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March 12, 2026
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Complete List of 21 IIMs in India 2026: Courses, Placements & Admission Guide

Explore all 21 IIMs in India. Detailed individual breakdown of each IIM's flagship courses, placement statistics, CAT cut-offs, and admission interview processes for 2026.

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) represent the gold standard of business education. Every IIM has its own unique placement record, selection criteria, and course specializations.

In this comprehensive guide, we list every IIM separately with all the essential information you need for 2026 admission.


1. IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA)

  • Flagship Courses: PGP (MBA), PGP-FABM (Agri-Business), PGPX (1-Year Executive).
  • Placements (Avg): ₹32.7 LPA – ₹34.0 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 99.5+ Percentile (Sectional 80+).
  • Admission Rounds: AWT (Analytical Writing Test) & Personal Interview (PI).

2. IIM Bangalore (IIMB)

  • Flagship Courses: PGP, PGP-BA (Business Analytics), EPGP.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹35.3 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 99.0+ Percentile (High weightage on academics).
  • Admission Rounds: WAT (Written Ability Test) & Personal Interview (PI).

3. IIM Calcutta (IIMC)

  • Flagship Courses: MBA, PGDBA (Business Analytics).
  • Placements (Avg): ₹35.0 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 99.5+ Percentile (Focus on Quants).
  • Admission Rounds: Personal Interview (PI) only (WAT is often skipped).

4. IIM Lucknow (IIML)

  • Flagship Courses: PGP, PGP-ABM (Agri-Business), PGP-SM (Sustainability).
  • Placements (Avg): ₹30.0 LPA – ₹32.3 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 98.5+ Percentile.
  • Admission Rounds: WAT & Personal Interview (PI).

5. IIM Indore (IIMI)

  • Flagship Courses: PGP, PGP-HRM, IPM (5-Year Program after 12th).
  • Placements (Avg): ₹29.0 LPA – ₹30.2 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 98.0+ Percentile (Strong focus on 10th/12th marks).
  • Admission Rounds: Personal Interview (PI).

6. IIM Kozhikode (IIMK)

  • Flagship Courses: PGP, PGP-LSM (Liberal Studies), PGP-Finance.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹28.5 LPA – ₹31.0 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 98.0+ Percentile.
  • Admission Rounds: WAT & Personal Interview (PI).

7. IIM Mumbai (Formerly NITIE)

  • Flagship Courses: MBA, MBA (Supply Chain & Operations), MBA (Sustainability).
  • Placements (Avg): ₹31.0 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 97.5+ Percentile.
  • Admission Rounds: Personal Interview (PI).

8. IIM Shillong

  • Flagship Courses: PGP, PGPEx.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹26.0 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 95+ Percentile.
  • Admission Rounds: GD (Group Discussion) & Personal Interview (PI).

9. IIM Udaipur

  • Flagship Courses: MBA, MBA (Global Supply Chain Management).
  • Placements (Avg): ₹20.3 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 94+ Percentile (CAP Participant).
  • Admission Rounds: Common Admission Process (CAP) Interview.

10. IIM Rohtak

  • Flagship Courses: PGP, IPM (Integrated 5-Year).
  • Placements (Avg): ₹19.3 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 95+ Percentile (Separate process for General).
  • Admission Rounds: Online PI (Personal Interview).

11. IIM Ranchi

  • Flagship Courses: MBA, MBA-HRM, MBA-BA, IPM.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹18.0 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 94+ Percentile (CAP Participant).
  • Admission Rounds: CAP Interview.

12. IIM Raipur

  • Flagship Courses: PGP.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹21.0 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 94+ Percentile (CAP Participant).
  • Admission Rounds: CAP Interview.

13. IIM Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)

  • Flagship Courses: PGP, PGP-HR.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹19.5 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 94+ Percentile (CAP Participant).
  • Admission Rounds: CAP Interview.

14. IIM Kashipur

  • Flagship Courses: PGP, PGP-BA.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹18.1 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 94+ Percentile (CAP Participant).
  • Admission Rounds: CAP Interview.

15. IIM Nagpur

  • Flagship Courses: MBA.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹16.7 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 92+ Percentile.
  • Admission Rounds: Personal Interview (PI).

16. IIM Visakhapatnam

  • Flagship Courses: MBA.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹16.0 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 92+ Percentile.
  • Admission Rounds: Personal Interview (PI).

17. IIM Amritsar

  • Flagship Courses: MBA, MBA-BA, MBA-HR.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹16.5 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 92+ Percentile.
  • Admission Rounds: Personal Interview (PI).

18. IIM Bodh Gaya

  • Flagship Courses: MBA, IPM.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹15.8 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 92+ Percentile (SAPS for girls).
  • Admission Rounds: CAP Interview.

19. IIM Sambalpur

  • Flagship Courses: MBA.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹16.6 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 92+ Percentile.
  • Admission Rounds: CAP Interview.

20. IIM Sirmaur

  • Flagship Courses: MBA, MBA (Tourism & Hospitality).
  • Placements (Avg): ₹14.5 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 92+ Percentile.
  • Admission Rounds: CAP Interview.

21. IIM Jammu

  • Flagship Courses: MBA, IPM.
  • Placements (Avg): ₹16.4 LPA.
  • Expected CAT Cut-off: 92+ Percentile.
  • Admission Rounds: CAP Interview.

Important: Common Admission Process (CAP)

Most "New" and "Baby" IIMs conduct a synchronized admission round called CAP. If you meet the criteria for multiple participant IIMs, you only appear for one interview, which is used by all of them for final selection.

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