IIM Amritsar accepts MBA Admission on the basis of CAT Score and all the shortlisted students are further called for online PI for IIM Amritsar Selection Process. The institute also considered candidates’ work experience, academic profile, and diversity factors for final selection.
Apart from the flagship program, IIM Amritsar also offers Executive MBA or EMBA to working professionals having a work experience of minimum 3-years. Admission to EMBA is based on entrance exams like CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ IAAT followed by PI. IIM Amritsar also offers admission in PhD program. Selection for PhD is based on CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ JRF (UGC/CSIR), Research Aptitude Test (RAT), Written Analysis Test and PI. Read about IIM Amritsar Courses & Fees
3.1 IIM Amritsar MBA Selection Criteria
3.2 IIM Amritsar MBA Application Process
4.1 IIM Amritsar EMBA Eligibility & Selection
4.2 IIM Amritsar EMBA Application Process
5.1 IIM Amritsar PhD Eligibility & Selection
MBA | |
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CAT Registration | 3rd August - 21st September 2022 |
CAT Admit Card | 27th October 2022 |
CAT Exam | 27th November 2022 |
CAT Result | Second Week of January 2023 |
Shortlist Announcement for PI Round | 20 - 25 January 2023 |
Personal Interview Round | 1st - 2nd Week February 2023 |
Final Selection | April - May 2023 |
PhD / Executive MBA | |
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Last Date to Apply for EMBA | 7th February 2023 |
GATE Registration | 30th August - 4th October 2022 |
GATE Admit Card | 3rd January 2023 |
GATE Exam | 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th February 2023 |
GATE Result | 16th March 2023 |
IIM Amritsar offers 2-year full-time residential MBA as its flagship programme. Apart form MBA, the institute also offers MBA in Businees Analytics (BA) and MBA in Human Resources (HR) for a duration of 2 years. The minimum eligibility for all the programmes is a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% fro SC/ST/PWD).
Admission to MBA, MBA (BA) & MBA (HR) is a two-stage selection process that involves a minimum category-wise valid score in CAT followed by Personal Interview for the shortlisted candidates.
Initially, the candidates have to take the CAT exam conducted at the All India level. The candidates have to secure a minimum sectional cut off assigned for each category in order to get shortlisted for the next stage of the admission process.
Stage I: Shortlisting the candidates for PI
Candidates who have secured the pre-determined minimum percentile score in each section and the overall score of CAT will be shortlisted for the PI round. Candidates obtaining a positive raw score in all the sections of the CAT will only be considered.
The following table represents the sectional overall CAT Cutoff, as released by IIM Amritsar for shortlisting students.
Category | Overall | Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Verbal Reading Comprehension |
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General | 85 | 80 | 75 | 75 |
EWS | 85 | 80 | 75 | 75 |
NC-OBC | 75 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
SC | 55 | 55 | 50 | 50 |
ST | 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
PwD | 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
NOTE: The candidate’s percentage score in 10th and 12th board exams is initially adjusted by dividing each subscore by the 90th percentile score obtained in their particular board. The same criteria is followed for calculating the score for the Bachelor’s degree.
The weightage given to shortlisted candidates based on different parameters are tabaulted below:
Parameters | Weightage |
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CAT Score | 60% |
Class 10th Score | 10% |
Class 12th Score | 5% |
Gender Diversity | 10% |
Work Experience | 15% |
The above-mentioned process facilitates the preparation of the ranking list according to which a number of candidates will be called for the PI, conducted by IIM Amritsar based on the order of their rank.
Stage II: Personal Interview
For the selection process, all the parameters and weights will remain uniform for all the candidates. Sufficient candidates will be shortlisted at each stage from each social category to meet the reservation requirement of each group.
The aggregate score for each candidate is calculated based on the following formula- Aggregate Score = 0.6 X Pre-PI Score + 0.4 X Post-PI Score
Read More: How to Prepare for MBA GD/PI?
Firsty, candidates need to apply for CAT exam and then for MBA course. The steps to apply are listed below:
IIM Amritsar offers 2-year full-time non-residential Executive MBA (EMBA) programme to prepare working professionals to get advancement in career growth. This program helps in creating the transition in leadership understanding and the role of individuals.
The course does not provide any placement assistance to the students but receives the Alumni status of IIM Amritsar. The course module is designed to provide insight into Knowledge about the industry and functional areas.
The eligibility criteria of the EMBA program as follows:
The selection process of the program is menioned below:
The steps for applying to EMBA programs as follows:
NOTE: Candidates need to pay an additinoal amount of INR 1000/- for appearing in IAAT
IIM Amritsar offers 4-year PhD programme, that is focused on producing high-quality management researchers and teachers to get job opportunities in government, academia, and industry. The course structure is designed with 2 years of course work which is followed by 2 years of research work along with good research standards thesis.
Ph.D. is offered in 7 areas of specializations as tabulated below:
Marketing and Communication | Finance, Accounting & Control | Economics & Public Policy |
IT & Computational Systems | Quantitative Methods and Operations Management | Organizational Behavior & General Management |
Strategic Management | - | - |
The minimum eligibility required for applying to PhD course is as follows:
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The selection process for Ph.D. is mentioned below in detail:
For applying to the IIM Amristar Ph.D. course follow the steps below:
IIM Amritsar has launched 2-years Post Doctoral Fellowship Program in Business Management from academic year 2021-22. The program will be offered in 6 reserach areas as mentioned below:
Economics & Strategic Management | Information Systems | Quantitative Methods & Operations Management |
Finance, Accounting & Control | Marketing & Communications | Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management |
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility to apply for the program:
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NIRF Ranking | College Name | Course | Fees | Cutoff |
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#59 | IMI Kolkata | PGDM | 13 Lakhs | 60 (CAT) |
#66 | IIM Sambalpur | MBA | 13.08 Lakhs | 92 (CAT) |
#69 | IIM Sirmaur | MBA | 11.75 Lakhs | 92 (CAT) |
#67 | IIM Amritsar | MBA | 16 Lakhs | 85 (CAT) |
#33 | IIM Visakhapatnam | PGP | 16.79 Lakhs | 80 (CAT) |
#36 | IIM Jammu | MBA | 17.15 Lakhs | 90 (CAT) |
#75 | IMT Hyderabad | PGDM | 14.5 Lakhs | 75 (CAT) |
- | SIMSREE Mumbai | MMS | 1.36 Lakhs | 99.93 (MH CET) |
#36 | GIM Goa | PGDM | 18.31 Lakhs | 85 (CAT) |
#31 | Great Lakes Chennai | PGDM | 20.75 Lacs | 90+ ( CAT) |
#56 | Bimtech Greater Noida | PGDM | 13 Lakhs | 75 (CAT) |
#9 | NITIE Mumbai | PGDIM | 14.63 Lakhs | 97 (CAT) |
#44 | IMT Ghaziabad | PGDM | 19.53 Lakhs | 93 (CAT) |
#17 | SIBM Pune | MBA | 24.59 Lakhs | 97 (SNAP) |
#58 | IRMA Anand | PGDRM | 16.15 Lakhs | 80+ (CAT) |
#35 | XIMB Bhubaneswar | MBA | 19.5 Lakhs | 91 ( CAT) |
Ques. What is the shortlist criteria for IIM Amritsar MBA Program?
Ans. IIM Amritsar will follow a two stage selection process for MBA admission 2023 with lower cut off and higher weightage to CAT score and other parameters like Academics, Work Experience, performance in PI, among others.
Ques. How will I be informed for the PI shortlist round at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. All the eligible applicants who have opted for admission to IIM Amritsar at the time of CAT 2022 registration and fulfill the admission shortlist criteria will be informed by the institute by an email to reconfirm their interest in IIM Amritsar in the month of March/April 2023.
Ques. What is the format of IAAT, conducted by IIM Amritsar for EMBA courses?
Ans. The IIM Amritsar Admission Test (IAAT) is somewhat similar to the CAT exam. The test will have questions from the following topics-:
Ques. What is the difference between MBA and EMBA courses offered by IIM Amrtisar?
Ques. What do I need to mention in SOP for admission to IIM Amritsar?
Ans. You should mention the following pointers in your SOP and it should be of 500 words:
Ques. How is the placement statistics of IIM Amritsar?
Ques. What is the eligibility for promotion to 2nd year of MBA at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. For promotion to the second year, the student needs to satisfy all the below mentioned criteria at the end of the first year-
Ques. What is the required CAT percentile for an admission shortlisting at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. The below table mentions the category-wise CAT cutoff for admission to MBA programme of IIM Amritsar:
Category | Overall Percentile |
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General | 85 |
Economically Weaker Section | 85 |
Non-creamy other backward classes | 75 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 55 |
Scheduled Tribe(ST) | 40 |
Person with Disabilities (PwD) | 40 |
Ques. What is the Weightage for Work Experience required for admission at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. Work experience will carry a total weightage of 10% to be considered for admission at IIM Amritsar. However, for Students who have experience through internship/ apprenticeship/ training/ project work/ pre-graduation period Experience/ articleship, such experiences will not be considered. Refer to the table below to know the allotment of marks as per experience.
Experience (in months) | Maximum marks | Experience (in months) | Maximum marks |
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Below 6 | 0.00 | 22 | 4.56 |
6 | 1.00 | 23 | 4.78 |
7 | 1.22 | 24 | 5.00 |
8 | 1.44 | 25 | 4.67 |
9 | 1.67 | 26 | 4.33 |
10 | 1.89 | 27 | 4.00 |
11 | 2.11 | 28 | 3.67 |
12 | 2.33 | 29 | 3.33 |
Ques. Does IIM Amritsar account for both sectional and overall score of CAT?
Ans. Yes, candidates will be shortlisted for the selection process of IIM Amritsar on the basis of their sectional as well as overall scores in CAT Exam. IIM Amritsar has released their cut offs for this Academic session and they look like this:
Category | Overall | QA | DILR | VRC |
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General | 85 | 80 | 75 | 75 |
EWS | 85 | 80 | 75 | 75 |
NC-OBC | 75 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
SC | 55 | 55 | 50 | 50 |
ST | 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
PWD | 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
Check: IIM Amritsar Cutoff
Ques. With a 2-years experience and average academics, what actual CAT percentile (OBC) is required for admission to IIM Amritsar?
Ans. With average academics and 2 years experience, to get a call from IIM Amritsar under OBC quota you need 94+ percentile. However this changes every year depending upon the number of applicants. Getting a call from IIM AMritsar depends on a lot of factors such as CAT percentile, Academic Profile and percentage, class X and XII marks, work experience, if any, GD/PI performance etc.
Ques. Who is eligible for reservation under the PwD category at IIM Amritsar ?
Ans. According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act 2016), people with benchmark disabilities qualify for reservation of seats under the PwD category. The categories of disability include:
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CAT 2024 Result Date | Upcoming Dec 26, 2024 |
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CAT 2024 Exam Date | Nov 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Registration Date | Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
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CAT 2024 Exam Date | Nov 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Registration Date | Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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MBA 3 Courses | ₹9.55 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation + CAT | 2 Aug - 21 Sept 2023 | |
M.Sc 1 Course | ₹7.25 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | - | |
EMBA | ₹12 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation | 3 Oct - 14 Apr 2024 |
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My cousin recently got into IIM Amritsar with a profile of 8/7/7. She did not let her low grades discourage her and she strived hard to get a great CAT score. Don’t let your past affect your future prospects. Put your 100% effort and you will definitely get what you deserve. As far as her graduation score is concerned, not many scored above 8 GPA. So her 7 GPA wasn’t that bad. In class 12th also, most of the IIMs compare a score of 80 in the Assam board to an 80 in the Andhra board or CBSE. Engineers also face an academic diversity issue. So they need a higher percentile than other graduates. Nowadays IIMs are converting CAT percentiles to the percentage for the CAT weightage component. So, the gap between the 99 and 95 percentile stoops down to 2 points for 50 % CAT weightage. Had the CAT scores been taken, the gap would have been 10–12 points. Hence it makes candidates with low academic profiles difficult to get into IIM. Fortunately, my cousin was lucky enough to get admission as a GEM fresher with an average profile.
IIM Amritsar is a newly established IIM and is not yet in the league of the IIM family. Despite that, its placement statistics are better than at Nirma University. IIM Amritsar is the 15th Indian Institute of Management being set up by the Ministry of Human Resources Development with the support of the Government of Punjab. IIM Amritsar has a small batch size in comparison to Nirma University. The programs offered at both the B Schools are different.
It is possible to achieve a high percentile in the CAT exam, such as 99+, and still not receive an invitation from any Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). This is because a high percentile alone is not always sufficient for guaranteed acceptance.
It is important to note that IIMs take into consideration a candidate's overall academic performance since the 10th standard and not just their CAT percentile. Additionally, candidates must also clear the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Furthermore, candidates from an engineering background may have a slight disadvantage in terms of points.
Some IIMs also place a significant emphasis on work experience.
Category | Quantitative Aptitude(Percentile) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning(Percentile) | Verbal & Reading Comprehension(Percentile) | Total(Overall Percentile) |
Section-1 | Section-2 | Section-3 | ||
General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
EWS | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC) | 65 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 55 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
It is highly recommended to visit the official websites of the IIMs you are interested in for detailed information on the selection criteria and to keep yourself updated. You can also connect with current students via LinkedIn to gather more information. It's important to note that selection criteria can slightly change every year.
The younger you are, the more opportunities you will receive. So don’t let the age factor discourage you. It’s highly possible that the old IIMs did not consider you. Think of the bright side. You are young and you have multiple CAT opportunities.
What you can do is work somewhere and gain experience. This might upgrade your profile. Inculcate extracurricular skills and prepare yourself well for the next batch of CAT aspirants. Keep trying till your dream comes true.
If you have to choose between XIMB and IIM Amritsar I will always suggest you go for IIM Amritsar. Apart from the IIM tag, its relentless growth is a major deciding factor. The ROI at XIMB is very less in comparison to IIM. The points below will help you understand my point.
So IIM Amritsar is the best option among the 3 colleges.
Based on your academic performance, you have the potential to be admitted to the top 30 colleges for MBA programs. It is recommended to focus on preparing for and achieving the best percentile possible in exams such as CAT and other relevant exams. It is unclear who has provided you with the options previously mentioned, but it is important to consider other options that may be more suitable for you.
Some of the options that you have a chance to receive an invitation from and potentially convert into an acceptance include the following:
It is always important to make informed decisions by researching and discussing your options before making a final decision.
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