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IIM Indore Course Admissions 2025: Cutoff, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process & Dates

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IIM Indore Admission Overview 2025

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Q:   Is IIM Indore good for MBA?
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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:

 

 

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Q:   Is IIM Indore costly?
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Find below IIM Indore fee for all courses as per an unofficial source:

Course NameTotal Tuition Fee
PGPINR 17.30 Lacs - INR 35 lakh
EPGPINR 7.50 Lacs - INR 17.60 lakh
FPMINR 5.50 lakh
CertificateINR 56,000 - INR 22.10 lakh
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Q:   What is the criteria for IIM Indore FPM?
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Indian Institute of Management Indore admission 2025 are primarily entrance-based. Admission to the MBA course is offered based on a valid score in CAT.  The IIM-I admission cycle for PGP starts with the commencement of CAT registrations. Apart from PGP, IIM Indore also offers EPGP, FPM, EPM, etc.

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Q:   How can I get admission in IIM Indore for MBA?
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The admission cycle for the flagship PGP courses of IIM-I starts in the month of August for the upcoming year's MBA admission batch. IIM Indore has adopted a three-stage selection process for admission to its PGP and PGP HRM programmes, which is as follows:

Eligibility criteria

All applicants must fulfil the eligibility requirements specified for PGP admission. A pass in any UG degree or completed a professional degree (CA/ CS/ ICWA/ FIAI) with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) is required to apply for PGP course.

Shortlist for PI

Only those aspirants satisfying the eligibility requirements will be shortlisted for PI round. Sufficient number of candidates for PI from each category will be shortlisted using the merit list generated based on composite score. Candidates shortlisted for PI will be intimated in the month of January 2023. Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are not shortlisted for PI.

Final Selection

After completion of the above selection rounds, category-wise merit list is generated based on final composite score and provisional admission offers are made accordingly.

Q:   Are Class 12 marks important for IIM Indore?
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The weightage given to Class 12 marks while shortlisting candidates for the personal interview round is 40%, which is the highest among other factors. However, while preparing the final merit list after PI round for admission offers, the weightage of class 12 marks comes down to 10%. Hence, it can be concluded that having a good score in Class 12 is an advantage for candidates seeking admission to IIM Indore MBA.

The other components considers for shortlisting for PI and final admission offers along with the weightage given are mentioned in the below table:

Shortlisting for PI:

Components Weightage
Class 1034%
Class 1240%
CAT 20%
Diversity6%

For Final Admission Offers:

Components Weightage
Class 1010%
 Class 1210%
CAT20%
PI Score40%

Note: The numbers above are taken from the IIM Indore PGP Admission 2023 brochure. 

Q:   Is CAT compulsory for IIM Indore?
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The answer is both yes and no. IIM Indore admission 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.

Q:   Does IIM Indore provide seat reservation for MBA?
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IIM Indore provides seat reservation for SC, ST and OBC categories. Check below IIM Indore seat reservation & seat intake:

CategoryReservation
OBC-NCL27%
SC15%
ST7.5%
EWS10%
PwD5%

IIM Indore MBA Admission 2025

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DatesUpcoming Events
29 Nov '26
CAT 2026 exam
DatesPast Events
24 Dec '25
CAT 2025 result announcement
30 Nov '25
CAT 2025 exam
12 Nov '25
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Q:   What is the IIM Indore selection process for MBA?
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The admission cycle for the flagship PGP courses of IIM-I starts in the month of August for the upcoming year's MBA admission batch. IIM Indore has adopted a three-stage selection process for admission to its PGP and PGP HRM programmes, which is as follows:

Eligibility criteria

All applicants must fulfil the eligibility requirements specified for PGP admission. A pass in any UG degree or completed a professional degree (CA/ CS/ ICWA/ FIAI) with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) is required to apply for PGP course.

Shortlist for PI

Only those aspirants satisfying the eligibility requirements will be shortlisted for PI round. Sufficient number of candidates for PI from each category will be shortlisted using the merit list generated based on composite score. Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are not shortlisted for PI.

Final Selection

After completion of the above selection rounds, category-wise merit list is generated based on final composite score and provisional admission offers are made accordingly.

Q:   How can I prepare for admission to IIM Indore MBA?
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CAT is a highly competitive exam that is required for admission to IIMs and other top Management colleges. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach is essential for admission to MBA courses in India, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you qualify the CAT exam for admission to IIM Indore is as follows:

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Q:   I have scored less than 50% in graduation. Can I get admission for MBA in IIM Indore?
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At IIM Indore, students are offered a full-time MBA programme in multiple specialisations. The institute accepts admission to MBA courses through national-level entrance exams such as CAT/ MAT/ XAT, followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The basic requirement for IIM Indore MBA admission is to pass graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised university. Hence, a candidate scoring less than 50% is not eligible to apply for MBA admission at the university. Such candidates can pursue an MBA at other colleges/universities. The can also check out the colleges offering online MBA courses.

 
Q:   Who is eligible for Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) at IIM Indore?
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The students admitted to the Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), PGP HRM (PGPH) and Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) with annual family income below INR 12 LPA are eligible to apply for financial aid. Eligible applicants who wish to apply for the IIM Indore NBFA may apply in the prescribed form as available in PGP/IPM Office.  It is important that they apply in the form taken from the respective PGP/IM Office only. All participants who have applied through the EWS quota but have secured the seat through general or any other quota can also apply for NBFA. Any participant who has applied through SC, ST, OBC or physically handicapped quota and falls within the above eligibility criteria can also apply for the NBFA.

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NIRF Student Diversity Report

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PG 2 years2024-25
Total students1268
% Female students
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% Outside State Students
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95%
International Students
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