IIM Raipur PGP 2026: Eligibility, Fees, Cutoff, Placements

What is IIM Raipur PGP?

The Post Graduate Programme (PGP) at the Indian Institute of Management, Raipur is a two-year full-time residential master's level course equivalent to an MBA, focusing on developing managerial skills through core concepts in finance, marketing, operations, and strategy. Established as one of the newer IIMs, the Raipur IIM PGP emphasizes real-world application via case studies and industry interactions, preparing students for roles in consulting, finance, and FMCG sectors. Unlike generic MBAs, this program integrates summer internships after the first year at firms like Reliance and Adani, ensuring hands-on experience aligned with global business challenges.

• Duration: Six trimesters over two years
• Intake: Approximately 300 students for the 2026-28 batch
• Unique Feature: Blend of classroom learning with international immersion opportunities

IIM Raipur PGP Eligibility for 2026 Admissions

To qualify for IIM Raipur PGP 2026, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 60% aggregate marks for General, EWS, and NC-OBC categories (50% for SC, 45% for ST and PwD), or equivalent for professional qualifications like CA/CS. Final-year students can apply if they provide proof of meeting the criteria by June 30, 2026, and submit mark sheets by December 31, 2026. A valid CAT 2025 score is mandatory, with positive scaled scores in all sections.

Work experience is not required but adds value in the selection process, favoring diverse profiles including non-engineers and females for diversity scores.

• Age Limit: No upper limit, but freshers and experienced professionals both eligible
• Nationality: Open to Indian and international candidates via CAT/GMAT
• Reservation: As per Government norms for EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD

For the detailed IIM Raipur Admission 2026 process, check official guidelines.

IIM Raipur PGP Cutoff for CAT 2025

IIM Raipur PGP shortlisting for 2026 relies on minimum CAT 2025 percentiles, set at 90 overall for General category with 75 in each section (VARC, DILR, QA). These are tentative and may rise based on applicant pool; for EWS/NC-OBC, overall is 80 with 65 sectional, while SC requires 65 overall and 60 sectional. PwD candidates have relaxed cutoffs at 45 overall and 30 sectional across categories.

Academic cutoffs also apply: 60% in Class X and XII for General, 55% for SC/ST. Check the IIM Raipur cutoff details.

IIM Raipur PGP Selection Criteria 2026

The IIM Raipur PGP 2026 selection uses a composite score with 42% weight on CAT 2025 (overall and sectional), 23% on Personal Interview, 10% on academic profile (10th, 12th, graduation), 15% on work experience, 5% on gender diversity (7 points for females/transgenders), and 5% on academic diversity. Shortlisted candidates undergo PI and Written Ability Test (WAT) in February/March 2026, with final offers based on category-wise merit lists.

• PI Focus: Current affairs, academics, work experience
• Diversity Bonus: Non-engineers get up to 5 points
• Final Merit: No separate GD; PI score normalized across panels

IIM Raipur PGP Fee Structure 2026-28

The total fee for IIM Raipur PGP 2026-28 batch is exactly INR 20,00,000, covering academic and lodging charges over two years, with additional boarding at INR 15,000-INR 22,000 per trimester and a one-time INR 30,000 caution deposit. First-year fees total INR 10,29,500, while second-year is INR 9,70,500; medical insurance adds INR 1,500-INR 3,000 annually.

Fees for IIM Raipur MBA (PGP) are paid term-wise; check IIM Raipur Courses and Fees for updates.

IIM Raipur PGP Placements 2025

IIM Raipur placements for the PGP 2022-24 batch achieved 100% placement with 116 companies participating, including 38 new recruiters, offering roles across BFSI, IT, and consulting. Average CTC reached INR 18.15 lakhs, median fixed component varied by sector (e.g., INR 10 lakhs in BFSI), and highest domestic offer was INR 42.29 lakhs. For the 2025 report (2023-25 batch), expect similar trends with growth in analytics and operations roles.

• Top Recruiters: Deloitte, PwC, Bank of America, Reliance Retail, Aditya Birla Capital
• Role Distribution: Sales & Marketing 32%, Operations & IT 28%, Consulting 14%

Explore full IIM Raipur Placements details.

IIM Raipur PGP Scholarships

IIM Raipur provides need-based financial assistance for PGP students unable to afford fees, covering up to 100% tuition waiver based on family income below INR 8 lakhs annually, plus merit scholarships for top performers in each term. Corporate sponsorships and government schemes like SC/ST fee remission are also available, with applications reviewed by the scholarship committee post-admission.

View IIM Raipur Scholarships for application forms.

IIM Raipur PGP Curriculum Overview

The IIM Raipur PGP curriculum spans six trimesters, starting with core courses in the first year on financial accounting, marketing management, operations, organizational behavior, economics, quantitative methods, legal aspects, MIS, ethics, HR, research methodology, strategy, communication, and business environment. Second-year electives allow specialization in finance (e.g., investment banking), HR (e.g., strategic HRM), operations (e.g., supply chain analytics), marketing (e.g., digital marketing), and strategy (e.g., international business), with a mandatory summer internship after Term III at organizations like Capgemini or TVS Motors.

• Core Credits: 54 in Year 1
• Elective Options: Over 50 courses across 5 areas
• Internship Duration: 8-10 weeks, focused on live projects

How to Apply for IIM Raipur PGP 2026

Applications for IIM Raipur PGP 2026 open after CAT 2025 results in January 2026 via the official admissions portal; pay INR 1,000 application fee (INR 500 for reserved categories) and submit CAT score, academics, work experience details. Shortlisted candidates receive PI calls by February 2026, with offers in April/May. Accept by paying INR 1,00,000 offer fee.

• Step 1: Register on iimraipur.ac.in/admissions
• Step 2: Fill form with CAT details
• Step 3: Attend PI/WAT if shortlisted

IIM Raipur Login for PGP Admission

Access the IIM Raipur login portal at ext-adm.iimraipur.ac.in for PGP 2026 application status, PI scheduling, and offer acceptance; use your registered email and password created during application. For forgot password, use the recovery option with CAT registration details. The portal also handles fee payments and document uploads for the 2026-28 batch ongoing processes.