IIM Amritsar - Indian Institute of Management Amritsar

IIM Amritsar is a public business school under the Ministry of Education. The full name is Indian Institute of Management Amritsar, and it is an Institute of National Importance. IIM Amritsar works under the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017. The IIM Amritsar campus is at Manawala, about 14 km from Amritsar city centre.

The video below is the IIM Amritsar student-life film. The institute uploaded it to its YouTube channel in May 2020 for the 2019-21 batch.

How Old Is IIM Amritsar, and Is It a Baby IIM?

IIM Amritsar is the 15th IIM, and it is one of the newer IIMs. The IIM Amritsar Society was registered on 27 July 2015, and the first MBA batch joined in August 2015. People call the newer IIMs baby IIMs, but that is not an official category. The IIM Amritsar batch that joined in July 2026 is the 12th MBA batch.

Is IIM Amritsar a Good College, and Who Should Check Twice?

IIM Amritsar is a good fit if you want an IIM MBA and can plan around the whole-batch median. The table sets what IIM Amritsar leads with against what its own data adds.

Your answer depends on who you are, so read the tab that matches you.

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The IIM Amritsar highlights are a NIRF rank of 64 and an MBA programme fee of ₹19,50,000. The figures below are what students check first.

What Are the IIM Amritsar Details Students Check First?

Students check the IIM Amritsar rank, fee, median pay and entry bar first. IIM Amritsar details for the MBA are a NIRF rank of 64 and a programme fee of ₹19,50,000. The whole-batch median CTC is ₹12.29 lakh. The IIM Amritsar cutoff page and the IIM Amritsar fees page give the full IIM Amritsar details.

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IIM Amritsar offers seven degree-level programmes, and the MBA programme fee is ₹19,50,000 for Batch 2026-28. The flagship is the two-year full-time MBA. It has two tracks, an MBA in Business Analytics and an MBA in Human Resources. A summer internship sits between the two years. The others are the Executive MBA, the IPM, the M.Sc. in Data Science and Management (MSDSM) and the Ph.D. IIM Amritsar fees for MBA are ₹19,50,000 in programme fee.

The Ph.D. pays a fellowship of ₹40,000 a month in years one and two. The IIM Amritsar courses page has the full IIM Amritsar courses list.

Which Courses in IIM Amritsar Suit a Fresh Graduate?

The MBA is the main choice among the courses in IIM Amritsar for a graduate. The MBA-BA and the MBA-HR are the two tracks. The MSDSM suits a graduate who wants data science, and it is run with IIT Ropar. Working professionals look at the Executive MBA. IIM Amritsar courses after 12th start with the IPM. It leads to an MBA, with an exit degree after year three.

What Is the IIM Amritsar Fees Structure for the MBA?

The IIM Amritsar MBA programme fee is ₹9,75,000 a year, so ₹19,50,000 over two years.** This is the IIM Amritsar fees structure in the IIM Amritsar fee notice for Batch 2026-28, dated 10 April 2026. The fee is the same as Batch 2025-27. It was ₹19,00,000 for Batch 2024-26, so it rose ₹50,000 or 2.6% in one batch.

The IIM Amritsar fees with hostel are inside the programme fee. Mess bills are extra, at about ₹10,000 a month on actuals. You also pay a refundable caution deposit of ₹50,000 and a mess deposit of ₹75,000 a year. The mess deposit adjusts against your bills. With deposits, the total payment is ₹21,50,000. The IIM Amritsar fees page has the fees details term by term.

How Is the IIM Amritsar Fee Paid Term by Term?

IIM Amritsar collects the fee in six terms: ₹4,20,000, ₹3,40,000, ₹3,40,000, ₹3,70,000, ₹3,40,000 and ₹3,40,000. Term 1 includes the ₹50,000 caution deposit and a mess deposit. The ₹1,00,000 admission acceptance fee adjusts against Term 1. IIM Amritsar points students to bank education loans for the fee.

Does IIM Amritsar Have a Student Exchange Programme?

IIM Amritsar has dual-degree and exchange agreements abroad, but it publishes no partner list or count of students sent. The IIM Amritsar Annual Report 2024-25 names Kedge Business School in France for a dual degree. One student from each of the last three MBA batches took that route. It also records a March 2025 agreement with Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management for a second degree. The Annual Report 2023-24 records an agreement with the University of Maryland for faculty and student exchanges. The 2024-25 report records a partnership with HSE University in St Petersburg, and five IIM Amritsar students attended the HSE Students' Week in June 2024. The annual reports give no exchange term, credit rule or cost.

IIM Amritsar admission to the MBA runs on CAT, a first shortlist, a personal interview and an aggregate score. CAT 2026 is on Sunday 29 November 2026. IIM Amritsar admission 2027 follows the Batch 2026-28 policy until the institute publishes a new one.

When Does IIM Amritsar Admission 2027 Open?

IIM Amritsar has not published the admission policy or dates for Batch 2027-29. The IIM Amritsar admission process starts after CAT 2026 on 29 November 2026. The Batch 2026-28 policy is dated 14 October 2025, and its first shortlist ran on CAT 2025. IIM Amritsar has posted no admission 2027 last date.

What Is the IIM Amritsar Eligibility Rule?

IIM Amritsar admission 2027 eligibility needs a graduation degree and a valid CAT score. The degree needs the minimum percentage in the CAT eligibility criteria. Final-year students could apply for Batch 2026-28 if they finished the degree by 30 June 2026. The IIM Amritsar admission requirements for the Executive MBA are different. That course has its own admission criteria and needs three years of work experience. The CAT eligibility criteria are on the official CAT website.

How Do You Get Into IIM Amritsar?

You get into IIM Amritsar by clearing the CAT entry bars and then ranking on a two-stage score. The aggregate is 0.7 times the pre-PI score plus 0.3 times the post-PI score. The table shows the MBA weights from the IIM Amritsar admission policy. The personal interview is the biggest single weight in the post-PI score.

The MBA-BA keeps the same pre-PI weights. Its post-PI score gives work experience 15 and academic diversity 5. The MBA-HR gives CAT 40 and academic diversity 10 in the pre-PI score. The policy names no management quota, and IIM Amritsar runs its own selection. The IIM Amritsar admission page has the full steps.

IIM Amritsar placements 2026 report a highest package of ₹43.00 lakh, and the latest whole-batch median CTC is ₹12.29 lakh. The institute leads with top-slice figures. The whole-batch median comes from its NIRF 2026 data. The two come from different batches, MBA 2024-26 and MBA 2023-25.

What Does a Typical IIM Amritsar Graduate Earn?

A typical IIM Amritsar graduate earned about ₹12.29 lakh a year, the whole-batch median CTC of the MBA 2023-25 batch. Half the placed graduates earned this or less. The figure is in the IIM Amritsar NIRF 2026 data. The same data shows the median falling across three graduating batches.

The whole-batch median CTC fell about 23% in two batches. The IIM Amritsar placement page has the full IIM Amritsar placement details and placement statistics.

What Is the IIM Amritsar Placement Percentage?

The audited IIM Amritsar placement rate for MBA 2023-25 is 96.63%, counted on the 267 students who sat for placements. Of those, 258 were placed. The batch had 318 students, so the placement percentage on the whole batch is 81.1%. The audit certificate is by V.V. Bhalla and Co. and is dated 17 November 2025.

What Is the IIM Amritsar Highest Package?

The IIM Amritsar highest package for MBA 2024-26 is ₹43.00 lakh. It was ₹25.86 lakh for MBA 2023-25. The highest package moves with a few offers, so use the median CTC for planning. The 2024-26 figure comes from a press release, and IIM Amritsar has posted no audit for that batch.

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The IIM Amritsar cutoff for General candidates is 90 percentile overall. The section bars are 80 in QA, 75 in DILR and 80 in VARC. These IIM Amritsar cutoff 2026 bars are for the first shortlist of the MBA, MBA-BA and MBA-HR. They were set on CAT 2025 for Batch 2026-28. Check your CAT scorecard for all three section percentiles and the overall percentile, and clear every bar. The IIM Amritsar expected cutoff for CAT 2026 is not published. The IIM Amritsar previous year cutoff is the best guide until a new policy appears.

What Percentile Do You Need for IIM Amritsar?

The IIM Amritsar cutoff percentile for General candidates is 90 overall. It is 80 for NC-OBC and 55 for SC. The table shows the IIM Amritsar cutoff marks for every category.

IIM Amritsar gives seven MBA students in each year group a scholarship equal to that year's full tuition. The awards go to the top CGPA of the MBA, the MBA-BA and the MBA-HR. The next four on a combined list also get one. They are given at the end of year one and year two. Tuition is ₹7,10,000 a year for Batch 2026-28. The seven awards reach about 2% of a 355-student batch.

Who Can Get the IIM Amritsar Scholarship?

An MBA, MBA-BA or MBA-HR student can get the IIM Amritsar scholarship by ranking high on CGPA. This merit scholarship is for scholastic achievement. IIM Amritsar also keeps a need-based buffer equal to the tuition fee. It pays this case by case after it checks applications. The institute guides students to external schemes, including the National Scholarship Portal. The IIM Amritsar scholarship page has the full scholarship information by programme.

IIM Amritsar ranks 64th in the NIRF 2025 Management category with a score of 51.70. The IIM Amritsar NIRF ranking was 47th in NIRF 2024, so it fell 17 places. The score fell 0.87 points. IIM Amritsar appears in the Management category only, not in the NIRF Overall list.

Where Does IIM Amritsar Rank Among Newer IIMs in NIRF?

IIM Amritsar is the lowest-ranked IIM in the NIRF 2025 Management list, at 64. The table shows its ranking in India against four other newer IIMs. The IIM Amritsar ranking page has the full national ranking list. The data is from the NIRF 2025 Management list.

Is IIM Amritsar a Tier 1 or Tier 2 College?

IIM Amritsar has no official tier, because the IIM Act, 2017 does not grade IIMs. The NIRF Management rank of 64 is the official yardstick. IIM Amritsar is an Institute of National Importance, and that status is the same for every IIM.

IIM Amritsar accepts CAT for the MBA, the MBA-BA and the MBA-HR, and other exams for its other programmes. CAT 2026 is on Sunday 29 November 2026. The CAT admit card will be available from 4 November 2026.

Is CAT Compulsory for IIM Amritsar?

For the three MBAs, yes. IIM Amritsar takes other exams for its other programmes, as the table shows.

The IIM Amritsar campus is a 60-acre permanent campus at Manawala, and it is still being completed. It sits on the Amritsar-Jalandhar Grand Trunk Road. The Annual Report 2024-25 puts Phase I at 24 buildings, with 90.2% of the physical work done by March 2025. Fourteen buildings were in use by then.

What Facilities Does the IIM Amritsar Campus Have?

The IIM Amritsar campus has smart classrooms, a library, hostel blocks, a health centre and a cafeteria in use. The cards show what each one offers, and what is still planned.

🏫In UseClassroomsSmart classrooms, tiered lecture halls and seminar rooms are working at IIM Amritsar, as per the campus page.🛏️In UseHostelFour hostel blocks, H4 to H7, hold 303 beds, as per the Annual Report 2024-25. The MBA fee carries a hostel charge of ₹60,000 a year.📚In UseLibraryThe IIM Amritsar library holds 2,772 print books and 73 e-resources. Its databases include Bloomberg and CMIE Prowess.🍽️In UseHealth Centre and CafeteriaBoth are working on the IIM Amritsar campus, as per the campus page.🏗️PlannedGymnasium and Indoor Sports ComplexThe campus page lists both as planned for the next phase. The incubation centre is under development.🎭ClubsStudent LifeIIM Amritsar has 12 student clubs and 3 cells. Its annual fests include Yukti, the HR conclave.

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How to reach IIM Amritsar is by road, because the campus is at Manawala on the Grand Trunk Road. It is about 14 km from the city centre. Amritsar has no metro, so there is no IIM Amritsar nearest metro station. Distances are from Google Maps.

How Far Is IIM Amritsar From the Airport and the Railway Station?

IIM Amritsar is about 29 km from the airport and about 15 km from Amritsar Junction. The airport drive takes about 41 minutes. The drive from the Junction takes about 26 minutes. The cards add the nearest halt and the bus stand. The how to reach IIM Amritsar page has the full IIM Amritsar location and directions.

✈️AirportBy AirSri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport is the nearest airport. The fastest route runs along NH 3.🚆RailwayBy TrainJandiala (Guru) is the closest railway station, about 10.5 km and 21 minutes away. Amritsar Junction is the main station.🚌Bus StandBy RoadThe Amritsar bus stand is about 13.5 km away, a drive of about 27 minutes. The Golden Temple is about 14.5 km away, about 34 minutes.

What Do Students Say About IIM Amritsar?

Google users rate IIM Amritsar 4.4 out of 5. On Reddit, people praise the IPM course and batch, and they worry about the unfinished campus, the placement record and the MBA fee.

What Do Students Say About the Batch, Culture and Brand of IIM Amritsar?

Students describe a friendly and busy IPM batch. On the IIM tag, posters say it helps most when your other options are weak.

🤝One Student's ViewFriendly, Busy IPM BatchA first-batch IPM student says classmates are inclusive and balance study with fun. The same student lists case competitions, hackathons, monthly DJ nights and film screenings. The student adds that IPM and MBA students do not mix much.🏷️Students Like ThisTag Helps When Options Are WeakStrong point. Several posters say the IIM name lifts a person who has only low-rated colleges or a low-paying job. A 2023 Quora answer says something similar.📉Students Dislike ThisSeen as a Newer, Lower-Tier IIMStrong point. In tier lists on Reddit, posters group IIM Amritsar with Jammu, Bodh Gaya, Sambalpur and Sirmaur, below Ranchi, Raipur and Trichy.🧭Mixed ViewsWeak Fit for Experienced CandidatesStrong point. Several posters say people with good pay or long work experience should retry for a better IIM. They call newer IIMs a better fit for freshers.

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The IIM Amritsar ranking page lists the official rankings.

What Do Students Say About the Courses and Workload at IIM Amritsar?

Students say the IPM course is heavy on maths and is liked for its finance focus. Too few recent MBA student posts describe the MBA workload.

📚Mixed ViewsHeavy, Maths-Heavy IPMStrong point. A first-year IPM student and a batchmate say the course is technical, with several quant-heavy subjects in every semester. An outside poster calls it very hard to cope with.📅One Student's ViewLast Month Is the HardestOne IPM student says the first month of a semester is light. Quizzes, assignments, presentations and end-semester exams arrive together in the last month.📈Students Like ThisFinance and Economics Focus LikedStrong point. The IPM student calls the course the best part of the college. Other posters call the finance and economics degree unique and promising, mainly for those who like maths.👨‍🏫One Student's ViewVisiting Faculty, Uneven TimingsOne IPM student says many subjects have no in-house teacher yet, so visiting faculty teach them. Class times change and sleep is short. The student calls most professors good, but not all equal.🧪One Student's ViewOwn Summer Project in MSDSMA second-batch student of the joint MSc with IIT Ropar says students must find their own summer live project. Seniors told the student that the project helped in later interviews.

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What Do Students Say About Placements at IIM Amritsar?

Students say the 2023-25 placement result was weak and the report format needs care. The IPM batch has no placement record yet.

⚠️Students Dislike ThisWeak 2023-25 ResultStrong point. Posts from 2025 and January 2026 call the 2023-25 result weak, with part of the batch unplaced. One poster says earlier batches did better.📋Mixed ViewsDoubts About the Report FormatStrong point. Several posters dislike that reports show top-quarter averages and not the whole batch. One poster says an audited report later appeared on the college site. Use the official page, not posts, for figures.See IIM Amritsar Placements⏳One Student's ViewSlow Placement SeasonOne poster says few companies came in January 2026 and many students were still unplaced then. The poster blames weak outreach by the student placement committee.📊Mixed ViewsBusiness Analytics Seen as the Stronger PickStrong point. Several replies say the MBA in Business Analytics is the better choice if you want analytics, while IIT Roorkee suits a general MBA. One reply says a career switcher can gain from it.🧑‍💼One Student's ViewHR Specialisation DoubtOne poster says core MBA placements are weak, so HR as a specialisation looks risky.🕰️Mixed ViewsIPM Outcomes Not Known YetStrong point. Posters say the first IPM batch is still in its early years, so there is no placement record to judge. Some doubt that a three-year finance degree alone opens top finance jobs.

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What Do Students Say About the Campus, Hostel and Food at IIM Amritsar?

Students say the permanent campus is still being built, so sports and gym are limited. Posts differ on hostel rooms and AC.

🏗️Students Dislike ThisCampus Still Being BuiltStrong point. Posts from 2024 to 2026 say the permanent campus is unfinished. A 2026 IPM student says work paused during a dispute with the contractor. A 2023 Quora answer from a non-student also calls the earlier arrangement a rented building.🏋️Students Dislike ThisSports and Gym LimitedStrong point. The IPM student says there is no gym, so students use an outside gym through a shuttle and play table tennis. A 2025 post also says sports facilities were still under development.🌡️Mixed ViewsHostel AC and Summer HeatA June 2024 thread discusses students protesting for AC in the hostel in summer. A 2025 IPM student says every room has working AC now.🛏️Mixed ViewsRoom Sharing and Bunk BedsSome posters say many Amritsar students stay in shared rooms with bunk beds. The IPM student says rooms are double sharing. Arrangements may differ by programme and year.🍛One Student's ViewMess Food Is AverageThe IPM student calls mess food decent, very good at events, and average on most dinners.

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Read the IIM Amritsar how to reach page for the campus location and travel options.

What Do Students Say About the Fee and Value at IIM Amritsar?

Many posters feel the MBA fee is high for the campus and placement record. One poster gives the IPM fee a kinder view.

💸Students Dislike ThisMBA Fee Feels HighStrong point. In several posts from 2025, people ask why the MBA fee is so high when the campus is unfinished and the placement report is weak. Hostel conditions are a common complaint.See IIM Amritsar Fees🧾One Student's ViewIPM Fee Seen as FairOne poster calls the IPM fee reasonable against other IPM programmes. In the same thread, another poster says IIM Ranchi is better for brand and placements.⚖️Mixed ViewsOlder View on ValueA 2023 Quora answer from a non-student called the fee a good bargain next to older IIMs, if you accept the campus and recruiter limits. Newer Reddit posts are less kind.

What This Means for You

Check the official amounts on the IIM Amritsar fees page.

What Are the Pros and Cons of IIM Amritsar According to Student Reviews?

Posters praise the IPM course, the friendly first batch and the IIM tag. They flag the unfinished campus, the weak 2023-25 result and the MBA fee.

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Is IIM Amritsar Worth It? Who It Suits and Who It Does Not

Posters say IIM Amritsar is worth it for freshers and career switchers with weak alternatives, who accept an unfinished campus. They ask experienced candidates to compare other offers first.