Latest Update: IIM Amritsar has released the first merit-list for WAT PI 2024.
IIM Amritsar MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a Full-time, 2-year Flagship Residential Program. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Valid score in CAT are eligible to apply for the Flagship Program.
IIM Amritsar MBA Fees is INR 21 Lakhs. IIM Amritsar MBA CAT Cutoff is 88 Percentile (Overall). IIM Amritsar offers MBA Admission on 327 seats.
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IIM Amritsar MBA Important Dates 2024
Event | Dates |
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Stage 1 Shortlist | January 14, 2024 |
Last Date to Fill WAT PI Form for Stage 1 Shortlist Candidates | January 25, 2024 |
Confirmation of Interest | 3rd Week March, 2024 (Tentative) |
Shortlist for PI Round | 4th Week March, 2024 (Tentative) |
Call Letters for PI Process | 1st Week April, 2024 (Tentative) |
Final Admission Offer | May 8, 2024 (Tentative) |
Session Commencement | June/July, 2024 (Tentative) |
IIM Amritsar MBA Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks or equivalent CGPA.
- 45% for SC / ST / PwD Categories.
- Students in their Final Year of Graduation.
- Valid CAT Scores.
IIM Amritsar MBA Admission Process
IIM Amritsar MBA Admission Process is conducted into 2 stages, they are as follows:
Stage 1: Pre Personal Interview (PI) Process
Candidates are Shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) process based on their Aggregate Index Score (AIS).
Weightage for AIS is as follows:
Components | Weightage |
---|---|
CAT 2023 Score | 60 |
Class Xth Score | 10 |
Class XIIth Score | 5 |
Gender Diversity | 10 |
Work Experience | 15 |
Minimum Percentile Scores applicable to CAT 2023 for the MBA batch:
Categories | Overall Percentile | Verbal & Reading Comprehension (Percentile) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (Percentile) | Quantitative Aptitude (Percentile) |
---|---|---|---|---|
General | 88 | 75 | 75 | 80 |
EWS | 88 | 75 | 75 | 80 |
NC-OBC | 78 | 60 | 60 | 65 |
SC | 55 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
ST | 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
PwD | 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
The CAT cutoff considered for the 2023-25 batch is mentioned below:
Category | Minimum CAT Percentile | CAT Sectional Percentile (VARC) | CAT Sectional Percentile (DILR) | CAT Sectional Percentile (QA) |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
The following table represents the category-wise minimum cutoff at which final offers were made to the 2023-25 batch:
Category | Minimum CAT Percentile of Candidates with Admission Offer | Highest Composite Score |
---|---|---|
General | 85 | 89.316 |
EWS | 85.07 | 67.472 |
NC-OBC | 75.15 | 74.357 |
SC | 55.92 | 74.885 |
ST | 40.83 | 63.962 |
DAP | 42.25 | 63.542 |
Stage 2: Personal Interview (PI)
Shortlisted Candidates are required to appear for PI Process for Final Selection. Final Merit List is prepared based on CAT Scores, Performance in PI, Work Experience, Gender & Academic Diversity.
Weightage for Final Merit List is as follows:
Components | Weightage |
---|---|
Personal Interview | 70 |
Work Experience | 10 |
Gender Diversity | 10 |
Academic Diversity | 10 |
IIM Amritsar MBA Admission: How to Apply?
IIM Amritsar MBA Admission Form can be filled online on the official website. To fill the application form for MBA, check the steps below:
- Visit the official website, Click on “Programs”, then tap on “MBA”
- Next Click on “Apply Now”
- Fill up the application form with CAT Scores with the necessary documents.
- Make a payment of the application fees online mode and Submit the form.
Documents Required:
- CAT Scores
- 10th Marksheet & Certificate
- 12th Marksheet & Certificate
- Graduation Marksheet & Certificate
- Work Experience Certificate
- Caste Certificate (For Reserved Categories)
The admission stats for the MBA batch 2023-25 at IIM Amritsar is as follows:
Category | Candidates Selected for WAT/PI | No. of Students With Final Offer |
---|---|---|
General | 3277 | 1100 |
EWS | 169 | 129 |
NC-OBC | 1281 | 425 |
SC | 653 | 327 |
ST | 233 | 145 |
PWD | 78 | 53 |
The class composition for the IIM Amritsar batch 2023-25 was as follows:
Category | Number of Students |
---|---|
General | 128 |
EWS | 35 |
NC-OBC | 101 |
SC | 57 |
ST | 13 |
DAP | 0 |
IIM Amritsar MBA Batch Profile
The MBA batch profile 2023-25 is as follows:
- The MBA batch 2023-25 had a total of 327 students with 17% females and rest 83% male students.
- The average work experience of the MBA batch is 28 months with maximum students have an experience in Analytics/ IT/ Telecom.
- Most of the students are from B.Com/ BA/ BBA/ BSc backgrounds.
IIM Amritsar MBA Placements 2023
Particulars | 2023 |
---|---|
Number of Recruiters | 120+ |
Average CTC | INR 16.51 LPA |
Median CTC | INR 16 LPA |
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IIM Amritsar Vs IIM Visakhapatnam Vs IIM Sirmaur
Institute Name | IIM Amritsar | IIM Visakhapatnam | IIM Sirmaur |
---|---|---|---|
Fees | INR 21,00,000 | INR 17,82,960 | INR 17,50,000 |
Highest CTC | INR 36.25 LPA | INR 32.65 LPA | INR 64.12 LPA |
Average CTC | INR 16.51 LPA | INR 16.61 LPA | INR 14.45 LPA |
NIRF Ranking | 51 | 29 | 98 |
IIM Amritsar Alumni
Some of the IIM Amritsar alumni are as follows:
- Sandeep Kumar Gupta, (MBA 2019) : PMO Manager at Unacademy.
- Radhika Boyat, (PGP 2003) : Regional Activation Manager at Xiaomi India.
- Ayan Paul, (PGP 2003) : Account Development Manager at Adobe.
IIM Amritsar MBA FAQs
Ques. Are there any Changes introduced in IIM Amritsar Admission Criteria 2024?
Ans. IIM Amritsar has introduced some Key Changes in IIM Amritsar Admission shortlist Criteria 2024. Firstly, The CAT Cut off has been reduced to 85 percentile and CAT score weight for PI shortlist goes up to 60%. No GD-WAT in final Selection process, Only PI round will be conducted.
Ques. What is the number of candidates shortlisted for MBA PI at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. IIM Amritsar calls the shortlisted candidates for the PI round based on a composite score of CAT, academic profile, gender diversity and work experience. IIM Amritsar shortlisted 2500 candidates for MBA Admission.
Ques. Does the intake differ for IIM Amritsar MBA and MBA HR programs?
Ans. Yes, the admission process and intake strength are separate for MBA and MBA HR programs at IIM Amritsar. IIM Amritsar has 90 seats in particular for the MBA HR program and 327 seats for MBA program.
Ques. What is the difference between an MBA course and MBA HR course?
Ans. For the 2024-2026 batch, CAT score weightage remains at 50% for MBA HR pre PI process unlike MBA that has increased by 10%. However, the CAT 2023 cut-off remains the same for courses. The admission process also remains the same for MBA and MBA HR. Also, the first year foundation core courses also remain the same for both. In the second year, MBA HR students have constructed HR elective courses that are compulsory in nature. MBA students will have options to choose specialization as per interest.
Ques. What are major changes in IIM Amritsar 2024 admission process?
Ans. For the 2024-2026 MBA batch, there will be no WAT or GD after the shortlisting process. Candidates will be judged based on PI performance. Candidates will be informed of the mode of PI and exact dates within due time through register email ID. Lastly, IIM Amritsar has increased CAT weightage 60% from 40% for the pre PI process. On the other hand, the Academic diversity point has dropped to 10% from 15%.
Ques. Is a summer internship included in IIM Amritsar MBA program ?
Ans. Yes, the summer internship is a must for an MBA student of IIM Amritsar after the first year of the program. The duration of the internship is 8-10 weeks.
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