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IIMs in India – Complete List, Rankings, Courses & Admission Details 2025

Garima • 10 Mins read • 13 Aug 25

IIMs in India

The 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), located in India, are known to be the most prominent contributors of management education in the world with their top notch faculty, industry links and immense reputation. Such institutes are distributed throughout the country and equally make their own individual contributions to the business and management studies field. Further below, we have information about all Indian IIMs, and below that, a comparison table that can be used to know the differences in a brief manner.

What are IIMs?

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are national importance universities with autonomy and administer a vast range of management programs including MBA/ PG- Dip (Business Administration) Programs, Post Graduate Programs (Executive MBA), PG Programs in Management (Integrated Program in Management (IPM)), Ph-D degree programs ( FPM) and other specialized certificates. It is mostly done through the CAT test and then WAT / GD / PI groupings. The IIMs repeatedly rank amongst the leading business schools of the world in terms of academic performance and Industrial performance.

IIMs in India: Fee, Admission, Eligibility, Exam, Cutoffs & Ranking

The list of all the 21 IIMs in India follows below, and after each institute, there is a paragraph about the course and a detailed tabular format consisting of the fee range, admission or selection process, entrance exam, eligibility and ranking are mentioned in detail.

IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Ahmedabad established in 1961, Indian institute of management Ahmedabad is the frequently positioned first in business school in India. The institute has become well-known in terms of rigour, case method of pedagogy and an industry-oriented curriculum. It has high placements and provides accommodation to students of different backgrounds.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹12Lakhs- ₹26.5Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then they have to go through and Analytical Writing round later followed by an personal interview
Entrance exam	CAT (Common Admission Test)
Eligibility	Bachelor’s with 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD)
Ranking	1st (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 75 Percentile OBC: 70 Percentile SC: 70 Percentile ST: 60 Percentile

IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta is the Oldest IIM, IIM Calcutta established in 1961, and expounded by reputation in the field of finance, quantitative analytics, and international alumni network. Major financial and management consultancy recruiters visit the campus and the campus provides a quality learning environment.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹25 Lakhs - ₹27 Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams
Entrance exam	CAT (Common Admission Test) and also merit Based
Eligibility	Bachelor’s with 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD)
Ranking	5th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 85 Percentile OBC: 75 Percentile SC: 70 Percentile ST: 70 Percentile

IIM Bangalore

IIM Bangalore established in 1973, IIM Bangalore is at the forefront of technology, strategy and consulting. Reputed to be innovative, strive globally and have high standings it focuses on leadership and comprehensive development.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹12.5Lakhs-₹26Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted.
Entrance exam	CAT (Common Admission Test) and also merit Based
Eligibility	Bachelor’s with 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD)
Ranking	2nd (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 99 Percentile OBC: 70 Percentile SC: 65 Percentile ST: 65 Percentile

IIM Lucknow

IIM Lucknow which was established in 1984 is known as HR, marketing, and consulting. It is well-endowed with alumni and has two campuses, Lucknow and Noida, and specialization on leadership, innovation, and social responsibility.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹7.6Lakhs–₹20.8Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT/GATE exams then a personal Interview round is conducted.
Entrance exam	CAT (Common Admission Test)/GMAT/CUE/TPG
Eligibility	Bachelor’s with 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD)
Ranking	6th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 85 Percentile OBC: 82 Percentile SC: 65Percentile ST: 60 Percentile

IIM Kozhikode

IIM Kozhikode was established in 1996 and has a reputation of being diverse, having an innovative pedagogy and good placements. It is one of the top management schools and its programs are in analytics, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹12Lakhs–₹20.5Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT (Common Admission Test)
Eligibility	Bachelor’s with 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD)
Ranking	4th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 85 Percentile OBC: 75 Percentile SC: 55 Percentile ST: 45 Percentile

IIM Indore

IIM Indore, a college of 18 years old and established in 1996. I am Indore is peculiar in its 5-year IPM and strategy of high leadership focus. Its performance is associated with the industry interface and placing in history, and hence it would be an appealing option to an upcoming manager.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹10Lakhs–₹21Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT/IPMAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT (Common Admission Test) / IPMAT/ GRE
Eligibility	Bachelor’s with 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD)
Ranking	8th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 180-190 Marks OBC: 180-190 Marks SC: 150-160 Marks ST: 150-160 Marks

IIM Shillong

IIM Shillong was set up in 2007 and adheres to sustainability, ethics and inclusive development. It is a leading B-school in the North-East which has expanding national presence and placements.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹15Lakhs-₹26Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT/IPMAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Bachelor’s with 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD)
Ranking	24th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 75 Percentile OBC: 75 Percentile SC: 60 Percentile ST: 50 Percentile

IIM Rohtak

IIM Rohtak was established in 2010 and it is gaining prominence around research, sports management and high business management. Its strengths are marked by innovative teaching, good placements and upcoming reputation.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹16Lakhs–₹36Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT/IPMAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT/ IPMAT
Eligibility	Bachelor’s with 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD) and class 12th with IPM
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 897Percentile OBC: 83 Percentile SC: 60Percentile ST: 50 Percentile

IIM Ranchi

IIM Ranchi is an institute established in the year 2010 and attracts recognition thanks to its leadership-grooming and HR-orientated environment. It has great corporate connections and studying life.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹15.5Lakhs–₹17.5Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT/IPMAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT/ IPMAT
Eligibility	Bachelor’s with 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD) and class 12th with IPM
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 94 Percentile OBC: 77 Percentile SC: 44 Percentile ST: 40 Percentile

IIM Raipur

IIM Raipur was established in 2010 and is known as a high-grade school with a close focus on the industrial environment. Its position favors the development of developing industries and rural administration.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹15.9Lakhs–₹18Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 92 Percentile OBC: 74 Percentile SC: 54 Percentile ST: 40 Percentile

IIM Tiruchirappalli

IIM Tiruchirappalli established in 2011 with outstanding faculty, learning & infrastructure. It is continuously being used as a primary location for people taking over as managers quickly.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹19.5Lakhs–₹21Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 92 Percentile OBC: 70 Percentile SC: 54 Percentile ST: 40 Percentile

IIM Udaipur

IIM Udaipur was established in 2011 and specifically emphasized on entrepreneurship, supply chain and international exposure. Accredited worldwide, it has quickly climbed the national league tables.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹22.7Lakhs-₹25Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 95 Percentile OBC: 81 Percentile SC: 66 Percentile ST: 42 Percentile

IIM Kashipur

IIM Kashipur Established in 2011, IIM Kashipur focuses on analytics, HR, short Duration program and rural initiative. Its increasing corporate involvement provides more student opportunities.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹15.9Lakhs–₹18Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 94 Percentile OBC: 77 Percentile SC: 60 Percentile ST: 40 Percentile

IIM Nagpur

IIM Nagpur established in the year 2015 and mentored by IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Nagpur quickly established a (optimizer) quite good placements history. It is an entrepreneurship and business analytics major.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹18Lakhs-₹19Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 95 Percentile OBC: 81 Percentile SC: 66 Percentile ST: 42 Percentile

IIM Visakhapatnam

IIM Vishakhapatnam established in 2015 and mentored by IIM Bangalore is achieving fast recognition in its academic programs and placements.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹16.5Lakhs–₹17.5Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 82 Percentile OBC: 72 Percentile SC: 50 Percentile ST: 40 Percentile

IIM Sirmaur

IIM Sirmaur established in the year 2015, IIM Sirmaur aims to maintain a healthy campus culture under the guidance of IIM Lucknow. It is gaining popularity as ‘most preferred B-school’ from the pool of aspirants in North India.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹11.7Lakhs–₹12.5Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 95 Percentile OBC: 81 Percentile SC: 66 Percentile ST: 42 Percentile

IIM Bodh Gaya

IIM Bodh Gaya established in the year 2015 and mentored by IIM Calcutta, IIM Bodh Gaya has carved a niche for itself by its value based management education and placement figures that are showing rapid growth.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹15.5Lakhs–₹16Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 95 Percentile OBC: 80 Percentile SC: 60-66 Percentile ST: 30-42 Percentile

IIM Amritsar

An institute of organizational study named IIM Amritsar, established in 2015, has earned a reputation with dynamic student activities and the innovation of academics and employer interaction. IIM Kozhikode mentors IIM Amritsar.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹13Lakhs–₹15Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 90 Percentile OBC: 80 Percentile SC: 55 Percentile ST: 40 Percentile

IIM Sambalpur

IIM Sambalpur was established in 2015 and is mentored by IIM Indore. The institute is on a rise in the eyes of the recruiters as the initiatives of the institute have a reputation of being entrepreneurial and focusing on digital business.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹10Lakhs–₹12Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 90 Percentile OBC: 75 Percentile SC: 55 Percentile ST: 40 Percentile

IIM Jammu

IIM Jammu was established in the year 2016 under the mentorship of IIM Lucknow. It is also specialized in analytics, entrepreneurship and establishment of good industry connections.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹ 17Lakhs –₹19Lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 91 Percentile OBC: 72 Percentile SC: 52 Percentile ST: 32 Percentile

IIM Mumbai

IIM Mumbai was established in 1963. IIM Mumbai (NITIE Mumbai), whose IIM status was recently recognized in 2023, majors in operations, supply chain, and analytics. Its geographical position and its corporate exposure result in the best placements.

Particulars	Details
Fee Range	₹14Lakhs - ₹15 lakhs
Admission Process	Candidates have to appear for CAT exams then a personal Interview round is conducted and also students get admission based on Merit.
Entrance exam	CAT
Eligibility	Students passed Graduation with 50% marks
Ranking	20th (NIRF)
Cutoffs	General: 85 Percentile OBC: 75 Percentile SC: 70 Percentile ST: 65 Percentile

Conclusion

As a prospective student, parent, or a learner who is merely interested in management education in India, you cannot go wrong by knowing the specific strengths of each of the IIMs, and this will help you make an informed choice.

FAQs

Ques: Which are the best IIMs in India?

Ans: IIM Ahmedabad is the best IIMs in India.

Ques: Are there any online resources for IIM preparation?

Ans: Yes, there are various online resources available for CAT exam preparation.

Ques: What is the application deadline 2025 of IIM in India?

Ans: 13 September 2025 is the last date of application of IIM in India.

Ques: Name five top IIM in India?

Ans: top 5 IIM in India mentioned below:

IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Bangalore
IIM Calcutta
IIM Lucknow
IIM Kozhikode

Ques: What are the cutoffs scores for IIM in India entrance exam?

Ans: 95 percentile for general category and for reserve category 85 percentile are the cut off scores for IIM in India.

Ques: How to apply to IIM in India for international students?

Ans: Students must apply under the independent international admissions process that could require them to submit scores of GRE or GMAT in place of CAT (Common Admission test) and they may also be subjected to a video interview.