IIM Indore Course Admissions 2023 (Open): Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process & Dates ,

A. The application process of IIM Indore PGP and PGP HRM takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT (www.iimcat.ac.in) to register themselves. Click on the link for more details regarding CAT application process. For other courses, however, the application process takes place via the official website of IIM Indore. Candidates can visit the website of IIM Indore (www.iimidr.ac.in). On its homepage, click on the 'Programmes' tab and from the drop-down menu, click on the preferred course, resister, fill out the form, pay the necessary application fee and finish the application process. 

A. The answer is both yes and no. Admission to IIM Indore for the postgraduate and doctoral-level Management courses, i.e., PGP, PGP-HRM, FPM and E-FPM programmes is completely based on CAT scores followed by a PI round. The percentile of CAT for IIM Indore has gone up to 98 percentile in the past years which shows how rigorous it is for a student to get admission to this institute. Additionally, there is no information about the college giving admission to MBA (or PGP) courses without CAT.

However, for those who wish to get into the institute without CAT, IIM Indore also offers a five-year Integrated Programme in Management for which candidates need to take IPMAT after Class 12, which is followed by an interview. IIM Indore conducts IPM Aptitude Test (IPMAT) to test the applicant’s aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English and Mathematics for admission to IPM. Shortlisted candidates further need to appear for the PI round wherein they will be judged on the basis of their confidence, communication skills, general awareness, persuasion skills and knowledge.

A. IIM Indore admission to all the courses, namely PGP, PGP HRM, FPM, E-FPM and IPM, is offered based on merit in the last qualifying exam and performance in the course-wise entrance exams and personal interviews. As per the official website, there is no option to get direct entry in any of the undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral-level courses offered by the institute. However, students are advised to contact the admission office for any such option. For the ease of students, course-wise admission criteria for eligible students is as follows: 

Q. Known for its two-year, full-time, residential flagship PGP (also referred to as MBA) programme, IIM Indore admissions are primarily entrance-based. MBA admission is based on a valid score in CAT. In the past years, the percentile of CAT for IIM Indore reached up to 98 percentile which shows how rigorous it is for a student to get admission to this institute. The IIM-I admission cycle for PGP starts with the commencement of CAT registrations. The institute also offers a five-year Integrated Programme in Management along with a few other courses at the postgraduate and doctorate level, such as its flagship PGP, E-PGP and FPM. IIM Indore admission to all these courses is based on merit in the last qualifying exam and performance in the course-wise entrance exams and personal interviews. Given below is the list of courses offered at IIM Indore along with their admission criteria:

A. The application fee for all the courses offered at IIM Indore is tabulated below:

A.Yes, IIM Indore offers both merit and need-based scholarships in the form of fee waivers and concessions as it believes that no student should be denied the privileges of education because of financial issues. All the students admitted to the PGP, PGP HRM (PGPH) and Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) with an annual family income below INR 9 lakh are eligible to apply for financial aid. The selection of the students for this scholarship is a two-stage process:

• In the first stage, the students' financial needs are assessed by evaluating the application submitted by the students
• Based on the first stage assessment, some of the participants are called for personal interaction with the NBFA Committee in the second stage

A. IIM Indore conducted IPM Aptitude Test (IPM AT) to test the applicant’s aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English and Mathematics for admission to IPM. Shortlisted candidates further need to appear for a Personal Interview wherein they will be judged on the basis of their confidence, communication skills, general awareness, persuasion skills and knowledge.

A. While PGP is a two-year MBA programme offered by IIM Indore that requires the candidates to have a valid score in CAT to seek admission, EPGP is a one-year postgraduate programme for experienced professionals possessing more than five years of work experience, admission to which is based on a valid GMAT score.

A. IIM Indore admissions open for its flagship programme in the month of August or September with the start of the CAT application form. After that, the exam takes place in November followed by its result and shortlisting calls in the month of January. In February and March, the institute carries out the selection rounds and generally release its final merit lists in the month of April and May. For other courses, such as E-PGP, the application window generally opens in September and the process again goes on till April-May. 

A. Yes, IIM Indore has maintained a record of placing 100% of students over the past years. During 2022 placements, the median package offered during IIM Indore PGP placement 2022 was about 7% more than that of the year 2021. Additionally, for the EPGP programme, an improvement of 114% was witnessed in the highest package offered in 2022 (compared to 2021). The average package for the PGP HRM 2022 batch increased by about 9%, when compared to 2021 placements. Read more details on IIM Indore placements here.

A. Candidates seeking admission to the PGP courses at IIM Indore must register through CAT. IIM Indore PGP admission is based on candidates' performance in the CAT entrance test, followed by a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) round. The final selection is based on several aspects such as Gender Diversity, Academic Diversity and Work Experience. To know the detailed process for IIM PGP admission, click here. 

A. Indian Institute of Management Indore offers a two-year full-time Post-Graduate Programme (PGP) at the postgraduate level. The total seat intake for the IIM Indore PGP course is 450. The seat info mentioned here is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. Accredited by the Association of MBAs, London (AMBA, UK based accreditation agency), the PGP in Management offered by IIM Indore is a two-year, full-time, and residential MBA programme. Spread over six trimesters across two years, it is also inclusive of a summer project of an eight-week duration. Additionally, in the second year, the course covers electives, namely Information Systems, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, OB & HR, OM & QT, Economics, Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences and Strategy. 

A. Yes, for IIM Indore admission to the management courses, candidates must have a valid CAT score. IIM Indore accepts CAT entrance test scores for admission to a few courses including PGP, PGP-HRM, FPM and E-FPM programmes, followed by a PI round. The percentile of CAT for IIM Indore reached up to 98 percentile in the past years which shows how rigorous it is for a student to get admission to this institute. For Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management, the institute accepts GMAT entrance test scores. Click here to know more about IIM Indore admission criteria. However, IIM Indore also offers a five-year Integrated Programme in Management for which candidates need to take IPM AT after Class 12, which is followed by an interview. IIM Indore conducts IPM Aptitude Test (IPM AT) to test the applicant’s aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English and Mathematics for admission to IPM. Shortlisted candidates further need to appear for the PI round wherein they will be judged on the basis of their confidence, communication skills, general awareness, persuasion skills and knowledge.

A. IIMs consider two kinds of cutoffs for admission to their PGP programmes – qualifying and final shortlisting cutoff. The overall qualifying CAT cutoff required is 90 percentile for the General category for admission to the PGP course. For the PGP HRM course, the overall qualifying CAT cutoff is 70 percentile for the General category candidates. However, the final shortlisting cutoff percentile for CAT for IIM Indore reached up to 98 percentile in the past years which shows how rigorous it is for a student to get admission to this institute. For more cutoff-related information, click here. 

A. The IPM course offered by IIM Indore is a five-year integrated Management programme that provides students a comprehensive understanding of the Business and Management industry. Designed to prepare students for a career in the corporate world in sectors, such as Consulting, and Entrepreneurship, the admission process for IPM at IIM Indore is highly competitive. For IIM Indore's IPM admission, candidates must visit the official website of the institute to apply online. Accredited by the Association of MBAs, AMBA London, IIM Indore IPM admission is based on candidates' performance in IPM Aptitude Test (IPM AT). Candidates are shortlisted after it is called for a Personal Interview (PI) round for final selection. Want to know more about the IIM Indore IPM course - click here.

A. Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is a national-level test conducted by IIM Indore. This is a gateway for admission to the five-year Integrated Program in Management offered at IIM Indore. IPMAT is a combination of a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree (under the dual-degree programme) offered by IIM Indore. As per the data sources from various news websites, over 18,000 candidates appeared in the exam for IIM Indore IPM admission. The total seat intake for the IIM Indore IPM course is 150. In the absence of an official update for the year 2022, the seat intake mentioned here is for the 2020 IPM batch. Hence, it might vary for the current academic session. For more information related to IIM Indore IPM eligibility and selection criteria, click here. 

A. Indian Institute of Management Indore IPM fees is INR 35 lakh. The total fee mentioned here is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute. In addition to this, students who are willing to get into IIM Indore for this course are also required to pay the application fee for IPMAT. IPMAT 2023 application fees can be paid online through credit card/ debit card/ net banking. Check out the below table for details:

A. Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is an intensive one-year residential programme offered by IIM Indore. Candidates seeking admission to the E-PGP must have a valid score in GMAT to apply for this course. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a Personal Interview (PI). For final selection, 50% weightage is assigned to GMAT scores while the remaining 50% weightage is assigned to PI scores. Candidates seeking admission to the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management of IIM Indore must apply online on the official website of the institute. The online application link becomes active in the month of September. Followed by the application form, candidates must pay the online non-refundable application processing fee of INR 5,900 (including GST for Indian nationals). Click here for more details regarding IIM Indore E-PGP admission criteria.

A. Indian Institute of Management Indore E-PGP fee is INR 17.6 lakh. This fee, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For the detailed fee structure and break-up, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute. In addition to the course fee, stduents are also required to pay for the application of the course at the college website. The application fee is INR 5,900 (including GST) for Indian nationals and US$ 118 (including GST) for foreign nationals. Selected candidates are required to deposit a non-refundable commitment fee of INR 1 lakh upon selection to the course.

A. Yes, IIM Indore is a good option for pursuing an executive MBA degree. IIM Indore E-PGP course is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) London (UK) and is especially designed for experienced professionals to enhance their knowledge, skills, and capabilities. Additionally, on paying a total fee of INR 17.6 lakh, a student can get an average salary up to INR 27.80 LPA as per the placement report 2023. This derives a decent ROI with respect to the investment and return invested and received by the students. For more details regarding IIM Indore E-PGP course, click here. Shiksha has multiple verified students' reviews for its E-MBA programme, check them here.

A. For admission to EPGP, candidates must have passed their 3/ 4/ 5-year UG degree with 50% aggregate and have at least 5 years of experience. Additionally, they must possess a valid score in the GMAT exam. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a Personal Interview (PI). For final selection, 50% weightage is assigned to GMAT scores while the remaining 50% weightage is assigned to PI scores. 

A. For IIM Indore FPM admission, candidates must have a master’s degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 60% or equivalent grade. Candidates having a postgraduate diploma (2 years) degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% are also eligible to apply for the FPM course at IIM Indore. For IIM FPM detailed eligibility criteria, click here. 

A. To apply for the FPM course at IIM Indore, candidates must visit the official website of the institute to apply online. IIM Indore FPM admission is based on a number of national/institute-level entrance exams. The institute accepts a valid CAT/  GRE /  GMAT / JRF (Economics) /  GATE scores for FPM admission. The final selection is based on candidates' performance in the Personal Interview (PI) round. 

A. Yes, IIM Indore FPM course is equivalent to PhD degree. The institute offers FPM, E-FPM and E-FPMG courses at the PhD level.  All these are unique doctoral-level programmes in Management, specially designed for working professionals that culminate in a PhD in Management. Click here to know more about IIM Indore FPM course.