IIM Indore UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

Below is the comparison of IIM Indore and IIM Bangalore on certain parameters:

Note: The fee is sourced from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

PGP is the flagship course of all the IIMs. Below is the comparison between IIM Lucknow and IIM Calcutta based on PGP fee, NIRF ranking and average package:

PGP is the flagship course of IIM Indore. The institute is listed in the top 100 in the Financial Times Rankings for its flagship PGP in Management (PGP) under the Masters in Management category. It has also bagged 25 positions amongst all the top B-schools in Asia under QS Global MBA Rankings, with a position of 5 amongst the IIMs and 5 amongst the top B-Schools in India. In terms of placements, IIM Indore provides opportunities to students in top companies.

The the highest and average package offered to PGP HRM programme during IIM Indore placements 2023 stood at INR 34.50 LPA and INR 22.65 LPA, respectively. Check below infographic to know what students have to say about IIM Indore MBA:

 

Check below IIM Indore EPGP eligibility criteria:

• A pass in four-years bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate is required to apply for EPGP course.
• Candidates who have completed three-year bachelor's degree and master's degree with at least 50% aggregate each can also apply for EPGP course.
• Aspirants with 50% aggregate in Integrated five-year course or other programmes of similar duration can also apply.
• A minimum of five years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience after graduation as on the application deadline date is also required.

GMAT is conducted across India, so, you have a wide selection of test centres to choose from. GMAT is conducted in 33 cities in India across various GMAT test centres. GMAT will be conducted every month. The GMAT date available is different for each location. Click here to check the GMAT date for your location.

While selecting an exam date, you can choose the time of either the morning slot or the afternoon one. This can vary in the next attempt. The availability of GMAT dates depends upon the local test centres, thus, it is advised to start checking the dates in advance.

Check below the IIM Indore eligibility criteria for PGP and PGP-HRM:

• A pass in any UG degree or completed a professional degree (CA/ CS/ ICWA/ Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD)
• Candidates, appearing for the final year of their UG degree and 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

For admission to EPGP, candidates must have passed their 3/ 4/ 5-year UG degree with 50% aggregate and have at least 5 years of experience. Additionally, they must possess a valid score in the GMAT exam. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a Personal Interview (PI). For final selection, 50% weightage is assigned to GMAT scores while the remaining 50% weightage is assigned to PI scores. Especially designed for experienced professionals to enhance their knowledge, skills, and capabilities, Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is an intensive one-year residential programme offered by IIM Indore. This course is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) in London (UK). Candidates seeking admission to the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management of IIM Indore must apply online on the official website of the institute. The online application link becomes active in the month of September. Followed by the application form, candidates must pay the online non-refundable application processing fee of INR 5,900 (including GST for Indian nationals).

As per IIM Indore’s official website, the institute is listed in the top 100 in the Financial Times Rankings for its flagship PGP in Management (PGP) under the Masters in Management category. NIRF has also ranked IIM Indore in 2024 under 'Management' Category. Check below NIRF ranking trend for last three years:

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Find below the steps to apply for IIM Indore admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM CAT.

Step 2: Click on "New Registration" and register by entering a few basic details.

Step 3: Login with the ID and fill out the application form.

Step 4: Upload the required documents.

Step 5: Pay the application fee via credit/debit card or net banking.

Read more: CAT Registration Process 2023

For IIM Indore FPM admission, candidates must have a master’s degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 60% or equivalent grade. Candidates having a postgraduate diploma (2 years) degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% are also eligible to apply for the FPM course at IIM Indore. To apply for the FPM course at IIM Indore, candidates must visit the official website of the institute to apply online. IIM Indore FPM admission is based on a number of national/institute-level entrance exams. The institute accepts a valid CAT/  GRE /  GMAT / JRF (Economics) /  GATE scores for FPM admission. The final selection is based on candidates' performance in the Personal Interview (PI) round.

EPGP is a full time residential programme with an International module, which requires the candidates to visit one of the top global B-schools. The International module is a compulsory module for all the participants. After successful completion of the one-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), a candidate will receive a degree in Master of Business Administration.

IPM course offered by IIM Indore is a five-year integrated Management programme that provides students a comprehensive understanding of the Business and Management industry. Designed to prepare students for a career in the corporate world in sectors, such as Consulting, and Entrepreneurship, the admission process for IPM at IIM Indore is highly competitive. For IIM Indore's IPM admission, candidates must visit the official website of the institute to apply online. Accredited by the Association of MBAs, AMBA London, IIM Indore IPM admission is based on candidates' performance in IPM Aptitude Test (IPMAT). Candidates are shortlisted after it is called for a Personal Interview (PI) round for final selection. Want to know more about the IIM Indore IPM course - click here.

Below is the IIM Indore eligibiltiy criteria for BBA programme:

• Candidates should have been born on or after August 1, 2003 (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from SC/ ST/ PwD Category will be given)
• Aspirants should have passed Class 12 or HSc or equivalent examination in 2021, 2022 or appearing in 2023 to apply for IIM Indore IPM course.
• Candidates should also have passed Class 10 or SSC examination.

A candidate can surely join IIM Indore without appearing for CAT. The institute offers other courses such as IPM, EPGP and PGPMX which are equivalent to the PGP course and admission to these courses is possible without CAT. 

• IIM Indore accepts IPMAT scores for admission to the IPM course. IIM Indore IPM is an intergrated  five year course that combines undergraduate and postgraduate management degrees. The minimum eligibility is the candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board.
• For admission to EPGP programme, the candidates must have a valid GMAT/GRE/CAT score card. The GMAT and GRE scorecard should not be older than 5 years from the date of application. To be eligible for IIM Indore EPGP course, candidates must have a bachelor's degree with an aggregate of atleast 50% and a minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience.
• IIM Indore conducts an aptitude test for admission to the PGPMX course on a specified date followed by an interview round. Candidates who have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks and 5 years of full-time work experinece are eligible to apply to the IIM Indore PGPMX course. 
• IIM Indore also offers FPM and EFPM courses. IIM Indore accepts CAT/ GRE/GMAT/JRF (in Economics) scores for admission to these courses. 

IIM Indore will announce the IPMAT dates and schedule. The IPMAT 2025 exam will be conducted on May 12, 2025. The registrations for IPMAT 2025 will likely begin in the second week of February 2025. The registration window will likley be open for a month approximately and will close in the month of March 2025. The IPMAT admission process is completely online and the schedule will also be announced online on the official website. The IPMAT 2025 exam will be conducted in one shift only (afternoon shift) like every year. The schedule along with the exam timings and duration will be announced soon by IIM Indore in a detailed notification for the IPMAT exam. 

IIMs consider two kinds of cutoffs for admission to their PGP programmes – qualifying and final shortlisting cutoff. The overall qualifying CAT cutoff required is 90 percentile for the General category for admission to the PGP course. For the PGP HRM course, the overall qualifying CAT cutoff is 70 percentile for the General category candidates. However, the final shortlisting cutoff percentile for CAT for IIM Indore reached up to 98 percentile in the past years which shows how rigorous it is for a student to get admission to this institute. For more cutoff-related information, click here. 

Predict here the chance of getting into IIM Indore MBA

The admission cycle for the flagship PGP courses of IIM-I starts in the month of August for the upcoming year's MBA admission batch. IIM Indore has adopted a three-stage selection process for admission to its PGP and PGP HRM programmes, which is as follows:

Eligibility criteria

All applicants must fulfil the eligibility requirements specified for PGP admission. A pass in any UG degree or completed a professional degree (CA/ CS/ ICWA/ FIAI) with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) is required to apply for PGP course.

Shortlist for PI

Only those aspirants satisfying the eligibility requirements will be shortlisted for PI round. Sufficient number of candidates for PI from each category will be shortlisted using the merit list generated based on composite score. Candidates shortlisted for PI will be intimated in the month of January 2023. Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are not shortlisted for PI.

Final Selection

After completion of the above selection rounds, category-wise merit list is generated based on final composite score and provisional admission offers are made accordingly.