IIM Sirmaur – Indian Institute of Management Admission Process

  Sirmaur   MHRD, Public (Autonomous)   ESTD 2015
  Sirmaur   MHRD, Public (Autonomous)   ESTD 2015

Admission

IIM Sirmaur Admission 2025

The notification for the CAT exam has been released. The last date to apply for the CAT exam is September 13, 2024. Admit cards will be available from November 5, 2024, and the exam will take place on November 24, 2024. Students must visit @iimcat.ac.in and register before the deadline to appear in the CAT exam.

The IIM Sirmaur MBA Admission Process for 2025 is primarily based on CAT scores, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) conducted during the CAP (Common Admission Process) or SAP (Supernumerary Admission Process) rounds. Shortlisting for the MBA program will be determined according to CAT scores, with the cutoff for MBA admission in 2024 set at the 94th percentile. Candidates who are shortlisted will participate in either the CAP or SAP process, which includes a PI round. Final admission to the MBA program will be based on CAT scores, PI performance, academic background, work experience, and diversity factors (including gender and academic disciplines). For admission to the MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management (MBA-T&HM), candidates will need to provide CAT/GMAT/IIM Sirmaur Test scores, followed by a PI.

IIM Sirmaur MBA Admission Criteria 2025

Admission Stage Description
Register for CAT Complete the CAT application form and apply to IIM Sirmaur using the same form.
CAT Exam Take the CAT exam.
Shortlisting for PI through CAP Candidates will be shortlisted based on the CAT cut-off provided by CAP.
Personal Interview Shortlisted candidates must attend a personal interview, which will be conducted online and is common for all IIMs participating in CAP.
Final Selection The final selection will be based on CAT scores, academic performance, work experience, and diversity factors (including academic disciplines and other criteria).

IIM Sirmaur MBA Admission Dates 2025

MBA  Tentative Dates 
Last Date for Filling CAP 2025 Application Form  January 31, 2025
Last Date to Apply for SAP February 16, 2025
Personal Interview  – Phase 1 for CAP 2025 February 15 – 20, 2025
Personal Interview – Phase 2 for CAP 2025 February 22 – 27, 2025
Personal Interview – Phase 3 for CAP 2025 March 8 – 15, 2025
First Merit List May 10, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for First Merit List Candidates May 14, 2025
Second Merit List May 15, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Second Merit List Candidates May 19, 2025
Third Merit List May 20, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Third Merit List Candidates May 23, 2025
Fourth Merit List May 24, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Fourth Merit List Candidates May 27, 2025
Fifth Merit List May 28, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Fifth Merit List Candidates May 30, 2025
Sixth Merit List May 31, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Sixth Merit List Candidates June 2, 2025
Seventh Merit List June 5, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Seventh Merit List Candidates June 7, 2025
Eight Merit List June 8, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Eight Merit List Candidates June 10, 2025
Ninth Merit List June 11, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Ninth Merit List Candidates June 12, 2025
Tenth Merit List June 14, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Tenth Merit List Candidates June 16, 2025
Eleventh Merit List June 18, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Eleventh Merit List Candidates June 19, 2025
Twelfth Merit List June 20, 2025
Last Date to Accept Offer for Twelfth Merit List Candidates June 21, 2025
 

IIM Sirmaur MBA Selection Criteria

Admission to IIM Sirmaur’s MBA program is primarily based on CAT scores and follows a two-phase selection process:

Phase 1: Shortlisting Candidates are initially shortlisted for the personal interview based on their CAT scores. Those who meet the minimum cut-off criteria will be selected.

Phase 2: Final Merit List Preparation The final selection is based on a composite score, which includes the CAT score, PI score, academic profile, work experience, and diversity. The weightage for these components is detailed below:

IIM Sirmaur Final Merit List Component Weightage (CAP)

Components Weightage
CAT 2023 Score 35
Personal Interview Score 20
Academic Performance 15
Work Experience 20
Gender Diversity 5
Trailblazer Score 5

IIM Sirmaur Final Merit List Component Weightage (SAP)

Components Total Weightage
Scaled CAT Score 35
PI Score 20
Academic Performance 15
Corporate Work Experience 25
Trailblazer Score 5

IIM Sirmaur Admission: How to Apply for MBA?

To apply for the MBA program at IIM Sirmaur, candidates need to:

  1. Visit the official CAT website at www.iimcat.ac.in.
  2. Register and fill out the CAT application form.
  3. Provide personal, academic, and professional details, and upload required documents as proof.
  4. Apply for IIM Sirmaur and select the MBA program of their choice within the same form, and choose a test center.
  5. Submit the application form and pay the application fees.

IIM Sirmaur MBA-T&HM Admission Process 2025

Admission Stages:

  1. Application: Candidates who have completed 10+2 with at least 50% marks can apply to the MBA-T&HM program by filling out the application form.

  2. IIM Sirmaur Test: Candidates who have not taken CAT or GMAT must appear for the IIM Sirmaur Test. Test centers are located in Delhi, Chandigarh, Bangalore, and Paonta Sahib, HP.

  3. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates based on their test scores will be invited for a personal interview.

  4. Final Selection: The final merit list will be created based on a composite score that includes CAT/GMAT/IIM Sirmaur test scores, the personal interview score, academic performance, work experience, and gender diversity.

Important Dates for MBA-T&HM Admission 2025:

Event Dates (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply for MBA-T&HM February 15, 2025
First Merit List Release May 21, 2025
Deadline to Accept Offer for First Merit List May 24, 2025
Second Merit List Release June 3, 2025
Deadline to Accept Offer for Second Merit List June 5, 2025

MBA-T&HM Selection Criteria:

Phase 1: Candidates are shortlisted for the personal interview based on their CAT scores. The cut-off criteria for the tourism batch can be checked [here].

Phase 2: The final selection is based on a composite score, which includes the CAT score, personal interview score, academic performance, work experience, and diversity. The weightage for each component is as follows:

Component Weightage
Scaled CAT Score 35
PI Score 20
Academic Performance 15
Corporate Work Experience 20
Gender Diversity 5
Trailblazer Score 5
Total Composite Score 100

IIM Sirmaur Admission: How to Apply for MBA-T&HM

The application form for the MBA-T&HM program can be found on the IIM Sirmaur website. Interested candidates should register, complete the application form with all personal, academic, and professional details, and submit it along with the application fee.

IIM Sirmaur Ex-MBA Admission 2025

Admission Stages:

  1. Application Form: Eligible candidates must fill out the application form available on the IIM Sirmaur official website.

  2. IIM Sirmaur Ex-MBA Test: Candidates who have not taken CAT, GMAT, XAT, GATE, or GRE must appear for the IIM Sirmaur Ex-MBA Test.

  3. Interview: Based on their test scores, candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview.

  4. Final Selection: The final selection will be based on a composite score, which includes scores from the qualifying test, the personal interview, and the candidate’s academic and professional profile.

IIM Sirmaur Ex-MBA Admission Dates 2025

Event Dates (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply January 6, 2025
Program Start Date January 22, 2025

Selection Process for Ex-MBA

IIM Sirmaur selects candidates for its Ex-MBA program based on their scores from GMAT, XAT, CAT, GATE, GRE, or the Ex-MBA entrance exam. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview, and the final merit list is determined by their qualifying test scores, interview performance, and academic and professional background.

IIM Sirmaur PhD Admissions 2025

Admission Stages:

  1. Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have taken and passed one of the following exams in the past two years: GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET), or RAT (IIMB).

  2. Application Form: Applicants need to complete and submit the application form available on the IIM Sirmaur website.

  3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a two-round interview process.

  4. Final Offers: Candidates who successfully complete the final interview stage will receive an offer letter.

Important Dates for PhD Admissions 2025:

  • Last Date to Submit Application Form: February 25, 2025
  • Interview: First Week of April 2025
  • Result Announcement: Mid-May 2025
  • Classes Commence: July 2025

PhD Selection Criteria:

Candidates are selected through a three-stage process:

  1. Stage 1: Shortlisting based on the application details and recommendations in the chosen specialisation area.

  2. Stage 2: First-round interviews conducted by faculty members from the specific area of specialisation.

  3. Stage 3: Shortlisted candidates from various specialisations will undergo a personal interview with the Doctoral Program and Research Committee.

How to Apply for PhD:

  1. Visit the IIM Sirmaur website to access the PhD application form. Candidates may apply for up to two areas of specialisation within the same form.

  2. Provide details including personal information, academic background, standardised test scores, employment history, references, academic achievements, and a Statement of Purpose.

  3. Upload all supporting documents.

  4. Submit the completed form and pay the application fee: INR 1,000 for a single specialisation or INR 1,500 for dual specialisations.

IIM Sirmaur Accepted Admission Exams:

  • MBA: CAT
  • MBA – T&HM: CAT, GMAT, or IIM Sirmaur Test
  • Ex-MBA: CAT, GMAT, XAT, GATE, GRE, or IIM Sirmaur Ex-MBA Test
  • PhD: GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET), or RAT (IIMB)