What is the application fee for IIM Trichy admissions?

Candidates who want IIM Trichy admissions can apply online. Moreover, candidates need to pay the application fee to proceed further. A non-refundable application fee* has to be remitted to “IIMT Chennai Centre”, SB A/c. No. 50100011400101; IFSC Code: HDFC0002086 of HDFC Bank, Tiruverumbur Branch, Tiruchirappalli. Below are the details regarding IIM Trichy application fee: Course Application fee PGPM, PGPM-HR (via CAT) INR 2,200 (INR 1,100 for reserved category) PGDBM INR 2,000 (INR 1,000 for SC/ ST/ DAP candidates) DPM, EDPM INR 500 (No fee for SC/ ST/ DAP candidates)

Does IIM Trichy offer any scholarship to the students?

Yes, Indian Institute of Management, Trichy offers scholarship schemes to support students in their education. Find below details on the offered scholarships: Central Sector Scholarship for ST and ST students. The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for Top-Class Education for students with disabilities aims to provide financial support to students with disabilities who are pursuing professional courses. Merit-cum-means scholarship is available for students belonging to minority communities, covering the entire cost of education, including tuition fees and accommodation expenses. National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation Scholarship Scheme is available for students with disabilities pursuing higher education in professional courses. These scholarships are provided to extend support to students from diverse backgrounds to pursue their higher education goals by providing financial assistance and creating an inclusive environment.

How can I apply for scholarship at IIM Trichy?

IIM Trichy students are open to scholarships offered by the Government of India. The scholarships include Merit-cum-Means Scholarships for students belonging to minority communities, Central Sector Scholarship for Top Class Education for ST Students, etc. Students need to apply on the official government website for the scholarship.

What is the career scope of PhD course?

The PhD holders can make a career in the respective area of specialisations. Some of the popular job profiles for PhD candidates is teaching jobs, government jobs, financial managers, development writer, etc. Moreover, many companies recruit PhD holders from government and private sectors. Find below salary data for PhD job profiles according to the website Payscale.com: Job Position Average Salary Assistant Professor INR 7.5 LPA Associate Professor INR 10 LPA Professor INR 13 LPA Research Associate INR 7.5 LPA Consultant INR 8 LPA Read more about PhD course and career prospects, here .

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Q: What is the seat intake for PGPM courses at IIM Trichy?

There are a total of 290 seats for PGPM programmes. Candidates are admitted as per seat availability and selection criteria. The table mentions course-wise seat break up: Courses Seats Post Graduate Program in Human Resources 50 Post Graduate Program in Management 240 NOTE: The given intake is as per official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

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IIM Trichy Admissions
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All the latest updates regarding IIM Trichy admissions are as follows:

The CAT 2026 registration is expected to start in the Aug, 2026 for admission to the MBA course.
The XAT 2026 result is out for admission to the MBA/PGDM courses. Students need to log in to the official XAT portal to access and download their scorecard.
The GATE 2026 exam has been concluded for ME/MTech admission.

IIM Trichy Admissions

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IIM Trichy Admission Overview 2026
IIM Trichy Eligibility & Selection 2026
IIM Trichy Admission Process 2026
IIM Trichy NIRF Student Diversity Report
IIM Trichy Application Process 2026
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IIM Trichy Admission Overview 2026

Admission at IIM Trichy is offered on the basis of entrance. The institute offers admission to the PGPM/ MBA programmes is through the CA, followed by a personal interview round. For courses such as PhD, aspirants must secure a valid score in CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test/ UGC-JRF. Shortlisted candidates are invited for the interview round.

Indian Institute of Management Trichy offers various PG and Doctoral level programmes such as PGPM, PGPM-HR, E-PGP, FPM and E-PhD. Courses such as PGPM is the flagship course offered by the institute. IIM Trichy also provides scholarships to aspirants. Read on to learn more about IIMT course admissions.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can overseas candidates take admission in IIM Trichy?

International candidates can apply at IIM Trichy through the institute's dedicated international admission process, which may involve submitting transcripts, academic records, and language proficiency test scores. GMAT is also needed. They may need to obtain student visa as well. The institute provides support services to international students, including on-campus housing, academic and career counselling, and opportunities to participate in cultural events and activities.

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Q: Does IIM Trichy accept freshers?

As per the IIM Trichy admission criteria, the institute gives 10% weightage to work experience. Students with 0-5 months of work experience are allocated 0 weightage points. However, freshers can get admission provided they fulfil all other requirements. Candidates with full-time remunerative work experience after graduation and completed months till January are considered subject to the candidate updating the latest details in the CAP application process.

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Q: What is the minimum percentile required for IIM Trichy?

The minimum CAT percentile required for admission is different for each category. The institute does not release the CAT cutoff publicly and is instead only available via login.

Hence, according to the estimated CAT cutoff for the General AI category, students would need a percentile of at least 94 to qualify for the 2nd round of admissions, which involves WAT, GD and PI. Students can click here for more information.

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IIM Trichy Eligibility & Selection 2026

Admission to IIM Trichy is offers ased on national levle entrance exams. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to secure the final seat. Candidates need to complete a bachelor's degree to apply for the flagship programme i.e. MBA. Check below IIM Trichy courses along with their eligibility and selection criteria:

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Criteria

MBA/ PGPM

Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates). Additionally, candidates appearing for the final year exams can also apply.

CAT score + Performance in PI round + educational background + work experience (if any) + gender diversity

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DPM

A Master’s Degree in any stream with at least 60% aggregate (or equivalent) or a two-year post-graduate diploma with a minimum of 60% aggregate (or equivalent), in addition to a Bachelor’s degree/equivalent with at least 60% (or equivalent) marks obtained after at least of three years of education

GMAT, CAT, GRE, GATE/ IIMB Test/UGC-JRF + Personal Interview

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IIM Trichy Admission Process 2026

For courses such as MBA, the final admission requires for candidates to secure valid CAT score that matches the cutoff for admission at IIM Trichy. For doctoral-level programmes, applications can be directly submitted through IIM Tiruchirappalli's official website. Further, the IIMT admission criteria is explained below:

1: Application Process 2026

Indian Institute of Management Trichy application process is carried out in online mode. Candidates need to complete CAT registration (www.iimcat.ac.in) for admission to PGPM programmes. For doctoral-level courses, applications are accepted via the IIMT official website.

2: Personal Interview

Candidates shortlisted based on CAT score/ qualifying percentile have to appear for the personal interview round. The interview round for the DPM programme is conducted after the release of the selection list.

3: Final Selection

The final selection for the PGPM programme includes CAT score, interview round, educational background, work experience (if any), and gender diversity. A final cutoff is then released by the institute.

4: Admission Confirmation

The selected candidates can confirm their seats/ admission by paying the required amount of IIM Trichy fee.

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There are various components included in the IIM Trichy fee, such as security deposit, hostel fee, mess fee, tuition fee, and more. Some of these components are one-time chargeable, such as security deposit. While, the tuition fee has to be paid annually/semesterly. The table below carries IIM Trichy course-wise fee:

Course Name	Tuition Fee (Investment in INR)	Average Package (Return in INR)
MBA	11.8 Lakh - 19.5 Lakh	18.6 Lakh - 19.5 Lakh
PhD	10 Lakh	NA

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

IIM Trichy Seats 2026

At the time of counselling, candidates are admitted to IIM Trichy courses, as per the sanctioned seat intake. The seat count varies for each of the courses/specialisations. Some of the seats can be reserved for OBC category candidates. IIM Trichy follows reservation policy as per Government of India norms.The below table mentions IIM Trichy seat intake:

Course Name	Seat Intake
MBA	300
PhD	NA

NOTE: The above-mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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Q: Is MBA from IIM Trichy worth it?

IIM Trichy is counted among the top Management institutes of the country. In NIRF 2025 rankings under Management category, the institute has secured 16th spot. The highest and average package offered to IIM Trichy PGPM students during 2023 placements was INR 41.61 LPA and INR 20.55 LPA, respectively. In addition, a total of 172 industry associations made 266 offers. Moreover, the the highest and average stipend offered to PGPM students stood at INR 3.20 Lacs and INR 1.29 Lacs during the summer placements 2022-2023 batch. Check below what students have to say about IIM Trichy MBA:

Q: I have completed the 12th standard now. How do join IIM Trichy?

Students who have passed Class 12 needs to clear the entrance exams for IIM Trichy admissions. Each course has its eligibility criteria and entrance exam. The entrance exam accepted for MBA is CAT. Also, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria which is 50% aggregate in graduation. Similarly, the entrance exam accepted for DPM course include CAT/ GMAT/ GATE/ GRE/ UGC-JRF.

Q: How can I get a seat at IIM Trichy?

IIM Trichy selection process involves an initial screening based on CAT percentile, Personal Interview and Written Analysis Test. Candidates academic records in bachelor's degree, high school education, and relevant certifications or diplomas are also considered. For executive courses, work experience is important.

Q: Can I fill the CAT application form offline?

No, the CAT application form can only be filled out online on the official website iimcat.ac.in. There is no option to submit the CAT form in offline mode. Candidates will have to create an account on the CAT website once the registrations begin and fill out the CAT form through that candidate account. Candidates must also note that no other website hosts the CAT form other than iimcat.ac.in

There is no provision of paying CAT fees in cash, challan or Demand Draft either. The CAT registration fee can be paid online only through Internet banking, credit/debit cards or mobile wallets only. The payment window will be available in the candidate dashboard as part of the CAT application form. Candidates have to simply follow the instructions to pay the fee. Candidates must note that fee payment is mandatory for CAT form filling. Until the fee is paid successfully, the form will not be accepted. Thus, candidates must check the fee payment acknowledgement slip after making the payment.

IIM Trichy MBA Admission 2026

5 courses 21 months - 2 years

IIM Trichy offers an MBA or Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) in a full-time mode. The PG-level course is divided into six trimesters. Admission to the MBA at IIM Trichy is through the CAT exam. Shortlisted candidates also have to go through an interview round. For the final selection, a composite scorecard (with appropriate weights) is compiled based on three parameters: CAT score, PI round performance, and profile evaluation.

Seat Intake290

Total Tuition Fees₹ 19.5L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CAT

Dates & Events

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

Dates	Past Events
26 May '25	MBA/PGDM (PGPM and PGPM-HR) 4th Offers Announced
21 May '25	MBA/PGDM (PGPM and PGPM-HR) 3rd Offers Announced
16 May '25	MBA/PGDM (PGPM and PGPM-HR) 2nd Offers Announced

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Who is eligible for PGPM at IIM Trichy?

The eligibility criteria is the minimum qualification required for an aspirant to become eligible for admission to a PGPM course at IIM Trichy. Candidates have to meet eligibility criteria for CAT entrance exam. Find below details on the eligibility criteria:

Applicany must be Graduate with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST candidates).
Candidates, appearing for the final year of their UG degree waiting for results can also apply. However, if selected, admission of such candidates will be provisional depending on the submission of a pre-final certificate signed by competent authorities of the previous institute/university, the latest by June 30 of the year of admission.

Q: What is the fees of IIM Trichy PGPM course?

The total course fee include multiple components such as tuition fee, security deposit, hostel fee (if applicable), etc. Some of the fee components are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually/semesterly. Total tuition fee for IIM Trichy PGPM courses range between INR 11.8 lakh and INR 19.5 lakh. Candidates have to pay admission fee at the time of enrollment for seat confirmation.

It must be noted that the given fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change. Hence, is indicative.

Q: How to apply for IIM Trichy PGPM course?

You can apply for IIM Trichy PGPM course by visiting the CAT website and registering yourself. Login and fill the application form. Also upload the documents mentioned by IIM Trichy and next you have to pay application fees before submitting form.

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IIM Trichy
Certificate Admissions 2026

9 courses 4 days - 13 months

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.7L - 2.8L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate

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IIM Trichy DPM Admission 2026

2 courses 4 - 5 years

Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) and Executive Doctoral Programme in Management (EDPM) courses are offered at the doctoral level by IIM Trichy. The DPM programme is offered in different specialisations. IIM Trichy DPM admission is entrance-based. The entrance exam scores accepted by the institute are CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test/UGC-JRF. Selected candidates also have to go through an interview round.

Total Tuition Fees₹ 10L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CAT, GATE

Commonly asked questions
On Ph.D. Admissions

Q: Who is eligible for IIM Tiruchirappalli DPM course admission?

Candidates seeking admission to DPM/PhD programmes offered by IIM Trichy must meet the eligibility criteria. It is the minimum educational qualification required for a candidate to become eligible for admission. Find below the eligibility requirement for both DPM and EDPM course:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

DPM

A Master’s Degree in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate (or equivalent) or a two-year post-graduate Diploma with a minimum of 60% aggregate (or equivalent), in addition to a Bachelor’s degree/equivalent with at least 60% (or equivalent) marks obtained after at least of three years of education.

Five-year/four-year Integrated Master’s Degree Programme in any stream, with at least 60% aggregate (or equivalent). A professional qualification like CA/ICWA/CS (with at least 50% aggregate marks) along with Bachelor's degree (with at least 60% aggregate).

A 4-year/eight-semester Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% (or equivalent).

EDPM

A full-time working executive

10 years of work experience (at least)

Familiarity with management education through area-specific qualifications/certifications/degrees

First class (or equivalent) in all the preceding degrees (post-graduation, etc.)

Q: What is DPM in IIM Trichy?

Indian Institute of Management, Trichy offer a full-time Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM). This course focuses on research training. It is offered in eight specialisations, including Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Stratergy, etc. IIM Trichy PhD applications are accepted via online mode. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are shortlisted based on educational records and scores of CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test/UGC-JRF. Shortlisted candidates are further required to appear for the interview round. This process is carried out by each of the specialising area department. To know more about IIMT DPM course, Click Here.

Q: Is there any application fee for IIM Trichy DPM course?

An application is successfully submitted only after the application fee payment. Candidates can make payment through NEFT in favour of IIMT. Find below the IIM Trichy application fee for DPM/EDPM:

Course	Application Fee
DPM/EDPM	INR 1,000

NOTE: SC/ST/DAP candidates do not have to pay this fee.

Moreover, it is advisable that the candidates must keep the fee payment receipt safe. It shall be required for future references.

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NIRF Student Diversity Report

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IIM Trichy PG - 2 years student admission report: Management Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2025-26
Total students	884
% Female students	31%
% Outside State Students	90%

Source : NIRF Report 2026

IIM Trichy Admission 2026 FAQs

Q: How can I prepare for admission at IIM Trichy?

CAT is a competitive exam that is a must-have for admission to various IIMs and other top Management colleges. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach is essential for admission to the MBA courses offered in India, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A preparation strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Trichy is as follows:

Check the CAT syllabus and exam pattern
Read books, newspapers, editorials, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check VARC questions with answers.
Choose the reference book
Solve 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 mistakes

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Q: What is the cost of PhD/DPM course at IIM Trichy?

There are multiple components included in the total course fee such as tuition fee, security deposit, accommodation, food, etc. Indian Institute of Management, Trichy fee for the EDPM course is INR 10 lakh (excluding the accommodation and food). This fee can be paid in four instalments. For complete details about the fee structure, aspirants can reach out to the IIMT admission office or visit its official website.

Moreover, the given fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change. Hence, is indicative.

Q: What is the seat intake for PGPM courses at IIM Trichy?

There are a total of 290 seats for PGPM programmes. Candidates are admitted as per seat availability and selection criteria. The table mentions course-wise seat break up:

Courses	Seats
Post Graduate Program in Human Resources	50
Post Graduate Program in Management	240

NOTE: The given intake is as per official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

Q: What is the difference between IIM Trichy qualifying CAT cutoff and final cutoff?

The qualifying CAT cutoff of IIM Trichy is the minimum percentile that candidates must meet to be eligible for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) round while the final CAT cutoff is the percentile that candidates must obtain to participate in the WAT/GD-PI round. The former is released with the admission criteria of the institute before the CAT exam while the latter is released after the declaration of CAT result. Read more on IIM Trichy cutoff.

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