IIM Raipur - Indian Institute of Management Answered Questions

Given below is the eligibility criteria for admission to the executive MBA programme at IIM Raipur:The candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate.The candidate should have a minimum of three years of professional work experience after graduation.Candidate based on their academic performance will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round.Those who qualify for the PI round will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Raipur for document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

Given below are the eligibility criteria for admission to PGP (equivalent to MBA) at IIM Raipur:Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate.Candidates should have a valid CAT percentile based on which they will be selected for further admission rounds.Selected candidates will now have to take the Personal Interview (PI) round. Those who qualify for the PI round will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Raipur for document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

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: 

For admission to IIM Raipur 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 Raipur admission.

Candidates aspiring for admission in the MBA programme at IIM Raipur including top IIMs or at top MBA colleges in India must take the CAT exam. Qualifying for the CAT exam requires a plan of action which involves smart strategies for completing section-wise syllabus of the CAT exam. Here are few CAT exam preparation tips:Check the CAT syllabus and the pattern of the exam.Selection of the right reference books following the emerging CAT exam pattern.Try to solve the maximum number of CAT Mock Tests. Download FREE practice questions and answers!Solve CAT exam PYQs for thorough revision and to clear all the important concepts.

The minimum overall and section-wise CAT percentile required for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Raipur was 92. So, if follow the same trend for the year 2024 then candidates having 93 percentiles are very much eligible for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Raipur.

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Raipur, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Raipur are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AMAfternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMEvening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMEarlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

Yes, CAT 2023 dates for admission to IIM Raipur are out. 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 have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration will go on between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Students are required to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Raipur admission will be held in three slots. These are as follows:Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AMAfternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMEvening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMCandidates who are willing to get into IIM Raipur 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).

The total tuition fee for the MBA programme at IIM is inclusive of admission fees, caution deposits, and charges for many facilities offered at IIM Raipur during the programme. Although, the total tuition fee for the MBA course at IIM Raipur is collated from unofficial sources. The total tuition fee for the MBA programme at IIM Raipur ranges somewhere between INR 8 Lacs to INR 14.2 lakh. Hence, it is indicative, that candidates can refer to the institute’s official website for more details on the same.

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.