Written by Mehak
Psychology-trained education writer with 2+ years of experience crafting engaging, well-researched content about universities and student life.
Published on August 6, 2026
IIM Indore
Ranking
#8
Courses
10 Programs
Type
Public
About IIM Indore
Why Choose IIM Indore Over Other IIMs in 2026?
Key Facts about IIM Indore
Established in 1996 — 6th IIM in India; Institute of National Importance under IIM Act 2017.
NIRF #8 Management (2025, 2024, 2023 — consistent).
Triple Crown — AACSB (USA) + AMBA (UK) + EQUIS (EU) — second IIM in the world with this distinction.
FT Masters in Management #85 globally (2025).
QS Subject Ranking 2026: 151–200 Band (Business & Management Studies).
100% placement — 591 placed from 600+ participating students (2025).
Average CTC ₹29.57 LPA; median ₹27 LPA; highest ₹70 LPA (PGP & IPM 2025).
IPM — pioneering 5-year Integrated Programme in Management, India's first undergraduate management at an IIM.
193-acre hilltop campus with 27,000 sq ft Learning Centre — 33,500 print books, 2,50,000 e-Books, 10,000+ e-Journals.
487 PGP seats — one of the largest first-generation IIM batches for greater access.
Courses Offered
Courses Wise Fees Structure
Admission Process
Appear for CAT / IPMAT
CAT for PGP/PGP-HRM/DPM; IPMAT for IPM (5-year); GMAT/GRE/CAT for EPGP. CAT 2025 result: December 2025.
Shortlisting
Composite score: CAT sectional (55%), Class XII (25%), Class X (10%), Work Experience (3%), Diversity (7 points).
WAT + Personal Interview (PI)
WAT-PI rounds at IIM Indore centres — February to March 2026 for PGP 2026–28 batch.
Final Merit List
Final selection: PI (45%), CAT sectional (40%), Class X (5%), Class XII (5%), Diversity (5 points).
Accept Offer & Pay Fees
Confirm admission by accepting the offer letter and completing fee payment.
Documents Required
- Class 10th Marksheet & Certificate
- Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
- Graduation Transcripts & Degree Certificate (if applicable)
- CAT / IPMAT / GMAT / GRE Scorecard
- Valid Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport)
- Passport-sized Photographs
- Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD (if applicable)
- Work Experience Documents (if applicable)
₹29.57 LPA
Average CTC (PGP & IPM 2025)
₹27 LPA
Median CTC (PGP & IPM 2025)
₹70 LPA
Highest CTC
100%
Placement Rate
Top Recruiters
Placement by Sector — IIM Indore 2025
Consulting (35.4% — largest domain): Bain & Company, BCG, Accenture Strategy, Deloitte, EY — highest domain average CTC ₹36 LPA.
Finance & Banking: Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Barclays, American Express, ICICI Bank, SBI Securities, Aditya Birla Capital.
Technology & Product: Amazon, Google, Samsung Research, PhonePe, Searce — strong tech and product management roles.
FMCG & Conglomerates: Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Asian Paints, Airtel, Biocon, JSW, Adani.
Who Should Choose IIM Indore?
CAT 97–99 Percentile Aspirants: First-generation IIM with Triple Crown accreditation and 100% placement — ideal for top-tier consulting and finance careers.
Class 12 Students — IPM Route: India's first and most sought-after undergraduate management at an IIM — 150 seats, 40,000+ applicants annually.
Working Professionals (5+ Years): EPGP (1-year full-time) or PGPMX (part-time, Mumbai campus) for senior career acceleration.
Arts/Commerce/Non-Engineering Students: IIM Indore's explicit diversity weightage benefits non-engineering backgrounds in the selection composite.
Global Recognition Seekers: Triple Crown (AACSB + AMBA + EQUIS) — same level of international accreditation as IIM-A and IIM-B.
Scholarships Available
IIM Indore offers a comprehensive financial assistance ecosystem ensuring no student is denied admission due to financial incapability.
Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA)
Eligible: PGP / IPM / PGP-HRM students — family income < ₹9,00,000/year
Maximum 100% tuition waiver for the lowest income slab. Applicable to all PGP, IPM, and PGP-HRM students meeting income criteria.
EWS & SC/ST/OBC-NCL NBFA
Eligible: EWS / SC / ST / OBC-NCL admitted students meeting income threshold
Same NBFA waiver slabs apply for reserved category students meeting the income eligibility.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Eligible: Parents' annual income < ₹4,50,000 in previous financial year
Covers tuition fees, lodging, boarding, books, and IT equipment for the first year of the programme.
Minority Scholarship (MoMA)
Eligible: Minority community students — family income ≤ ₹2,50,000/year
Scholarship awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for eligible minority community students.
SBI Scholar Loan (List A)
Eligible: All IIM Indore admitted students
IIM Indore is on SBI's List A — all admitted students eligible for up to ₹20 Lakh+ unsecured education loan.
DPM / FPM Fellowship
Eligible: Full-time doctoral programme students
Full fellowship covering fees and monthly stipend at Senior Research Fellow rates for all doctoral students.
Rankings & Accreditations
#8 (Score: 75.68)
NIRF — Ministry of Education
Management · 2025
#8
NIRF — Ministry of Education
Management · 2024
#85 Globally
Financial Times
Masters in Management · 2025
151–200 Band
QS Subject Ranking
Business & Management Studies · 2026
#5 (of 275)
India Today
Management · 2024
Accreditations
193 Acres (Hilltop)
Campus Area
Fully Residential (Compulsory)
Campus Type
Rau-Pithampur Road, Indore, MP
Location
₹54,000 (refundable, 3 instalments)
Mess Deposit (PGP)
Hostel Amenities
- Complete residential campus — hostel stay compulsory for all students
- IPM Years 1–3: Double occupancy rooms; IPM Years 4–5 and PGP: Single occupancy
- 24×7 Wi-Fi, electricity, and water supply in all hostels
- Multiple dining options: Mess + Pi-Shop + JAM + Poha Point
- Laundry facilities and round-the-clock security
- Recreational common areas across hostel blocks
- 27,000 sq ft Learning Centre — 33,500 print books, 2,50,000 e-Books, 10,000+ e-Journals
- Sports Complex: auditorium, swimming pool, amphitheatre, gymnasium, 2 tennis courts, squash court
- Air-conditioned classrooms with cutting-edge audio-visual systems
- Medical centre and student support services on-campus
Hostel Fee Structure
Campus Facilities
Learning Centre (27,000 sq ft)
33,500 print books, 2,50,000+ e-Books, 10,000+ e-Journals in a fully Wi-Fi enabled environment.
Research & Innovation
Faculty research centres and innovation spaces across 9 specialisations.
193-Acre Wi-Fi Campus
High-speed internet across the entire hilltop campus — academic blocks and all hostel rooms.
Sports Complex
Swimming pool, amphitheatre, gymnasium, 2 tennis courts, squash court, and outdoor grounds.
AC Classrooms & Auditorium
State-of-the-art air-conditioned classrooms with cutting-edge audio-visual systems.
Diverse Alumni Network
1,248+ students with strong alumni network across consulting, finance, and management roles globally.
24/7 Security & Services
Round-the-clock security, medical centre, laundry, and full student support on the residential campus.
Mess & Dining Options
Multiple campus dining — Mess, Pi-Shop, JAM, and Poha Point for diverse food preferences.
What's New?
What's New?
Let's Clear some doubts
Don't just pick a course. Build a career. Our AI mentor helps you navigate top universities and programs tailored to your ambitions.
Total PGP fees: ₹21,17,158 (Indian nationals) — Year 1: ₹11,04,000; Year 2: ₹10,11,858. Foreign/NRI students: ₹31,17,158. Additional mess deposit of ₹54,000 (refundable) and caution deposit of ₹1 Lakh (refundable).
Explore other Colleges
Don't just pick a course. Build a career. Our AI mentor helps you navigate top universities and programs tailored to your ambitions.
