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IIM fees for MBA range between INR 17 lakh and 27 lakh. While the fee of older IIMs is above INR 25 lakh, the fee of baby IIMs is under 20 lakh. Check out the MBA fees of all IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore.

IIM Fees for MBA

IIM MBA fees ranges between INR 17 and INR 27 lakh. Cost of MBA from the top three IIMs - Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta is highest (between INR 24 lakh to INR 27 lakh) where as MBA fees at newer IIMs like Bodh Gaya and Sirmaur is between INR 17 to INR 21 lakh. The discrepancy in the MBA fee structure of the old and the new IIMs is due to the fact that older IIMs do not get funds from the government for maintenance and other expenditure, while the new IIMs are financially supported by the government. Despite that, one can say that IIM MBA fees is on the higher side. 

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Q:   How much does IIM Nagpur cost?

A:

IIM Nagpur offers postgraduate courses such as MBA at a total fee of INR 18.9 lakh. It's important to note that this amount covers only the tuition fee and not other expenses such as transportation and hostel charges which are also included in the total fee. However, being a government college, the fee is not exorbitant and the college offers scholarships to students who may find it difficult to pay the fees. To gain admission to MBA, students must write the CAT entrance exam

Q:   Is IIM Ahmedabad costly?

A:
The total course fee for PGP offered at IIM Ahmedabad is INR 23 Lacs. IIM A charges INR 18 Lacs as its course fees. This includes academic support, tuition, accommodation, basic healthcare, medical insurance and alumni association membership fee. This will also include books, case study materials, etc. This fee does not include mess fees, laptop, travel or personal expenses etc. Other expenses (academic) and living (including recreation) in Ahmedabad for 2 years costs another INR 2 Lacs.

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A:

There has been no change in exam pattern and syllabus of the CAT exam from last year apart from the fee amount which has been increased from INR 2,400 to INR 2,500 for General category candidates and from INR 1,200 to INR 1250 for Reserved category candidates. 

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IIM admission for full-time MBA has commenced, and the interview round will be held in March-April 2025. Admissions will be based on CAT 2024 exam. Candidates planning to pursue an MBA programme at any of the IIM campuses in the 2025 academic year, must know its fees and admission criteria. Although, the IIMs offer scholarships to deserving students and provide loan assistance, it is wise to check before applying whether the cost of MBA from IIM is feasible to you or not and what are the available options.

In this article, you will get information related to annual MBA fees at IIMs along with the scholarships offered by them. You will also find the following information:

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  • Components of IIM MBA fees
  • Annual course fee of two-year MBA/PGP programme of each IIM
  • PGP fee structure and scholarship of each IIM
  • Scholarship schemes offered by each IIM

IIM Fees Structure for MBA: Components

MBA aspirants must know what constitutes the IIM fees so that he/she can make financial arrangements before admission, if required. The IIM fees structure for MBA includes tuition fee, boarding and lodging as well as other expenses for services and utilities. An important component of IIM MBA fees is the expense of international immersion programme. Some IIMs allow candidates to take up private residence outside the campus after the first year of the programme. The MBA course fee is to be paid semester-wise. IIM fees includes following expenses:

  • Tuition fee
  • Personal expenses
  • Boarding
  • Travel
  • Course material
  • Mess charges
  • Library
  • Internet
  • Laptop and computer
  • Alumni activity and
  • Miscellaneous expenses

IIM Fees for MBA/PGP 2024-26

Below is the list of MBA/PGP programme fees of each IIM. The amount mentioned here is course fee of full-time MBA/PGP (two years). The fees may increase in the new academic session.

IIM campus

IIM MBA Fees (latest)

IIM Ahmedabad

INR 25.00 lakh

IIM Bangalore

INR 24.50 lakh

IIM Calcutta

INR 27.00 Lakh

IIM Lucknow

INR 20.70 lakh

IIM Kozhikode

INR 20.50 lakh

IIM Raipur

INR 18.00 lakh(excluding boarding fees)

IIM Udaipur

INR 14.96 lakh

IIM Rohtak

INR 17.90 lakh

IIM Visakhapatnam

INR 17.82 lakh

IIM Trichy

INR 19.50 lakh

IIM Sambalpur

INR 21.01 lakh

IIM Ranchi

INR 17.20 lakh

IIM Bodhgaya

INR 17.96 lakh

IIM Sirmaur

INR 17.50 lakh

IIM Jammu

INR 18.85 lakh

IIM Amritsar

INR 21.00 lakh

IIM Shillong

INR 17.50 lakh

IIM Kashipur

INR 17.30 lakh

IIM Nagpur

INR 18.90 lakh

IIM Indore

INR 21.17 lakh

IIM Mumbai

INR 14.00 lakh

Q:   What is CAT exam pattern 2024?

A:

CAT is a computer based test which is conducted in three shifts. The CAT is conducted for two hours in which candidates have to solve 68 questions.

These 68 questions are divided into three sections Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension VARC Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning DILR and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). The VARC section has 24 questions, the DILR section has 28 questions and QA section has 22 question. Each question carries 3 marks for correct entry and -1 for incorrect entry. There is no negative marking for unanswered question. A unique aspect of CAT is the sectional time limit. Each section has a time limit of 40 minutes (53.20 minutes for PwD candidates).

Candidates have to complete the section within the time limit as the moment the onscreen timer shows 0 minutes left, the screen will automatically move to the next section. There is no option to go back to older questions. Also, candidates have to follow the question paper chronology. They have to first solve the VARC section, then the DILR section and then the QA section.

Q:   What is the fees for IIM Kashipur MBA?

A:

The IIM Kashipur MBA total tuition fee ranges somewhere between INR 12 Lakh – INR 17.5 Lakh. However, the MBA programme fee mentioned above is indicative as it is taken from unofficial sources. IIM Kashipur MBA courses total tuition fee includes many factors such as admission fee, course fee, caution deposit, and other facilities such as library fee. Candidates looking for precise tuition fees for the MBA programme offered at IIM Kashipur can refer to the college's official website or visit the admission cell at IIM Kashipur.

Campus wise IIM Fee Details

IIM MBA fee includes various charge, inlcuding infrastructure, hostel, library, mess, etc. For campus-wise MBA fees structure of the IIMs, check the links mentioned in the table below:

Campus wise IIM MBA Fee Details
IIM Ahmedabad Fees for MBA IIM Bangalore Fees for MBA
IIM Calcutta Fees for MBA IIM Lucknow Fees for MBA
IIM Indore Fees for MBA IIM Kozhikode Fees for MBA
IIM Udaipur Fees for MBA IIM Shillong Fees for MBA
IIM Ranchi Fees for MBA IIM Rohtak Fees for MBA
IIM Nagpur Fees for MBA IIM Jammu Fees for MBA
IIM Bodh Gaya Fees for MBA IIM Sirmaur Fees for MBA
IIM Kashipur Fees for MBA IIM Amritsar Fees for MBA
IIM Sambalpur Fees for MBA IIM Visakhapatnam Fees for MBA
IIM Trichy Fees for MBA IIM Raipur Fees for MBA
IIM Mumbai Fees for MBA  

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IIM MBA Fee and Return on Investment (ROI)

The ROI on pursuing MBA from top IIMs is quite high. However, it is not in case on new/baby IIMs. Year by year, the average salary offer is rising at these campuses and more and more companies are beginning to participate in the campus placement process for MBA students. Check below the table for comparison between MBA fee and average salary offer in campus placements, to get an idea out IIM MBA ROI. 

IIM

IIM Fee (In Lakhs)

Average CTC offered in Campus placements ( latest data)

IIM Ahmedabad

INR 25.00 lakh

INR 34.45 LPA

IIM Bangalore

INR 24.50 lakh

INR 35.92 LPA

IIM Calcutta

INR 27.00 Lakh

INR 35.07 LPA

IIM Lucknow

INR 20.70 lakh

INR 30.00 LPA

IIM Kozhikode

INR 20.50 lakh

INR 29.20 LPA

IIM Indore

INR 21.17 lakh

INR 25.68 LPA

IIM Raipur

INR 18.00 lakh

INR 21.04 LPA

IIM Shillong

INR 17.50 lakh

INR 26.10 LPA

IIM Rohtak

INR 17.90 lakh

INR 19.27 LPA

IIM Kashipur

INR 17.30 lakh

INR 18.10 LPA

IIM Jammu

INR 18.85 lakh

INR 15.48 LPA

IIM Udaipur

INR 14.96 lakh

INR 18.80 LPA

IIM Trichy

INR 19.50 lakh

INR 19.43 LPA

IIM Visakhapatnam

INR 17.82 lakh

INR 15.61 LPA

IIM Bodhgaya

INR 17.96 lakh

INR 13.09 LPA

IIM Ranchi

INR 17.20 lakh

INR 18.69 LPA 

IIM Nagpur

INR 18.90 lakh

INR 16.29 LPA

IIM Sambalpur

INR 21.01 lakh

INR 14.21 LPA

IIM Sirmaur

INR 17.50 lakh

INR 14.45 LPA

IIM Amritsar

INR 21.00 lakh

INR 16.51 LPA

IIM Mumbai

INR 14.00 lakh

INR 29.44 LPA

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IIM Fees of Executive MBA programmes

Check the table below for some of the popular IIM MBA programmes (Executive) and their fees:

Executive MBA programme

Course Fee (approx.)

IIM Ahmedabad - PGPX

INR 33.00 Lakh

IIM Bangalore - EPGP

INR 33.96 Lakh

IIM Calcutta - MBAEx

INR 31.00 Lakh

IIM Indore - EPGP

INR 22.11 Lakh

IIM Lucknow - IPMX

INR 26.00 Lakh

IIM Kozhikode-Executive MBA

INR 12.00 Lakh

IIM Raipur - ePGP

NA

IIM Udaipur - EMBA

INR 14.20 Lakh

IIM Rohtak - PGPx

INR 7.43 Lakh

IIM Visakhapatnam- EMBA

INR 10.80 Lakh

IIM Trichy - PGPM

INR 14.50 Lakh

IIM Sambalpur- Exe-MBA

INR 12.00 Lakh

IIM Ranchi- Executive MBA

INR 12.50 Lakh

IIM Jammu- EMBA

INR 9.92 Lakh

IIM Amritsar - EMBA

INR 12.00 Lakh

IIM Shillong - PGPEx

INR 22.71 Lakh

IIM Kashipur – Executive MBA

INR 12.00 Lakh

IIM Nagpur-Executive MBA

INR 9.50 Lakh

IIM Indore- EPGP

INR 22.11 Lakh

IIM MBA Scholarships

The IIMs provide various scholarships to deserving candidates who come from financially weak background. There are primarily two types of scholarships at IIMs - Scholarship for candidates from economically weak background and scholarship for meritorious students. The table below, contains links to the list of all the scholarships provided by the IIMs to deserving students. Click on the links to know complete details of IIM scholarships:

IIM Scholarship Schemes
IIM Calcutta scholarship IIM Ahmedabad scholarship
IIM Bangalore scholarship IIM Lucknow scholarship
IIM Kozhikode scholarship IIM Indore scholarship
IIM Kashipur scholarship IIM Rohtak scholarship
IIM Ranchi scholarship IIM Udaipur scholarship
IIM Sirmaur scholarship IIM Raipur scholarship
IIM Shillong scholarship IIM Nagpur scholarship

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Important FAQs on IIM Fees for MBA

Q: What is the fees of IIM for MBA?

A: The fees of MBA courses offered by the IIMs range from INR 15.50 lakh (IIM Bodhgaya) to INR 27 INR lakh (IIM Calcutta). The fees includes boarding, mess and other expenses. The total MBA fees is to be paid in instalments term-wise. The break of fee payment is shared with the candidate before admission.

Q: Why is IIM fees so high?

A: Although, the IIMs are financially aided by the government, the MBA fees is high because they are autonomous institutes, which means they don't receive funding from the government for regular functioning and have to meet the expenses on their own.

Q: Is IIM a government-aided institute?

A: The Government of India financially aids the newer Indian Institute of Management institutes but they have no say in administrative decisions and day to day functioning of the institutes. The decisions regarding admission, courses, curriculum, administration, operations, etc. is taken independently by the institutes. 

Q: Do IIMs offer scholarships to candidates?

A: Yes, there is a range of scholarship schemes offered by every IIM. IIM Ahmedabad has about 13 scholarship schemes for students. The scholarships are offered to the candidates basis merit and financial status. To avail scholarship, candidates from weak financial background have to submit relevant documents of family income and fill the scholarship form.

Q: Which IIM has the lowest MBA fees?

A: IIM Bodhgaya has the lowest MBA fees. It's current fees is INR 15.50 lakh. The IIM Bodhgaya fees for MBA can be paid in instalments and there are scholarships and loan assistance available.

Q: What is the fees of Executive MBA course at IIMs?

A: The course fee of Executive MBA courses at IIMs is above INR 20 lakh. The fees is to be paid semester-wise. Candidates are also provided loan assistance by the institutes for Executive MBA courses as well. 

Q: Can I get a bank loan to pay IIM fees?

A: Yes, several nationalised banks offer education loans up to INR 10 lakh to candidates for IIM admission. The IIMs facilitate education load proceedings to students who wish to avail the service. Students can also apply for scholarship schemes offered by the IIMs.

Q: What is the admission process of IIM MBA?

A: IIM admission process for MBA programme includes – CAT exam, Written Ability Test/Group Discussion (WAT/GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates are selected for WAT/GD-PI on the basis of CAT score. Candidate's performance in WAT/GD-PI and academic record determines his/her admission.

Q: How much CAT percentile is required by General category students to get any IIM?

A: General category students require over 99 percentile for admission to old IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow and Kozhikode) and over 95 percentile for new IIMs. The CAT cut off for IIM admission is much lower for reserved category students.

Q: Is the CAT cut off percentile for student of SC/ST category students lower than General category?

A: Yes, the CAT cut off percentile for student of SC/ST category students lower than General category. Both the qualifying cut offs and final cut offs are lower for Reserved category candidates. However, there is no fee relaxation for any category student.

Q: Does government decide IIM fees?

A: No, the government has no say in deciding fees of any course offered by the IIMs or about any monetary decisions related to the institutes. The IIM management body takes all the financial and administrative decisions independently. 

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