Question 1

What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Ranchi MBA 2026?

Accepted Answer

The overall CAT 2025 cutoff for General category is 95.25 percentile. The sectional cutoff is 75 percentile in each of VARC, DILR, and QA. EWS requires 89 overall and NC-OBC requires 88.5 overall. SC cutoff is 75 and ST cutoff is 44 overall.

Question 2

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Ranchi MBA admission?

Accepted Answer

Work experience is not mandatory. However, candidates with 25 to 36 months of full-time experience receive the highest profile score. Freshers are eligible and form a significant part of each batch. Candidates with 12 months or fewer of experience receive zero work-experience marks in the composite score.

Question 3

How is the IIM Ranchi MBA final merit list calculated?

Accepted Answer

The final merit score is: CAT score (65%) + Profile Score covering academics and work experience (20%) + Personal Interview (15%). Female and transgender candidates receive 5 bonus marks added to this composite score.

Question 4

Does IIM Ranchi accept GMAT for MBA admission?

Accepted Answer

No. IIM Ranchi MBA admission requires a valid CAT score only. GMAT is not accepted for the two-year MBA, MBA-HR, or MBA-BA programmes. GMAT is accepted for the PhD programme.

Question 5

What exam is required for IIM Ranchi IPM admission?

Accepted Answer

IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore is the required exam for IIM Ranchi IPM admission. CAT is not needed. Candidates must have a minimum of 60% in Class 10 and Class 12 (55% for SC/ST/PwD).

Question 6

What is the total fee for IIM Ranchi MBA?

Accepted Answer

The total programme fee for MBA is approximately INR 20,90,100. Year 1 fee is INR 10,60,050 and Year 2 fee is INR 10,30,050. Fees are subject to revision. Verify current figures at iimranchi.ac.in before applying.

Question 7

How do I apply for IIM Ranchi MBA admission?

Accepted Answer

Register for CAT 2026 on iimcat.ac.in by Sep 15, 2026. After the result is declared in December 2026, apply through the IIM Ranchi JAP admission portal at students.targetx.in/iimr. Upload all required documents and attend PI if shortlisted.

Question 8

What is the IIM Ranchi PhD fellowship amount?

Accepted Answer

PhD scholars receive INR 35,000 per month for the first two years. The stipend increases to INR 40,000 per month after clearing the Comprehensive Qualifying Examination. The fellowship also includes a full tuition waiver, rent-free accommodation, and a laptop grant of INR 50,000.

Question 9

Does IIM Ranchi offer scholarship for MBA students?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IIM Ranchi awards 25 merit-cum-means scholarships per year across MBA, MBA-HR, MBA-BA, and IPM. Candidates must have scored above 50% in their last qualifying examination. Annual family income must not exceed INR 2,50,000.

Question 10

Can a final-year student apply for IIM Ranchi MBA 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Final-year undergraduate students may appear for CAT and apply to IIM Ranchi. Admission is conditional on completing the graduation degree before joining the programme and meeting the minimum percentage criterion.

Question 11

What are the facilities available at IIM Ranchi Hostels?

Accepted Answer

The facilities available at IIM Ranchi Hostels include stable Wi-Fi connection, mess and canteen facilities, common rooms, security embedded softwares at entrance and so on.

Question 12

What are the fees structure for IIM Ranchi Hostels including mess?

Accepted Answer

The overall fees structure for IIM Ranchi Hostels is INR 1,20,000 to INR 2,46,000. The hostels charges include 20,000 per term i.e. INR 60,000 per year and mess charges include INR 63,000 per year.

Question 13

Are there housekeeping staff facilities at IIM Ranchi Hostels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a dedicated housekeeping staff is available at IIM Ranchi Hostels to help students in their daily routine like laundry and ironing, cleaning of rooms etc.

Question 14

Are there separate hostels for boys and girls at IIM Ranchi?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are separate hostels for girls and boys in IIM Ranchi Hostels. The hostels are equally equipped with the same set of facilities within.

Question 15

How is the security system at IIM Ranchi Hostels?

Accepted Answer

IIM Ranchi Hostels are equipped with VIP security systems in support from the Government of Jharkhand. No one is allowed to hostel premises without credentials provided to authorized people in the institute.

Question 16

How many hours is the Canteen working at IIM Ranchi Hostels?

Accepted Answer

The canteen at IIM Ranchi Hostels works on an average of 20 hours per day and provides consistent service to its students and faculty.

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