Ranchi, Jharkhand
IIM Ranchi: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Ranchi’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 95.25 overall and 75 in each section for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 18 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹19,20,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2026 graduating class was ₹18,00,000 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 Ranchi at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Ranchi |
| Location | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 18, score 62.77Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Ranchi 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 99 percentile.
| Category | Non-PwD | PwD |
|---|---|---|
| General | 95.25 · 75 / 75 / 75 | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| EWS | 89 · 60 / 60 / 60 | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| NC-OBC | 88.5 · 60 / 60 / 60 | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| SC | 75 · 45 / 45 / 45 | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| ST | 44 · 25 / 25 / 25 | 30 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
Policy batch 2026-28. Source: IIM Ranchi - Common Admission Criteria for Two-Year PGP in Management (MBA, MBA-BA, MBA-HRM) 2026-28 for admission through JAP· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- 'The CAT cut-off percentile scores for consideration for admission to IIM Ranchi' (initial shortlisting for PI via JAP 2026); positive scaled score required in each section; 'every eligible candidate as per Table1 may not find a place in the shortlist'. Lower JAP 2026 registration minimums also apply (GEN 90/75s, EWS & NC-OBC 75/60s, SC 50/45s, ST 30/25s, PwD 30/25s) with academic minimums Class X/XII 60% and graduation 50% (SC/ST: 55/55/45; PwD 45/45/45).
- Single 'PwD' row applied to PwD candidates of every category. 'The CAT cut-off percentile scores for consideration for admission to IIM Ranchi' (initial shortlisting for PI via JAP 2026); positive scaled score required in each section; 'every eligible candidate as per Table1 may not find a place in the shortlist'. Lower JAP 2026 registration minimums also apply (GEN 90/75s, EWS & NC-OBC 75/60s, SC 50/45s, ST 30/25s, PwD 30/25s) with academic minimums Class X/XII 60% and graduation 50% (SC/ST: 55/55/45; PwD 45/45/45).
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What does IIM Ranchi cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Two-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹19,20,000Batch 2026-28 fee for MBA, MBA-HRM and MBA-BA, excluding mess (scanned PDF; figure read from the page).Source: IIM Ranchi - MBA/MBA-HRM/MBA-BA 2026-28 Fees Details (Fee Structure and Withdrawal Policy, dated 28.04.2026)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 380 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 Ranchi [IR-M-S-8904]· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2026) | ₹18,00,000 per yearMedian, audited final placement report for the batch graduating 2026.Source: IIM Ranchi - Audited Final Placement Report, Academic Year 2025-26, Batch 2024-26· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Ranchi?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Ranchi's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 95.25 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 Ranchi accept?
IIM Ranchi'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 Ranchi?
IIM Ranchi states a total programme fee of ₹19,20,000 (₹19.2 lakh). Batch 2026-28 fee for MBA, MBA-HRM and MBA-BA, excluding mess (scanned PDF; figure read from the page).
What is the median salary at IIM Ranchi?
₹18,00,000 per year for the 2026 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Ranchi's NIRF ranking?
IIM Ranchi is ranked 18 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 62.77 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Ranchi.
- IIM Ranchi - MBA/MBA-HRM/MBA-BA 2026-28 Fees Details (Fee Structure and Withdrawal Policy, dated 28.04.2026) (2026)
- NIRF India Rankings 2025 - Data submitted by Indian Institute of Management Ranchi [IR-M-S-8904] (2025)
- IIM Ranchi - Audited Final Placement Report, Academic Year 2025-26, Batch 2024-26 (2026)
- IIM Ranchi - Common Admission Criteria for Two-Year PGP in Management (MBA, MBA-BA, MBA-HRM) 2026-28 for admission through JAP (2026)
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
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