IIM Ranchi Admission Policy 2018-2020: CAT 2017 cut-off fixed at 90 percentile
The Indian Institute of Management Ranchi (IIM Ranchi) has announced admission criteria for its 2018-2020 PGDM batch.
The admission process will include screening of candidates on the basis of CAT 2017 score, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. Academic profile will also be taken into consideration for the final selection.
The minimum CAT 2017 eligibility cut-off has been fixed at 90 percentile for General category students. For Scheduled Tribe (ST) category students the minimum cut off is 40 percentile. For Differently Abled Persons (DAP), the cut off is also 40 percentile.
IIM Ranchi’s WAT/PI process will be common as IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Rohtak, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Trichy and IIM Udaipur.
CAT 2017 percentile score for first stage screening:
| Category |
QA |
DILR |
VARC |
Total |
| General |
80 |
80 |
80 |
90 |
| NC-OBC |
60 |
60 |
60 |
78 |
| SC |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
| ST |
30 |
30 |
30 |
40 |
| DAP |
30 |
30 |
30 |
40 |
These cut-offs are indicative of minimum marks required to be eligible for WAT/PI round. The actual cut-off marks will be known after the CAT 2017 result has been announced. Check last year's actual CAT cut-offs of all the IIMs
The WAT and PI of IIM Ranchi will be conducted by IIM Rohtak and will be conducted in five cities – Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.
Points distribution chart for final admission:
| Component |
Weightage |
| CAT 2017 score |
30% |
| WAT score |
10% |
| PI score |
30% |
| Candidate’s profile |
30% |
| Total |
100% |
Candidate’s profile will include the following aspects:
| Aspect |
Out of 30% |
| Academic Profile |
15% |
| Work Experience |
5% |
| Academic Diversity |
5% |
| Gender Diversity |
5% |
Candidates from non-Engineering background can avail 5% academic diversity and female candidates can avail 5% under Gender diversity. Check IIM Admission Policies of all the IIMs
Selected candidates will be informed via email, after which they will have to submit offer acceptance letter and offer acceptance fees to confirm admission. The offer acceptance fees will be adjusted in term fee and in case any candidate decides not to seek admission, his/her acceptance fee will be returned after deduction.
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Answered 2 months ago
Indian Institute of Management Ranchi is one of the top Management institutes in India. As per the NIRF ranking, IIM Ranchi ranking has shown a fluctuating trend. IIM Ranchi was ranked 15 in 2022 and 24 in 2023. Candidates can refer to the table below to know more about the rankings:
Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
NIRF 2025 | Management | 18 |
Outlook 2024 | MBA- Government | 7 |
IIRF 2024 | MBA | 15 |
NIRF 2024 | Management | 17 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
A ranking trend of IIM Ranchi under the Management category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework created Ministry of Education, Government of India is mentioned below:
Ranking Body | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIRF | 21 | 15 | 24 | 17 | 18 |
This ranking data is taken from the official NIRF website, interested students can check the official website to confirm
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
For obtaining IIM Ranchi admission, appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Visit the official website of the IIM Ranchi to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include IPMAT and CAT.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
The domain-wise the highest, average and median package offered during IIM Ranchi placements 2025 is presented below:
Domains | the highest Package (2025) | Average Package (2025) | Median Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
Strategy and Consulting | INR 27 LPA | INR 20.49 LPA | INR 19.31 LPA |
Finance | INR 39.69 LPA | INR 20.19 LPA | INR 17.64 LPA |
IT Analytics | INR 27.94 LPA | INR 18.96 LPA | INR 18.37 LPA |
Operations Management | INR 25.13 LPA | INR 18.67 LPA | INR 18.5 LPA |
Sales & Marketing | INR 50.39 LPA | INR 19.07 LPA | INR 17.19 LPA |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
The key highlights of IIM Ranchi placements 2025 for MBA, MBA BA and MBA HR programs are presented below:
Particulars | MBA Placement Statistics (2025) | MBA HR Placement Statistics (2025) | MBA BA Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest package | INR 50.39 LPA | INR 35.3 LPA | INR 27.94 LPA |
Average package | INR 19.29 LPA | INR 19.02 LPA | INR 19.86 LPA |
Median package | INR 17.64 LPA | INR 18 LPA | INR 18.11 LPA |
Total recruiters | 81 | 26 | 34 |
PPO Percentage | 19.8% | 30% | 21.7% |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 months ago
BFSI & Fintech sector emerged as the top recruiting sector during IIM Ranchi MBA placements 2025. The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIM Ranchi placements 2025 is presented below:
Sectors | MBA BA Placement Distribution (2025) |
|---|---|
BFSI & Fintech | 43.48% |
Consulting & Professional Services | 19.57% |
E-Commerce & Tech | 4.35% |
FMCG | 2.17% |
IT & ITES | 6.52% |
Manufacturing | 8.7% |
Others | 15.21% |
Sectors | MBA Placement Distribution (2025) |
BFSI & Fintech | 37.06% |
Manufacturing | 12.18% |
E-Commerce & Tech | 9.64% |
IT & ITES | 8.63% |
Consulting & Professional Services | 6.6% |
Automobile | 6.09% |
FMCG | 5.58% |
Others | 14.22% |
Sectors | MBA HR Placement Distribution (2025) |
BFSI & Fintech | 22% |
Consulting & Professional Services | 22% |
Manufacturing | 14% |
Energy Oil & Gas | 12% |
Automobile | 8% |
FMCG | 6% |
Media & Entertainment | 6% |
Others | 10% |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 months ago
The course-wise average salary trend witnessed during IIM Ranchi placements over the past three years is presented below:
Course | Average Package (2023) | Average Package (2024) | Average Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
MBA | INR 17.3 LPA | INR 18.69 LPA | INR 19.29 LPA |
MBA HR | INR 16.3 LPA | INR 18.37 LPA | INR 19.02 LPA |
MBA BA | INR 16.4 LPA | INR 19.13 LPA | INR 19.86 LPA |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 months ago
Find below the course-wise salary trends witnessed during IIM Ranchi over the past three years:
Course - highest package | 2023 (INR) | 2024 (INR) | 2025 (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
MBA | 67 LPA | 37.8 LPA | 50.39 LPA |
MBA HR | 32.2 LPA | 33.97 LPA | 35.3 LPA |
MBA BA | 22.3 LPA | 34.91 LPA | 27.94 LPA |
Course - median package | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
MBA | 16.5 LPA | 18 LPA | 17.64 LPA |
MBA HR | 16 LPA | 18.22 LPA | 18 LPA |
MBA BA | 16 LPA | 16.88 LPA | 18.11 LPA |
Course - average package | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
MBA | 17.3 LPA | 18.69 LPA | 19.29 LPA |
MBA HR | 16.3 LPA | 18.37 LPA | 19.02 LPA |
MBA BA | 16.4 LPA | 19.13 LPA | 19.86 LPA |
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