IIM Indore PGP Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Application Process, Scholarship

The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November every year so the CAT 2024 exam is expected to be conducted on Nov 24, 2024. Official announcement of the CAT 2024 exam date will be made by the convening IIM on Jul 30, 2024. The announcement will be made at the iimcat.ac.in website as well as in all the national dailies across India. We at Shiksha also notify the aspirants through our communication channels. Registrations cum application process for CAT 2024 will begin from the first week of August and end in the third week of September 2024.

Check below CAT exam dates for last five years:

• CAT 2023: November 26
• CAT 2022: November 27
• CAT 2021: November 28
• CAT 2020: November 29 
• CAT 2019: November 24

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Here's a summarized answer based on the reviews:

Worth Pursuing MBA/PGDM at IIM Indore

* Placement: IIM Indore has a 100% placement record, with the highest domestic salary package reaching up to INR1 crore and the average package around INR24-25 lakhs.
* Faculty: Professors are highly qualified and knowledgeable, with many being from IIM/IIT institutions. Teaching quality is good, and students appreciate the faculty's willingness to help.
* Infrastructure: Campus infrastructure is impressive, with Wi-Fi connectivity, modern classrooms, libraries, hostels, and recreational facilities like swimming pools, gyms, and playing grounds.
* Course Curriculum: The course is diverse, covering subjects like economics, mathematics, humanities, and computer programming. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for industry requirements.
* Fests and Extra-Curricular Activities: IIM Indore hosts various cultural and sports fests, with IPM students participating actively. Music, dance, debates, and gaming clubs are popular among students.
* Career Opportunities: Alumni have secured jobs in top companies like Google, Microsoft, and IBM, with roles like finance analysts and marketing managers.
* Overall Experience: Students appreciate the campus atmosphere, citing the beautiful surroundings, cleanliness, and good food options. While some issues arise, overall, students enjoy their experience at IIM Indore.

Keep in mind that these summaries are based on the provided feedback, and results may vary depending on individual circumstances.

PGP is the flagship course of IIM Indore. The institute is listed in the top 100 in the Financial Times Rankings for its flagship PGP in Management (PGP) under the Masters in Management category. It has also bagged 25 positions amongst all the top B-schools in Asia under QS Global MBA Rankings, with a position of 5 amongst the IIMs and 5 amongst the top B-Schools in India. In terms of placements, IIM Indore provides opportunities to students in top companies.

The the highest and average package offered to PGP HRM programme during IIM Indore placements 2023 stood at INR 34.50 LPA and INR 22.65 LPA, respectively. Check below infographic to know what students have to say about IIM Indore MBA:

 

Check below sectional cutoff for IIM Indore PGP-HRM:

Category	QA	DILR	VARC
General	60	70	80
EWS	55	60	65
NC-OBC	55	60	65
SC	50	50	55
ST	40	40	40
PwD	40	40	40

CAT lays a lot of emphasis on analytical skills so the questions are asked mostly from those topics which require deep learning and practice. The three sections of CAT question paper are designed in such a way that candidates have to use their ability of minute observation and fast calculation. Shared below are the section wise main topics from which questions are asked in CAT. Verbal Ability: Parajumbles, Parasummary, Sentence Completion and Inferences Reading Comprehension: Questions based on passages, Para meaning, Order of sentences Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency Logical Reasoning: Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Sets and Caselets, Family Tree, Assumptions Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Algebra Number System Modern Math, Arithmetic, Mensuration The difficulty level of CAT questions is usually moderate to high. Only a few questions are easy and quick to solve. To crack the CAT exam, one needs to pay attention to the abovementioned topics.

For admission to IIM Indore for the flagship MBA (or PGP) course, the result of CAT 2023 can be expected by the last week of December 2023 (If the CAT conducting body follows the trend as in 2022). However, if the trend is not followed, the same will most probably be out by the first week of January 2024. After the release of result, the exam takers will be able to download their CAT scorecards from the official website using their login credentials for IIM Indore admission.

Below is the comparison of IIM Indore and IIM Bangalore on certain parameters:

E-PGP Colleges	E-PGP Total Tuition Fee	E-PGP Average Salary
IIM Indore	INR 7.50 Lacs - INR 17.60 lakh	INR 27.80 LPA
IIM Bangalore	INR 23 lakh	INR 33.07 LPA

Note: The fee is sourced from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

The selection criteria for the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) through the Common Admission Test (CAT) may vary slightly from year to year. The CAT exam evaluates candidates' quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, data interpretation, and logical reasoning skills.

1. Shortlisting for Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI): Each IIM sets a minimum CAT score cutoff for shortlisting candidates for the next stage of the selection process, which may include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). 

2. Written Ability Test (WAT): In the WAT, candidates are given a topic and are required to write an essay or express their views on the given topic within a specified time limit. The purpose of the WAT is to assess candidates' written communication skills, clarity of thought, and analytical thinking.

3. Group Discussion (GD): Some IIMs conduct group discussions where candidates are divided into groups and are given a topic to discuss. The GD assesses candidates' abilities to articulate their thoughts, work as a team, and engage in constructive discussion.

4. Personal Interview (PI): The personal interview is conducted to evaluate candidates' overall personality, communication skills, academic background, work experience (if applicable), and their fit with the institute's values and goals. 

5. Work Experience: Some IIMs consider work experience as a factor in their selection process. The weightage given to work experience may vary, and candidates with relevant work experience may receive advantage during the selection process.

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Indore, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Indore are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

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 tuition 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.

Find below the fee to be paid for successfully submitting CAT application:

Category	CAT Exam Fee
General, EWS and NC-OBC	INR 2,400
SC, ST and PwD	INR 1,200

Students looking for IIM Indore admission are required to follow a multi-step process. Interested candidates can find below the admission steps for IIM Indore EPGP course:

Step 1: Application Process-Candidates are supposed to fill up the online application form and attach the required documents and furnishing the details of application processing fee of INR 5,900 including GST deposited in the form of online bank transfer.

Step 2: Selection Rounds-After initial screening based on GMAT score, all the candidates short-listed for personal interview will be informed through e-mail. 

Step 3: Admission Confirmation-Subsequent to the interview process, provisional admission offers are posted on the institute website and shortlisted candidates will also be informed through post & email. To accept the provisional admission offer, a candidate must submit a letter of acceptance along with the commitment fee.