About IIM Indore
IIM Indore is located at Prabandh Shikhar, Rau-Pithampur Road, Indore 453 556, Madhya Pradesh, with an additional campus in Mumbai for the PGPMX programme.
Established as the sixth IIM, IIM Indore has grown into one of India's most aspirational business schools. It is the only IIM to be ranked across all three major Financial Times global ranking categories simultaneously FT Masters in Management (PGP), FT Global MBA (EPGP), and FT EMBA Rankings (PGPMX).
The Triple Crown accreditation, AACSB (reaccredited), AMBA (reaccredited for five years in March 2025), and EQUIS, places IIM Indore among an elite group of institutions globally. The institute has 67 international partner institutions across 27 countries, offering student exchange and global immersion programmes.
Also read: Top MBA Colleges In India
Courses Offered at IIM Indore
Students can check from the table below, the following programmes, that are offered by IIM Indore
|
Category |
Programme |
Duration |
Admission Basis |
|
Post Graduate |
PGP – Post Graduate Programme in Management (MBA) |
2 Years |
CAT |
|
Post Graduate |
PGP-HRM – Post Graduate Programme in Human Resource Management |
2 Years |
CAT |
|
Integrated |
IPM – Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management |
5 Years |
IPMAT |
|
Executive |
EPGP – Executive Post Graduate Programme (1-Year MBA) |
1 Year |
GMAT / GRE / CAT |
|
Executive |
PGPMX – Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives (Weekend MBA) |
2 Years |
PGPMX Aptitude Test + PI |
|
Doctoral |
DPM – Doctoral Programme in Management |
As per guidelines |
CAT / GMAT / GATE / GRE / JRF |
|
Doctoral |
EDPM – Executive Doctoral Programme in Management |
As per guidelines |
GMAT / GRE / GATE / JRF |
|
Doctoral |
EDPMG – Executive Doctoral Programme in Management & Governance |
As per guidelines |
GMAT / GRE / GATE / JRF |
IIM Indore Eligibility Criteria
IIM Indore has laid down eligibility criteria which must be fulfilled before admission
PGP and PGP-HRM
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates)
- Candidates appearing in the final year of a Bachelor's degree can also apply, subject to submitting a certificate from the Principal/Registrar (issued on or before June 30, 2026) confirming completion of all degree requirements
- Valid CAT 2025 score is mandatory; candidates must select IIM Indore during CAT 2025 registration, no changes are accepted after the registration window closes
- Candidates who apply for PGP are automatically considered for PGP-HRM as well; no separate application is required
IIM Indore Admission Process 2026
IIM Indore PGP admission 2026 (Batch 2026-28) follows a three-stage selection process as defined in the official Admission Procedure document published on iimidr.ac.in.
Stage I: Eligibility Criteria (CAT 2025 Cutoff Screening)
All applicants must satisfy the minimum sectional and overall CAT 2025 percentile thresholds specified in Table 1 of the official admission procedure. Only candidates meeting these cutoffs are considered for Stage II.
Stage II: Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)
Candidates clearing Stage I are ranked using a Composite Score (CS) for PI shortlisting. The component-wise weightages, as per the official Admission Procedure PDF, are:
|
Component |
Weightage |
|
CAT 2025 Sectional Scores (VARC: 16 + DILR: 16 + QA: 23) |
55 |
|
Class 12 (HSC) Marks – normalised (Z-score) |
25 |
|
Class 10 (SSC) Marks – normalised (Z-score) |
10 |
|
Diversity Factor (Academic + Gender) |
7 |
|
Work Experience (full-time, post-graduation) |
0–3 |
|
Total Composite Score |
100 |
Candidates shortlisted for PI who fail to appear will not be considered for Stage III. IIM Indore also expects consistent minimum performance across all PI parameters as determined by the Admissions Committee; candidates not meeting this threshold are not considered for Stage III.
Stage III: Final Selection
A category-wise merit list is generated using the Final Composite Score (FCS). IIM Indore does not conduct WAT or GD. Final selection is based on the following weightages, as per the official Admission Procedure PDF:
|
Component |
Weightage |
|
Personal Interview (PI) – normalised (Z-score) |
45 |
|
CAT 2025 Sectional Scores (VARC: 20 + DILR: 10 + QA: 10) |
40 |
|
Class 10 (SSC) Marks – normalised |
5 |
|
Class 12 (HSC) Marks – normalised |
5 |
|
Diversity Factor |
5 |
|
Total Final Composite Score |
100 |
Provisional admission offers are made based on FCS ranking within each category, in accordance with Government of India reservation norms.
Also read: How To get into an IIM to know about the admission and selection process 2026
IIM Indore CAT Cutoffs 2026
The table below presents the minimum CAT 2025 percentile requirements for Stage I eligibility, for PGP 2026-28 Batch.
|
Category |
QA |
DILR |
VARC |
Overall |
|
General |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
90.00 |
|
EWS |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
90.00 |
|
NC-OBC |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
80.00 |
|
SC |
55.00 |
55.00 |
55.00 |
60.00 |
|
ST |
40.00 |
40.00 |
40.00 |
45.00 |
|
PwD |
40.00 |
40.00 |
40.00 |
45.00 |
QA = Quantitative Ability | DILR = Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | VARC = Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Important: These are minimum qualifying thresholds for Stage I only, not PI shortlist cutoffs. Clearing these percentiles makes a candidate eligible for the Composite Score ranking. Actual PI shortlists for the General category have historically occurred at significantly higher composite scores.
Disclaimer: IIM Indore CAT cutoffs are subject to change each year. Always verify from the official admission procedure at iimidr.ac.in.
IIM Indore Fees Structrure 2026 For PGP MBA
The table below presents the official term-wise fee structure for the PGP Batch 2025-27
|
Sr. No. |
Head |
AY 2025-26 Term I |
AY 2025-26 Term II |
AY 2025-26 Term III |
AY 2026-27 Term IV |
AY 2026-27 Term V |
AY 2026-27 Term VI |
|
1 |
Course Fee |
10,00,000 |
3,35,000 |
3,35,000 |
3,30,000 |
3,35,000 |
3,35,000 |
|
2 |
Alumni Fee (incl. GST @18%) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
11,800 |
— |
|
3 |
Refundable Caution Deposit |
50,000 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
4 |
Mess Deposit |
54,000 |
18,000 |
18,000 |
18,000 |
— |
— |
|
Grand Total per Term |
11,04,000 |
4,03,000 |
3,53,000 |
3,48,000 |
3,46,800 |
3,35,000 |
Total Programme Fee (Indian Students): 21,15,800 (including refundable caution deposit of 50,000 and mess deposits)
Total Programme Fee (NRI/Foreign National students via GMAT/SAT): 31,15,800
IIM Indore Reservation Policy
As per the official IIM Indore Admission Procedure, the institute follows Government of India reservation norms:
|
Category |
Reservation |
|
NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
27% |
|
SC (Scheduled Caste) |
15% |
|
ST (Scheduled Tribe) |
7.5% |
|
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) |
Up to 10% |
|
PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) |
5% (Horizontal) |
All candidates, regardless of category, must meet the minimum PI performance threshold set by the Admissions Committee to remain eligible for Stage III.
IIM Indore Final Placements 2025
The information below provides an overview of the IIM Indore Final Placements 2025. Aspirants can check the placement statistics, recruiter list, and batch profile to understand the institute’s career outcomes.
Key Final Placement Statistics
|
Indicator |
Value |
|
Batch |
PGP + IPM (Class of 2023-25) |
|
Total Batch Size |
591 (478 MBA + 113 Dual Degree) |
|
Placement Rate |
100% |
|
Number of Recruiters |
225+ |
|
First-Time Recruiters |
50+ |
|
Average CTC |
29.57 LPA |
|
Median CTC |
27 LPA |
|
Highest Domestic CTC |
70 LPA |
Batch Profile 2025
The table below presents a snapshot of the Batch of 2023-25 profile, covering gender composition, academic backgrounds, and work experience distribution.
|
Indicator |
Value |
|
Gender Split |
Male: 70% | Female: 30% |
|
MBA Candidates from Premier Institutes (IITs/NITs/BITS) |
32% |
|
Average Work Experience (MBA candidates) |
22 months |
|
Work Experience Distribution |
0–1 yr: 26% | 1–2 yrs: 41% | 2–3 yrs: 24% | 3+ yrs: 9% |
|
Prior Work Experience Sectors |
IT/Analytics: 31% | Engg/Ops: 22% | BFSI: 13% | Consulting: 13% | Others: 21% |
Domain-wise Final Placement Statistics
The table below presents the domain-wise distribution of final placement offers for the Batch of 2023-25, including the percentage of batch placed and the highest CTC recorded in each domain.
|
Domain |
% of Batch |
Highest CTC |
|
Consulting |
35.4% |
65 LPA |
|
General Management / HR / Operations |
26.5% |
54 LPA |
|
Finance |
14.5% |
70 LPA |
|
Sales & Marketing |
13.2% |
36 LPA |
|
IT / Analytics |
10.4% |
60 LPA |
IIM Indore Top Recruiters – Final Placement 2025
Consulting: Accenture Strategy, BCG, Deloitte India, Deloitte USI, EY, GEP Worldwide, Graviton Consulting, Infosys Consulting, Kearney, KPMG, PwC India, PwC US Advisory, Vector Consulting Group
Finance: Ambit Capital, Axis Bank, Bank of America, Barclays, Citi, CRISIL, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Life, HSBC, ICICI Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nomura, Standard Chartered Bank, The D.E. Shaw Group
General Management / Operations: Adani, Airtel, Biocon, Capgemini E.L.I.T.E., Cipla, Delhivery, General Mills, Hero MotoCorp, Jio Financial Services, Larsen & Toubro, OLA Electric, PhonePe, Reliance Industries, Renew Power, Tata Administrative Services
IT / Analytics: Accenture Operations, Amazon, American Express, Axtria, Capgemini Chrysalis, Cognizant, Genpact, HCL Tech, Hexaware, Microsoft, Motorq, Optum, Wipro
Sales & Marketing: Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Asian Paints, AstraZeneca, Bajaj Auto, Eli Lilly, General Mills, Haleon, HUL, ITC, PepsiCo, Reckitt, Samsung, Tata Consumer Products, Tata Steel
IIM Indore Summer Placements 2025
Summer placements mark the conclusion of the first year of the MBA programme, where students undertake an 8–10 week internship with corporates across sectors. Performance during the internship frequently leads to Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), making it a critical step in the overall IIM Indore placement process.
Key Summer Placement Statistics
|
Indicator |
Value |
|
Batch |
PGP + IPM (Batch of 2024-26) |
|
Total Batch Size |
584 (489 MBA + 95 Dual Degree) |
|
Number of Recruiters |
215+ |
|
First-Time Recruiters |
25+ |
|
Average Stipend |
2.53 Lakhs (2-month internship) |
|
Highest Stipend |
5 Lakhs (2-month internship) |
Conclusion
IIM Indore has firmly established itself among India's top B-schools, backed by Triple Crown accreditation, recognition across all three major Financial Times global ranking categories, and a consistent 100% placement record. For CAT aspirants targeting IIM Indore admission 2026-28, the key data points are clear: a minimum 90 percentile overall (General/EWS), strong Class 10 and 12 scores which carry combined 35% weightage at the PI shortlisting stage, and a strong Personal Interview performance, which drives 45% of the Final Composite Score.