IIM Amritsar Admission 2026: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

IIM Amritsar enrolls interested candidates in its MBA courses through CAT Scores. The Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025. Also, the registrations for IIT JAM 2026 will open. Interested candidates who wish to enroll for the M.Sc in Data Science and Management programme IIM Amritsar offers can apply.

IIM Amritsar offers courses like Integrated B.Tech-MBA, MBA, Executive MBA, M.Sc in Data Science and Management, and Ph.D in various management disciplines. The MBA admissions selection criteria at IIM Amritsar consider multiple factors like marks obtained in the qualifying examination, academic merit of the candidate in secondary and senior secondary examinations, relevant work experience, and valid CAT Scores. The IIM Amritsar MBA total fee is INR 21,50,000 Lakhs for a two-year tenure. This total fee consists of charges like tuition fees, academic support fees, hostel fees, caution deposits, and so on.

Below is detailed information about the latest admission dates, total course fees, course eligibility criteria, selection process, and application steps.

IIM Amritsar Application Form Fees

MBA applicants pay no separate IIM Amritsar application form fees beyond CAT registration—INR 2,500 (general/EWS) or INR 1,250 (reserved categories). Post-shortlist, the IIM Amritsar MBA application form opens on the portal for document uploads.

• MBA Process: Submit marksheets, certificates as PDFs (<2MB) after January 2026 shortlist notification.
• Executive MBA: Requires INR 2,950 non-refundable fee at application stage.
• Portal Access: Use CAT ID for secure login; verify details to avoid rejection.

IIM Amritsar MBA Admission 2026

IIM Amritsar MBA admission 2026 follows a two-stage process: initial shortlist on CAT scores and academics, then PI for final calls. With 180 seats across general, BA, and HR variants, focus on balanced sectionals—VARC 70, DILR 70, QA 70 for general category.

Key steps:

• Register for CAT 2025 by September 20, 2025, selecting IIM Amritsar.
• Post-results, apply via iimamritsar.ac.in by early January 2026.
• Await shortlist by late January; PI in February-March 2026.
• Final offers by May 2026.

For eligibility, hold a bachelor's with 50% (45% reserved), no age limit.

IIM Amritsar MBA Admission Shortlist

IIM Amritsar MBA admission shortlist for 2026 releases in January post-CAT 2025, based on a composite pre-PI score: 50% CAT, 10% Class 10, 10% Class 12, 10% graduation, 10% work experience, 5% gender diversity, 5% academic diversity.

Category-wise minimum CAT cutoffs:

Only positive scores in all sections qualify; 3,277 general candidates shortlisted in 2025.

IIM Amritsar Selection Criteria

IIM Amritsar selection criteria for MBA 2026 splits into pre-PI (30% weight) and post-PI (70% weight). Pre-PI mirrors shortlist factors; post-PI adds 48% PI score, 10% WAT, 12% work experience.

Final composite score formula:

• CAT: 30%
• PI: 33.6%
• WAT: 7%
• Academics (10+12+Grad): 15%
• Work Ex: 10%
• Diversity (Gender/Academic): 4.4%

No CAT weight in final stage emphasizes PI readiness—practice communication on business topics. For PhD aspirants, criteria shift to research aptitude via RAT or GATE.

IIM Amritsar Fees 2026

IIM Amritsar fees 2026 for MBA total ₹21,50,000 over two years, paid in six ₹3,50,000 instalments, including ₹50,000 caution deposit (refundable). Hostel covered; mess extra.

Breakdown:

IPM first three years: ₹17,75,000; EMBA: ₹12,00,000. Scholarships waive up to full tuition for top CGPA or income below ₹8 lakhs.

IIM Amritsar IPM Admission 2026

IIM Amritsar IPM admission 2026 uses IPMAT Indore scores for shortlisting, requiring Class 12 with maths and age under 20 by July 1, 2026. Submit IPMAT registration to IIM Amritsar post-exam.

Process:

• IPMAT on May 2026; minimum non-zero sectional scores.
• Shortlist on ATS (Aptitude Test Score).
• PI in June-July 2026, assessing academics, extracurriculars.
• Composite score: 65% IPMAT, 35% PI.

Offers by August; 5-year program to B.Sc + MBA.

IIM Amritsar Executive MBA Admission 2026

For IIM Amritsar Executive MBA admission 2026, you need 3+ years of work experience and a bachelor's degree with 50%. Entrance via CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE or IAAT.

Steps:

• Apply by April 2026 cycles; ₹2,950 fee.
• Shortlist on test scores (50% weight).
• PI focusing on professional readiness.
• Final selection: 40% test, 40% PI, 20% experience.

Blended format with weekends; starts July 2026.

IIM Amritsar MSDSM Admission 2026

IIM Amritsar MSDSM admission 2026 requires CAT/JAM scores, graduation with 60% in quant subjects. Joint with IIT Ropar; first year there.

• Apply post-CAT/JAM by March 2026.
• Shortlist: 60% test, 40% academics.
• PI in April; total seats 60.
• Fees: ₹14,78,000.

IIM Amritsar PhD Admission 2026

PhD admission 2026 at IIM Amritsar opens January 2026; eligibility: master's with 55%, valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF.

• Online application for IIM Amritsar PhD closes in March 2026.
• RAT + PI in May; areas like finance, marketing.
• No fees; ₹40,000 monthly stipend.

IIM Amritsar Hostel Fees

IIM Amritsar hostel mandates twin-sharing accommodations on the 60-acre campus, equipped with Wi-Fi, laundry, and recreational amenities, costing INR 4,50,000 annually inclusive of mess.

• Security and medical services operate round-the-clock.
• Proximity to Amritsar airport facilitates easy access.

IIM Amritsar Cut Off 2026

IIM Amritsar cut off for CAT 2025 expected similar to 2024: 90 overall for general, 80 for NC-OBC.

CAT Cutoffs Table:

IIM Amritsar Admission Helpline

Aspiring candidates can refer to the below-tabulated contact details in case of any admission-related queries.