IIM Ranchi - Indian Institute of Management Answered Questions

Sure, a candidate can get admission to IIM Ranchi without CAT as long as he or she doesn't want to pursue MBA. IIM Ranchi course admissions are entrance-based. For admission to the MBA course the college accepts only CAT score, but for other courses the institute accepts GMAT/ GRE/ IPMAT etc.Only for admission to the Executive MBA course, the aspirants are required to appear just for the personal interview round. The below table showcases the courses offered by IIM Ranchi and the entrance exam accepted: Course nameEntrance exam acceptedMBACATMBA-HRCATIPMIPMATE-MBANo entrance exam accepted; only the PI roundPhD (Full-time) programmeCAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/NET-JRFPhD (Executive) programmeCAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/NET-JRF 

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria of full-time PhD course must participate in the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the IIMs. Alternatively, those who have cleared GATE, GRE, GMAT, or NET-JRF (UGC/CSIR) exams can also apply in their relevant specialisation area. Scores from any of these exams, including CAT, taken within the last two years, will be considered valid for Ph.D. admission.Candidates who have completed a one/two-year full-time classroom-based Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) or specialized management area (e.g., PGD in HRM, Agri-Business Management, etc.) from any of the IIMs with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale or its equivalent in the four years preceding Jun 30, 2023, are exempted from this requirement. They can apply directly using the prescribed Application Form.Candidates shortlisted based on their academic records and performance in the aforementioned competitive examinations will be invited for a seminar and personal interview for final selection in April/May 2023. Successful candidates will receive admission offers by the end of May 2023.

CAT is a highly competitive exam which is a must-have 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 ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Ranchi is as follows:Check the CAT syllabus and exam patternRead books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check VARC questions with answers.Choose the right reference bookSolve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible. Download for FREE!Solve previous year's CAT question papers for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakesRead more about the CAT preparation strategy.

Aspirants can join the IIM Ranchi IPM course after class 12. It is full time 5-year integrated course comprising Undergraduate and postgraduate management programmes (BBA-MBA). At the completion of IPM students will be awarded an MBA degree. For admission at IIM Ranchi in IPM, candidates are required to appear for the IPMAT examination followed by PI round which will be conducted virtually by IIM Ranchi.The total fees for the first three years of the programme will be around INR 16 lakh.The fees for the next two years will be equal to the MBA programme fees set for that year. The programme is designed to provide a multidisciplinary foundation borrowing from Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, and Sciences. The programme’s cross-disciplinary business core builds on such a foundation. It comprehensively covers management, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, information systems, data science, and strategic management.

Candidates are required to take the Common Admission Test (CAT) to gain admission to the flagship programme, MBA in General Management, at IIM Ranchi. The CAT also serves as the entrance exam for the MBA-HR and MBA in Business Analytics programmes offered by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi. To proceed with the admission process, candidates must meet the sectional cutoff and overall cutoff. Once they achieve the necessary CAT percentile, the shortlisted candidates will be notified of the specific dates for their Personal Interviews.For admission to the Executive MBA programme of IIM Ranchi, candidates have to go through the Personal Interview (PI) process only, the candidate must have at least 5 years of full-time work experience to be eligible for this programme.

Admission to IIM Ranchi in 2023 is a two-step procedure. Candidates with a valid CAT are shortlisted for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) in the first phase. Candidates who score higher than the minimal cutoffs in the sectional percentile rankings, the overall percentile rank, and have a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of the CAT will be considered for the next step. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the estimated qualifying CAT cutoff 2023 for IIM Ranchi for various categories:CategoryEstimated CAT 2023 Qualifying CutoffGeneral/ EWS93EWS70NC-OBC74SC54ST40DAP40Note: The above-mentioned data is not the actual CAT 2023 Qualifying Cutoff and is the estimated data based on the previous year's qualifying cutoff. The actual data might be on the higher side for 2023.

The interview process of IIM Ranchi is held under CAP (common admission process). The candidates who qualify for CAT are further invited to the personal interview round. The PI is conducted virtually and exact dates and information for the same is communicated to the shortlisted candidates in due course. The personal interview round is conducted to assess the candidate's leadership skills, subject knowledge, problem-solving skills and communication abilities. 

Candidates need to appear for IPMAT to get admission to the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) of IIM Ranchi. The selection for the Integrated IPM at IIM Ranchi will rely on the Aptitude Test [IPMAT-Indore], Personal Interview (PI), and the academic background of candidates. The PI will be conducted by IIM Ranchi.To be considered for the IPM programme at IIM Ranchi, all applicants must complete an online application form on the IIM Ranchi website, which will be utilized for additional assessment.The final admission offers are made based on a Consolidated merit list (CML) that comprises of following components:ComponentWeightageAdmission Test Score50%PI Score30%Academic Profile20%Gender Diversity (Bonus Marks) *5%Total 100 %*Bonus marks are added to the candidate score and not to the total

IIM Ranchi offers Doctoral Programmes in Management in full-time and Executive mode. The eligibility for both programmes is mentioned below:PhD (Full time) ProgrammePhD (Executive) ProgrammeMaster's degree or Post Graduate Diploma or its equivalent in any discipline with first classOrBTech/ 4 Years Degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent.OrAny professional qualification such as CA/ ICWA/ CS with a BCom/ Degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade point averageCandidate for the PhD ( Executive) of the Institute should have minimum 5 years of work experience Master's degree or Post Graduate Diploma or its equivalent in any discipline with first class.OrBTech/ 4 Years Degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent. OrAny professional qualification such as CA/ ICWA/ CS with a BCom/ Degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade point average. 

To apply for the Executive MBA/PGDM programme of IIM Ranchi candidates are required to register themselves on the app.iimranchi.ac.in/admission/emba/registerShortlisted applicants will be invited for a personal interview roundTo be eligible for the Executive MBA programme of IIM Ranchi Candidates should be a graduate or have an equivalent degree from a recognised university/institute with  minimum of 50% marks and have at least 5 years of full-time work experienceApplication fee for Executive MBA Course is INR 2,000 (including GST)