Which is better for an MBA, IIM Amritsar or IIT Roorkee?

IIM Amritsar and IIT Roorkee both offer good placements for MBA course. At IIM Amritsar, highest package for MBA course in 2025 was INR 25.86 LPA whereas IIT Roorkee MBA highest package was 24 LPA.

How is the infrastructure of IIM Amritsar?

Indian Institute of Management–Amritsar (IIM–Amritsar) has a big campus and provides various facilities to postgraduate students like a conference hall, canteen, library, and provides several other facilities to students. Indian Institute of Management–Amritsar (IIM–Amritsar) has a computer lab, and football ground, and provides several other facilities to various undergraduate and postgraduate students. Students are advised to visit the campus and see what all facilities are being provided by the college.

Who were the recruiters at IIM Amritsar placements?

During 2024 placements, the institute witnessed the participation of recruiters from varied sectors such as Aerospace, Analytics, Automobile, BFSI, FMCG/ FMCD, Consulting, IT, Logistics, Oil & Gas, etc. Several first-time recruiters also participated in 2024 placements. Some of the prominent companies that were part of IIM Amritsar placements 2024 are listed below: IIM Amritsar Placements 2024: Top Recruiters Landmark Group Adani Group CRISIL Genpact TVS Flipkart Amazon TASC EY Deloitte Accenture TCS

What was the highest stipend offered during IIM Amritsar summer placements?

According to the updated report, the highest, mean and median stipend offered to the batch of 2026 are mentioned below: Particulars Summer Placement Statistics 2024-26 Batch Highest stipend INR 2,40,000 Mean stipend INR 65,000 Median stipend INR 60,000 Top 25% average stipend INR 1,28,000 Top 50% average stipend INR 98,000

How were IIM Amritsar summer placements?

The key highlights of IIM Amritsar summer placements for batch 2024-26 are tabulated below: Particulars Summer Placement Statistics 2024-26 Batch Highest stipend INR 2,40,000 Mean stipend INR 65,000 Median stipend INR 60,000 Top 25% average stipend INR 1,28,000 Top 50% average stipend INR 98,000 Total recruiters 150+ New recruiters 90+

How can I join IIM Amritsar?

Candidates willing to take admission in courses offered at IIM Amritsar must fulfil the required eligibity criteria for that particular course. IIM Amritsar courses admissions are completely entrance exam based. IIM Amritsar offers a two-year full-time MBA programme. Candidates aspiring to take admission in MBA programme at IIM Amritsar must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Also, candidates should have a valid CAT score based on which they will get shortlisted for the personal interview (PI) round. Selected candidates will have to report to the admission cell at IIM Amritsar for document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment. IIM Amritsar offers a two-year hybrid mode Executive MBA programme. Interested candidates must have a UG degree in any domain with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved categories). Besides, having UG degree, candidates should also have a three-years of work experience. Also, candidates should have a valid score in CAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ GATE exam followed by a PI round. Candidates can also appear for IAAT conducted by IIM Amritsar EMBA. For other courses, admission is based on entrance-exam.

Is it mandatory to meet the sectional cutoff in CAT for admission to IIM Amritsar?

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.

Who is eligible for IIM Amritsar MBA?

Candidates needs to pass the graduation for applying to MBA course. The eligibility criteria for admission at IIM Amritsar are as follows: Bachelor degree irrespective of the discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate. A valid CAT score is must.

What is the fee structure of IIM Amritsar for MBA?

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 Component Fee One-time fee INR 25,000 Tuition fee INR 12.50 lakh Hostel fee INR 1.05 lakh

What is the eligibility for PhD at IIM Amritsar?

Candidates who have complete master's degree or PG Diploma or its equivalent in any discipline with first-class or BTech/4-year degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent are eligible to apply for PhD programme at IIM Amritsar. Aspirants with any professional qualification such as CA/ ICWA/ CS/CFA- Level-II (USA) with a graduate degree in the relevant subject has a minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade point average can also apply.

What is the application fee for IIM Amritsar?

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: Course Application Fee PhD INR 1,500 for GEN, EWS, OBC (INR 1,000 for SC/ ST/ Differently-Abled) Executive MBA INR 2,950 MSc INR 1,000

Does IIM Amritsar provide equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships?

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.

Does IIM Amritsar offers Executive MBA?

Yes, IIM Amritsar offers a two-year full time Executive MBA Programme. IIM Amritsar Executive MBA programme is specially curated for working professionals. The programme will be conducted in blended mode (offline + online). Candidates willing to pursue executive MBA programme at IIM Amritsar must have a valid CAT/ GMAT score (last two years), for candidates who haven’t appeared in CAT or GMAT must take the entrance test conducted by IIM Amritsar and three year of work experience. Candidates having a valid CAT/ GMAT/ GRE score 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.

Which is the best course at IIM, Amritsar?

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.

Does IIM Amritsar offer MBA?

Yes, IIM Amritsar offers a two-year full-time MBA programme in three specialisations, namely General, Human Resources and Business Analytics. MBA is the flagship programme of IIM Amritsar. Candidates willing to take admission in MBA programme at IIM Amritsar must take the CAT exam because IIM Amritsar MBA admission is based on valid CAT score. The first level of selection for PI is based on CAT. The final ranking list of candidates for admission to the MBA 2024 program will be based on the composite score. The composite score include the PI score and Post PI score.

How many specialisations for the MBA programme are offered at IIM 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.

Is IIM Amritsar ranked?

Over the past few years, the Indian Institute of Management–Amritsar (IIM Amritsar) has been ranked under multiple streams namely Management, and others. A few of the important Indian Institute of Management–Amritsar (IIM–Amritsar) rankings are mentioned below: Ranking Body Ranks NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 for Management 51 NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2022 for Management 55

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A few more updates are given below:

The CAT 2026 registration is expected to start in the Aug, 2026 for admission to the MBA course.
The IIT JAM 2026 first admission list has been announced for admission to the MSc course. Students have to pay the seat booking fee by May 30, 2026. Also, the window to opt for either an opening or closing withdrawal option will be open from Jun 3, 2026, to Jul 3, 2026.
The GATE 2026 exam has been concluded for Phd admission.

IIM Amritsar Highlights 2026

Indian Institute of Management Amritsar is the 15th IIM that was set up by the Ministry of Education (earlier known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development) with the assistance of the Government of Punjab. Check the top highlights of Indian Institute of Management Amritsar below:

Ranking: IIM Amritsar has been ranked 64 by NIRF 2025 under the Management category.
Courses Offered: Amritsar IIM offers PG, doctoral, and various other courses to students. These courses are provided across the Management and various other streams.
Admission Criteria: IIM Amritsar admissions 2026 are based on entrance exam scores. Admission to the MBA course is based on the CAT entrance exam.
Admission Dates: CAT 2026 registration is expected to start in the Aug 2026 for admission to the MBA course.
Placements: The overall highest package offered during IIM Amritsar placements 2025 was INR 28 LPA.

Quick fact: Some of the top recruiters that have visited the IIM Amritsar campus for placements include Genpact, EY, Flipkart, Accenture and TCS, among others.

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Q: Which is better IIM Jammu or IIM Amritsar?

The table below compares the 2025 placement statistics of IIM Amritsar and IIM Jammu:

IIM Name	Highest Package (2025)	Average Package (2025)
IIM Amritsar	INR 28 LPA	INR 19.11 LPA (Top 20%)
IIM Jammu	INR 26.6 LPA	INR 16.04 LPA (overall)

Q: What is the salary offered during IIM Amritsar placements?

The highest package for MBA and MSDSM courses was 25.86 LPA and 28 LPA during placements 2025. The top 20% median package for these two courses was 18 LPA and 15 LPA.

Earlier, during 2024 placements, the overall the highest package offered was INR 58.52 LPA. Further, the average package and median package for top quartile stood at INR 19.73 LPA and INR 18.01 LPA, respectively.

Q: How are placements at IIM Amritsar?

The key placement highlights of IIM Amritsar placements 2025 are mentioned below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics 2025
Highest package	INR 25.86 LPA
Top 20% average package	INR 19.11 LPA
Top 20% median package	INR 18 LPA
Placement percentage	96.63%
Batch size	318
Batch size interested in placements	267
Students placed	258
Particulars	MSDSM Placement Statistics 2025
Highest package	INR 28 LPA
Top 20% average package	INR 18.25 LPA
Top 20% median package	INR 15 LPA
Placement percentage	78.57%
Batch size	38
Batch size interested in placements	28
Students placed	22

Q: How many companies participated in IIM Amritsar placements?

The number of companies that visited the institute campus over the past three years indicates an improving trend. The count of recruiters increased from 88 in 2021 to over 110 in 2022. The number further increased in 2023 placements. The infographic below depicts the IIM Amritsar placement trends for the past three years:

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IIM Amritsar Popular Programmes 2026

The flagship programme offered at IIM Amritsar is MBA. Masters of Business Administration students are taught Foundational Functional Knowledge of Management in first year. The computer lab at IIM Amritsar Campus offers students practical sessions on Management Applications. MBA students can become Business Analysts, Investment Bankers, Chief Financial Officers, or can enter into any relevant career. Below mentioned are some of the courses offered by IIM Amritsar and their respective eligibility and IIM Amritsar fee structure:

MBA/PGDM

5 Courses

4.4(67)2 - 5 years#64 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹14.2 L

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Median Salary

₹16 LPA

M.Sc.

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹10.17 L

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Median Salary

₹16 LPA

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IIM Amritsar Rankings 2025

Over the past few years, the IIM Amritsar has been ranked under multiple streams, namely Management and others. A few of the important IIM Amritsar rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Ranks
NIRF 2025 for Management	64

IIM Amritsar Admission Updates 2026

Admission to various programmes at Indian Institute of Management Amritsar is based on merit and entrance exam. Students can check the IIM Amritsar admission criteria below:

MBA Admission Criteria: CAT + PI + Academic Performance + Work Experience + Gender Diversity
Executive MBA Admission Criteria: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ IAAT (conducted by IIM Amritsar) + 3 years of work experience + Personal Interview (PI)
MSc Admission Criteria: CAT/ GATE/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIT JAM
PhD Admission Criteria: GATE/ GMAT/ GRE/ JRF (UGC/ CSIR)
IPM Admission Criteria: IPMAT + PI

For more details about admission process of IIM Amritsar, check out video below:

The below-mentioned table reflects on the IIM Amritsar admission dates for 2026:

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

5 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CAT, IPMAT, CBSE 12th, ISC, PSEB 12th

Important dates

Dates	Events
Aug '26-Sep '26	CAT 2026 application processTentative
Nov '26	CAT 2026 admit card download Tentative
29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 exam

M.Sc. Admissions 2026

1 Course2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE, CAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26	Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option
9 Jul '26	Donwload offer letter

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IIM Amritsar Courses and Fees 2026

IIM Amritsar offers courses at PG and doctoral levels in the field of Management. Some of the courses offered at this institute include:

PG Courses: MBA, Executive MBA, MSc
Doctoral Courses: PhD
Dual-Degree Course: IPM

Candidates can check the IIM Amritsar courses along with the eligibility criteria and the IIM Amritsar fees in the following table:

Below mentioned are some of the courses offered by the Indian Institute of Management–Amritsar (IIM–Amritsar) and their respective eligibility and IIM Amritsar fees:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(5 courses)	14.2 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60 % Exams : CAT IPMAT+3 More
M.Sc.(1 course)	10.2 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : IIT JAM GATE+1 More
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12th ISC+1 More
B.Sc.(1 course)	24.7 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60 % Exams : IPMAT
Certificate(3 courses)	60 K - 1.9 LGet Fee Details	– / –

IIM Amritsar Placements 2025

IIM Amritsar has released the consolidated MBA placement report 2025. The placement report comprises data for MBA, MBA BA and MBA HR programs. As per the report, top 20% average and median package recorded during MBA placement drive 2025 was 19.11 LPA and 18 LPA. The highest package recorded was 25.86 LPA. The key MBA placement highlights 2025 are mentioned below:

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
Highest Salary	INR 25.86 lakh
Placement Percentage	96.63%
Batch Size	318
Students Interested in Placements	267
Students Placed	258

IIM Amritsar Popular Courses

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IIM Amritsar FAQs

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Q: When was IIM Amritsar established?

Indian Institute of Management–Amritsar (IIM–Amritsar) was established in 2015 and is ranked 51 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 for Management. Amritsar IIM offers postgraduate, doctoral, and various other programmes to students. These programmes are provided across the Management and several other streams. Since its establishment in 2015, the college has gained popularity across the globe.

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