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IIM Jammu: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements

IIM Jammu’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 91 overall and 72 in each section (Male); 89 overall and 71 in each section (Female); 89 overall and 71 in each section (Transgender) for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 35 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹22,80,756 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2025 graduating class was ₹15,80,000 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 Jammu at a glance?

IIM Jammu at a glance
Full nameIndian Institute of Management Jammu
LocationJammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Exams acceptedCAT
NIRF 2025 (Management)Rank 35, score 58.5Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026

What CAT percentile does IIM Jammu 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.

IIM Jammu MBA minimum CAT percentiles by category
CategoryNon-PwDPwD
GeneralMale91 · 72 / 72 / 72Female89 · 71 / 71 / 71Transgender89 · 71 / 71 / 71Male32 · 24 / 24 / 29Female30 · 23 / 23 / 28Transgender30 · 23 / 23 / 28
EWSMale74 · 48 / 48 / 48Female72 · 47 / 47 / 47Transgender72 · 47 / 47 / 47Male32 · 24 / 24 / 29Female30 · 23 / 23 / 28Transgender30 · 23 / 23 / 28
NC-OBCMale74 · 48 / 48 / 48Female72 · 47 / 47 / 47Transgender72 · 47 / 47 / 47Male32 · 24 / 24 / 29Female30 · 23 / 23 / 28Transgender30 · 23 / 23 / 28
SCMale54 · 42 / 42 / 42Female52 · 41 / 41 / 41Transgender52 · 41 / 41 / 41Male32 · 24 / 24 / 29Female30 · 23 / 23 / 28Transgender30 · 23 / 23 / 28
STMale32 · 24 / 24 / 29Female30 · 23 / 23 / 28Transgender30 · 23 / 23 / 28Male32 · 24 / 24 / 29Female30 · 23 / 23 / 28Transgender30 · 23 / 23 / 28

Policy batch 2026-28. Source: IIM Jammu - MBA Admission Policy, MBA Batch 2026-28· last verified 11 Nov 2026

  • CAP 2026 PI shortlisting cut-offs for CAT 2025 (IIM Jammu MBA 2026-28). Policy: '*The cut-off can be higher/lower than the tabulated numbers after the declaration of CAT 2025 result.' Transgender rows equal Female rows. (A female 85/75 note exists only inside an HTML comment on the page - not in force, ignored.) Male row.
  • CAP 2026 PI shortlisting cut-offs for CAT 2025 (IIM Jammu MBA 2026-28). Policy: '*The cut-off can be higher/lower than the tabulated numbers after the declaration of CAT 2025 result.' Transgender rows equal Female rows. (A female 85/75 note exists only inside an HTML comment on the page - not in force, ignored.) Female/Transgender row.
  • CAP 2026 PI shortlisting cut-offs for CAT 2025 (IIM Jammu MBA 2026-28). Policy: '*The cut-off can be higher/lower than the tabulated numbers after the declaration of CAT 2025 result.' Transgender rows equal Female rows. (A female 85/75 note exists only inside an HTML comment on the page - not in force, ignored.) Male row. PwD row published as single row; recorded under General with pwd=true.
  • CAP 2026 PI shortlisting cut-offs for CAT 2025 (IIM Jammu MBA 2026-28). Policy: '*The cut-off can be higher/lower than the tabulated numbers after the declaration of CAT 2025 result.' Transgender rows equal Female rows. (A female 85/75 note exists only inside an HTML comment on the page - not in force, ignored.) Female/Transgender row. PwD row published as single row; recorded under General with pwd=true.
These are minimum eligibility thresholds, not cut-offs. An IIM publishes them for its first, CAT-based shortlisting stage. The percentiles actually needed for an interview call are usually much higher, and meeting a minimum never guarantees a call or admission.

Compare with every IIM in the IIM CAT cut-offs table.

What does IIM Jammu cost, and what do graduates earn?

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) key facts
Duration2 years
Total programme fee₹22,80,756Includes tuition and other academic/non-academic expenses (hostel, health insurance etc.); excludes refundable caution deposit Rs 50000 and mess bills (actuals).Source: IIM Jammu - MBA (2026-2028) Fee Structure· last verified 11 Nov 2026
Intake300 seatsApproximate ('likely to be around 300'). NIRF 2026 sanctioned intake for all 2-yr PG programmes AY 2024-25 = 282.Source: IIM Jammu - MBA Admission Policy, MBA Batch 2026-28· last verified 11 Nov 2026
Median salary (2025)₹15,80,000 per yearNIRF 2026 data submitted by IIM Jammu: median for graduates of academic year 2024-25 (all 2-year PG programmes). The MBA 2024-26 placement report linked from iimj.ac.in (hosted on Google Drive) states a median CTC of INR 15.00 LPA.Source: IIM Jammu - NIRF 2026 Final Submitted Data· last verified 11 Nov 2026

Compare fees and salaries across colleges on the MBA fees and MBA placements pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Jammu?

For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Jammu's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 91 overall and 72 in each section (Male); 89 overall and 71 in each section (Female); 89 overall and 71 in each section (Transgender). 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 Jammu accept?

IIM Jammu'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 Jammu?

IIM Jammu states a total programme fee of ₹22,80,756 (₹22.81 lakh). Includes tuition and other academic/non-academic expenses (hostel, health insurance etc.); excludes refundable caution deposit Rs 50000 and mess bills (actuals).

What is the median salary at IIM Jammu?

₹15,80,000 per year for the 2025 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.

What is IIM Jammu's NIRF ranking?

IIM Jammu is ranked 35 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 58.5 out of 100.

Sources

Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Jammu.

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