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

Ans. For general male candidates, the CAT overall cut-off at IIM Jammu is 91 percentile with a sectional minimum of 72 percentile. General female candidates are eligible at a slightly lower cut-off of 89 percentile. For SC/ST and OBC-NCL candidates, the cut-offs are significantly lower. The exact cut-offs may be revised each year after the CAT result declaration. Work experience and academic performance are also factored into the final shortlisting and merit list.

Ans. The total programme fee is INR 23,30,756, payable across 6 trimesters. Year 1 fees amount to INR 11,87,378 covering the first 3 trimesters, and Year 2 fees amount to INR 11,43,378 for the remaining 3 trimesters. Hostel accommodation is available on campus separately for boys and girls. Merit-cum-Means scholarships and category-based fee waivers can reduce the net cost substantially for eligible students.

Ans. The 2025 batch recorded an average salary of INR 16.04 LPA and a median salary of INR 15.8 LPA. The highest package offered was INR 26.6 LPA. More than 200 companies participated in the placement process, with 50 plus first-time recruiters. Key hiring sectors included BFSI, consulting, FMCG, e-commerce, and technology. Top recruiters included Aditya Birla Group, ICICI Bank, Reliance, Accenture, Swiggy, and Cognizant.

Ans. Work experience is not mandatory for admission to the IIM Jammu MBA. The 2025 batch consisted of 54% freshers and 46% candidates with prior work experience. However, work experience is considered as a positive factor during the final merit list preparation alongside CAT score, PI performance, and diversity. Candidates with relevant industry experience may gain an advantage in the selection process, particularly if they have above-average work profiles.

Ans. IIM Jammu participates in the Common Admission Process, which is a centralised personal interview process shared among multiple IIMs. Candidates shortlisted by IIM Jammu based on their CAT score appear for a personal interview conducted under the CAP framework. The final merit list is then prepared by IIM Jammu independently, incorporating CAT score, PI performance, academic profile, work experience, and gender diversity. Class commencement is typically in June after the CAP process concludes.

Ans. IIM Jammu offers a Merit-cum-Means scholarship providing up to 100% tuition fee waiver based on academic merit and family income. SC/ST students are eligible for freeship and mess waiver support. EWS and OBC-NCL students can avail of financial assistance per the institute’s reservation-based scholarship policy. Scholarship applications are submitted separately after receiving the admission offer, and the support is provided directly by IIM Jammu to eligible enrolled students.