Question 1

What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Trichy PGPM admission?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 3

What is JAP and which IIMs participate with IIM Trichy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the total fee for PGPM at IIM Trichy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Trichy PGPM?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is special about IIM Trichy PGPM-HR?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Does IIM Trichy offer direct or management quota admission?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

When does CAT 2026 registration close for IIM Trichy admission?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How are IIM Trichy hostels?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Does IIM Trichy have air conditioning facilities too?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

Are there gym facilities at IIM Trichy hostels?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What is the Total fees for PGPM at IIM Trichy?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for a PGPM at IIM Trichy is INR 21.24 Lakhs for the entire course duration.                                                    The top specialization, PGPM in Human Resources, has a total fee of INR 21.24 Lakhs.

Question 17

What is the fees for Ph.D (Exec.) at IIM Trichy?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for a Ph.D (Exec.) at IIM Trichy range from INR 1,000 - 15.01 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

Question 18

What is the fees for various specializations of Certification at IIM Trichy?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for a Certification at IIM Trichy range from INR 2.14 Lakhs - 2.93 Lakhs for the entire course duration.                                                    The top specialization, Certification in Financial Management, has a total fee of INR 2.4 Lakhs.                                                                            Other specializations, such as Certification in Supply Chain Management have total fees of                                                            INR 2.4 Lakhs,                                                             INR 2.4 Lakhs                                                        respectively.

Question 19

What is the fees for Prof. Certificate at IIM Trichy?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for a Prof. Certificate at IIM Trichy range from INR 85,000 - 2.5 Lakhs for the entire course duration.                                                    The top specialization, Prof. Certificate in Digital Marketing, has a total fee of INR 85,500.

Question 20

What is the Total fees for PGP at IIM Trichy?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for a PGP at IIM Trichy is INR 14.62 Lakhs for the entire course duration.                                                    The top specialization, PGP in Business management, has a total fee of INR 14.62 Lakhs.

Question 21

What are the other options apart from IIM Trichy where students can look out?

Accepted Answer

Other top options apart from IIM Trichy includes MDI Gurgaon, XIMB, IIM Mumbai.

Question 22

What is the Application fees for applying for various courses at IIM Trichy?

Accepted Answer

The Application fees for various courses at IIM Trichy are as follows -                    Ph.D (Exec.) : INR 1,000Ph.D : INR 1,000Certification : INR 2,500Prof. Certificate : INR 2PG Certificate : INR 2PGP : INR 1,000 - 2,000

Question 23

Is IIM Trichy a good option to apply? How are the placements at IIM Trichy

Accepted Answer

IIM Trichy is a great option with good ROI. it offers good placements with average package of INR 19.27 Lakhs.

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fees	₹ 18.5 Lakhs
other fees	₹ 2.74 Lakhs
total fees	₹ 21.24 Lakhs

Events	Dates
Application for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]	Sep 01, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027 Ongoing
Application Scrutiny and Shortlisting for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]	Feb 15, 2027 - Feb 19, 2027
Admit Card Dispatch for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]	Feb 22, 2027
Written Test and Personal Interview for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]	Feb 27, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027
Admission Offer Announcement for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]	Mar 08, 2027
Offer Acceptance Amount Payment for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]	Mar 15, 2027
Balance First Installment Fee Payment for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]	Apr 09, 2027
Inauguration and Registration for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]	Apr 18, 2027
Programme Commencement and Orientation for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]	Apr 19, 2027 - Apr 21, 2027
Commencement of Classes for Session 2027 [MBA/PGDM]	Apr 24, 2027

Events	Dates
Last Date for Fee Payment - CAT 2026 [MBA/PGDM]	Sep 24, 2026
Counselling - SCA to SC Conversion TN Admission 2026 [MBA/PGDM]	Aug 14, 2026
Counselling End - TN Admission 2026 [MBA/PGDM]	Aug 14, 2026

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 29, 2026
CAT Admit Card	Nov 04, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026

Events	Dates
CAT Form Correction	Oct 05, 2026 - Oct 06, 2026
CAT Registration Fee Payment	Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
CAT Registration	Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026

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