Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) is an Institute of National Importance established in 1996 under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The first PGP batch commenced in 1998. IIM Indore is governed by the IIM Act 2017 and has degree-awarding authority. It is the second IIM to achieve Triple Crown accreditation, holding AACSB (2019), EQUIS (2019, re-accredited 2023), and AMBA (2016) — three of the most prestigious global B-school accreditations.
As per NIRF Management 2025, IIM Indore is ranked 8th nationally with a score of 75.68.
The permanent campus, inaugurated in 2006, is located at Rau-Pithampur Road, Indore, approximately 25 km from Indore city centre, spread across 193 acres on a scenic hillock. It is a fully residential campus with faculty housing, student hostels, sports facilities, and a 500-seat auditorium.
- PGP (Post Graduate Programme in Management) — MBA equivalent, 2 years. Batch size: 487. Total fees: INR 25.15 Lakhs. Admission via CAT.
- PGP-HRM (Post Graduate Programme in Human Resource Management) — 2 years. Total fees: INR 21.85 Lakhs. Admission via CAT.
- IPM (Integrated Programme in Management) — 5-year integrated BBA plus MBA, 150 seats. Total fees: INR 38.29 Lakhs. Admission via IPMAT Indore.
- EPGP (Executive Post Graduate Programme) — 1-year full-time executive MBA. Total fees: INR 26.76 Lakhs. Admission via GMAT/GRE/CAT with minimum 5 years of post-graduation experience.
- PGPMX — 2-year weekend executive programme (Mumbai). Total fees: INR 17.60 Lakhs.
- FPM/DPM (Fellow Programme in Management) — Doctoral programme, 3 to 5 years.
The PGP total fee is INR 25.15 Lakhs for 2 years. The 5-year IPM total fee is INR 38.29 Lakhs. Need-based financial assistance covers up to 100% tuition fee for eligible students, with approximately 20% of the batch receiving some form of aid.
In the 2025 placement season, the average CTC was INR 29.57 LPA, the median was INR 27 LPA, and the highest domestic offer stood at INR 70 LPA. A total of 591 students (478 PGP plus 113 IPM Dual Degree) achieved 100% placement across 225-plus companies.
IIM Indore Admission Dates 2027
PGP 2026-28 admissions have concluded and the batch has commenced. The next PGP cycle (2027-29) is anchored by CAT 2026, expected in November 2026. EPGP 2027 applications are open with a Phase-1 deadline of October 31, 2026. The table below captures key milestones.
| Event | 2026-28 PGP (Concluded) | 2027-29 PGP (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| CAT Exam | November 2025 | November 2026 |
| IIM Indore Application Opens | January 2026 | January 2027 |
| WAT-PI Rounds | February to April 2026 | February to April 2027 |
| Final Offer and Joining | April to June 2026 | April to June 2027 |
| Programme Commencement | June 2026 | June 2027 (Tentative) |
EPGP 2027 applications are currently open. The table below covers EPGP and IPM deadlines.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Key 2026-27 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| PGP (2027-29 batch) | CAT 2026 | CAT November 2026 (Tentative) |
| PGP-HRM (2027-29 batch) | CAT 2026 | CAT November 2026 (Tentative) |
| EPGP (2027 batch) | GMAT/GRE/CAT | Phase-1: October 31, 2026 | Phase-2: January 11, 2027 | Commencement: April 15, 2027 |
| IPM (2027-32 batch) | IPMAT Indore | IPMAT exam typically in May 2027 |
| FPM/DPM (PhD) | CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/JRF | Applications typically in December to January |
IIM Indore Courses and Fees
IIM Indore offers programmes at the postgraduate, executive, and doctoral levels spanning full-time management education, human resource management, integrated undergraduate-to-MBA, and executive education. The table below covers major programme families with fees.
| Programme | Duration | Batch Size | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGP (Post Graduate Programme in Management) | 2 years | 487 | INR 25.15 Lakhs |
| PGP-HRM | 2 years | Approx. 60 | INR 21.85 Lakhs |
| IPM (5-Year Integrated Programme in Management) | 5 years | 150 | INR 38.29 Lakhs |
| EPGP (Executive Post Graduate Programme) | 1 year (full-time) | Not disclosed | INR 26.76 Lakhs |
| PGPMX (Weekend Executive Programme, Mumbai) | 2 years (weekends) | Not disclosed | INR 17.60 Lakhs |
| FPM/DPM (Doctoral Programme) | 3 to 5 years | Limited seats | INR 9.80 Lakhs (programme fee) |
The PGP fee of INR 25.15 Lakhs covers two years (Year 1: INR 13.04 Lakhs, Year 2: INR 12.11 Lakhs). The IPM fee structure is INR 5.00 Lakhs per year for Years 1 to 3 and INR 10.00 Lakhs per year for Years 4 to 5. IPM students who complete all five years are awarded the dual degree — BBA plus MBA equivalent.
IIM Indore Admission Process
PGP Admission (CAT-Based)
PGP and PGP-HRM admissions at IIM Indore begin with a minimum CAT cutoff for Stage I shortlisting, followed by a Composite Score-based Stage II ranking, and culminate in WAT (Written Ability Test) and PI (Personal Interview).
- Stage I cutoffs (minimum): General — 80 overall, 70 in each of VARC, DILR, and QA. OBC-NC/EWS — 75 overall, 65 sectional. SC/ST/PwD — 50 overall, 40 sectional.
- Stage II Composite Score: CAT sectional scores carry 55 points (VARC 16, DILR 16, QA 23). Class XII marks carry 25 points. Class X marks carry 10 points. Diversity factor carries 7 points. Work experience carries up to 3 points.
- Effective cutoff for General male engineering candidates typically falls in the 95 to 97 percentile range in practice, after Composite Score ranking.
- WAT and PI: Conducted at IIM Indore and partner cities. Stage III offers are issued based on WAT-PI performance combined with the Composite Score.
The 2026-28 PGP batch has a gender split of 264 female and 223 male out of 487 students, reflecting IIM Indore’s consistent gender diversity performance.
IPM Admission (IPMAT-Based)
- Entrance: IPMAT Indore (Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test) — separate exam from IPMAT Rohtak and other IIM IPMAT exams.
- Sections: Quantitative Ability (SA and MCQ) and Verbal Ability.
- 2025 General category cutoffs: QA (SA) 24, QA (MCQ) 35, VA 113, overall composite 381.
- Competition: Approximately 40,000 applicants, around 22,000 sit the exam annually. The programme offers 150 seats.
EPGP Admission (GMAT/GRE/CAT-Based)
EPGP requires a minimum of 5 years of post-graduation managerial, professional, or entrepreneurial experience. GMAT, GRE, or CAT scores are accepted. The GMAT score range among 2025 shortlisted candidates was 565 to 730. GMAT/GRE/CAT scores carry 40% of the EPGP composite selection weight. Applications are processed in two phases — Phase-1 and Phase-2 — with rolling admission decisions.
IIM Indore Placements
The 2025 placement season at IIM Indore recorded an average CTC of INR 29.57 LPA, a median of INR 27 LPA, and a domestic highest of INR 70 LPA. A total of 591 students (478 PGP plus 113 IPM Dual Degree) were placed across 225-plus companies, with 50 first-time participants. Placement rate was 100%.
| Metric | 2025 Season | 2024 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Students Placed | 591 | Not disclosed separately |
| Average CTC | INR 29.57 LPA | INR 25.68 LPA |
| Median CTC | INR 27 LPA | Not reported |
| Highest Domestic CTC | INR 70 LPA | Not reported |
| Companies Participated | 225+ | Not reported |
| Placement Rate | 100% | 100% |
Consulting was the largest sector at 35.4% of offers, followed by General Management, HR, and Operations at 26.5%, Finance at 14.5%, Sales and Marketing at 13.2%, and IT and Analytics at 10.4%. PGP-HRM placements recorded a separate highest CTC of INR 36 LPA and average of INR 20.3 LPA. Summer internship average stipend was INR 2.53 Lakhs for 2 months, with the highest internship stipend at INR 5 Lakhs.
IIM Indore Rankings
IIM Indore is ranked 8th in Management by NIRF 2025 with a score of 75.68, placing it among the top 10 management institutes in India. It is the second IIM globally to achieve Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA).
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Management | 8 (Score: 75.68) |
NIRF sub-scores: Teaching, Learning and Resources 86.11, Graduation Outcome 94.28, Outreach and Inclusivity 76.25, Research and Professional Practice 59.69, Perception 54.50. The Graduation Outcome score of 94.28 is among the highest in the NIRF Management category, reflecting IIM Indore’s consistent 100% placement record and strong alumni outcomes.
IIM Indore Scholarships
IIM Indore offers need-based financial assistance (NBFA) to students across PGP, PGP-HRM, and IPM programmes. Approximately 20% of the batch receives some form of financial support, with amounts ranging from INR 40,000 per year to full tuition fee waiver.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) | Assessed on family income and assets | Partial to 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Central Sector Scholarship (SC/ST) | SC/ST students, family income below INR 4.50 Lakhs per annum | Tuition, non-refundable charges, lodging, boarding, books, IT equipment |
| Minority Welfare Scholarship | Minority community students, family income not exceeding INR 2.50 Lakhs per annum | Partial tuition support |
Up to 30% of students across all programmes receive some form of financial assistance from IIM Indore. Students may also avail education loans from nationalised banks and private lenders. IIM Indore’s placement record of 100% with a median CTC of INR 27 LPA provides a strong basis for education loan serviceability.
IIM Indore Campus and Infrastructure
IIM Indore’s permanent campus is located at Rau-Pithampur Road, Indore, approximately 25 km from the city centre. The campus spans 193 acres on a hillock, providing a fully residential environment for students and faculty.
Academic infrastructure includes air-conditioned classrooms with multimedia and AV systems, dedicated case discussion rooms, video-conferencing suites, computer labs, and the management library. The campus is fully Wi-Fi-enabled. Recreational facilities include a cricket ground, basketball courts, a swimming pool, and a gym. Separate hostels for male and female students, faculty residences, a health centre, and a 500-seat auditorium complete the campus offering.
IIM Indore runs an active international exchange programme with partner schools globally. The IPM programme at IIM Indore is unique in the IIM system for admitting students directly after Class 12, providing a 5-year pathway to a dual degree equivalent to BBA plus MBA from an IIM. The campus environment and residential character support a year-round schedule of conclaves, case competitions, cultural fests, and industry interactions.
IIM Indore vs IIM Kozhikode vs IIM Lucknow
IIM Indore, IIM Kozhikode, and IIM Lucknow occupy the 6th to 9th band in NIRF Management 2025 and serve overlapping CAT aspirants targeting the second-generation IIMs. All three offer the 2-year PGP programme, hold or are pursuing international accreditations, and achieve 100% placement rates each season.
| Parameter | IIM Indore | IIM Kozhikode | IIM Lucknow |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management Rank 2025 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| PGP Total Fees | INR 25.15 Lakhs | INR 21.80 Lakhs | INR 19.25 Lakhs |
| PGP Average CTC (2025) | INR 29.57 LPA | INR 26.54 LPA | INR 30.40 LPA |
| PGP Highest Domestic CTC (2025) | INR 70 LPA | INR 67.50 LPA | INR 66.25 LPA |
| PGP Batch Size | 487 | Approx. 400 | Approx. 500 |
| Accreditation | AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown) | AMBA, AACSB | AMBA, AACSB |
| Flagship Differentiator | 5-year IPM programme (Class 12 entry) | PGP Finance specialisation | PGP Agri-Business and Rural Management |
IIM Indore leads on Triple Crown accreditation and is the only IIM offering an integrated 5-year IPM programme open to Class 12 students. IIM Lucknow posts a marginally higher PGP average CTC in the 2025 season. IIM Kozhikode offers a lower fee with comparable placements. All three draw from the same 96 to 99 CAT percentile applicant pool for the PGP programme.
IIM Indore FAQs
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of IIM Indore in 2025?
Ans. IIM Indore is ranked 8th in Management by NIRF 2025 with a score of 75.68. The Graduation Outcome sub-score is 94.28, one of the highest in the category, reflecting consistent 100% placement performance.
Ques. What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Indore PGP?
Ans. The minimum Stage I CAT cutoff at IIM Indore for General category is 80 overall with 70 in each section (VARC, DILR, QA). In practice, the effective selection cutoff for General male engineering candidates through the Composite Score and WAT-PI process falls in the 95 to 97 percentile range, based on historical selection trends.
Ques. What is the average placement package at IIM Indore?
Ans. In the 2025 placement season, the average CTC at IIM Indore was INR 29.57 LPA and the median CTC was INR 27 LPA. The highest domestic offer was INR 70 LPA. A total of 591 students achieved 100% placement across 225-plus companies. The average CTC rose from INR 25.68 LPA in 2024.
Ques. What is the total PGP fee at IIM Indore?
Ans. The total PGP fee at IIM Indore is INR 25.15 Lakhs for 2 years (Year 1: INR 13.04 Lakhs, Year 2: INR 12.11 Lakhs). Need-based financial assistance covers partial to full tuition fee for eligible students, with approximately 20% of the batch receiving some form of financial aid.
Ques. What is IIM Indore’s IPM programme?
Ans. The IPM (Integrated Programme in Management) is a 5-year dual degree programme open to students who have completed Class 12 (10+2). Admission is through IPMAT Indore. The programme awards degrees equivalent to BBA plus MBA upon completion of all five years. The total fee is INR 38.29 Lakhs, with 150 seats available annually. Students who exit after 3 years receive a BBA degree.
Ques. Is IIM Indore triple accredited?
Ans. Yes. IIM Indore is the second IIM to achieve Triple Crown accreditation — AACSB (2019), EQUIS (2019, re-accredited 2023), and AMBA (2016). Triple Crown is held by less than 1% of business schools globally and is considered the gold standard of international B-school accreditation.
Ques. How far is IIM Indore from Indore city?
Ans. IIM Indore’s campus is located at Rau-Pithampur Road, Indore, approximately 25 km from Indore city centre. The campus is fully residential, covering 193 acres, so students, faculty, and staff live on campus. Transportation to the city is available through shared vehicles and the university shuttle.
Ques. What is the EPGP programme at IIM Indore?
Ans. The EPGP (Executive Post Graduate Programme) is a 1-year full-time executive MBA for working professionals with at least 5 years of post-graduation managerial or entrepreneurial experience. Total fee is INR 26.76 Lakhs. Admission requires a GMAT, GRE, or CAT score. The 2027 batch applications are open with Phase-1 deadline on October 31, 2026 and Phase-2 on January 11, 2027. Classes commence April 15, 2027.
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Admission to various courses at IIM Indore is based on composite scores of national-level entrance exam scores, Written Ability Test, Academics and Personal Interview. The institute accepts CAT scores for Indian Nationals and GMAT scores for Foreign nationals as its minimum qualifying criteria for admission to its MBA courses.
The institute has 40% weightage for CAT exam score, 45% weightage for PI, 10% weightage on Academics, and 5% weightage on diversity factors, in final admission to its MBA courses.
To enroll in the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at the Indian Institute of Management Indore, candidates must apply online, appear for the IPMAT entrance exam, and clear personal interview rounds. Eligibility requires Class 12 completion with minimum marks. Selection is based on aptitude test, academics, and interview performance.
Yes, Mathematics is a mandatory subject in Class 12 for admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA (FIA)] program at Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS). Applicants must have studied Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects in their senior secondary education and secured at least 60% aggregate marks.
Candidates seeking admission to the Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) of IIM Indore should submit their application online between the period end-November to mid-February, and pay the online non-refundable/non-transferable application fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only) + GST extra for General, NC-OBC and EWS category and Rs. 500/-(Rupees five hundred only) + GST extra for SC, ST, and PWD categories.
There are various PG level courses offered in IIM Indore. Given below are the course wise admission process:
IIM Indore does not offer BBA course to the students. There are other courses offered which are PGP, EPGP, IPM, PGPMX, PGPHRM, DPM and EDPM.
Is CAT mandatory to apply for this institute? and Do you have 3 years UG program?
Yes, CAT exam is mandatory for admission at IIM Indore followed by GD and PI. However, the college doesn’t offer UG courses of 3 years but rather only executive or PGP courses in management.
The institution has gained prominence primarily due to its flagship PGPM program, which is highly regarded. IIM Indore is offering around 16 programs spanning post-graduate, executive, and doctoral levels. The IIM Indore MBA fees for the batch of 2024-26 stood at INR 21.17 Lakhs for domestic students, and INR 31.17 Lakhs for international students. The IIM Indore executive MBA fees for the batch of 2024-26 amounted to INR 22.11 Lakhs.
IIM Indore MBA cut-off is 90 percentile (Overall) and 80 percentile (Sectional). IIM Indore cut-off for PGP-HRM is 70 percentile (Overall). IIM Indore has a 3-stage process to select the candidates for its MBA program. All these stages have certain parameters through which a candidate is given a composite score. The candidates whose composite score is above the minimum cut-off will be selected for the program. Similarly for the IIM Indore IPM program, the candidates need to clear the sectional and overall cut-off of IPMAT, as these both parameters will be used to make the final selection.
The MBA course is known as post graduate program in management in Indian institute of management Indore. The total fees of the course is 20.11 lakh. It is an on campus course. You need to appear for CAT examination and pass it with valid cut off score as determined by the institute for taking admission to MBA.
does this institute offer placements?
Yes, IIM Indore offers placements to the students. The placement percentage is more than 90%.
Fee of Hostel?
IIM Indore Hostel fee is INR 40.5 thousand per annum.
Yes, entrance exams are necessary for admission to IIM Indore. IPMAT, GMAT, and CAT scores are accepted by the college for various courses. For more info, Visit: IIM Indore Admissions
As per the trends, the registration for IIM Indore starts around the month of March and April. For more info, Visit: IIM Indore Admissions
No, there is no such requirement for mathematics in the IPM program at IIM Indore. You can pursue any specialization as per your interest.
IIM Indore offers a five-year integrated program in management (BBA + MBA). Admission to the course is done on the basis of the IPMAT exam conducted by the college. Read more: IIM Indore Admissions
IIM Indore offers a UG course called IPM which is a fiver year BBA+MBA course. You need to take the IPMAT exam for admission to this course. It is regarded as one of the best courses offered by IIM Indore. Read more: IIM Indore Admissions
IIM Indore offers a UG course called IPM which is a fiver year BBA+MBA course. You need to take the IPMAT exam for admission to this course. It is regarded as one of the best courses offered by IIM Indore. Read more: IIM Indore Admissions
The fee for your desired course can range from anywhere between INR 75,000 – INR 21,00,000 for the entre duration of the courses which includes various charges such as registration fees, tuition fees, youth development fund, and other minimal charges.
There is no defined age limit for IIM MBA admission. The individual should just possess a graduate degree with a minimum of 50% marks to be considered.You should check here to know the eligibility criteria. IIM Indore
Unfortunately, IIM Indore doesn’t offer BBA course but only PG management courses which can be checked out at IIM Indore Admission.