What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Trichy PGPM admission?

For the 2026-28 batch, the IIM Trichy CAT cutoff for General category is 95.25 percentile overall with 75 percentile in each section (VARC, DILR, QA). IIM Trichy has the highest CAT cutoff among JAP IIMs. EWS/NC-OBC cutoff is 88.5 to 89 overall. SC cutoff is 75 overall.

What is the composite score formula for IIM Trichy PGPM selection?

IIM Trichy uses 100 marks total: CAT score (52%) + Personal Interview (20%) + Work Experience (10%) + UG performance (5%) + Gender Diversity (6%) + Class 12 (3%) + Academic Diversity (2%) + Class 10 (2%). Female and transgender candidates receive 6 gender diversity marks. Non-engineering first-class graduates get 2 marks for academic diversity (cannot combine both).

What is JAP and which IIMs participate with IIM Trichy?

JAP (Joint Admission Process) is a common admission platform for IIM Trichy, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, and IIM Ranchi. Candidates submit one application and one fee to apply to all four IIMs simultaneously. Each IIM independently shortlists and selects based on its own policy and seat matrix.

What is the total fee for PGPM at IIM Trichy?

The total 2-year PGPM fee at IIM Trichy is INR 21,00,000. The same fee applies for PGPM-HR. Collateral-free education loans are available from partner banks to cover the full fee. Need-based partial waivers are available for eligible students.

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Trichy PGPM?

Work experience is not mandatory for PGPM or PGPM-HR at IIM Trichy. However, it carries 10% weight in the composite score. Experience of 24 to 29 months earns maximum points. Only full-time, remunerative post-graduation experience counts. Part-time and freelance roles are excluded.

What is special about IIM Trichy PGPM-HR?

The PGPM-HR at IIM Trichy is the only IIM-offered MBA with a dedicated Human Resource Management specialisation. It was launched in 2020 and follows the same 2-year residential format as the regular PGPM. Admission is through the same CAT and JAP process. The programme fee is also INR 21,00,000.

Does IIM Trichy offer direct or management quota admission?

No. IIM Trichy does not offer a management quota or direct admission pathway. All PGPM and PGPM-HR seats are filled strictly through merit-based CAT and JAP selection. No direct, institutional, or NRI quota exists for any IIM.

When does IIM Trichy PI and WAT take place for the 2027 batch?

WAT and PI for the 2027-29 PGPM batch are expected in February to March 2027 (Tentative). They are conducted offline at 10 designated venues across India. Shortlisted candidates receive the venue list along with their call letter after CAT 2026 results.

When does CAT 2026 registration close for IIM Trichy admission?

CAT 2026 registration closes on September 15, 2026. The CAT exam is on November 29, 2026. Results are expected by December 24, 2026. JAP application and IIM Trichy PI shortlists are expected in January to February 2027.

How are IIM Trichy hostels?

IIM Trichy hostels are full of life and facilities like a functional mess and canteen, sports facilities along with gym, swimming pool, full speed internet, LAN connection, functional lift to move across floors, and so on.

Are there special facilities for differently abled students too, at IIM Trichy hostels?

Yes, there are special rooms designed for differently abled students along with attached bathrooms at ground floor. The students have access to all such facilities like common rooms, lifts, etc. that make them and their stays comfortable.

Does IIM Trichy have air conditioning facilities too?

Yes, IIM Trichy hostels have AC facilities within classrooms, library, canteen etc. and even hostels available as per students preferences.

What is the overall fees structure for IIM Trichy hostels like?

The hostels fee structure for IIM Trichy sums up to INR 60,000 per year. It may vary depending on the room occupancy type, courses pursuing and other factors too.

What are the functional timings of mess and canteen at IIM Trichy hostel?

The mess is functional all through the day and provides 4 time meals to its students. The mess and canteen is also functional during the night keeping in mind the important feeding habits of students during night.

Are there gym facilities at IIM Trichy hostels?

Yes, there is a well designed gymnasium for fitness freaks within hostel premises of IIM Trichy. The gym is equipped with all necessary equipment and is functional during working hours of the day.

IIM Trichy Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Ph.D at IIM Trichy is a 3-year Full Time Doctorate Degree. The course is offered in 1 specializations. The most popular specializations include Management.

The total Ph.D Fees at IIM Trichy for academic year is .

To be eligible for the IIM Trichy Ph.D program, candidates must have passed Post Graduation + UGC NET (or equivalent).

Read the section below for further details on IIM Trichy Ph.D admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Ph.D. (Management)

1 Courses3 Years Full Time

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Eligibility:

Post Graduation + UGC NET

Application Date:

11 Dec - 22 Feb 2026

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IIM Trichy Ph.D Admission 2026

Students must have Post Graduation + UGC NET to be eligible for Ph.D admission at IIM Trichy.

IIM Trichy Seat Intake 2026

There are 40 Ph.D seats in IIM Trichy. These include 40 seats of Management.

Particulars	Number of Seats
Management	40

IIM Trichy Ph.D Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIM Trichy ranks #37 out of 370 colleges in India. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 1403.52/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

IIM Trichy is ranked by several ranking agencies such as NIRF, IIRF, India Today. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#16 out of 125 under NIRF Ranking 2025.
#18 out of 100 under IIRF Ranking 2025.
#18 out of 275 under India Today Ranking 2024.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#28 out of 350 (2026) #8th Tamil Nadu	#37 out of 372 (2025)
	#17 out of 270 (2026) #2nd Tamil Nadu	#18 out of 275 (2024)
	#12 out of 235 (2024) #1st Tamil Nadu	#7 out of 21 (2023) #1st Tamil Nadu
	#16 out of 125 (2025) #2nd Tamil Nadu	#27 out of 125 (2024) #2nd Tamil Nadu
	#7 out of 26 (2022)	#7 out of 29 (2021)
	#21 out of 100 (2026)	#18 out of 100 (2025)