Can I join IIM Sirmaur without entrance?

There is no such provision to take admission in any of the course offered at IIM Sirmaur without taking the required entrance exam prescribed for that particual programme. IIM Sirmaur courses admissions are entirely entrance exam based. Aspiring candidates must check the selection process for their desired programme. For admission in MBA programme at IIM Sirmaur candidates should appear for the CAT exam as candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview (PI) round based on the CAT score. Selected candidates will have to report to the admission cell at IIM Sirmaur for document verification and fee payment for final seat locking.

Does IIM Sirmaur accepts admission in MBA through any other exam besides CAT?

No, IIM Sirmaur only accepts admission to its MBA programme based on the CAT (Common Admission Test) examination. CAT scores are the primary basis for shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview (PI) round. GMAT or GRE is not used for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Sirmaur. But if you wish admission to the PhD programme, IIM Sirmaur accepts CAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, or UGC-JRF scores.

What is the fee for MBA in IIM Sirmaur?

The total MBA fee ranges between INR 9.5 lakh to 16 lakh at IIM Sirmaur. It is inclusive of various components such as admission fees, security deposit, library charges, etc.

Are CAT 2023 dates out for admission to IIM Sirmaur?

To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The 2023 CAT form has to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For the 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration was between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam was conducted on November 26, 2023. Students had to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centers. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Sirmaur admission was held in three slots. These are as follows: 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 Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Sirmaur must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call (provided the student gets a valid score in the exam).

How can I prepare for admission at IIM Sirmaur?

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 CAT MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Sirmaur is as follows: Check the CAT syllabus and exam pattern Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check VARC questions with answers. Choose the right 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 Read more about the CAT preparation strategy.

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Q: When will CAT 2023 result be declared for IIM Sirmaur admission?

For admission to IIM Sirmaur 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 Sirmaur admission.

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All the latest updates regarding IIM Sirmaur admissions are as follows:

The CAT 2025 admit cards for admission to MBA/PGDM courses are now available for download. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on Nov 30, 2025.
The IPMAT 2026 application process for admission to the 5-year Integrated MBA programme is expected to begin in Feb 2026. Additionally, the IPMAT 2026 exam is scheduled for May 4, 2026.
The XAT registration process 2026 is now open for MBA/PGDM courses. The last date to register is Dec 5, 2025. Furthermore, the XAT 2026 exam will be held on Jan 4, 2026.
The GATE 2026 exam for admission to ME/Mtech and PhD courses will be conducted on Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026.

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IIM Sirmaur Admission Process 2025

IIM Sirmaur admissions are entirely based on entrance examinations. The institute offers PG & doctoral-level programmes in the field of Management. Candidates wanting to apply for IIM Sirmaur course admission can take the CAT examination for MBA & GATE/CAT for PhD courses. The IIM Sirmaur application process takes place in online mode. Aspirants applying for the MBA course can apply for the CAT examination. The complete details about the offered courses and admissions are provided in the following sections.

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IIM Sirmaur Admission 2025: Eligibility & Selection

IIM Sirmaur admission is offered to PG and doctoral-level programmes in the field of management. Here are the details for most opted courses at IIM Sirmaur along with their eligibility and selection process.

Popular Courses	Common Eligibility	IIM Sirmaur Selection Criteria
MBA	UG degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories)	CAT score + Personal Interview (PI)
PhD	A valid PG degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate	CAT/GATE/GMAT/GRE/UGC-JRF

IIM Sirmaur Fee 2025: Affordability & ROI

IIM Sirmaur fee is cumulative of multiple components, such as tuition fee, security deposit, hostel fee, mess fee, and more. Some of these components are one-time chargeable such as the security deposit. The other fee components could be refundable, non-refundable, to be paid semester-wise or annually. Moreover, the institute follows the reservation policy as prescribed by the Government of India. Mentioned below are the fee and seat details for the IIM Sirmaur courses:

Course Name	Tuition Fee (Investment)	Average Package (Return)
MBA	INR 9.5 lakh - INR 16 lakh	INR 11.4 lakh
PhD	INR 6 lakh	NA

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

IIM Sirmaur Seats 2025

IIM Sirmaur seat intake varies course-wise. Candidates can get a seat in the institute based on their entrance exam scores. Below is the course-wise intake:

Course Name	Seat Intake
MBA	180
PhD	10

Note: This info. is taken from the official website/ sanctioning body and can change anytime.

Steps for IIM Sirmaur Admission Process 2025

Sirmaur IIM admission has various steps. It involves application form filling, the cutoff list release, selection rounds, seat allotment, & also confirmation of the admission. Before the application for admission, aspirants are advised to check the eligibility criteria. The process is explained below step-wise in detail:

1: IIM Sirmaur Application Process

Candidates wishing to get admission to the most opted MBA programme of IIM Sirmaur can take the CAT examination. CAT form can be filled by candidates by paying the application fee of INR 2,400 (UR candidates) & INR 1,200 (reserved category). For PhD admission, students can apply through IIM Sirmaur's official site by paying the registration fees of INR 1,000 (1 specialisation) & INR 1,500 (2 specialisations).

2: IIM Sirmaur Selection Criteria 2025

The selection criteria for admission to the MBA is completely entrance-based candidates having valid CAT scores will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round. In addition to this, candidates seeking admission to the PhD programme must have a valid test score of CAT/ GMAT/ GATE/ GRE/ UGC-JRF. IIM Sirmaur shortlists candidates for the doctoral programme based on their scores in CAT/ GMAT/ GATE/ GRE/ UGC-JRF for the Personal Interview (PI) round.

3: IIM Sirmaur Final Seat Allotment 2025

For admission to the MBA offered at IIM Sirmaur, candidates should have valid CAT scores and must qualify for the personal interview (PI) round followed by document verification and fee payment to complete the admission process leading to final seat allotment. Also, for admission to the PhD programme CAT/ GMAT/ GATE/ GRE/ UGC-JRF score will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round and those who qualify for the PI round will be given offer letters of admission to the Doctoral Programme at IIM Sirmaur. Selected candidates need to pay the IIM Sirmaur fee to confirm their seat in the institute.

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Q: When will CAT 2023 result be declared for IIM Sirmaur admission?

For admission to IIM Sirmaur 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 Sirmaur admission.

IIM Sirmaur MBA Admission 2025

6 courses 1 year - 2 years

IIM Sirmaur admission to the MBA programme through a valid score in CAT. The institute offers a two-year full-time residential MBA programme. Besides the MBA (General), IIM Sirmaur also offers a two-year full-time MBA in Tourism. Candidates willing to be admitted to the MBA programme must meet the overall and section-wise percentile mentioned in the cut-off list released by IIM Sirmaur.

MBA is the flagship programme of IIM Sirmaur. Students unable to get admission in IIM Sirmaur must also check other popular MBA institutes:

MBA Colleges	Total Tuition Fees	Average Package
IIM Sirmaur	INR 9.5 lakh – INR 16 lakh	INR 11.4 lakh
IIM Amritsar	INR 12.5 lakh	INR 16 lakh
IIM Kashipur	INR 17 lakh – INR 17.5 lakh	INR 14.8 lakh

NOTE: The tuition fee mentioned is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is however subject to changes and hence, it is indicative.

Seat Intake160

Total Tuition Fees₹ 3.5L - 16.8L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: XAT, CAT, GATE

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 examOngoing
10 Jul '25 - 5 Dec '25	XAT 2026 Exam registrationOngoing
20 Dec '25	XAT 2026 admit card download starts
4 Jan '26	XAT 2026 Exam
Jan '26	XAT 2026 resultTentative

Dates	Past Events
12 Nov '25	CAT 2025 admit card download
1 Aug '25 - 20 Sep '25	CAT 2025 registration
3 Jun '25	MBA/PGDM (TM)/MBA (TTHM) Last date to accept offer- Merit list 4

Commonly asked questions
On MBA/PGDM Admissions

Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Sirmaur for General category?

The IIM Sirmaur CAT cutoff 2024 will not be released on a public platform and will only be accessible for students who appeared for the entrance exam. The institute released the qualifying CAT percentile, wherein the overall percentile is 95 and the section cutoff percentile is 70 for the General AI category students. The final cutoff is always higher than the qualifying cutoff. So, considering the qualifying cutoff, it is expected that CAT final cutoff will range between 92 to 95 for the General category students.

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IIM Sirmaur
BBM/BMS Admissions 2026

1 courses 4 years

Total Tuition Fees₹ 20L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: IPMAT

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IIM Sirmaur
Certificate Admissions 2026

3 courses 6 months - 1 year

Total Tuition Fees₹ 60K - 11L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CAT, CBSE 12th, ISC, HPBOSE 12th

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Executive MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

2 courses 2 years

Total Tuition Fees₹ 8L - 8.7L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: XAT, CAT, GATE

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IIM Sirmaur PhD Admission 2025

2 courses 4 years

IIM Sirmaur offers PhD and Executive PhD (FPM) programmes in the stream of Management. Candidates seeking admission must hold a valid postgraduate degree with a relevant aggregate. IIM Sirmaur PhD admission is based on the applicant's merit in the CAT/GATE exam. More course details are provided below:

Total Tuition Fees₹ 6L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CAT, GATE

Commonly asked questions
On Ph.D. Admissions

Q: What is the eligibility for Ph.D at IIM Sirmaur?

Candidates need to pass a master's degree in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate or a two-year PG diploma with at least 60% marks along with a bachelor's degre with at least 50% aggregate to apply for IIM Sirmaur PhD course. Aspirants who have passed a five-year integrated master's degree with at least 60% in any discipline or a professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS with at least 50% along with a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate can also apply.

Q: How can I get admission to Ph.D at IIM Sirmaur?

IIM Sirmaur shortlists candidates for PhD programme based on GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE or JRF (NET) scores. Aspirants also need to submit a statement of purpose and research proposal. Selected candidates are further called for a personal interview round for PhD admission.

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