IIM Amritsar - Indian Institute of Management Answered Questions

The qualifying CAT cutoff of IIM Amritsar is the minimum percentile that candidates must score to be eligible for an interview call for WAT/GD-PI, while the final CAT cutoff is the percentile that candidates must obtain to participate in the WAT/GD-PI round. The former is released with the admission criteria of the institute before the CAT exam while the latter is released after the declaration of CAT result. A few more differences between the two are tabulated below: Qualifying CAT cutoffsFinal CAT cutoffsMeeting the qualifying cutoff does not confirm that the student is selected for the WAT/GD-PIMeeting the final CAT cut off does not confrim students' admission at the institute The qualifying CAT cut off is fixed before the announcement of CAT result.The final cut off is determined after the declaration of CAT result.The qualifying CAT cut off percentiles are announced by every IIM in the notification of admission criteria and selection process for that academic year.The final cutoff is not announced publicly and is only acessible to students who participated in the CAT exam. 

The CAT result 2024 has been released on the official website of IIMCAT. Candidates, who appeared for CAT 2024 can check the result and download the scorecard by using their CAT login IDs and password. To check the CAT result, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps: Step 1: Visit the official website of CAT 2024 at iimcat.ac.in.Step 2: Click on the login button mentioned under the 'CAT 2024 scorecard download'.Step 3: Enter CAT 2024 ID and password and press 'Enter'.Step 4: Click on the 'scorecard' tab.Step 5: Download the CAT result 2024 PDF.

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 RankingCited 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.Ranking body2024NIRF47IIM Amritsar MBA PlacementsIIM 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.

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:Fee ComponentFeeOne-time feeINR 25,000Tuition feeINR 12.50 lakhHostel feeINR 1.05 lakh

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.

IIM Amritsar inducts candidates for the MBA programme based on a valid score in CAT exam. Candidates should prepare well for the CAT exam as only those students whose CAT percentile is above the closing rank mentioned in the cut-off list published by IIM Amritsar will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Candidates who qualify for the Personal Interview (PI) round will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Amritsar for document verification and fee payment for completing the admission process.

There is no such provision for direct admission to any of the courses offered at IIM Amritsar along with the MBA programme. Candidates willing to take admission in the MBA programme at IIM Amirtsar must fulfil the following requirements:Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories).Candidates must have valid score in CAT exam based on which they will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round.Candidates who qualify the Personal Interview (PI) round will have to report to the admission cell at IIM Amritsar for document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.

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.

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.