IIM Amritsar - Indian Institute of Management Answered Questions

IIM Amritsar offers two-year MBA Human Resource programme. MBA is the flagship course of IIM Amritsar. Talking about its placement, the institute has not released the placement data specifically for HR. However, as per the latest placement statistics, more than 120 companies visited the institute campus during the 2023 placement session, which was almost 9% higher in comparison to 2022. Further, the IIM Amritsar average package for the 2023 drive stood at INR 16.51 LPA.

Candidates applying for MBA need to fill out the CAT application form. For other courses, aspirants can follow the below steps to apply for IIM Amritsar admission:CourseApplication FeePhDINR 1,500 for GEN, EWS, OBC (INR 1,000 for SC/ ST/ Differently-Abled)Executive MBAINR 2,950MScINR 1,000Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM Amritsar.Step 2: Click on 'Apply Now'.Step 3: Fill out the required details, such as name, email ID, etc.Step 4: Upload the required documents.Step 5: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

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:MarketingFinance and AccountingInformation Systems and AnalyticsProduction and Quantitative MethodsHuman Resources ManagementBusiness StrategyEconomicsCommunicationOrganisational Behavior

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:CourseApplication FeePhDINR 1,500 for GEN, EWS, OBC (INR 1,000 for SC/ ST/ Differently-Abled)Executive MBAINR 2,950MScINR 1,000

Academic scores is a parameter and a component considered for calculating the final composite score. Once the PI round is over, candidates are selected based on their composite score. IIM Amritsar composite score include the PI score and Post PI score. The post-PI score for each candidate is calculated based on the aggregate scores obtained in PI, work experience, gender diversity and academic diversity. The pre-PI score is calculated based on CAT score, academic performance, gender diversity and work experience. Since, academic scores are an important part of selection, aspirants must score well. 

There are a total of 105 seats for MBA at IIM Amritsar. Candidates are offered a seat in MBA based on a composite score calculated based on Pre-PI and Post-PI score. The final offers of admission to candidates selected from each category will be made strictly based on the final rank based on the aggregate score. Selected candidates are required to confirm their seat in IIM Amritsar by paying the course fee.

Yes, IIM Amritsar provide equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships. The IIM Amritsar scholarship recipient will continue to receive the allotted scholarship in the second year of the MBA programme as well only if the candidate secures a CGPA of not less than 2.96 in the first year.

Candidates seeking admission the MBA programme at IIM Amritsar must apply for the CAT exam by completing the CAT application process by paying the application fee of INR 2400 (for UR candidates) and INR 1200 (for reserved categories). Follow the steps given below to complete the CAT application process.Visit the official website of CAT.Click on 'new registration' and enter the mandatory fields to get the login credentials.Log in with the ID received in the email to fill out the application form.Enter the required personal and academic details.Upload scanned images of the candidate's photograph and signature.Select preferred courses and IIMs.Select test city preference for exam centre allotment.Pay the application fee via credit/debit card or net banking for final submission.Take the print of the acknowledgement slip for future reference.Candidates based on their CAT score will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Those who qualify the PI round will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Amristar.

The institute has completed the placement session for the MBA batch 2022-24. The highest domestic and highest international packages offered to the 2024 passing-out batch were INR 28 LPA and INR 58.52 LPA, respectively. Alongside, over 250 recruiters participated in the drive. This included more than 120 new recruiters. The average package and median package for for top 25% offers stood at INR 19.73 LPA and INR 18.01 LPA, respectively.

IIM Amritsar is one of the reputed and ranked IIMs offering MBA programme. In 2024 NIRF Ranking, IIM Amritsar was ranked at 47 under the 'Management' Category. The rank saw an improvement as it was 51 in 2023. Besides ranking, the institute is also know for placement. MBA students in the final year can participate in the placement drive. The institute has released the final placement report for the MBA 2022-24 batch. 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. Find below more reviews for IIM Amritsar MBA course: