IIM Trichy: Cut Off, Courses, Fees, Admissions 2025 (Open), Placements, Ranking

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. Also, the final CAT cutoff is always higher than the qualifying cutoff. 

It has been observed that students were placed in Operations domain with a package of INR 24.90 LPA followed by IT and Analytics with INR 22.93 and General Management with INR 20.69 LPA during IIT Trichy 2023 placements, respectively. The graph below showcases domain-wise average package offered during IIM Trichy placements 2023:

The table below showcases domain-wise placements during IIM Trichy placement 2023:

Domain	Average Package (2023)
Operations	INR 24.90 LPA
IT & Analytics	INR 22.93 LPA
General Management	INR 20.69 LPA
Sales & Marketing	INR 20.27 LPA
Finance	INR 19.92 LPA
Consulting	INR 18.30 LPA

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.

IIM Tiruchirappalli has ranked 27th in the Management category by NIRF ranking 2024. IIM Trichy is famous for the Management programme and the highest package offered during placement 2024 to the PGPM students was INR 43.69 LPA. Moreover, the top recruiters of IIM Trichy include Accenture, Amazon, Cognizant, Deloitte, ICICI Bank, Microsoft, JP Morgan and Chase, TATA AIG, Ultra Tech, YES Bank, BMW, Piramal, etc. The institute also has good infrastructure with campus sprawling over an area of 175 acres of land.

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 2024 are considered subject to the candidate updating the latest details in the CAP application process.

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. 

As per the latest report,  the participating recruiters made 329 placement offers to the batch of 346 PGPM students during IIM Trichy placements in 2024. The table below showcases the total number of offers made to PGPM and PGPM-HR students in the past three years:

Course	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
PGPM	228	266	329
PGPM-HR	24	29	29

Eligible students need to qualify CAT/GMAT/GATE/GRE/UGC-JRF exams for admission to DPM programme. The admission process also include personal interview round. Additionally, the application fee for DPM admissions is INR 1,000 (No fee for SC/ST/DAP candidates). Candidates seeking admissions can apply online.

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.

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's what they have to say:

* Infrastructure: The campus life is pleasant, with modern technology, aesthetic architecture, and well-decked classrooms. The library is well-stocked, and the hostel facilities are great, with comfortable rooms and amenities.
* Faculty: The faculty members are rich in knowledge, experienced, and specialised in their domains. They provide a lot of emphasis on practical knowledge, case studies, and presentations.
* Curriculum: The course curriculum is diverse, and professors invest time in making classes engaging and fun. Pre-reading culture is encouraged, and the course is industry-focused.
* Placements: Placement rates are high, with 100% placement record, and average salary packages ranging from 10.92 LPA to 14.91 LPA. Major recruiters include JP Morgan, Godrej, TAFE, HDFC, and many more.
* Internships: Internships are also given by prominent companies like Accenture, HCL, IBM, Seaborn, and TCS, with decent stipends.
* Industry Exposure: Regular guest lectures from industry professionals provide valuable industry exposure, and international weeks allow students to think globally.
* Student Life: Dhruva, the annual festival, is a highlight, and extracurricular activities are encouraged. Clubs and committees organize events throughout the year, and students enjoy the scenic beauty of nearby locations.

In conclusion, an MBA/PGDM programme at IIM Trichy seems to be a worthwhile investment considering the infrastructure, faculty, curriculum, placement records, and industry exposure. While individual experiences may vary, these common themes suggest that IIM Trichy provides a strong foundation for future career success.

The alumni of IIM Trichy are working in the Operations (27%) followed, by Business Development (25%) sectors among others. To know the function-wise alumni placements, students can check out the pie chart below:

DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above were compiled from various online sources and hence are indicative.  

Indian Institute Of Management–Tiruchirappalli (IIM–Tiruchirappalli) has been ranked 27 under Management category by NIRF 2024. Moreover, the institute was ranked 22 by NIRF 2023 in Management category. Additionally, the institute was also ranked 13 by the 'The Week' business rankings 2021.

As per the latest report 2024, the majority of students were placed in Sales and Marketing (46%) sectors, followed by the Finance (20%) sectors. The table below showcases domain-wise students placed during summer placements 2024:

Domain	Statistics (2023)	Statistics (2024)
Sales & Marketing	23%	46%
Finance	23%	20%
IT & Analytics	17%	13%
Consulting	17%	11%
Operations	10%	6%
General Management	10%	4%

The IIM Trichy median package offered to PGPM batch 2024 was INR 18.24 LPA. Further, the IIM Trichy average offered to PGPM-HR batch 2024 stood at INR 17 LPA. The course-wise IIM Trichy median offered between 2022 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	PlacementStatistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
PGPM	INR 16 LPA	INR 19.50 LPA	INR 18.24 LPA
PGPM-HR	INR 14 LPA	INR 16 LPA	INR 17 LPA

There are a total of 300 seats for PGPM programmes. The table given below mentions course-wise seat break up:

Courses	Seats
Post Graduate Program in Human Resources (PGPM-HR)	60
Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)	240

The table below showcases domain-wise median package offered to PGPM students during IIM Trichy placements 2024:

Domain	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Operations	INR 22 LPA	INR 17.05 LPA
General Management	INR 20.50 LPA	INR 20 LPA
Finance	INR 19.98 LPA	INR 29.75 LPA
Sales & Marketing	INR 19.50 LPA	INR 18.21 LPA
Consulting & Strategy	INR 18.30 LPA	INR 16.75 LPA
IT & Analytics	INR 18 LPA	INR 18.27 LPA

The registration link for IIM Trichy DPM admission 2025 is currently active. Aspirants can visit the official website to register and generate login credentials. Moreover, the admission to the course is through IIMB test. The round two of the IIMB test for 2024-25 batch is scheduled on Feb 2, 2025. Additionally, the registration deadline for IIMB test second round is Jan 24, 2025 (5 pm).

Indian Institute of Management, Trichy offer Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) as its flagship course. It is a two-year course offered in a full-time mode. The programme is divided into four semesters. Admission is based on multiple factors as mentioned below:

• CAT percentile 
• PI performance
• Academic performance
• Work experience
• Female candidates
• Verbal composition
• Professional qualification

Read more about the IIM Chennai PGPM course, here.

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.

IIM Trichy has a highly competitive and rigorous admission process for all its programmes. The selection process typically involves an initial screening of candidates based on their CAT percentile scores, followed by a Personal Interview and Written Analysis Test.  Apart from CAT, the institute also accepts scores from other national and international level entrance exams such as GMAT, GRE, and GATE.

The candidate's academic records in their bachelor's degree, high school education, and any relevant certifications or diplomas are also considered. Work experience is particularly important for executive programmes as it helps the admission committee understand the candidate's exposure to the corporate world and their potential for growth in the programme. Overall, the admission process is highly selective, and only a small percentage of candidates are selected for admission to the various programs at IIM Trichy.