Paonta Sahib (Sirmaur), Himachal Pradesh
IIM Sirmaur: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Sirmaur’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 90 overall and 65 in each section (Male); 85 overall and 65 in each section (Female) for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 51 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹21,00,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2025 graduating class was ₹14,20,000 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 Sirmaur at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur |
| Location | Paonta Sahib (Sirmaur), Himachal Pradesh |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 51, score 54.03Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Sirmaur 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 | Male90 · 65 / 65 / 65Female85 · 65 / 65 / 65 | Male38 · 25 / 30 / 30Female35 · 25 / 30 / 30 |
| EWS | Male75 · 50 / 50 / 50Female70 · 50 / 50 / 50 | Male38 · 25 / 30 / 30Female35 · 25 / 30 / 30 |
| NC-OBC | Male75 · 45 / 45 / 45Female70 · 45 / 45 / 45 | Male38 · 25 / 30 / 30Female35 · 25 / 30 / 30 |
| SC | Male60 · 40 / 40 / 40Female55 · 40 / 40 / 40 | Male38 · 25 / 30 / 30Female35 · 25 / 30 / 30 |
| ST | Male38 · 25 / 30 / 30Female35 · 25 / 30 / 30 | Male38 · 25 / 30 / 30Female35 · 25 / 30 / 30 |
Policy batch 2026-28. Source: IIM Sirmaur - MBA Admission Policy 2026 (AY 2026-28), incl. 'MBA (CAP 2026) Cut Off' table· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- CAP 2026 PI shortlisting cut-offs (CAT 2025), decided at CAP Directors' meeting and notified on institute website. Column order VARC, DILR, QA, Overall. Male row.
- CAP 2026 PI shortlisting cut-offs (CAT 2025), decided at CAP Directors' meeting and notified on institute website. Column order VARC, DILR, QA, Overall. Female row.
- CAP 2026 PI shortlisting cut-offs (CAT 2025), decided at CAP Directors' meeting and notified on institute website. Column order VARC, DILR, QA, Overall. Male row. PwD row published as single row; recorded under General with pwd=true.
- CAP 2026 PI shortlisting cut-offs (CAT 2025), decided at CAP Directors' meeting and notified on institute website. Column order VARC, DILR, QA, Overall. Female row. PwD row published as single row; recorded under General with pwd=true.
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What does IIM Sirmaur cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹21,00,000Includes admission, tuition, hostel, alumni, mediclaim; excludes refundable caution money 30000.Source: IIM Sirmaur - MBA Brief 2026 (Fee Structure MBA 2026-28)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 285 seatsNIRF sanctioned intake AY 2024-25 for all 2-year PG programmes combined (MBA + MBA Tourism variants); flagship-only intake not officially stated.Source: IIM Sirmaur - Submitted Institute Data for NIRF'2026'· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2025) | ₹14,20,000 per yearNIRF 2026 median of placed graduates, graduating AY 2024-25, all 2-year PG programmes. The official Final Placement Report AY 2024-25 (https://iimsirmaur.ac.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/Final%20Placement%20Report%20AY%202024-25.pdf) states only averages ('The overall average CTC for the batch was ₹ 13.3 lakhs').Source: IIM Sirmaur - Submitted Institute Data for NIRF'2026'· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Sirmaur?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Sirmaur's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 90 overall and 65 in each section (Male); 85 overall and 65 in each section (Female). 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 Sirmaur accept?
IIM Sirmaur'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 Sirmaur?
IIM Sirmaur states a total programme fee of ₹21,00,000 (₹21 lakh). Includes admission, tuition, hostel, alumni, mediclaim; excludes refundable caution money 30000.
What is the median salary at IIM Sirmaur?
₹14,20,000 per year for the 2025 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Sirmaur's NIRF ranking?
IIM Sirmaur is ranked 51 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 54.03 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Sirmaur.
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