations. The below-mentioned table reflects on the IIM Amritsar collaborations:

IIM Amritsar offers a five-year Integrated programme in Management or IPM leading to MBA. Students in the course get an option to exit the course in three-years with a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Finance and Economics degree. Students are shortlisted for IPM based on their IPMAT scores. Selected candidates have to further pass a personal interview round for admission.

Candidates must pass a bachelor's or a master's degree or any other equivalent degree, preferably involving Management, Mathematics, Computer Science or allied fields with at least 60% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA or first class to apply for MSc programme at IIM Amritsar. Besides, aspirants must also have a valid score in CAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE or JAM for admission.

CAT is a highly competitive exam which is a must-have for admission to IIMs and other top Management colleges. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach is essential for admission to MBA courses in India, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Amritsar is as follows:

• Check the CAT syllabus and exam pattern
• Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check VARC questions with answers.
• Choose the right reference book
• Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible. Download for FREE!
• Solve previous year's CAT question papers for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakes

Read more about the CAT preparation strategy.

Candidates when filling out the application form also need to pay an application fee. For MBA, aspirants need to register for CAT. Aspirants need to pay an application fee of INR 2400  (for UR candidates) and INR 1200 (for reserved categories) for CAT. Below is the application fee for other IIM Amritsar courses:

If the students find the fee a little high, they can apply for the various scholarships provided by IIM Amritsar. Indian Institute of Management–Amritsar (IIM–Amritsar) offers scholarships to postgraduate students as financial assistance. A limited number of scholarships are offered to the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar eligible MBA students based on their various scholastic achievements and diversity. For more information please visit the official website of the college or click here .

The institute has good placement record. As per the latest reports, the key MBA placement highlights 2025 are mentioned below: