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IIM Amritsar Admission 2024: Cutoff, Selection Criteria, Courses, Dates

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IIM Amritsar accepts MBA Admission on the basis of CAT Score and all the shortlisted students are further called for online PI for IIM Amritsar Selection Process. The institute also considered candidates’ work experience, academic profile, and diversity factors for final selection. 

Apart from the flagship program, IIM Amritsar also offers Executive MBA or EMBA to working professionals having a work experience of minimum 3-years. Admission to EMBA is based on entrance exams like CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ IAAT followed by PI. IIM Amritsar also offers admission in PhD program. Selection for PhD is based on CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ JRF (UGC/CSIR), Research Aptitude Test (RAT), Written Analysis Test and PI. Read about IIM Amritsar Courses & Fees

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IIM Amritsar Important Dates

MBA
CAT Registration 3rd August - 21st September 2022
CAT Admit Card 27th October 2022
CAT Exam 27th November 2022
CAT Result Second Week of January 2023
Shortlist Announcement for PI Round 20 - 25 January 2023
Personal Interview Round 1st - 2nd Week February 2023
Final Selection April - May 2023
PhD / Executive MBA
Last Date to Apply for EMBA 7th February 2023
GATE Registration 30th August - 4th October 2022
GATE Admit Card 3rd January 2023
GATE Exam 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th February 2023
GATE Result 16th March 2023

IIM Amritsar Selection Process

IIM Amritsar MBA Admission Criteria 2023

IIM Amritsar MBA Selection Criteria

Admission to MBA, MBA (BA) & MBA (HR) is a two-stage selection process that involves a minimum category-wise valid score in CAT followed by Personal Interview for the shortlisted candidates.

Initially, the candidates have to take the CAT exam conducted at the All India level. The candidates have to secure a minimum sectional cut off assigned for each category in order to get shortlisted for the next stage of the admission process.

Stage I: Shortlisting the candidates for PI

Candidates who have secured the pre-determined minimum percentile score in each section and the overall score of CAT will be shortlisted for the PI round. Candidates obtaining a positive raw score in all the sections of the CAT will only be considered.

The following table represents the sectional overall CAT Cutoff, as released by IIM Amritsar for shortlisting students.

Category Overall Quantitative Aptitude Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Verbal Reading Comprehension
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

NOTE: The candidate’s percentage score in 10th and 12th board exams is initially adjusted by dividing each subscore by the 90th percentile score obtained in their particular board. The same criteria is followed for calculating the score for the Bachelor’s degree.

The weightage given to shortlisted candidates based on different parameters are tabaulted below:

Parameters Weightage
CAT Score 60%
Class 10th Score 10%
Class 12th Score 5%
Gender Diversity 10%
Work Experience 15%

The above-mentioned process facilitates the preparation of the ranking list according to which a number of candidates will be called for the PI, conducted by IIM Amritsar based on the order of their rank.

Stage II: Personal Interview

  • All the shortlisted cnaiddates will be required to appear in Personal Interview. The Admission Committee will evaluate the candidate’s academic background, quality of work experience and other personal traits.
  • Pre-PI scores and PI scores will be used cumulatively in the final phase to select the candidates for the program.
  • The final selection will be based on the merit list which will be prepared on the basis of the following:

For the selection process, all the parameters and weights will remain uniform for all the candidates. Sufficient candidates will be shortlisted at each stage from each social category to meet the reservation requirement of each group.

The aggregate score for each candidate is calculated based on the following formula- Aggregate Score = 0.6 X Pre-PI Score + 0.4 X Post-PI Score

Read More: How to Prepare for MBA GD/PI?

How to Apply for IIM Amritsar MBA?

Firsty, candidates need to apply for CAT exam and then for MBA course. The steps to apply are listed below:

  • Visit the official website of IIM Amritsar
  • Under Programmes, click on ‘Apply for MBA’ course
  • Now register using CAT Id, DOB and Email id.
  • After registration, proceed to fill the application form with required details.
  • Pay the requisiste application fee.
  • Submit the application form.

Documents Required

  • CAT Scorecard
  • Class 10, 12, graduation marksheet and certificate
  • Documents related to claimed work experience
  • Reserved category certificate (if applicable)
  • Professional qualification certificate (if applicable)

IIM Amritsar Executive MBA Admission 2023

IIM Amritsar offers 2-year full-time non-residential Executive MBA (EMBA) programme to prepare working professionals to get advancement in career growth. This program helps in creating the transition in leadership understanding and the role of individuals. 

The course does not provide any placement assistance to the students but receives the Alumni status of IIM Amritsar. The course module is designed to provide insight into Knowledge about the industry and functional areas.

IIM Amritsar Executive MBA Eligibility

The eligibility criteria of the EMBA program as follows:

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any Specialization 
  • Candidates must have a valid CAT/GMAT/GATE/GRE/IAAT marks 
  • Candidates must also have a minimum 3-years of working experience in professional, entrepreneur, or managerial roles.

IIM Amritsar Executive MBA Selection Criteria

The selection process of the program is menioned below:

  • Candidates are shortlisted as per the entrance exam score for online personal Interview
  • In the personal interview, the candidates will be secreted for final admission as per their academic background, work experience, ability to succeed, readiness and overall motivation for the programme.

How to Apply for IIM Amritsar Executive MBA?

The steps for applying to EMBA programs as follows:

  • Visit the official website of IIM Amritsar.
  • Select ‘EMBA’ programme.
  • Then click on “Click here to Apply
  • Register by providing all the details.
  • After successful registration, login using email id and password to fill the application form with all the required details.
  • Once the form is filled, pay an application fee of INR 1500/-
  • Lastly, submit the application form.

NOTE: Candidates need to pay an additinoal amount of INR 1000/- for appearing in IAAT 

Documents Required

  • Class 10th and 12th Marksheets
  • Bachelor’s Marksheet & Certificate
  • Work Experience Documents
  • CAT/GATE/GRE/IAAT Score card
  • Scanned image of the candidate 
  • Scanned signature of the candidate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP) (500-word limit)

IIM Amritsar PhD Admission 2023

IIM Amritsar offers 4-year PhD programme, that is focused on producing high-quality management researchers and teachers to get job opportunities in government, academia, and industry. The course structure is designed with 2 years of course work which is followed by 2 years of research work along with good research standards thesis. 

Ph.D. is offered in 7 areas of specializations as tabulated below:

Marketing and Communication Finance, Accounting & Control Economics & Public Policy
IT & Computational Systems Quantitative Methods and Operations Management Organizational Behavior & General Management
Strategic Management - -

IIM Amritsar PhD Eligibility

The minimum eligibility required for applying to PhD course is as follows:

  •  Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree or Post Graduate Diploma in any relevant discipline/field with first class

           OR

  • Candidates must have a B.Tech/4 Years Degree with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA or equivalent

          OR

  • They must have any of the following professiona qualification: CA/ICWA/CS/CFA- Level-II (USA) with a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with 55% aggregate marks.
  • Final year candidates can also apply, however, there admission will be on provisional basis.

IIM Amritsar PhD Selection Criteria

The selection process for Ph.D. is mentioned below in detail:

  • In the initial stage, candidates are shortlisted as per Common Admission Test or a valid GATE/ GRE/ NET-JRF (UGC/CSIR)  score in the relevant specialization.
  • Apart from entrance score, shortlisting will also be based on academic record and the candidate’s research interests.
  • The shortlisted candidates will be called for the Personal Interview round which includes the Research Aptitude Test and Written Analysis Test, conducted in the month of April/May.
  • Candidates will be finally selected for admission based on their performance in the above rounds and receive an admisison offer by the nd of May.

How to Apply for IIM Amritsar PhD?

For applying to the IIM Amristar Ph.D. course follow the steps below:

  • Visit IIM Amritsar's official website.
  • Click on “Programmes” and select Ph.D.
  • Now click on ‘Online Application Form
  • Fill the registration form with all the necessary details.
  • Login and fill the application form.
  • Pay an application fee of INR 1500/- (INR 1000/- for SC/ST/PWD)
  • finally, submit the application form.

IIM Amritsar Post Doctoral Program Admission Criteria 2023

IIM Amritsar has launched 2-years Post Doctoral Fellowship Program in Business Management from academic year 2021-22. The program will be offered in 6 reserach areas as mentioned below:

Economics & Strategic Management Information Systems Quantitative Methods & Operations Management
Finance, Accounting & Control Marketing & Communications Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management

IIM Amritsar Post Doctoral Program Eligibility

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility to apply for the program:

  • Candidates must have a Ph.D degree (or equivalent) of reputed institute like Central Universities, IIMs, IITs, IISERs, IISc Bangalore, NITIE Mumbai or an equivalent level.
  • The candidate must not be more than 35 years of age.

IIM Amritsar Post Doctoral Program Selection Criteria

  • IIM Amritsar will offers admisison to candidate who have strong academic credentials, demonstrated research potential, and curiosity to pursue original research. 
  • The institute will evaluate applications based on candidates’ demonstrated research potential and fit with the research interests of IIM Amritsar faculty members.
  • Those candidates whose applocations will be shortlisted are invited to present their research work / research interests / research proposal before the selection committee through a presentation followed by the personal interview.
  • The admission will be granted to selected number of candidates.

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FAQs

Ques. What is the shortlist criteria for IIM Amritsar MBA Program?

Ans. IIM Amritsar will follow a two stage selection process for MBA admission 2023 with lower cut off and higher weightage to CAT score and other parameters like Academics, Work Experience, performance in PI, among others. 

Ques. How will I be informed for the PI shortlist round at IIM Amritsar?

Ans. All the eligible applicants who have opted for admission to IIM Amritsar at the time of CAT 2022 registration and fulfill the admission shortlist criteria will be informed by the institute by an email to reconfirm their interest in IIM Amritsar in the month of March/April 2023.

Ques. What is the format of IAAT, conducted by IIM Amritsar for EMBA courses?

Ans. The IIM Amritsar Admission Test (IAAT) is somewhat similar to the CAT exam. The test will have questions from the following topics-:

  1. Abstract reasoning
  2. Analytical ability
  3. Critical thinking
  4. Verbal Ability
  5. Data Analysis
  6. Numerical ability

Ques. What is the difference between MBA and EMBA courses offered by IIM Amrtisar?

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. What do I need to mention in SOP for admission to IIM Amritsar?

Ans. You should mention the following pointers in your SOP and it should be of 500 words:

  • What is the reason to join this program?
  • What are the outcomes that are expected personally and professionally after completing the tenure of the program?
  • How does the program will help you in your career in the next 5-10 years?

Ques. How is the placement statistics of IIM Amritsar?

Ans. IIM Amritsar achieved a 100% placement record for the MBA Batch of 2020-22. The highest domestic CTC stood at INR 25.21 LPA. The average CTC of top quartile was INR 18.54 while the average CTC was INR 14.63 LPA. A total of 110+ recruiters visited the campus for offering job opportunities to students.

Ques. What is the eligibility for promotion to 2nd year of MBA at IIM Amritsar?

Ans. For promotion to the second year, the student needs to satisfy all the below mentioned criteria at the end of the first year-

  • The candidate must obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.0
  • The students should not have any outstanding financial liabilities by the end of the first year
  • He/she must not have obtained more than two “F” grades
  • If the candidate has secured just one “F” grade, then he/she must not obtain more than two”D” grades.
  • If the student has zero “F” grades then he/she must not secure more than three “D” grades.

Ques. What is the required CAT percentile for an admission shortlisting at IIM Amritsar?

Ans. The below table mentions the category-wise CAT cutoff for admission to MBA programme of IIM Amritsar:

Category Overall Percentile
General 85
Economically Weaker Section 85
Non-creamy other backward classes 75
Scheduled Caste (SC) 55
Scheduled Tribe(ST) 40
Person with Disabilities (PwD) 40

IIM Amritsar MBA Admission

Ques. What is the Weightage for Work Experience required for admission at IIM Amritsar?

Ans. Work experience will carry a total weightage of 10% to be considered for admission at IIM Amritsar. However, for Students who have experience through internship/ apprenticeship/ training/ project work/ pre-graduation period Experience/ articleship, such experiences will not be considered. Refer to the table below to know the allotment of marks as per experience.

Experience (in months) Maximum marks Experience (in months) Maximum marks
Below 6 0.00 22 4.56
6 1.00 23 4.78
7 1.22 24 5.00
8 1.44 25 4.67
9 1.67 26 4.33
10 1.89 27 4.00
11 2.11 28 3.67
12 2.33 29 3.33

Ques. Does IIM Amritsar account for both sectional and overall score of CAT?

Ans. Yes, candidates will be shortlisted for the selection process of IIM Amritsar on the basis of their sectional as well as overall scores in CAT Exam. IIM Amritsar has released their cut offs for this Academic session and they look like this:

Category Overall QA DILR VRC
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 Cutoff

Ques. With a 2-years experience and average academics, what actual CAT percentile (OBC) is required for admission to IIM Amritsar?

Ans. With average academics and 2 years experience, to get a call from IIM Amritsar under OBC quota you need 94+ percentile. However this changes every year depending upon the number of applicants. Getting a call from IIM AMritsar depends on a lot of factors such as CAT percentile, Academic Profile and percentage, class X and XII marks, work experience, if any, GD/PI performance etc.

Ques. Who is eligible for reservation under the PwD category at IIM Amritsar ?

Ans. According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act 2016), people with benchmark disabilities qualify for reservation of seats under the PwD category. The categories of disability include:

  • Blindness/ low vision
  • Deaf
  • Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy
  • Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness, and
  • Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d)
  • Other 'specified disabilities' mentioned in ‘The Schedule’ of the RPwD Act 2016

IIM Amritsar Upcoming Application Dates 2024


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Did you have great academic scores in order to get into IIM Amritsar?

Ahana BhaduriAnand GuptaB.B.A Indian Institutes of Management & Indian Institutes of Management, Indira Gandhi University

My cousin recently got into IIM Amritsar with a profile of 8/7/7. She did not let her low grades discourage her and she strived hard to get a great CAT score. Don’t let your past affect your future prospects. Put your 100% effort and you will definitely get what you deserve. As far as her graduation score is concerned, not many scored above 8 GPA. So her 7 GPA wasn’t that bad. In class 12th also, most of the IIMs compare a score of 80 in the Assam board to an 80 in the Andhra board or CBSE. Engineers also face an academic diversity issue. So they need a higher percentile than other graduates. Nowadays IIMs are converting CAT percentiles to the percentage for the CAT weightage component. So, the gap between the 99 and 95 percentile stoops down to 2 points for 50 % CAT weightage. Had the CAT scores been taken, the gap would have been 10–12 points. Hence it makes candidates with low academic profiles difficult to get into IIM. Fortunately, my cousin was lucky enough to get admission as a GEM fresher with an average profile.

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I am doing an MBA from Nirma University. Now I got a call from IIM Amritsar. Should I go there?

Sadia NaseemDishu GoyalStudied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (Graduated 2023)

IIM Amritsar is a newly established IIM and is not yet in the league of the IIM family. Despite that, its placement statistics are better than at Nirma University. IIM Amritsar is the 15th Indian Institute of Management being set up by the Ministry of Human Resources Development with the support of the Government of Punjab. IIM Amritsar has a small batch size in comparison to Nirma University. The programs offered at both the B Schools are different.

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What is the cutoff for IIM Amritsar (general) and other baby IIMs (estimated percentile required for conversion, not just calls)?

Praver KatyalIbra ZahoorB.B.E. in Business and Economics & International Trade and Finance, University of Delhi (Graduated 2018)

It is possible to achieve a high percentile in the CAT exam, such as 99+, and still not receive an invitation from any Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). This is because a high percentile alone is not always sufficient for guaranteed acceptance.

It is important to note that IIMs take into consideration a candidate's overall academic performance since the 10th standard and not just their CAT percentile. Additionally, candidates must also clear the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Furthermore, candidates from an engineering background may have a slight disadvantage in terms of points.

Some IIMs also place a significant emphasis on work experience.

Category Quantitative Aptitude(Percentile) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning(Percentile) Verbal & Reading Comprehension(Percentile) Total(Overall Percentile)
Section-1 Section-2 Section-3
General 80 75 75 85
EWS 80 75 75 85
Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC) 65 60 60 75
Scheduled Castes (SC) 55 50 50 55
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 35 35 35 40
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 35 35 35 40




It is highly recommended to visit the official websites of the IIMs you are interested in for detailed information on the selection criteria and to keep yourself updated. You can also connect with current students via LinkedIn to gather more information. It's important to note that selection criteria can slightly change every year.

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The younger you are, the more opportunities you will receive. So don’t let the age factor discourage you. It’s highly possible that the old IIMs did not consider you. Think of the bright side. You are young and you have multiple CAT opportunities.

What you can do is work somewhere and gain experience. This might upgrade your profile. Inculcate extracurricular skills and prepare yourself well for the next batch of CAT aspirants. Keep trying till your dream comes true.

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Which one should I join, XIMB BM or IIM Amritsar?

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If you have to choose between XIMB and IIM Amritsar I will always suggest you go for IIM Amritsar. Apart from the IIM tag, its relentless growth is a major deciding factor. The ROI at XIMB is very less in comparison to IIM. The points below will help you understand my point.

  • The fee of IIM Amritsar is INR 12 Lakhs whereas that of XIMB is INR 20 Lakhs. 
  • The Average package is almost similar to the 2 colleges ( IIM Amritsar- INR 14.63 LPA and XIMB- INR 15.42 LPA). So when compared to the fees XIMB has a lower ROI than IIM Amritsar.
  • IIM Amritsar has witnessed fast-paced growth in recent years.
  • It is the only and best MBA college in the whole of Punjab
  • The batch size is smaller than that of XIMB and it’s an extra benefit when it comes to placement opportunities.

So IIM Amritsar is the best option among the 3 colleges.

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I had scored 76.5/81.4/75 in 10th, 12th, and graduation respectively with zero work experience. I am a non-engineer. Is there any chance to get IIM Amritsar, Vizag, and Rohtak?

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Based on your academic performance, you have the potential to be admitted to the top 30 colleges for MBA programs. It is recommended to focus on preparing for and achieving the best percentile possible in exams such as CAT and other relevant exams. It is unclear who has provided you with the options previously mentioned, but it is important to consider other options that may be more suitable for you.

Some of the options that you have a chance to receive an invitation from and potentially convert into an acceptance include the following:

  • Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta (IIM-C)
  • New Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
  • Institute of Management Technology (IMT)
  • Management Development Institute (MDI)
  • T.A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)
  • International Management Institute (IMI)
  • FORE School of Management
  • Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA)
  • Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB)
  • Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)
  • Symbiosis
  • Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

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To get admission to the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar for the year 2022, a minimum CAT percentile of 85 was required to receive an invitation for the further selection process. It's important to note that meeting the cutoff is a prerequisite for being considered for admission to the institute.

Aspiring students must pass the CAT examination and meet the established cutoff marks and ranks to be eligible for admission. Once the results of the entrance exam are released, the cutoff marks are announced and those who meet the criteria proceed to the counseling process. This process is used to determine final admission to the institute.

It's worth noting that the CAT exam for 2022 is conducted by IIM Bangalore and students generally get an idea of the expected cutoff trends by referencing the previous year's cutoff marks.

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