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IIM Trichy Admission 2027

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IIM Trichy Admission Overview

IIM Trichy admission starts with your CAT percentile and ends with a composite score. The IIM Trichy admission details here are for Batch 2026-28, which is closed, as the admissions portal says. IIM Trichy admission in the next cycle uses your CAT 2026 score. The PGPBM, the Ph.D. and the Executive Ph.D. follow their own policies, covered below.

52%

CAT Weight in Final Score

Batch 2026-28 policy

20%

Interview Weight

Personal interview

4

IIMs in the Joint Process

Trichy, Kashipur, Raipur, Ranchi

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 Exam Date

Sunday

No PGPM Policy for 2027 Yet

IIM Trichy has not published its admission policy for IIM Trichy admission 2027, the PGPM intake. The weights, bars and steps here are from Batch 2026-28, the latest published. Read the policy page on iimtrichy.ac.in again after the CAT 2026 result.

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How to Get Admission in IIM Trichy?

Take CAT, clear the percentile bars, and apply through the Joint Admission Process. Then attend the interview and the written analysis test, and wait for the merit list. IIM Trichy ranks you on a composite score, in which CAT carries 52%.

Is IIM Trichy Admission Based on CAT Only?

For the PGPM and PGPM-HR, yes, the entry test is CAT. After CAT, your interview, profile and work experience also count in the final score. Working executives can apply to the PGPBM in Chennai, and researchers to the doctoral programmes.

IIM Trichy Admission Dates 2027

The IIM Trichy admission dates 2027 begin with CAT on Sunday 29 November 2026. CAT registration closed on 22 September 2026. The edit window for photo, signature and test city ran from 5 October 10:00 to 6 October 17:00. Admit cards are available from 4 November. IIM Trichy has not announced the next Joint Admission Process or its interview dates.

  1. 22 September 2026

    CAT 2026 Registration Closed

    The fee was Rs 2,700, or Rs 1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD.

  2. 5 to 6 October 2026

    Edit Window

    Photo, signature and city could be changed until 6 October, 17:00.

  3. From 4 November 2026

    Admit Cards

    Download your CAT admit card.

  4. 29 November 2026

    CAT 2026

    The exam is on Sunday.

  5. First week of January 2027

    CAT Result

    The result is likely in this week.

What Are the IIM Trichy Admission Dates for the Last Cycle?

The IIM Trichy admission details for Batch 2026-28 show the usual timing. Expect the next cycle to follow a similar pattern after the CAT result.

Batch 2026-28 EventDate
Merit list7 May 2026
First waitlist14 May 2026
Eleventh and last waitlist23 June 2026

When Does PGPBM 2027-29 Admission Close?

The PGPBM 2027-29 application closes on Sunday 31 January 2027. It opened on 1 September 2026. The timeline shows the rest of the IIM Trichy admission dates for the Chennai programme.

  1. 1 September 2026

    Application Opens

    Apply on the PGPBM portal.

  2. 31 January 2027

    Last Date to Apply

    The deadline is a Sunday.

  3. 15 to 19 February 2027

    Shortlisting

    Admit cards go out by email on 22 February.

  4. 27 and 28 February 2027

    Written Test and Interview

    At the Chennai campus.

  5. 8 March 2027

    Offers by Email

    Pay the acceptance amount by 15 March.

  6. 18 April 2027

    Inauguration and Registration

    Term I classes begin on 24 April 2027.

IIM Trichy Eligibility Criteria 2027

IIM Trichy eligibility for the PGPM is a bachelor's degree and a valid CAT score. The IIM Trichy admission requirements for the minimum graduation marks come from the CAT bulletin, which the institute follows. Read the CAT 2026 bulletin on iimcat.ac.in for the exact rule. The policy page itself sets the work-experience counting rule.

25%

Freshers in Batch 2024-26

No work experience

34%

Over 24 Months Experience

Batch 2024-26

10%

Work Experience Weight

In the final score

0

Work Points for a Fresher

CAT and interview matter more

What Is the IIM Trichy Admission Eligibility for the PGPM?

IIM Trichy admission eligibility for the PGPM is a bachelor's degree and a valid CAT score. The institute counts only full-time, paid work after graduation. It counts completed months up to 31 December 2025 for Batch 2026-28. Part-time work, projects, internships and work before graduation do not count. You must show your appointment date, relieving date and a work experience certificate at registration.

Who Can Apply to the PGPBM?

IIM Trichy admission to the PGPBM needs a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% for SC, ST and DAP candidates. You also need three years of full-time work experience. Self-employed founders qualify if their venture is registered and they are listed as promoters. Candidates who are not employed now may also apply if they meet the rules.

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Can Freshers Get Admission in IIM Trichy?

Yes. IIM Trichy admission to the PGPM does not need work experience. A fresher gets 0 points for work experience, which is 10% of the final score. So CAT and the interview matter more for you.

Does Work Experience Matter for IIM Trichy Admission?

Yes, it carries 10% of the final score. Only full-time, paid work after graduation counts, in completed months. The cutoff page shows the points you get for each band of experience.

IIM Trichy Entrance Exams 2027

IIM Trichy accepts CAT for the PGPM and PGPM-HR, and other tests for its other programmes. The table lists the IIM Trichy admission criteria by programme. GMAT and GRE do not count for the PGPM or the PGPM-HR.

ProgrammeTest acceptedScore validity
PGPM, PGPM-HRCAT, through the Joint Admission ProcessCAT 2025 for Batch 2026-28
PGPBMIIM Trichy aptitude test, or CAT, GMAT or GRECAT 2026, 2025 or 2024; GMAT and GRE five years
Ph.D.CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test, UGC-JRF or GATE, by areaGATE 3 years, GMAT and GRE 5 years

What Is the IIM Trichy PGPBM Aptitude Test?

The IIM Trichy admission test for the PGPBM lasts 60 minutes. It covers quantitative ability, verbal ability, data interpretation and logical reasoning. A valid CAT, GMAT or GRE score exempts you from it.

IIM Trichy Admission Process 2027

The IIM Trichy admission process for the PGPM has six steps, from CAT to registration. You log in to the admissions portal with your CAT registration number. The institute coordinates with its Joint Admission Process partners for the interview. The IIM Trichy admission steps below follow the Batch 2026-28 cycle.

Message from the Chairperson-Admissions on the Joint Admission Process for the 2026 cycle, from the IIM Trichy official YouTube channel, December 2025

  1. Step 1

    Take CAT

    Clear the overall and sectional percentile bars.

  2. Step 2

    Apply Through the Joint Admission Process

    One form covers the participating IIMs.

  3. Step 3

    Get Shortlisted

    Meeting the bar is necessary but not enough.

  4. Step 4

    Attend the Interview and Written Analysis Test

    At one of the listed venues.

  5. Step 5

    Get the Merit List or a Waitlist Offer

    Ranked on the composite score.

  6. Step 6

    Accept, Pay and Register

    Pay by the dates in your offer.

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What Is the IIM Trichy Admission Process?

The IIM Trichy admission procedure judges your CAT percentile, your interview and written analysis test, your academic record and your work experience. It runs under the Joint Admission Process with IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur and IIM Ranchi. IIM Raipur coordinated JAP 2026, as per the press release of 11 September 2025.

Where Is the IIM Trichy Interview Held?

In JAP 2026, interviews were planned in Bangalore, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. They were also planned at IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Trichy. The coordinating institute tells shortlisted candidates the exact date. The venues for the next cycle are not announced yet.

IIM Trichy Selection Criteria 2027

The IIM Trichy admission selection criteria give CAT 52% of the final score and the interview 20%. The table shows every weight for the PGPM and PGPM-HR in Batch 2026-28. These IIM Trichy admission criteria are the same for both programmes. The weights add up to 100%.

ComponentWeight
CAT percentile52%
Personal interview20%
Work experience10%
UG performance5%
Class 12 score, normalised3%
Class 10 score, normalised2%
Gender diversity, for women6%
Academic diversity, non-engineers with First Class or above2%

How Is the IIM Trichy Final Score Calculated?

IIM Trichy adds the weighted points from each row to give a composite score. The cutoff page has the work-experience points and the scores at which the 2026 merit list closed. The institute says its Class 10 and Class 12 scores are normalised, so your board result is compared on a common scale.

IIM Trichy Shortlisting and Final Selection 2027

IIM Trichy admission shortlists on CAT percentile, then selects on the composite score through a merit list and a waitlist. The institute calls the waitlist static. Your position does not change until the final offer announcement.

1

Merit List

Released 7 May 2026

11

Waitlist Rounds

Batch 2026-28

Rs 20,000

Waitlist Commitment Amount

Refundable if no offer

30

Working Days to Refund

If you do not convert

How Does the IIM Trichy Waitlist Work?

Candidates on the IIM Trichy admission waitlist wait for a seat to open in their category. The institute releases offers in rounds, and each round has its own acceptance and payment dates. Waitlisted candidates pay a commitment amount of Rs 20,000. It is refunded within 30 working days if you do not convert to an offer. The fee page has the full refund rules.

What Happens After an IIM Trichy Offer?

For IIM Trichy admission, accept the offer and pay the commitment amount by the date in the offer. Pay the balance of the Term I fee and submit your personal data form by the next date. You can withdraw until the withdrawal date, which was 31 May 2026 for the first offers. Candidates who pay by bank loan must enter the transaction details on the admission portal, or the offer can be forfeited.

Documents Required for IIM Trichy Admission 2027

The IIM Trichy admission policy page names one document: proof of work experience. At registration you need the appointment date, the relieving date and a work experience certificate. The institute does not list other documents on that page. The cards add what the score uses, so keep them ready.

💼Listed by IIM TrichyWork Experience ProofAppointment date, relieving date and a work experience certificate. Needed at registration.📄Keep ReadyMark SheetsClass 10, Class 12 and degree mark sheets. The score uses these marks.🗂️Keep ReadyCategory CertificateNeeded only if you claim a reservation. Use the format in the CAT bulletin.

Ask the admissions office at admissions@iimtrichy.ac.in for the full list in your offer. The institute does not publish the document requirements for IIM Trichy admission in one place.

IIM Trichy Cutoff for Admission 2027

The IIM Trichy admission cutoff is 95.25 percentile overall for General candidates. The cutoff page has the bars for every category and the scores at which the 2026 merit list and waitlist closed.

95.25

General Overall Bar

Batch 2026-28 policy

75

Each Section Bar, General

VARC, DILR and QA

80.51

General Merit List Closing Score

Composite score, 2026

IIM Trichy Reservation Criteria 2027

IIM Trichy admission follows the Government of India reservation policy, as notified in the CAT 2025 bulletin. The categories are General, EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST and DAP (PwD). Read the CAT 2026 bulletin for the seat shares, because the IIM Trichy policy page does not list them.

What Is the IIM Trichy Reservation Policy?

IIM Trichy admission reserves seats by category as per Government of India norms. The 2026 PGPM merit list gave the offers below, plus 48 more offers to DAP candidates. These are merit offers and not seat counts.

CategoryMerit Offers, 2026
General832
EWS153
NC-OBC417
SC308
ST156

IIM Trichy Scholarships 2027

IIM Trichy admission can come with a 50% academic fee waiver for financially needy students under the Academic Fee Waiver Scheme. It covers 2% of the students who register for the PGPM and PGPM-HR. The scholarship page has the full list of aid and the way to apply.

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: Can I apply to all four JAP IIMs with one form?

Yes. The four IIMs ran JAP 2026 on a unified platform. One application covered all four IIMs, including IIM Trichy. Whether the same four IIMs run the next process is not announced. Data Sources: IIM Trichy press release on JAP 2026, 11 September 2025.

Q: Is there a separate route for overseas applicants?

Yes. IIM Trichy has a separate admission policy and application form for overseas applicants to the PGPM. The overseas admission policy for the PGPM 2026-28 is on the IIM Trichy PGPM page. Data Sources: IIM Trichy PGPM page, 2026.

Q: When do Ph.D. applications open at IIM Trichy?

The application process starts in November or December, and the programme starts in July. The 2026 cycle opened on 11 December 2025, and the 2026 admission results are posted on the Ph.D. page. The application fee is Rs 1,000, with no fee for SC, ST and PwD candidates. For IIM Trichy fees, refer to the institute’s official Ph.D. and Executive Ph.D. admission pages. Data Sources: IIM Trichy Ph.D. and Executive Ph.D. admission pages, 2026.

Q: How do I contact the IIM Trichy admissions office?

Write to admissions@iimtrichy.ac.in or call +91-431-2505026. Admissions support is on admissionssupport@iimtrichy.ac.in and +91-431-2505029. PGPBM admissions is on admissions_pgpbm@iimtrichy.ac.in, and the Chennai line is 044-222 555 65 or 66 (11 AM to 7 PM). Data Sources: IIM Trichy contact and PGPBM admission pages, 2026.