Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
IIM Tiruchirappalli: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Tiruchirappalli’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 16 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its PGPM fee is ₹19,50,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2024 graduating class was ₹18,10,000 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 Tiruchirappalli at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli |
| Location | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 16, score 64.95Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Tiruchirappalli 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 Tiruchirappalli - PGPM (MBA) Admissions: MBA Admission Policy PGPM 2026-28 Batch· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- Stated by IIM Tiruchirappalli as the minimum CAT 2025 performance for PI shortlisting (JAP 2026); 'achieving the cut-off percentile in CAT is a necessary but not sufficient condition'. (The table's sub-header lists sections in QA/DILR/VARC order, but all three sectional values are equal per category, so no ambiguity.) Lower JAP 2026 registration minimums also apply, with academic minimums Class X/XII 60% and graduation 50% (SC/ST: 55/55/45; PwD 45/45/45).
- Single 'DAP (PwD)' row applied to PwD candidates of every category. Stated by IIM Tiruchirappalli as the minimum CAT 2025 performance for PI shortlisting (JAP 2026); 'achieving the cut-off percentile in CAT is a necessary but not sufficient condition'. (The table's sub-header lists sections in QA/DILR/VARC order, but all three sectional values are equal per category, so no ambiguity.) Lower JAP 2026 registration minimums also apply, 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 Tiruchirappalli cost, and what do graduates earn?
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM / MBA)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹19,50,000Fee for PGPM and PGPM-HR, 2026-28 batch, excluding caution deposit and mess advance.Source: IIM Tiruchirappalli - Fee Structure, PGPM & PGPM-HR 2026-28 Batch· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 410 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 Tiruchirappalli [IR-M-S-8948]· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2024) | ₹18,10,000 per yearNIRF 2025 median for graduates of 2023-24 (all 2-year PG programmes). The 2024-26 figure on iimtrichy.ac.in (INR 16,75,000) is from an interim, unaudited update, so it is not used.Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025 - Data submitted by Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli [IR-M-S-8948]· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Tiruchirappalli?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Tiruchirappalli'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 Tiruchirappalli accept?
IIM Tiruchirappalli's official admission documents list CAT for its PGPM admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the PGPM at IIM Tiruchirappalli?
IIM Tiruchirappalli states a total programme fee of ₹19,50,000 (₹19.5 lakh). Fee for PGPM and PGPM-HR, 2026-28 batch, excluding caution deposit and mess advance.
What is the median salary at IIM Tiruchirappalli?
₹18,10,000 per year for the 2024 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Tiruchirappalli's NIRF ranking?
IIM Tiruchirappalli is ranked 16 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 64.95 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Tiruchirappalli.
- IIM Tiruchirappalli - Fee Structure, PGPM & PGPM-HR 2026-28 Batch (2026)
- NIRF India Rankings 2025 - Data submitted by Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli [IR-M-S-8948] (2025)
- IIM Tiruchirappalli - PGPM (MBA) Admissions: MBA Admission Policy PGPM 2026-28 Batch (2026)
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
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