Amritsar, Punjab
IIM Amritsar: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Amritsar’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 90 overall and VARC 80, DILR 75 and QA 80 for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 64 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹19,50,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2025 graduating class was ₹12,29,000 a year. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about IIM Amritsar at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Amritsar |
| Location | Amritsar, Punjab |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 64, score 51.7Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Amritsar require, by category?
Minimum percentiles from the 2026-28 policy for the first, CAT-based shortlisting stage. Each cell is the overall minimum in bold, then VARC / DILR / QA (“—” = none set). See every college whose minimum is within reach at 90 percentile.
| Category | Non-PwD | PwD |
|---|---|---|
| General | 90 · 80 / 75 / 80 | 40 · 37 / 35 / 40 |
| EWS | 90 · 77 / 75 / 80 | 40 · 37 / 35 / 40 |
| NC-OBC | 80 · 65 / 60 / 65 | 40 · 37 / 35 / 40 |
| SC | 55 · 52 / 50 / 55 | 40 · 37 / 35 / 40 |
| ST | 40 · 37 / 35 / 40 | 40 · 37 / 35 / 40 |
Policy batch 2026-28. Source: IIM Amritsar - Admission Process for IIM Amritsar MBA Batch of 2026 (version dated 14-October-2025)· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- Stage 1 first shortlist for PI (CAT 2025). Table column order is QA, DILR, VARC, Overall. Candidates must also have a positive (>0) raw score in all CAT sections. Non-CAT: graduation % per CAT 2025 eligibility; Class X/XII and graduation are scoring parameters (no separate minimum stated).
- Stage 1 first shortlist for PI (CAT 2025). Table column order is QA, DILR, VARC, Overall. Candidates must also have a positive (>0) raw score in all CAT sections. Non-CAT: graduation % per CAT 2025 eligibility; Class X/XII and graduation are scoring parameters (no separate minimum stated). PwD row is published as a single category-agnostic row; recorded under General with pwd=true.
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What does IIM Amritsar cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹19,50,000975000 + 975000 = 1950000; covers Tuition, Academic Support, Hostel, Student Activities & Health. Excludes refundable Caution Deposit (50000) and Mess Deposit (75000/yr). Total Payment amount incl. deposits = 1100000 + 1050000 = 2150000.Source: IIM Amritsar - Notional Fees Structure for MBA Batch 2026-28 (dated 10 April 2026)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 302 seatsNIRF sanctioned intake for ALL 2-year PG programmes combined (MBA, MBA-BA, MBA-HR), AY 2024-25; flagship-MBA-only intake not officially stated.Source: IIM Amritsar - Submitted Institute Data for NIRF'2026' (hosted on iimamritsar.ac.in/quick-links/nirf)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2025) | ₹12,29,000 per yearNIRF 2026 median salary of placed graduates (graduating AY 2024-25), all 2-year PG programmes combined. The 2026 final placement page (iimamritsar.ac.in/placements/final-placement) gives only top-50/top-50% medians (e.g. 'average CTC for the top 50% of the batch was INR 16.30 LPA, with a median of INR 15.25 LPA'), not an overall batch median.Source: IIM Amritsar - Submitted Institute Data for NIRF'2026' (hosted on iimamritsar.ac.in/quick-links/nirf)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Amritsar?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Amritsar's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 90 overall and VARC 80, DILR 75 and QA 80. This is the threshold to be considered at the first shortlisting stage, not the percentile at which interview calls close, which is usually higher.
Which entrance exams does IIM Amritsar accept?
IIM Amritsar's official admission documents list CAT for its MBA admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the MBA at IIM Amritsar?
IIM Amritsar states a total programme fee of ₹19,50,000 (₹19.5 lakh). 975000 + 975000 = 1950000; covers Tuition, Academic Support, Hostel, Student Activities & Health. Excludes refundable Caution Deposit (50000) and Mess Deposit (75000/yr). Total Payment amount incl. deposits = 1100000 + 1050000 = 2150000.
What is the median salary at IIM Amritsar?
₹12,29,000 per year for the 2025 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Amritsar's NIRF ranking?
IIM Amritsar is ranked 64 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 51.7 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Amritsar.
- IIM Amritsar - Notional Fees Structure for MBA Batch 2026-28 (dated 10 April 2026) (2026)
- IIM Amritsar - Submitted Institute Data for NIRF'2026' (hosted on iimamritsar.ac.in/quick-links/nirf) (2026)
- IIM Amritsar - Admission Process for IIM Amritsar MBA Batch of 2026 (version dated 14-October-2025) (2025)
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
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