Raipur, Chhattisgarh
IIM Raipur: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Raipur’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 90 overall and 75 in each section for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 15 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹20,08,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2025 graduating class was ₹18,40,000 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 Raipur at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Raipur |
| Location | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 15, score 65.03Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Raipur 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 · 75 / 75 / 75 | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| EWS | 75 · 60 / 60 / 60 | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| NC-OBC | 75 · 60 / 60 / 60 | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| SC | 50 · 45 / 45 / 45 | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| ST | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
Policy batch 2026-28. Source: JAP 2026 Policy (Joint Admission Process 2026 - IIM Kashipur, Raipur, Ranchi, Tiruchirappalli; coordinator IIM Raipur), v25.12.2025· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- Stage: JAP registration (minimum eligibility for PI-shortlisting pool). Minimums from the common JAP 2026 policy (hosted by IIM Raipur as coordinator), referenced by IIM Raipur's own MBA 2026-28 admission policy page. Academic minimums: X 60 / XII 60 / Grad 50 %. Positive scaled score required in all sections. Actual PI shortlist cut-offs (decided later and published on the JAP portal) were higher - IIM Ranchi/Trichy pages list GEN 95.25, EWS 89, NC-OBC 88.5, SC 75, ST 44, PwD 30 overall. IIM Raipur additionally requires graduation % for its merit list: GEN/EWS/NC-OBC 60, SC 50, ST 45, PwD 45.
- Stage: JAP registration (minimum eligibility for PI-shortlisting pool). Minimums from the common JAP 2026 policy (hosted by IIM Raipur as coordinator), referenced by IIM Raipur's own MBA 2026-28 admission policy page. Academic minimums: X 55 / XII 55 / Grad 45 %. Positive scaled score required in all sections. Actual PI shortlist cut-offs (decided later and published on the JAP portal) were higher - IIM Ranchi/Trichy pages list GEN 95.25, EWS 89, NC-OBC 88.5, SC 75, ST 44, PwD 30 overall. IIM Raipur additionally requires graduation % for its merit list: GEN/EWS/NC-OBC 60, SC 50, ST 45, PwD 45.
- Stage: JAP registration (minimum eligibility for PI-shortlisting pool). Policy has a single 'PwD' row (X 45 / XII 45 / Grad 45 %; 25/25/25 sectional; 30 total), applied here to PwD candidates of every category.
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What does IIM Raipur cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹20,08,000Total for 2026-28 excluding caution deposit, boarding and medical insurance.Source: IIM Raipur - Fee Structure for the MBA 2026-28 Batch (Updated 04.05.2026)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 331 seatsNIRF sanctioned intake for all 2-year PG programmes of the institute combined (not only this programme).Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025 - Data submitted by Indian Institute of Management Raipur [IR-M-S-8868]· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2025) | ₹18,40,000 per yearMedian CTC of offers accepted, final placement report 2023-25 (graduating 2025; image-only PDF, figure read from the page). No 2024-26 report found on the official site.Source: IIM Raipur - Final Placement Report, PGP Batch 2023-25 (linked from iimraipur.ac.in/final-placement-report/)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Raipur?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Raipur's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 90 overall and 75 in each section. 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 Raipur accept?
IIM Raipur'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 Raipur?
IIM Raipur states a total programme fee of ₹20,08,000 (₹20.08 lakh). Total for 2026-28 excluding caution deposit, boarding and medical insurance.
What is the median salary at IIM Raipur?
₹18,40,000 per year for the 2025 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Raipur's NIRF ranking?
IIM Raipur is ranked 15 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 65.03 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Raipur.
- IIM Raipur - Fee Structure for the MBA 2026-28 Batch (Updated 04.05.2026) (2026)
- NIRF India Rankings 2025 - Data submitted by Indian Institute of Management Raipur [IR-M-S-8868] (2025)
- IIM Raipur - Final Placement Report, PGP Batch 2023-25 (linked from iimraipur.ac.in/final-placement-report/) (2025)
- JAP 2026 Policy (Joint Admission Process 2026 - IIM Kashipur, Raipur, Ranchi, Tiruchirappalli; coordinator IIM Raipur), v25.12.2025 (2025)
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
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