IIM Raipur PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

BFSI sector emerged as the top recruiting sector during IIM Raipur MBA placements 2024. The sector-wise offers made during IIM Raipur MBA placements 2024 is presented below:

Sectors	MBA Offers Made (2024)
BFSI	80
Manufacturing	47
IT / ITES	90
FMCG / FMCD	32
Strategy & Consulting	15
Others	38

Admission to IIM Raipur is not direct. The Post Graduate Program (PGP) requires going through the Common Admission Process (CAP) conducted by the IIMs. CAP consists of two stages: shortlisting based on CAT score and academics, followed by a personal interview (PI) and group discussion (GD). The minimum CAT percentile for PI at IIM Raipur is 92 for General and EWS candidates, and 80 for NC-OBC, SC, and ST candidates. Selection is based on overall performance in CAT, academics, PI, and GD.

Other ways to gain admission include the Lateral Entry (LE) programme for professionals with three years of experience, and the Executive MBA (EMBA) programme for working professionals.

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Business Development domain has placed the most no. of IIM Raipur students. The domain-wise IIM Raipur alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

IIM Raipur offers certification, PG, and doctoral-level management courses. The eligibility criteria for every particular course are different. Given below are the admission processes for IIM Raipur courses

MBA: MBA is the flagship programme of IIM Raipur and one of the highly opted courses by students. For admission in the MBA course at IIM Raipur, the candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of 50% (45% for reserved categories) and have a valid CAT score/ percentile to become eligible for the personal interview (PI) round.

FPM: Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is a full-time doctoral course offered by IIM Raipur. Candidates planning to pursue FPM from IIM Raipur should have either a Post-Graduation degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) or have a CA/ICWA degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate, or have done BTech with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10 and should have a valid score/ rank of any on these entrance exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GATE/ GRE/ UGC-NET.

There is no such provision for getting direct admission in MBA course at IIM Raipur. Candidates planning to take admission in MBA course at IIM Raipur must fulfill the given conditions:

• Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories).
• Candidate must have a valid Common Admission Test (CAT) percentile to become eligible for further admission rounds held by IIM Raipur.
• Candidates with valid CAT scores must register for the Personal Interview (PI) round.
• Finally, if the candidate successfully fulfills all the conditions will now have to get the documents verified and pay the tuition fees.

Yes, IIM Raipur offers a two-year full-time MBA course which comprises six trimesters. IIM Raipur accepts admission in the MBA programme on three parameters:

1. CAT score, whose weightage is 40%.
2. Personal Interview (PI) whose weightage is 25%.
3. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) with a weightage of 3%.

Candidates who will be able to qualify in all the four parameters specified by IIM Raipur will be able to confirm their MBA seat through document verification and fee payment as their final step.

The list of top recruiters during IIM Raipur MBA placements 2024 is presented below:

IIM Raipur MBA Top Recruiters 2024
Accenture	GSK
Amazon	PEPSICO
ICICI Bank	EY
VIP	PwC
Berger Paints	Deloitte

Candidates seeking details for the MBA programme at IIM Raipur can refer to two crucial points; one is IIM Raipur MBA ranking and its placements based on which candidates can form a better decision regarding admission to the MBA programme at IIM.

IIM Raipur MBA Rankings

National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) allots ranking to universities and colleges based on various important parameters. Given below is the NIRF ranking for the IIM Raipur MBA programme.

Ranking body	Category	2022	2023
NIRF	Management	14	11

 

IIM Raipur Placements

Cited below are the placement statistics of the IIM Raipur MBA programme for the year 2022 and 2023

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics 2022	MBA Placement Statistics 2023
the highest package	Domestic – INR 42.15 LPA	Domestic – INR 67.60 LPA International – INR 43.43 LPA
Average package	INR 17.73 LPA	INR 21.04 LPA
Median package	INR 16.95 LPA	INR 20 LPA
Placement rate	100%	100%

Candidates seeking admission at IIM Raipur must fulfil the eligibility and selection for the programme to which they have applied. For admission to the IIM Raipur’s flagship MBA course, the candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Also, candidates having a valid CAT percentile as specified in the cutoff list released by IIM Raipur can apply for further admission process. After completion of admission rounds, students will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Raipur for document verification and fee payment.

While filling out the CAT application form candidates need to keep some documents with them which are required to be uploaded to complete the CAT application process. Here is the list of those required documents.

• Class 10 mark sheet
• Class 12 mark sheet
• UG degree
• Work experience certificate
• Adhaar Card
• Date of Birth proof
• Address proof
• Caste category certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned images of photograph and signature
• Credit/Debit card or Internet banking details for fee payment.

IIM's reputation is itself a benchmark for MBA courses in India. Although, IIM Raipur is not listed among the top IIMs it still holds a very good position in terms of placements and rankings. NIRF has ranked IIM Raipur at 11 in 2023 rankings under the 'Management' category. In terms of placement, the highest and average package offered during IIM Raipur placements 2024 stood at INR 43.4 LPA and INR 19.7 LPA, respectively. Below are students reviews on Shiksha for IIM Raipur MBA:

 

CAT cut off percentile for IIM Raipur depends on a number of factors. Some of these are mentioned below :

• The difficulty level of the CAT
• Number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
• Number of candidates who have passed the exam
• Number of seats in available in the institute
• Ranking of the institute

Once released, CAT result 2024 will be available on the official website of IIMCAT. Candidates, who appeared for CAT 2024 can check the result and download the scorecard by using their CAT login IDs and password. To check the CAT 2024 result, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CAT 2024 at iimcat.ac.in

Step 2: Click on the login button mentioned under the 'CAT 2024 scorecard download'

Step 3: Enter CAT 2024 ID and password and press 'Enter'

Step 4: Click on the 'scorecard' tab

Step 5: Download the CAT result 2024 PDF

As per the IIM Raipur MBA cut-off list it could be observed that the overall cutoff percentile as well as section-wise cutoff percentile for admission to the MBA programme have significantly increased as the cutoff percentile for both overall and section-wise section for the year 2021 is 90. Hence, students are advised to give equal importance to all the sections, i.e. verbal ability and reading comprehension (VARC), data interpretation and logical reasoning (DILR) and quantitative aptitude (QA) while preparing for the CAT exam to get eligible for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Raipur.

A total of 302 offers were made during IIM Raipur MBA placements 2024. Further, the trends witnessed during MBA placements over the past three years with respect to the number of offers made are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2022)	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Total offers	275	287	302
Total applicants	252	249	302

IIM Raipur offers admission to MBA course on the basis of CAT scores followed by the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). IIM Raipur cutoff 2023 is yet to release. In the meantime, candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the IIM Raipur cutoff for the year 2022, 2021 and 2020 for the General All India category candidates: 

Section	2020	2021	2022
Overall	94	94	94
Quants	80.35	94	94
VA-RC	80.62	94	94
DI-LR	80.4	94	94

Yes, it is necessary for candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme at IIM Raipur to meet overall as well as section-wise cut-off percentile. The minimum overall and section-wise cut-off percentile for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Raipur for the year 2021 was 92. Hence, candidates willing to pursue an MBA from IIM Raipur must prepare well for the CAT exam.

Candidates planning to pursue Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), which is a doctoral-level programme offered by IIM Raipur, should meet the following requirements:

• Candidate should have a PG degree from IIMs or its equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate

OR

• CA/ICWA with a degree and CS with BCom with a minimum of 60% aggregate

OR

• 4 Year/8 Semester Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BE/BTech/ BArch) with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10

OR

• Five-year Integrated Master’s degree programme in any discipline, with a minimum of 60% aggregate
• Candidate should have a valid score/ rank of any on these entrance exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GATE/ GRE/ UGC-NET.
• Candidates whose score/ rank is above the closing rank mentioned in the cut-off list released by IIM Raipur can register for the personal interview (PI) round.

It is clear from a comparison of IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Trichy's placement rates and tuition costs that each university has special benefits to offer. Despite having a reasonable tuition charge of INR 16.10 lakh, IIM Ranchi distinguishes out with a high average package of INR 17.30 LPA. Along with reasonable tuition fees between INR 11.8 Lacs and INR 19.5 lakh, IIM Trichy also provides attractive packages ranging from INR 15.82 LPA to INR 20.55 LPA. IIM Raipur, on the other hand, has a higher tuition price of INR 20 Lacs but provides a larger selection of placement incentives. In the end, the decision should be based on your own professional objectives, financial factors, and personal preferences.

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

After analyzing the reviews and testimonials from students and alumni, here's what emerges:

Placements:
* 100% placement record (batch of 2017-19)
* the highest salary package: INR24.06 LPA
* the lowest salary package: INR11.40 LPA
* Average salary package: INR14.53 LPA
* Top recruiting companies: Google, Deloitte, ICICI Bank, etc.

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* State-of-the-art Wi-Fi campus
* Well-equipped classrooms, simulation labs, and library
* Spacious and comfortable hostel accommodations with single rooms and attached bathrooms
* Hygienic and tasty food in the mess
* Fully-equipped sports complex with facilities like swimming pool, gym, and sports grounds

Faculty and Pedagogy:
* Highly qualified and knowledgeable faculty members
* Interactive and engaging teaching methods, including case studies and discussions
* Course curriculum aligned with industry requirements, making students industry-ready

Extracurricular Activities:
* Various clubs and committees for cultural, technical, and literary activities
* Events and festivals throughout the year, providing a lively college atmosphere

Overall, IIM Raipur seems to offer a great return on investment in terms of placements, infrastructure, faculty, and overall college experience. However, as with any institution, it's essential to weigh these benefits against individual preferences and priorities.

Remember, this analysis is based on reviews and testimonials from past students and alumni, so take their perspectives into account when making your decision.