Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

at IIM Amritsar, Amritsar

IIM Amritsar offers three sepcialisations for the MBA programme:

• MBA (General)
• MBA (Business Analytics)
• MBA (Human Resources)

Candidates seeking admission in any of the aforesaid MBA specialisations must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Also, candidates should have a valid score in CAT exam as IIM Amritsar shortlist candidates based on their CAT percentile for the Personal Interview (PI) round.

Yes, for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Amritsar, candidates must secure a valid CAT percentile in both categories, i.e. overall and section-wise category which should be above the closing percentile mentioned in the cut-off list released by IIM Amritsar.

Candidates based on their CAT percentile/ score will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Hence, candidates aspiring to take admission to the MBA programme at IIM Amristar must prepare well for the CAT exam.

Click here to learn more about IIM Amritsar cut-off details for admission to the MBA programme.

The list of documents required to fill out the CAT application process are given below:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• UG degree
• Work experience certificate (if applicable)
• Adhaar Card
• Date of Birth proof
• Address proof
• Caste category certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned images of photograph and signature
• Credit/Debit card or Internet banking details for fee payment.

Stated below are two important factors, i.e. IIM Amritsar ranking and its placement details based on which candidates can make decision regarding the MBA progamme at IIM Amritsar.

IIM Amritsar MBA Ranking

Cited below is the IIM Amritsar ranking awarded by National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF). NIRF evaluate institutes based on various parameters such as the teaching and learning process, research and professional practice, and many other important aspects.

IIM Amritsar MBA Placements

IIM Amritsar has released the final placement report for the MBA batch 2022-24. Over 250 recruiters participated, including more than 120 new recruiters. The highest domestic and international packages stood at INR 28 LPA and INR 58.52 LPA, respectively. Furthermore, the IIM Amritsar average package for the top quartile stood at INR 19.73 LPA and the top quartile median package offered was INR 18.01 LPA.

Yes, for admission to the executive MBA programme at IIM Amritsar, candidates must have three years of professional experience as the course is specially curated for working professionals to upskill them with trending skills and industry practices.

The executive MBA programme offered at IIM Amritsar is a hybrid programme (online + offline). For admission to the executive MBA programme, candidates must have a valid score in CAT/ GRE/ GMAT. In case candidates do not have any exam score in the aforesaid examination will have to take the IIM Amritsar Admission Test (IAAT) for admission to the eMBA programme.

More than 2500 companies participated in the 2024 IIM Amritsar placements. On the other hand, 154 companies were part of IIM Jammu placements 2024. The table below compares the 2024 placement statistics of IIM Amritsar and IIM Jammu:

In terms of placements, the institute has achieved remarkable numbers. The highest package has improved over the past three years. The participation of companies has also increased from 2022 to 2024. The following table represents the IIM Amritsar placement trends for the past three years:

The total tuition fee for IIM Amritsar MBA is INR 12.5 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidate can refer to IIM Amritsar official website for more details on the same. The total tuition fee for the MBA programme at IIM Amritsar is inclusive of admission fee, caution deposit, and other facilities charges offered at IIM Amritsar. Below is MBA fee breakup:

In the second year of IIM Amritsar MBA General, students need to choose a specialisation for study. Below are the specialisation options available for MBA General:

• Marketing
• Finance and Accounting
• Information Systems and Analytics
• Production and Quantitative Methods
• Human Resources Management
• Business Strategy
• Economics
• Communication
• Organisational Behavior

Some of the eminent companies that participated in IIM Amritsar summer placements for the MBA batch 2023-25 are listed in the table below: