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IIM Amritsar CAT 2023 Cut off and admission criteria for the MBA batch 2024-26 is released on the official website. The overall qualifying CAT 2023 Cut off for IIM Amritsar is 85%ile for the General & EWS categories, 60%ile for NC-OBC candidates, and 55 & 40 percentile for SC and ST candidates respectively. Check CAT 2023 Cut off
IIM Amritsar CAT admissions process is divided into two stages: pre-PI process and the post-PI process. The Pre-PI process comprises shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview round. To take admission in MBA programs, students can complete the online registration for Stage 1 of the admission process by visiting the official website. CAT 2023 scores are given a weightage of 60% in shortlisting candidates for stage 1. Check PI Preparation Tips
The post PI score is calculated by awarding a weightage of 70% to Personal Interview and 10% each to work experience, academic diversity, and gender diversity (10%). Read More IIM Shortlist and Admission
For preparing the final merit list of candidates slected for MBA admission in IIM Amritsar, the aggregate score is calculated using the formula:
Aggregate Score = 0.6 X Pre-PI Score + 0.4 X Post-PI Score
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IIM Amritsar CAT Cut off 2023 & Selection Process
Stage 1: Pre - Personal Interview for MBA
- In stage candidates who will meet the minimum qualifying criteria of CAT cut off decided by the institute will be shortlisted and called for Stage 2 of the selection process.
- The minimum qualifying CAT Cut off is the same for the 3 programs offered by IIM Amristar i.e. MBA, MBA-BA, MBA-HR
- Candidates will also be awarded marks for the following in Stage 1:
- CAT score = 60%
- 10th board = 10%
- 12th board = 5%
- Gender Diversity = 10%
- Work Experience = 15%
- Based on the final scores, candidates will be ranked and called for the PI round. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the date, time, and venue of the PI round.
| Category | Quantitative Aptitude (Percentile) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (Percentile) | Verbal & Reading Comprehension (Percentile) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| EWS | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| Non Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC- OBC) | 65 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 55 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
| Persons with Disabilities(PwD) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
Stage 2: PI Round and Final Score Calculation
- Stage 2 of the selection process comprises the Personal Interview (PI) and final aggregate score calculation.
- During the interview, the panel will evaluate each candidate's academic background, quality of work experience, and other personal traits.
- The weightage assigned to each parameter to calculate the post-PI score is mentioned below:
| Parameters/ Courses | Weightage (MBA/ MBA-HR/ MBA-BA) |
|---|---|
| Personal Interview (PI) | 70% |
| Work experience | 10% |
| Academic diversity | 10% |
| Gender diversity | 10% |
IIM Amritsar will then prepare the final merit list based on the below-mentioned weightage to Pre-PI and Post-PI scores.
Final Aggregate Score for Selection= 0.6 X Pre-PI Score + 0.4 X Post-PI Score
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IIM Amritsar CAT Cut off 2022
| Category | QA Percentile | DILR Percentile | VARC Percentile | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| EWS | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| Non Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC- OBC) | 65 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 55 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
| Persons with Disabilities(PwD) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
IIM Amritsar CAT Cut off 2021
| Category | Quantitative Aptitude (Percentile) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (Percentile) | Verbal & Reading Comprehension (Percentile) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section-1 | Section-2 | Section-3 | Overall Percentile | |
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| EWS | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| Non Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC- OBC) | 65 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 55 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
| Persons with Disabilities(PwD) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
IIM Amritsar CAT Cut off 2020
IIM Amritsar cut-off is the basic percentile that candidates must score for entrance to the various MBA and PGDM programs at the country's IIMs and other B-schools.
| Category | Quantitative Aptitude (Percentile) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (Percentile) | Verbal & Reading Comprehension (Percentile) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section-1 | Section-2 | Section-3 | Overall Percentile | |
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| Non Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC- OBC) | 65 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 55 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
| Persons with Disabilities(PwD) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
IIM Amritsar CAT Cut off 2019
IIM Amritsar's cut-off for the general category was 85. Compared to previous years, the cut-off had substantially decreased and, unlike other IIMs, it was below 90. For the other categories, the cut-off for the PwD candidates went from 30 to 35. IIM Amritsar 2019 cut-off for different categories is set out in the table below:
| Category | Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 75 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 35 |
| PwD | 30 | 30 | 30 | 35 |
IIM Amritsar CAT Cut off 2018
| Category | Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 75 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 35 |
| PwD | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
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IIM Amritsar Admission through CAT 2023: Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with an average of at least 50 percent marks or an equivalent CGPA (45 percent marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- Upon completing Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board, applicants must obtain a Bachelor's degree or equivalent for a term of at least three years.
- In the case that the applicant is given grades/CGPA instead of marks, the equivalent will be made on the basis of the equivalence accredited by the institute/university from which the applicant received a Bachelor's degree. If the institute has no particular scheme to convert CGPA into marks, IIM Amritsar will do the equivalent by dividing the total CGPA obtained by the highest possible CGPA and multiplying the result by 100.
- Applicants who are in the final year of their Bachelor's degree or any other equivalent exam or those who have showed up for their final year exam and are awaiting results can also apply.
- In addition to the academic qualification, applicants must bear in mind that they must have appeared in CAT 2023 and achieved the minimum desired score in the entrance test to be considered eligible for admission to the IIM Amritsar postgraduate programme.
- Working professionals and entrepreneurs require a full-time job experience of at least 6 months after graduation (as on April 30, 2024).
IIM Amritsar Admission through CAT 2023: Application Process
The following are the important details pertaining to the application process for admission to the MBA programme in IIM Amritsar -
- While filling CAT application form, candidates automatically opt for studying at IIM Amritsar. However, candidates need to reconfirm their interest for admission to IIM Amritsar.
- IIM Amritsar declares the qualifying cut offs based on which candidates can fill the confirmation form on the official website.
- Following the declaration of CAT 2023 result, IIM Amritsar will release the call cut offs based on which candidates will be invited for the PI round.
IIM Amritsar MBA Fees
The latest MBA fee for IIM Amritsar’s is provided below. Note that the fee for the 2024-26 batch may be updated.
- Total fees is INR 17.30 lakhs for the two year MBA programme.
- The fee is INR 8,65,000 per course year.
- The fees cover the expenses of the Tuition, Books and Case Content, Library, IT & Computer, Hostel and Electrical, Medical and Student Activities.
- The mess and personal costs are not included in the fees set out above. The expense of the mess is expected to be around INR 25,000 per month, to be paid on an actual basis.
For any questions, please refer to the contact information given below -
Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar, Punjab Institute of Technology Building
Inside Government Polytechnic Campus, Polytechnic Road, PO: Chheharta, G.T. Road, Amritsar - 14310
Phone - 0183-282040
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IIM Amritsar Seat Intake for 2024-26 Batch
IIM Amritsar seat intake for the batch is 320. The division of seats as per the course is given below:
| IIM Amritsar Course | Seats |
|---|---|
| MBA | 240 |
| MBA-BA (Business Analytics) | 40 |
| MBA-HR (Human Resources) | 40 |
| Total | 320 |
IIM Amritsar Seat Reservation 2024-26
Seat reservation at IIM Amritsar is in line with the Government of India reservation policy.
| Category | Seat Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |
IIM Amritsar Placement 2023
The placements at IIM Amritsar have concluded this year for the batch of 2023. The key highlights of the placements at IIM Amritsar are provided here:
- Highest CTC – INR 36.25 LPA
- Average CTC – INR 16.51 LPA
- Median CTC – INR 16 LPA
- Total Students – 257
- Number of Recruiters- 120+
IIM Amritsar Placement Sector Wise
| Sector | Percentage of Offers |
|---|---|
| BFSI | 31% |
| IT / Technology / Analytics | 29% |
| Consulting | 13% |
| Manufacturing / Logistics | 10% |
| Ecommerce / Retails / Advertising | 6% |
| Development / Construction | 5% |
| FMCG / FMCD | 4% |
| Automobile | 2% |
IIM Amritsar Placement Domain Wise
| Domain | Percentage of Offers |
|---|---|
| Consulting / Strategy | 30% |
| Finance | 24% |
| Sales & Marketing | 17% |
| IT & Analytics | 14% |
| Others | 16% |
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IIM Amritsar CAT 2023 Cut off & Admission FAQs
Ques. What are the top recruiting sectors at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. The top companies recruiting at IIM Amritsar represent diverse sectors including Consulting, BFSI, Retail, IT, and Marketing.
Ques. What is the eligibility for MBA at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. To be eligible for MBA at IIM Amritsar, candidates need to have a bachelor's degree, valid scorecard of CAT 2023 entrance. Meeting the minimum qualifying cut off is mandatory to be shortlisted for admission.
Ques. What is the qualifying CAT 2023 cut off for IIM Amritsar?
Ans. CAT 2023 qualifying cut off is 85 percentile for GN & EWS candidates, 60 percentile for OBC candidates, 55 for SC, and 40 for ST & PwD candidates.
Ques. What is the placement rate at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. The latest MBA batch 2023 witnessed 100% placement. The highest salary package was INR 36.25 LPA. The institute welcomed 120+ recruiters.
Ques. What are the factors considered for admission at IIM Amritsar?
Ans. Besides that, admission often relies on previous academic records and job experience of the applicant. Therefore, IIM Amritsar takes PI Score, Academic/Gender Diversity, Work experience, and CAT scores into account. Those who pass all rounds of the application process successfully will be eligible for admission.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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