IIM Indore – Indian Institute of Management Overview

IIM Indore: Latest Updates & News

• Executive Doctoral Programme in Management and Governance (EDPMG) Admission 2025 is now open. Selection is based on the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The last date to apply is February 14, 2025, and RAT 2025 will be held on April 5, 2025. Interested candidates can apply via the official website @iimidr.ac.in.

• Integrated Program in Management (IPM) Admissions 2025-26: Applications are open until March 27, 2025. The IPMAT 2025 (Aptitude Test) for admission to the program is scheduled for May 12, 2025. Candidates can apply through the official portal iimidr.ac.in.

Established in 1996, IIM Indore stands as a prestigious management institute. It earned the 8th rank in NIRF 2024 rankings. Additionally, the EPGP program at IIM Indore secured the 89th position among the Top 100 Global MBA courses according to FT Ranking 2023. IIM Indore provides programs such as PGP, Executive PGP, and PhD in management. The MBA fees at IIM Indore amount to INR 21.17 Lakhs.

• Admission Process: IIM Indore selects candidates based on competitive exams such as CAT, GMAT, and IPMAT, followed by a Personal Interview (PI). The IPMAT cutoff is typically 270-275, while the CAT cutoff for final selection is around 98 percentile for general category candidates.

• Placement Highlights 2024: The institute recorded strong placement results, with an average package of INR 25.68 LPA and the highest package reaching INR 1 Crore.

• Batch 2024-26 Selection: A total of 1,69,765 general category candidates chose IIM Indore PGP & PGP-HRM as their preferred option in CAT 2023. Out of these, 5,109 candidates were shortlisted for PGP, and 2,841 for PGP-HRM in the PI-WAT round.

IIM Indore Highlights

Establishment Year: 1996

Campus Size: 193 acres

Student Intake: 471

MBA Fees: INR 21,17,158

NIRF Ranking 2024: 8

Number of Courses: 8

Total Faculty: 104 (Full-time faculty)

Scholarships: Need-based Financial Assistance Available

Highest CTC: INR 1 Crore (2024)

Top Recruiters: DE Shaw & Co, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Accenture Strategy, Bain & Co, Deloitte, BCG, Bajaj, Asian Paints, Aditya Birla Group, and more.

IIM Indore Important Dates 2025

IIM Indore Fees

The MBA fees at IIM Indore amount to INR 21.17 Lakhs. The table below illustrates the course-wise fees for the batch of IIM Indore:

IIM Indore Admission 2025

IIM Indore Admission Process

The Indian Institute of Management Indore admission process for 2024 is set to commence shortly after the CAT exams are conducted and the results are announced.

Admission Stages and Descriptions:

1. Register for CAT: Interested candidates are required to register for CAT and simultaneously apply for the PGP program at IIMI within the same application form.

2. CAT Exam: Applicants must participate in the CAT exam, which is conducted at various centers across India.

3. Shortlisting for Personal Interview: Shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) will be done based on CAT scores, with candidates from each category being selected for the PI round.

4. Personal Interview: The PI round will take place offline in cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

5. Final Merit List: The merit list for selected students will be prepared based on the final composite score, considering 10th, 12th, CAT, and PI scores.

The following data illustrates the admission statistics for the batch of 2024-26 at IIM Indore:

IIM Indore Cutoff 2024

The expected IPMAT cutoff for general candidates is anticipated to be between 270-275, while the CAT cutoff for general category candidates is set at 90 percentile overall.

Expected IIM Indore IPM Cutoff 2024

The following table outlines the anticipated sectional cutoffs for the IPMAT exam:

The minimum and maximum Aptitude Test Scores (ATS) for IPMAT were as follows:

IIM Indore CAT Cutoff 2024

For CAT 2024, IIM Indore's cutoff for general category candidates is 90 percentile overall and 80 percentile per section. The table below shows the sectional cutoffs:

Minimum Cutoff Scores for Final Offers (2024-26 Batch)

IIM Indore Placements 2024

In the placement drive of 2024 at IIM Indore, over 150 recruiters took part, extending job offers to 564 students. The average package stood at INR 25.68 LPA, with a significant portion of students securing roles in the Finance and Consulting sectors.

Below is the table detailing the placement statistics for IIM Indore over the past four years:

IIM Indore Ranking 2024

IIM Indore has been placed 8th in the NIRF 2024 rankings among top management institutes in India, marking a decline since its 2021 position. The institute's rankings across various platforms are summarised in the table below:

IIM Indore Scholarships

The need-based financial aid (NBFA) at Indian Institute of Management Indore is offered to those students requiring financial backing. This scheme has been functional since 2004. There is also a provision for merit-based scholarship. Some more details are as follows:

Apart from this, various awards and medals are also provided to students by IIM Indore.

IIM Indore Campus

The IIM Indore campus spans 193 acres and is located atop a scenic hill, offering a wide range of amenities for students. Key facilities include computer labs, hostel accommodations, sports complexes, world-class lecture halls, and healthcare services.

IIM Indore Hostel

The institute provides separate hostel blocks for male and female students. Accommodation options include both single and shared rooms. Additionally, there are FPM residences and hostels for married students. The hostel fee at IIM Indore is INR 45,500 for two years.

IIM Indore Facilities

• Library: Known as the IIM Indore Learning Centre (LC), the library covers 27,000 sq. ft. and offers a rich collection of resources, including 2,50,000 eBooks, 10,000+ e-journals, and 33,500 print books.
• Dining: IIM Indore provides multiple dining options like the Mess, Pi-Shop, JAM, and Poha Point, catering to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences.
• Classrooms: All classrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with modern teaching tools. The campus also features two auditoriums with a seating capacity of over 1,000, where events and ceremonies are held.
• Sports Facilities: The campus includes a football ground, table tennis, squash, cricket stadium, basketball, volleyball, and badminton courts. Additionally, there are spaces for meditation, aerobics, yoga, and a cardio zone for fitness enthusiasts.

IIM Indore Alumni

Below is the list of alumni from IIM Indore along with their respective designations and companies:

IIM Indore FAQs

Q. What is the minimum cut off requirement to qualify for the IIM Indore shortlisting process for PI round? 

Ans. The minimum requirement to qualify for the shortlisting process for PI round is CAT sectional score of 80 percentile and 90 overall percentile. IIM Indore is the only among the 20 IIMs which awards such a high weightage to academics in shortlisting criteria.

Q. Is it really tough to get into IIM Indore?

Ans. For getting into IIMs, candidates are required to undergo thorough preparation and practice to ace this section. Questions come from a wide range of topics from the basic level mathematics of 9th-grade to the higher 12th-grade mathematics.

Q. Is there any scholarship available from the institute to IIM Indore IPM Students?

Ans. Yes, there is a Need-based Financial Assistance provided to the students shortlisted for IMP Course at IIM Indore. Candidates with an annual family income below INR 9,00,000 are eligible to apply for financial aid.

Q. Is the IIM Indore Student Exchange Program really fruitful for students?

Ans. Over the years Indian Institute of Management Indore has established strong relationships with several universities and business schools around the world and the list continues to grow. Hence, IIM Indore has been very active in engaging many of its home students in exchange programs with universities abroad. Participating in the exchange program requires a student of IIM Indore to undertake full-time study for one or two semesters at any of its international partner institutes.

Q. How are the hostel facilities at IIM Indore?

Ans. IIM Indore Hostel facilities for students have separately located blocks for male and female students. The rooms are fully equipped with all the necessary amenities like a bed, mattress, table, chair, and a large wardrobe for every student. A LAN port is provided for internet connectivity in every room. Every room has attached washrooms and a balcony. 

Q. What is an international module in IIM Indore EPGP?

Ans. The applicants pursuing EPGP at IIM Indore are required to get into an international immersion program with one of the top B-Schools of the world. It is a mandatory exercise for the award of an EPGP degree. 

Q. What is IIM Indore CAT Cut for MBA?

Ans. The minimum CAT cut-off to be eligible for the MBA admission process trends to the same for the last 2 years. The Overall minimum Cut off is 90 and the sectional cut-off is 80. However, the actual cut-off percentile of IIM Indore is between 96-98.

Q. What is seat intake of IIM Indore IPM?

Ans. Admission to the IPM course at IIM Indore is offered for 150 seats for Indian national Candidates. After IPMAT, candidates are shortlisted for Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI).

Q. Which kind of clubs are there for IIM Indore students?

Ans. IIM Indore has separate clubs for different course students. As for PGP Students, there are Active Club and Interest Club. Similarly, IPM students have 4 clubs such as:

1. Activity Club
2. Entrepreneurship Cell
3. Social Club
4. Special Interest Groups

Q. Where will IIM Indore conduct PGPM Executive classes?

Ans. IIM Indore has also set up a satellite campus in Mumbai offering various management courses. The institute administers PGPM classes for working Executives (PGPMX) at its Mumbai campus.

Q. Is the International module compulsory or is it optional for IIM Indore MBA students? 

Ans. Yes, under the MBA course rigor, Indian Institute of Management Indore offers International Exchange Programmes which is a compulsory module for all the participants.

Q. Is a calculator permitted in IPMAT entrance conducted by IIM Indore?

Ans. No real calculators are allowed in the IIM Indore IPMAT online exam. Students may use a virtual on-screen calculator can be used during the exam for solving tough problems.