Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

at IIM Amritsar, Amritsar

IIM Amritsar offers three sepcialisations for the MBA programme:

• MBA (General)
• MBA (Business Analytics)
• MBA (Human Resources)

Candidates seeking admission in any of the aforesaid MBA specialisations must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Also, candidates should have a valid score in CAT exam as IIM Amritsar shortlist candidates based on their CAT percentile for the Personal Interview (PI) round.

Yes, for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Amritsar, candidates must secure a valid CAT percentile in both categories, i.e. overall and section-wise category which should be above the closing percentile mentioned in the cut-off list released by IIM Amritsar.

Candidates based on their CAT percentile/ score will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Hence, candidates aspiring to take admission to the MBA programme at IIM Amristar must prepare well for the CAT exam.

Click here to learn more about IIM Amritsar cut-off details for admission to the MBA programme.

The list of documents required to fill out the CAT application process are given below:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• UG degree
• Work experience certificate (if applicable)
• 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.

Stated below are two important factors, i.e. IIM Amritsar ranking and its placement details based on which candidates can make decision regarding the MBA progamme at IIM Amritsar.

IIM Amritsar MBA Ranking

Cited below is the IIM Amritsar ranking awarded by National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF). NIRF evaluate institutes based on various parameters such as the teaching and learning process, research and professional practice, and many other important aspects.

IIM Amritsar MBA Placements

IIM Amritsar has released the final placement report for the MBA batch 2022-24. Over 250 recruiters participated, including more than 120 new recruiters. The highest domestic and international packages stood at INR 28 LPA and INR 58.52 LPA, respectively. Furthermore, the IIM Amritsar average package for the top quartile stood at INR 19.73 LPA and the top quartile median package offered was INR 18.01 LPA.

Yes, for admission to the executive MBA programme at IIM Amritsar, candidates must have three years of professional experience as the course is specially curated for working professionals to upskill them with trending skills and industry practices.

The executive MBA programme offered at IIM Amritsar is a hybrid programme (online + offline). For admission to the executive MBA programme, candidates must have a valid score in CAT/ GRE/ GMAT. In case candidates do not have any exam score in the aforesaid examination will have to take the IIM Amritsar Admission Test (IAAT) for admission to the eMBA programme.

IIM Amritsar inducts candidates for the MBA programme based on a valid score in CAT exam. Candidates should prepare well for the CAT exam as only those students whose CAT percentile is above the closing rank mentioned in the cut-off list published by IIM Amritsar will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Candidates who qualify for the Personal Interview (PI) round will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Amritsar for document verification and fee payment for completing the admission process.

Candidates aspiring to take admission to the MBA programme must meet the minimum CAT percentile mentioned in the cutoff list released by IIM Amritsar. According to the cutoff list for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Amritsar, the minimum percentile for overall and section-wise categories in CAT was 94 in the year 2022. So, if trends are to be trusted then the minimum percentile for overall as well as section-wise category in the CAT exam should be near 94. Hence, students are advised to prepare well for the CAT exam. Click here for more cutoff details for the MBA programme at IIM Amritsar.

For admission in MBA programme at IIM Amritsar, candidate must possess a UG degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) and should have a valid CAT score to get shortlisted for the personal interview (PI) round.

During the interview, the panel will evaluate each candidate's academic background, quality of work experience and other personal traits. The final ranking list of candidates for admission to the MBA course will be based on the composite score. The composite score include the PI score and Post PI score. The final offers of admission to candidates selected from each category will be made strictly based on the final rank based on the aggregate score.

Yes, IIM Amritsar offers a two-year full time Executive MBA Programme. IIM Amritsar Executive MBA programme is specially curated for working professionals. The programme will be conducted in blended mode (offline + online).

Candidates willing to pursue executive MBA programme at IIM Amritsar must have a valid CAT/ GMAT score (last two years), for candidates who haven’t appeared in CAT or GMAT must take the entrance test conducted by IIM Amritsar and three year of work experience.

Candidates having a valid CAT/ GMAT/ GRE score will be shortlisted for the personal interview (PI) round. Candidates who qualify the personal interview (PI) round will have to report to the admission cell at IIM Amritsar for document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.

There is no such of provision for getting direct admission in Executive MBA course at IIM Amritsar. Candidates willing to pursue executive MBA programme at IIM Amritsar must have a valid CAT/ GMAT score (last two years), for candidates who haven’t appeared in CAT or GMAT must take the entrance test for admission in executive MBA conducted by IIM Amritsar and 3 year of work experience.