What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Ranchi MBA 2026?

The overall CAT 2025 cutoff for General category is 95.25 percentile. The sectional cutoff is 75 percentile in each of VARC, DILR, and QA. EWS requires 89 overall and NC-OBC requires 88.5 overall. SC cutoff is 75 and ST cutoff is 44 overall.

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Ranchi MBA admission?

Work experience is not mandatory. However, candidates with 25 to 36 months of full-time experience receive the highest profile score. Freshers are eligible and form a significant part of each batch. Candidates with 12 months or fewer of experience receive zero work-experience marks in the composite score.

How is the IIM Ranchi MBA final merit list calculated?

The final merit score is: CAT score (65%) + Profile Score covering academics and work experience (20%) + Personal Interview (15%). Female and transgender candidates receive 5 bonus marks added to this composite score.

Does IIM Ranchi accept GMAT for MBA admission?

No. IIM Ranchi MBA admission requires a valid CAT score only. GMAT is not accepted for the two-year MBA, MBA-HR, or MBA-BA programmes. GMAT is accepted for the PhD programme.

What exam is required for IIM Ranchi IPM admission?

IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore is the required exam for IIM Ranchi IPM admission. CAT is not needed. Candidates must have a minimum of 60% in Class 10 and Class 12 (55% for SC/ST/PwD).

What is the total fee for IIM Ranchi MBA?

The total programme fee for MBA is approximately INR 20,90,100. Year 1 fee is INR 10,60,050 and Year 2 fee is INR 10,30,050. Fees are subject to revision. Verify current figures at iimranchi.ac.in before applying.

How do I apply for IIM Ranchi MBA admission?

Register for CAT 2026 on iimcat.ac.in by Sep 15, 2026. After the result is declared in December 2026, apply through the IIM Ranchi JAP admission portal at students.targetx.in/iimr. Upload all required documents and attend PI if shortlisted.

What is the IIM Ranchi PhD fellowship amount?

PhD scholars receive INR 35,000 per month for the first two years. The stipend increases to INR 40,000 per month after clearing the Comprehensive Qualifying Examination. The fellowship also includes a full tuition waiver, rent-free accommodation, and a laptop grant of INR 50,000.

Does IIM Ranchi offer scholarship for MBA students?

Yes. IIM Ranchi awards 25 merit-cum-means scholarships per year across MBA, MBA-HR, MBA-BA, and IPM. Candidates must have scored above 50% in their last qualifying examination. Annual family income must not exceed INR 2,50,000.

Can a final-year student apply for IIM Ranchi MBA 2026?

Yes. Final-year undergraduate students may appear for CAT and apply to IIM Ranchi. Admission is conditional on completing the graduation degree before joining the programme and meeting the minimum percentage criterion.

What are the facilities available at IIM Ranchi Hostels?

The facilities available at IIM Ranchi Hostels include stable Wi-Fi connection, mess and canteen facilities, common rooms, security embedded softwares at entrance and so on.

What are the fees structure for IIM Ranchi Hostels including mess?

The overall fees structure for IIM Ranchi Hostels is INR 1,20,000 to INR 2,46,000. The hostels charges include 20,000 per term i.e. INR 60,000 per year and mess charges include INR 63,000 per year.

Are there housekeeping staff facilities at IIM Ranchi Hostels?

Yes, a dedicated housekeeping staff is available at IIM Ranchi Hostels to help students in their daily routine like laundry and ironing, cleaning of rooms etc.

Are there separate hostels for boys and girls at IIM Ranchi?

Yes, there are separate hostels for girls and boys in IIM Ranchi Hostels. The hostels are equally equipped with the same set of facilities within.

How is the security system at IIM Ranchi Hostels?

IIM Ranchi Hostels are equipped with VIP security systems in support from the Government of Jharkhand. No one is allowed to hostel premises without credentials provided to authorized people in the institute.

How many hours is the Canteen working at IIM Ranchi Hostels?

The canteen at IIM Ranchi Hostels works on an average of 20 hours per day and provides consistent service to its students and faculty.

IIM Ranchi MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 7, 2026

IIM Ranchi MBA is a two-year full-time residential program offered in three tracks: MBA, MBA in Human Resource Management, and MBA in Business Analytics. Total fees for all three programs are INR 20,90,100. The institute admits 322 students annually through CAT with a General category cutoff of 95.25 percentile overall. NIRF 2025 ranked IIM Ranchi 18th in the management category. Median CTC for the 2025 placement season was INR 17.64 LPA.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open December 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

IIM Ranchi was the first IIM to launch a dedicated full-time MBA in Human Resource Management, now in its 14th batch.
The institute participates in the Joint Admission Process (JAP) with IIM Raipur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Kashipur. A single application covers all four institutes.
Every course across all three MBA tracks embeds a Working with AI module covering AI tools in functional business contexts.
MBA Business Analytics posted the highest average CTC among the three tracks at INR 19.86 LPA in 2025.

IIM Ranchi MBA Fees 2026

All three MBA programs carry the same fee structure. Year 1 is INR 10,60,050 and Year 2 is INR 10,30,050, totalling INR 20,90,100 per program.

Course	Total Fees (2 Years)
MBA	INR 20,90,100
MBA (Business Analytics)	INR 20,90,100
MBA (Human Resource)	INR 20,90,100
Total Fees	INR 20,90,100

Fees are subject to revision each academic year.

IIM Ranchi MBA Admission 2026

Important Dates

The following events reflect the completed 2026 admissions cycle. All dates have now passed.

Event	Date
CAT 2025 Registration	August to September 2025
CAT 2025 Examination	November 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Results Released	December 24, 2025
JAP Application Window	December 26, 2025 to January 16, 2026
PI Shortlist Released	January 28, 2026
Personal Interviews	February to March 2026
Final Offer Letters Issued	April to May 2026
Acceptance and Fee Deadline	May 12 to May 16, 2026

Dates above are for the completed 2026 cycle.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% aggregate in any bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
SC/ST and PwD candidates require minimum 45% aggregate in graduation.
Final-year students may apply provisionally pending degree completion.

Admission Process

Register for CAT at iimcat.ac.in. General category cutoff is 95.25 percentile overall.
Apply through the JAP portal to simultaneously cover IIM Ranchi, IIM Raipur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Kashipur.
Shortlisting weights: CAT score 65%, academic and work profile 20%, Personal Interview 15%.
Attend Personal Interview at IIM Ranchi or a JAP-designated outstation venue.
Female and transgender applicants receive a 5-point diversity bonus in shortlisting.
Confirm admission by paying INR 10,60,050 within the stipulated deadline.

IIM Ranchi MBA vs Other Colleges

Here is how IIM Ranchi MBA compares with similar new-generation IIMs on fees, entrance exam, cutoff, and placements.

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
IIM Ranchi	20.9 L	CAT	95.25 percentile (2026)	INR 19.29 LPA (Avg, 2025)	4.5/5
IIM Trichy	19.5 L	CAT	95 percentile (2026)	INR 19.27 LPA (Avg, 2025)	Not Rated
IIM Rohtak	20.03 L	CAT	97 percentile (2026)	INR 18.73 LPA (Avg, 2025)	Not Rated
IIM Bodh Gaya	19.52 L	CAT	94 percentile (2026)	INR 13.10 LPA (Avg, 2025)	Not Rated

✓ Opt for this if

Your CAT score is in the 95 to 97 percentile range and you want a residential IIM campus.
You are targeting HR or Business Analytics as a specialisation not available at older IIMs.
You prefer BFSI and manufacturing sectors where IIM Ranchi recruiter presence is strong.
You want one JAP application covering four IIMs simultaneously.

✗ Skip if

You need Tier-1 IIM branding for consulting or investment banking roles.
Your target companies recruit primarily from IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, or Calcutta.
You prefer a campus in a large metro with an established alumni network nearby.

IIM Ranchi MBA Placement 2026

The 2023-25 batch saw a 33% year-on-year increase in highest CTC and 96 unique recruiters across all three programs. Top companies included Goldman Sachs, Amazon, HSBC, Google, and Deloitte.

Programme	Highest CTC	Average CTC	Median CTC
MBA	INR 50.39 LPA	INR 19.29 LPA	INR 17.64 LPA
MBA (Human Resource)	INR 35.30 LPA	INR 19.02 LPA	INR 18.00 LPA
MBA (Business Analytics)	INR 27.94 LPA	INR 19.86 LPA	INR 18.11 LPA

Data is from the 2025 placement season for batch 2023 to 2025.

IIM Ranchi MBA Scholarships 2026

IIM Ranchi disburses a total scholarship pool of INR 1 crore annually across 25 awards. Central government scholarships also apply to eligible students.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
IIM Ranchi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	INR 4 lakhs	Academic merit and family income below INR 2.5 LPA	Not Disclosed
PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship	INR 20,000 per year	Family income below INR 4.5 LPA and minimum 50% marks	Not Disclosed
Merit-cum-Means for Minority Communities	INR 20,000/year	Minority community and family income below INR 2.5 LPA	Not Disclosed
Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Up to INR 2 lakhs/year	PwD students with family income below INR 6 lakhs	Not Disclosed

SC and ST students may apply for central sector scholarships separately.

IIM Ranchi MBA Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIM Ranchi ranks #39 out of 372 colleges in India. According to 258 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the MBA program at IIM Ranchi is rated 2.2/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 1396.02/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

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

#18 out of 125 under NIRF Ranking 2025.
#6 out of 25 under Outlook Ranking 2026.
#20 out of 100 under IIRF Ranking 2025.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#37 out of 350 (2026) #2nd Jharkhand	#39 out of 372 (2025) #2nd Jharkhand
	#18 out of 125 (2025) #2nd Jharkhand	#17 out of 125 (2024) #2nd Jharkhand
	#6 out of 25 (2026)	#7 out of 25 (2025)
	#18 out of 100 (2026)	#20 out of 100 (2025)

IIM Ranchi MBA FAQs

Ques. Does IIM Ranchi MBA require work experience for admission?

Ans. No. IIM Ranchi does not mandate work experience. The 2024-25 batch had about 59% freshers. However, candidates with 25 to 36 months of experience earn the maximum profile score, adding 20 percentage points to the shortlisting formula. A fresher needs a stronger CAT score and academic record to compensate for the missing work experience weight.

Ques. How is MBA Business Analytics different from the general MBA at IIM Ranchi?

Ans. MBA Business Analytics is a specialised track focused on data science, AI tools, and quantitative decision-making. Fees and CAT cutoffs are identical to MBA General. In 2025, MBA Business Analytics posted the highest average CTC at INR 19.86 LPA across 34 companies. The general MBA offers wider elective choice across Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR, and Strategy. Choose Analytics if you are certain about a data or tech-led business career. Go for MBA General if you want flexibility to explore sectors during the two years.

Ques. Which sectors and cities dominate IIM Ranchi placements?

Ans. BFSI and Fintech together accounted for over 37% of MBA General placements in 2025, with Goldman Sachs and HSBC among the recruiters. Manufacturing and FMCG were the next dominant sectors. Placements are pan-India with a lean toward Mumbai and Delhi for BFSI roles. Consulting representation is thinner than at older IIMs, but BFSI and analytics roles are competitive.

Ques. How does the Joint Admission Process reduce application effort?

Ans. The JAP means one common application form on the JAP portal covers IIM Ranchi, IIM Raipur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Kashipur simultaneously. Interview shortlists are released together and interviews may overlap in schedule. Each institute issues its own final offer and fee deposits are institute-specific. This is most useful for candidates in the 93 to 97 percentile band where these four IIMs are the primary targets.

Ques. Can a General category student fund the INR 20.9 lakh IIM Ranchi MBA fee?

Ans. Most students use education loans from nationalised banks. An IIM Ranchi admission letter is sufficient collateral for banks to approve INR 20 to 25 lakhs without additional security, at rates between 8% and 10% with a moratorium through the program. The institutional Merit-cum-Means scholarship covers students with family income below INR 2.5 LPA. For others, education loans are the standard route.