Indian Institute of Management Amritsar is one of India’s rapidly ascending management schools, earning national recognition for academic rigor, vibrant campus life, and robust placement outcomes. Established in 2015, IIM Amritsar delivers a full-time, immersive MBA with keen industry insights, practical learning modules, and an inclusive academic ethos. The campus is located in Punjab’s heritage city, providing students a blend of modern infrastructure and regional cultural vibrance.
Faculty at IIM Amritsar comprises noted scholars and seasoned industry experts, ensuring balance between deep theory and contemporary business relevance. The institute actively nurtures leadership, analytical acumen, and ethical responsibility. Students benefit from live projects, industry consultancy, dynamic clubs, and international exchange options. The placement drive continues to be stellar: the 2025 batch achieved a 100% placement record, with over 130 companies participating and highest offered CTC at 58.52L. Admission remains highly competitive, based on CAT (for Indians) or GMAT/GRE (for internationals) and follows a two-tier selection: CAT score and profile-based PI shortlisting.
With a growing alumni base and expanding industry network, IIM Amritsar is carving its space among the new-generation IIMs, steadily climbing the Indian B-school rankings.
CAT 2025 Registration: Open until September 13, 2025
CAT 2025 Exam: November 30, 2025
IIM Amritsar Application Submission: By December 2025 (tentative)
PI Shortlist Release: January 2026
Personal Interview Rounds: February–March 2026
Final Admission Offers: April 2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MBA – Business Analytics (MBA-BA)
MBA – Human Resource Management (MBA-HR)
Executive MBA (eMBA)
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
Doctoral (PhD) and Certificate Courses
Applicants sign up and take the CAT (or, for overseas candidates, the GMAT/GRE).
Eligible applicants fill out an online application via IIM Amritsar’s portal.
Shortlisting is carried out based on CAT/entrance scores.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
Final merit includes CAT/GMAT score, academics, work experience, diversity, and PI performance.
Admission offers issued through the institute portal/email.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 50,000 | One-time |
| Tuition Fee | 14,00,000 – 18,60,000 | Two years |
| Hostel & Mess Fees | 2,70,000 | Two years |
| Caution Deposit | 50,000 (refundable) | One-time |
| Other Charges | 3,80,000 – 4,10,000 | Two years |
| Total Fees | 21,50,000 | Two years |
The total MBA fee can be paid in three to six installments. Fees cover tuition, hostel, learning resources, library, IT & computing facilities, and select campus amenities. Living expenses, books, and personal costs are extra and may vary. To help worthy students, IIM Amritsar offers merit-based and need-based scholarships.
IIM Amritsar continues its trajectory of excellent placements:
Highest package (2025): 58.52L
Average CTC: 16.51L
Placement Rate: 100%
Batch size: 320+
Leading recruiters include American Express, GAIL, Adani, Accenture, Amazon, Bain, Cipla, Deloitte, ICICI, and many more.
Major sectors: Consulting, BFSI, IT, Analytics, FMCG, Operations, General Management
Diverse roles and top recruiters with global presence make IIM Amritsar’s placement track record robust and reliable for career growth.
