IIM Amritsar is one of the new IIMs also known as the baby IIMs, established in 2015. IIM Amritsar was ranked 51 according to NIRF 2023. IIM Amritsar is known for its 2-year flagship MBA program, which offers admission through CAT. IIM Amritsar cut-off is around 85 percentile overall.
IIM Amritsar MBA fee is INR 16 lakh for the 2 years, whereas IIM Amritsar's average package stood at INR 16.51 LPA for the 2023 batch. IIM Amritsar's top recruiters in 2023 placements were Accenture, Amazon, Cipla, Deloitte, Adani, BMW, Cognizant, etc.
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IIM Amritsar Highlights
Particulars | Statistics |
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Year of Establishment | 2015 |
Campus Size | 60 acres |
Students Intake | 320 |
MBA Fees | INR 16,00,000 |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | 51 |
Number of Courses | 34 |
Total Faculty | 35 |
Scholarship | Merit-based scholarship available to limited students. |
Average Package | INR 16.51 LPA (2023) |
Top Recruiters | Accenture, Amazon, Cipla, Deloitte, Adani, BMW, Cognizant, etc. |
IIM Amritsar Important Dates 2024
MBA | |
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CAT Registration Starts | August 02, 2023 |
CAT Registration Ends | September 20, 2023 |
CAT 2023 Admit Card Release | October 24, 2023 |
CAT 2023 Exam Date | November 26, 2023 |
CAT Results | December 21, 2023 (Tentative) |
Stage 1 Shortlist | 1st Week March, 2024 (Tentative) |
Confirmation of Interest | 3rd Week March, 2024 (Tentative) |
Shortlist for PI Round | 4th Week March, 2024 (Tentative) |
Call Letters for PI Process | 1st Week April, 2024 (Tentative)3 |
Final Admission Offer | May 8, 2024 (Tentative) |
Session Commencement | June/July, 2024 (Tentative) |
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EMBA | |
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Application Deadline | February 07, 2023 |
IAAT Date | February 19, 2023 |
Online Interview | February 25, 2023 - March 19, 2023 |
Admission Decision | April, 03, 2023 |
Offer Acceptance with initial payment | April 14, 2023 |
Registration & Orientation | June 17, 2023 |
Class Start | June 18, 2023 |
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IIM Amritsar Fees
Courses | Fees |
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MBA/ MBA BA/ MBA HR | INR 16,00,000 (2-years) |
EMBA |
INR 15,00,000 (2-year offline) INR 12,00,000 (2-year hybrid) |
IIM Amritsar Courses
IIM Amritsar offers around 34 courses and some of the major courses include MBA, MBA BA, MBA HR, EMBA, and PhD. The details about all these courses are mentioned below:
Courses | Program Details |
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MBA/ MBA BA/ MBA HR |
Intake: 320 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks Selection Criteria: CAT + Personal Interview |
EMBA |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of work experience. Selection Criteria: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ IIM Amritsar Admission Test (IAAT) + Online Interview |
PhD |
Intake: 3 - 5 Eligibility: Master’s degree/ Postgraduate diploma with first class OR 4-year bachelor’s degree with 6.5 CGPA OR Bachelor’s degree with professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, CFA Level-II (USA) with 55% marks. Selection Criteria: CAT/ GATE/ GMAT/ GRE/ JRF (UGC/ CSIR) + RAT and Written Analysis Test + Personal Interview |
Check: IIM Amritsar Courses & Fees
IIM Amritsar Admission 2024
IIM Amritsar admission to its MBA program is based on CAT Scores followed by Writing Ability Test & Personal Interview. IIM Amritsar admissions are currently going on. IIM Amritsar admission includes the following stages:
Admission Stage | Description |
CAT Registration | Interested candidates will have to fill out the CAT application form and apply to IIM Amritsar in the same form. |
CAT Exam | The applicants will have to appear for the CAT exam. |
Shortlist for PI | The candidates are shortlisted for the personal interview based on their pre-PI score, which is calculated based on the CAT score, 10th board, 12th board, gender diversity, and work experience. |
Personal Interview | The shortlisted candidates will be called for the PI process and will be evaluated by the panelists in various areas and a post-PI score will be calculated based on PI scores, work experience, gender diversity, and academic diversity. |
Final Merit | The final merit list of the selected students will be prepared based on the Pre-PI scores and the Post-PI scores. |
Check: IIM Amritsar detailed Admission Process
IIM Amritsar Cut-off 2023
IIM Amritsar cut-off is 85 percentile overall and 80 percentile sectional. IIM Amritsar admission 2023 follows a two step process i.e Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI).
Category | Overall | QA | DILR | VARC |
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General | 85 | 80 | 75 | 75 |
EWS | 85 | 80 | 75 | 75 |
NC-OBC | 75 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
SC | 55 | 55 | 50 | 50 |
ST | 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
PwD | 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
Check: IIM Amritsar detailed Cut-off
IIM Amritsar Placements 2023
IIM Amritsar placement 2023 for its 7th batch (2021 - 23) has been concluded and recorded a 100% placement rate. Around 120 recruiters visited the IIM Amritsar campus and offered jobs in Aerospace, Analytics, Automobile, BFSI, FMCG/FMCD, Consulting, IT, Logistics, Oil & Gas, and Retail sectors. IIM Amritsar's average package was seen to be INR 16.51 LPA, which is 12.85% more than the previous year.
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
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Total Recruiters | 120 |
Average CTC | INR 16.51 LPA |
Median CTC | INR 16 LPA |
Top Recruits | Accenture, Amazon, Cipla, Deloitte, Adani, BMW, Cognizant, etc. |
IIM Amritsar placement statistics for the last three years are mentioned in the table below:
Year | Highest CTC | Average CTC |
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2022 | INR 25.21 LPA | INR 14.63 LPA |
2021 | INR 18.16 LPA | INR 12.67 LPA |
2020 | INR 40 LPA | INR 12.61 LPA |
Check: IIM Amritsar detailed Placement Report
IIM Amritsar Ranking 2023
IIM Amritsar has been ranked 55 by NIRF 2022 among the top management institutes in India. IIM Amritsar has been ranked by other ranking bodies which are mentioned below:
Ranking Body | Year | Category | Rank |
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NIRF | 2023 | Management | 51 |
IIRF | 2023 | Top Govt. B-School | 35 |
Business Today | 2023 | Top B-Schools | 34 |
Check: IIM Amritsar Ranking
IIM Amritsar Vs IIM Visakhapatnam Vs IIM Sirmaur
Particulars | IIM Amritsar | IIM Visakhapatnam | IIM Sirmaur |
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NIRF Ranking 2023 | 51 | 29 | 98 |
Year of Establishment | 2015 | 1987 | 2015 |
Campus Area | 60 acres | 200 acres | 210 acres |
Batch Size | 320 | 356 | 237 |
Admission Process | CAT + PI | CAT + PI | CAT + PI through CAP |
CAT Cut-off | 85 percentile | 80 percentile | 92 percentile |
MBA Fees | INR 16,00,000 | INR 17,85,250 | INR 11,75,000 |
Curriculum | First year will have core courses and a summer internship. The second year will have elective courses. | 105 core credits and elective credits in 2 years. | First-year will have all the core courses, followed by a summer internship. The 2nd year will have elective courses. |
Highest CTC | INR 36.25 LPA | INR 32.65 LPA | INR 64.12 LPA |
Average CTC | INR 16.51 LPA | INR 16.61 LPA | INR 14.45 LPA |
Scholarship | Merit-based scholarship is available. | Merit-based scholarship is available. | Financial assistance is offered only to PhD students |
Life at IIM Amritsar
IIM Amritsar permanent campus is under construction. Meanwhile, IIM Amritsar is operating from its temporary campus at the Punjab Institute of Technology, which is well equipped with all the facilities like high technology classrooms, a library, and computer labs. There are also sports facilities and hostels are also available.
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IIM Amritsar FAQs
Ques. How much CAT percentile is required for admission into IIM Amritsar?
Ans. The candidates need to have an overall CAT score above 85 percentile for admission to IIM Amritsar MBA program.
Ques. What is the difference between IIM Amritsar MBA and EMBA progra?
Ans. Both EMBA and MBA programs are similar in terms of classes. However, EMBA is particularly for working executives having an experience of minimum 3-years while a candidate without any work experience can apply for an MBA course
Ques. How are placements in IIM Amritsar?
Ans. IM Amritsar placement 2023 has recorded a 100% placement rate with an average package of INR 16.51 LPA.
Ques. Does IIM Amritsar has a permanent campus?
Ans. As of now, IIM Amritsar is operating on its transit campus. The lush green, 60 acres of IIM Amritsar permanent campus will soon come up at Manavala on Amritsar-Jalandhar GT Road.
Ques. How is the campus connectivity of IIM Amritsar?
Ans. The IIM Amritsar campus is located in close proximity to the city and is 14 km from the airport and 05 km away from the railway station, located in the city of Amritsar.
Ques. Are there any students clubs and committees in IIM Amritsar?
Ans. Yes, There are numerous Clubs such as ABC, FEC, Markophilic, Opera zeal, Stratagem, and Committees like Media and Public Relations Cell, Placement Committee, Industry Interaction Cell, Hostel, and Mess Committee represent and promote the interests of the students of IIM Amritsar.
Ques. Is it worth joining IIM Amritsar?
Ans. Yes, IIM Amritsar is worth joining. It has the best placement record among the baby IIMs. During 2023 campus drive, IIM Amritsar placements had an average CTC of INR 16.51 LPA.
Amritsar is well-connected to all parts of India through railways and airlines. The locational advantage plays a crucial role in the development of the institute.
IIM Amritsar has a good faculty base. Most of the faculty members are alumni of reputed B-Schools in India like MDI, FMS, IIFT, etc.
The student crowd is diverse. You will meet students from IIT, NIT, State Govt. colleges, central university, etc. The peer learning opportunities are endless.
Ques. Do IIM Amritsar fees also cover hostel charges?
Ans. The total MBA fee is INR 16,00,000, which includes the tuition, academic support, hostel charges, and students’ activity and health.
Ques. When will the IIM Amritsar EMBA classes take place?
Ans. The EMBA classes will be conducted on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 10 am to 5 pm.
Ques. When will the EMBA program at IIM Amritsar start?
Ans. The EMBA program at IIM Amritsar will start on June 08, 2023.
Ques. Will the EMBA classes take place on the IIM Amritsar campus?
Ans. No, EMBA classes will be conducted in New Delhi on Saturday and Sunday.
Ques. Does IIM Amritsar provide any placement assistance to EMBA students?
Ans. The EMBA program is designed for working executives and so IIM Amritsar does not offer any placement assistance. However limited placement assistance can be provided on a case-to-case basis through their corporate partners.
Ques. Is IIM Amritsar EMBA a part-time program?
Ans. No, EMBA is a 2-year degree program that is conducted in a physical mode. The classes are held only on weekends and the candidates can continue with their regular job.
Ques. Is the International Immersion module necessary for IIM Amritsar students?
Ans. No. The international Immersion module is optional, and it also includes additional charges that need to be paid by the interested candidates.
Ques. How is IIM Amritsar’s EMBA (physical mode) different from EMBA (hybrid mode)?
Ans. IIM Amritsar’s EMBA (physics mode) and EMBA (hybrid mode) is all similar in terms of course content, study material, attendance, and assessment. The only difference is the delivery of the program. IIM Amritsar (physical mode) is for those who are residing in New Delhi or in nearby regions, whereas the EMBA (hybrid mode) is for those who can’t attend physical classes.
Ques. Is appearing for IIM Amritsar Admission Test (IAAT) compulsory for EMBA candidates?
Ans. No. IAAT is not compulsory for EMBA candidates. Only the candidates who have not appeared for exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE will have to take the IAAT test.
Ques. What is the pattern for IIM Amritsar Admission Test (IAAT)?
Ans. The structure of the IAAT is similar to the CAT exam. It would have questions from Abstract reasoning, Analytical ability, Critical thinking, Verbal Ability, Data analysis, and Numerical ability.
Ques. When is the IIM Amritsar Admission Test (IAAT)?
Ans. The IAAT 2023 was conducted on February 19, 2023.
Ques. What are the documents required while applying for the IIM Amritsar EMBA program?
Ans. The following documents are required while applying for the IIM Amritsar EMBA program?
- 10th, 12th, and Graduation mark sheets
- Work experience certificates
- Offer letter and last month’s salary slip (if the candidate is currently employed)
- Incorporation certificate of the Company (if the applicant has their own startup/ venture)
- Scanned Image of the candidate
- Scanned Signature
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Ques. What is the IIM Amritsar EMBA application fee?
Ans. IIM Amritsar’s EMBA application fee is INR 1500. Applicants who are appearing for IAAT will have to pay an additional entrance exam fee of INR 1000.
Ques. When will the Integrated B.Tech + MBA program start at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. The Integrated B.Tech + MBA program will start in July 2023.
Ques. Who can apply for the Integrated B.Tech + MBA program at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. The students who are in the 4th semester of the B.Tech program at NIT Jalandhar are eligible to apply for the Integrated B.Tech + MBA program.
Ques. How is IIM Amritsar’s Integrated B.Tech + MBA (IBM) different from its regular MBA?
Ans. The IIM Amritsar’s MBA program is a 2-year full-time residential program. Whereas the IBM program is conducted in the hybrid mode, while the students reside in the NIT Jalandhar. The 2 years of the MBA course will be covered from the 5th to 8th semester of the engineering program. The faculty for IBM will be the same MBA faculties taking classes in IIM Amritsar.
Ques. How can I get into the IIM Amritsar IBM program?
Ans. NIT Jalandhar 4th semester students will have to appear for the IIM Amritsar Entrance test (IET).
Ques. What is the format for IIM Amritsar Entrance Test (IET)?
Ans. IIM Amritsar Entrance Test (IET) will be a 120-minute exam and will have a structure similar to the CAT exam. It will include questions from Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability. (QA).
Ques. For admission into the IIM Amritsar IBM program, will the candidates have to go through the interview process?
Ans. Yes. The IBM candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview, based on their IET score, and their academic track record.
Ques. What is the fee structure for IIM Amritsar IBM Program?
Ans. Along with the B.Tech fees paid to NIT Jalandhar, the IBM students will have to pay the MBA fees at IIM Amritsar. The first-year MBA fees should be paid in 4 installments from semesters 5 to 8, and the second-year MBA fees will be paid in 3 installments in the 5th year of the program.
Ques. Does IIM Amritsar have international collaborations?
Ans. As of now, IIM Amritsar has signed two MoUs with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and the CFA Institute of the USA (CFA). The MoU allows the faculty and students of IIM Amritsar to use the library and other informational resources of ICSI and also use the IIM Amritsar facilities to engage in training in collaboration with ICSI.
IIM Amritsar has become the official university alliance partner now with the CFA Institute of the USA. The alliance helps the institute strengthen and align its Finance curriculum with the internationally recognized CFA certification program.
IIM Amritsar has also initiated a joint collaboration with the Kedge Business School of France to enable its students to pursue joint degree programs with the Kedge Business School. The IIM Amritsar global immersion program is subject to the student meeting the admission requirements of both institutes. The final draft MoU is exchanged and once approved by Kedge Business School, the MoU will be signed.
Ques. Will the IIM Amritsar IBM students be allowed to sit in the NIT Jalandhar placements in the 4th year?
Ans. No. The IIM Amritsar IBM students will not be allowed to sit in the NIT Jalandhar placements. They will be allowed to sit for the IIM Amritsar MBA placements in the 5th year.
Ques. What certificate will the IIM Amritsar IBM students receive after completion of their program?
Ans. Upon successful completion of the IBM program, the candidates will be awarded an Integrated Bachelor of Technology and Master of Business Administration Degree jointly by NIT Jalandhar and IIM Amritsar.
Ques. Where will the IIM Amritsar IBM students stay?
Ans. The IBM students will have to stay in the NIT Jalandhar hostel till the 4th year and will have to shift to the IIM Amritsar hostel in the 5th year.
Ques. What are the PhD specializations offered by IIM Amritsar?
Ans. The PhD specialization offered at IIM Amritsar are:
- Economics & Public Policy
- Finance, Accounting & Control
- IT & Computational Systems
- Marketing & Communications
- Quantitative Methods & Operations Management
- Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management
- Strategic Management
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