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Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy) is an Institute of National Importance, established in 2011 by the Government of India. It is fully autonomous, accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and is among the 20 premier IIMs established under an Act of Parliament.
As per NIRF 2025, IIM Trichy is ranked #16 in the Management category nationally (score: 64.95), an improvement of 11 positions from rank 27 in NIRF 2024.
The 175-acre fully residential campus is located on the Tiruchirappalli-Pudukottai highway in Tamil Nadu. Hostel residence is mandatory for all PGPM and PGPM-HR students. The campus has eight hostel blocks with over 666 single-occupancy rooms, including dedicated facilities for men and women.
- PGPM (Post Graduate Programme in Management) — 2-year flagship MBA, CAT-based, INR 21,24,000 total fees
- PGPM-HR — 2-year MBA with dedicated Human Resource Management focus, the only IIM-offered HR-specialised MBA, INR 21,24,000 total fees
- PGPBM (Post Graduate Programme in Business Management) — Executive MBA, INR 14,50,000 total fees
- Post Graduate Certificate Programmes — 4 programmes in Financial Management, SHRM, Operations, Manufacturing Management; INR 2,11,000 to INR 2,93,000
- PhD (Management) — INR 1,00,000 total (fully funded programme with stipend)
PGPM fees are INR 21,24,000 for the 2-year programme. IIM Trichy placements for 2025 recorded a highest offer of INR 43.94 LPA and an average PGPM package of INR 19.34 LPA with 192 companies participating.
IIM Trichy Admission Dates 2027
PGPM 2027-29 admissions are anchored by CAT 2026. CAT registration closed on 15 September 2026. The exam is scheduled for 29 November 2026. After results in December 2026, the Joint Admission Process (JAP) application opens and PI/WAT rounds follow in early 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Registration | 3 August to 15 September 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Admit Card | 4 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam | 29 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Result | 24 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| JAP Application and Shortlist | January to February 2027 (Tentative) |
| WAT and Personal Interview | February to March 2027 (Tentative) |
| Final Admission Offers | March to April 2027 (Tentative) |
| Programme Start (PGPM 2027-29) | April 2027 (Tentative) |
The PGPBM (Executive MBA) follows a separate admissions timeline. Applications for the PGPBM are accepted on a rolling basis for the Chennai Campus cohort. Check iimtrichy.ac.in for the current PGPBM application window. The table below summarises the entrance requirements across all programmes.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Process |
|---|---|---|
| PGPM / PGPM-HR (2-year) | CAT | CAT score, JAP application, WAT, PI |
| PGPBM Executive MBA | GMAT / CAT (accepted) | Profile-based shortlist, PI |
| Post Graduate Certificate Programmes | No entrance exam | Profile-based selection, work experience required |
| PhD (Management) | CAT / GMAT / GATE / UGC-NET | Written test and interview |
IIM Trichy Courses and Fees
IIM Trichy offers 12 programmes across full-time management, executive education, doctoral studies, and certificate courses. The 2-year PGPM is the flagship. PGPM-HR is uniquely positioned as the only IIM-offered MBA with a dedicated HR specialisation. All fees below are for the 2027-29 batch.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGPM | 2 years | Graduation (any) + valid CAT score | INR 21,24,000 |
| PGPM-HR | 2 years | Graduation (any) + valid CAT score | INR 21,24,000 |
| PGPBM (Executive MBA) | Variable | Graduation + work experience | INR 14,50,000 |
| PG Certificate in Financial Management | Short-term | Work experience required | INR 2,40,000 |
| PG Certificate in SHRM | Short-term | Work experience required | INR 2,41,000 |
| PG Certificate in Operations Systems | Short-term | Work experience required | INR 2,92,640 |
| PhD (Management) | Minimum 4 years | Master’s / equivalent + valid score | INR 1,00,000 (fully funded) |
PGPM and PGPM-HR fees are paid in 6 equal terms of INR 3,54,000 each. Year 1 total is INR 10,77,000 (includes caution deposit and one-time charges). Year 2 total is INR 10,47,000. PhD students receive a monthly stipend and the programme fee is negligible.
IIM Trichy Admission Process
PGPM and PGPM-HR Admission
IIM Trichy is part of the Joint Admission Process (JAP) with IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, and IIM Ranchi. Candidates submit a single JAP application after CAT results, which is considered by all four institutes simultaneously.
- Eligibility: Graduation (any discipline) from a recognised institution with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
- Exam: Valid CAT score — General category cutoff: 95.25 overall with 75 percentile minimum in each of VARC, DILR, and QA sections
- Process: CAT score obtained, JAP application submitted, shortlisting done, WAT and PI at 10 venues, composite score calculated, final offer released
The final composite score is calculated out of 100. CAT carries 52% weight. PI is 20%. Work experience (24 to 29 months post-graduation) earns up to 10%. Female and transgender candidates receive a 6% gender diversity bonus. Academics and board marks make up the remaining weight.
Category-wise CAT cutoffs are: 95.25 / 75 (General), 89 / 60 (EWS), 88.5 / 60 (NC-OBC), 75 / 45 (SC), 44 / 25 (ST), 30 / 25 (PwD). There is no management quota — all seats are filled entirely through merit-based selection.
PGPBM (Executive MBA) Admission
The PGPBM is designed for working professionals. Candidates must hold a graduation degree with relevant work experience. Admission is through a profile-based shortlist followed by a personal interview. GMAT and CAT scores are accepted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
IIM Trichy Placements
IIM Trichy’s Placement 2025 recorded a highest offer of INR 43.94 LPA. The PGPM average package was INR 19.34 LPA and PGPM-HR average was INR 17.88 LPA. The median package across both programmes was INR 18.10 LPA. Out of 386 graduating students, 383 were placed with 192 companies participating.
| Placement Metric | PGPM 2025 | PGPM-HR 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 43.94 LPA (across batches) | |
| Average Package | INR 19.34 LPA | INR 17.88 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 18.10 LPA | |
| Students Placed | 383 out of 386 | |
| Companies Participated | 192 | |
Core hiring sectors include consulting, BFSI, FMCG, IT, analytics, and manufacturing. IIM Trichy has strong South India recruiter connections, with companies from Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. PGPM-HR placement is specifically strong in HR consulting, talent management, and people analytics roles.
IIM Trichy Rankings
IIM Trichy made a significant NIRF jump in 2025, moving from rank 27 to #16 in Management — one of the largest single-year gains among IIMs in the 2025 cycle. The institute holds AMBA (Association of MBAs) accreditation, placing it among a small set of Indian management institutes with international accreditation.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Management | #16 (Score: 64.95) | #27 |
IIM Trichy Campus and Infrastructure
IIM Trichy occupies a 175-acre fully residential campus on the Tiruchirappalli-Pudukottai highway in Tamil Nadu. The campus is approximately 18 km from Tiruchirappalli city centre and is accessible via the Trichy-Pudukottai State Highway. Hostel residence is mandatory for all PGPM and PGPM-HR students.
The campus has eight hostel blocks with a total of over 666 single-occupancy rooms — including 328 air-conditioned rooms and an additional 338 rooms. Separate accommodation is provided for male and female students. Academic infrastructure includes a library, case-study classrooms, computer labs, sports facilities, and an on-campus health centre. The campus design supports a fully self-contained residential MBA experience.
IIM Trichy vs IIM Raipur vs IIM Ranchi
IIM Trichy, IIM Raipur, and IIM Ranchi are JAP partners — aspirants who apply through the Joint Admission Process are automatically considered for all three alongside IIM Kashipur. The comparison below helps candidates choose between JAP institutes based on key decision factors.
| Parameter | IIM Trichy | IIM Raipur | IIM Ranchi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| NIRF Management 2025 | #16 | #25 to 30 range | #21 to 25 range |
| CAT Cutoff (General) | 95.25 percentile | 90 to 94 percentile (approx) | 90 to 94 percentile (approx) |
| PGPM Fees | INR 21,24,000 | INR 20 to 22 Lakhs (approx) | INR 20 to 22 Lakhs (approx) |
| Average Package | INR 19.34 LPA | INR 16 to 18 LPA (approx) | INR 16 to 18 LPA (approx) |
| Flagship Differentiator | PGPM-HR (only IIM HR MBA) | Strong FMCG and manufacturing hiring | FMS-HR focus, East India recruiter reach |
| Hostel | Mandatory residential | Mandatory residential | Mandatory residential |
| International Accreditation | AMBA accredited | Not AMBA accredited | Not AMBA accredited |
IIM Trichy leads among JAP institutes on NIRF rank, CAT cutoff, average package, and AMBA accreditation. It also has the unique PGPM-HR differentiator. IIM Ranchi and IIM Raipur are preferred by candidates looking for geographic proximity to central or east India or lower competing cutoffs in the JAP pool.
IIM Trichy FAQs
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of IIM Trichy?
Ans. IIM Trichy is ranked #16 in NIRF Management 2025, with a score of 64.95. This is an 11-position improvement from rank 27 in NIRF 2024, making it one of the strongest single-year gains among IIMs in the 2025 cycle. IIM Trichy also holds AMBA (Association of MBAs) international accreditation.
Ques. What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Trichy?
Ans. The CAT cutoff for General category at IIM Trichy is 95.25 overall percentile, with minimum sectional cutoffs of 75 percentile each in VARC, DILR, and QA. IIM Trichy has the highest CAT cutoff among JAP institutes (IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi). EWS cutoff is 89 overall, NC-OBC is 88.5, SC is 75, and ST/PwD is 44/30.
Ques. What is the PGPM fee at IIM Trichy?
Ans. The total PGPM fee at IIM Trichy is INR 21,24,000 for the 2-year programme, paid across 6 terms. Year 1 total is INR 10,77,000 and Year 2 is INR 10,47,000. The PGPM-HR programme has the same fee structure. Scholarships and education loans are available to offset the cost.
Ques. What is the average placement package at IIM Trichy?
Ans. The average placement package at IIM Trichy for PGPM 2025 was INR 19.34 LPA, and for PGPM-HR it was INR 17.88 LPA. The median package across both batches was INR 18.10 LPA. The highest offer was INR 43.94 LPA. A total of 192 companies participated in placements.
Ques. What is PGPM-HR at IIM Trichy?
Ans. PGPM-HR is a 2-year MBA with a dedicated Human Resource Management specialisation. It is the only IIM-offered MBA programme with a full HR focus. The PGPM-HR covers HR strategy, talent management, people analytics, and industrial relations. Fees are identical to the PGPM at INR 21,24,000. The CAT cutoff and selection process are the same as PGPM.
Ques. Is hostel mandatory at IIM Trichy?
Ans. Yes. Hostel residence is mandatory for all PGPM and PGPM-HR students at IIM Trichy. The fully residential 175-acre campus has eight hostel blocks with over 666 single-occupancy rooms, including dedicated accommodation for male and female students. On-campus residence is built into the programme design.
Ques. What is the JAP at IIM Trichy?
Ans. The Joint Admission Process (JAP) is a shared admission system where a single CAT score and one JAP application are considered by IIM Trichy, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, and IIM Ranchi simultaneously. There is no separate application fee or form for each institute. IIM Trichy has the highest CAT cutoff among JAP partners at 95.25 percentile for General category.
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If you are interested in a Ph.D. in Management at IIM Trichy, you must have at least 60% in graduation and postgraduation or a 4-year degree. A valid GATE/CAT/GRE/GMAT score is required. Selection is based on shortlisting, research aptitude test, and personal interview. Duration is around 4–5 years.
The IIM Tiruchirrapalli PhD examination result will be published by 25th April 2024. The results will be released for two courses PhD and Executive PhD.
Any official announcement regarding the IIM Trichy final results haven’t been released yet. However, based on past stats, the results for the IIM Trichy PGP program are generally released in the first week of May.
No, IIM Trichy does not accept GMAT examination scores for admission to its MBA Finance course.
Hostel facilities are available in IIM Trichy. The IIM Trichy hostel rooms are distributed on sharing basis.
The cut-off required for CAT for IIM Trichy is 95.5%ile.
The mess facility of IIM Trichy is good. This institute has not mentioned any information about the hostel details. You can either visit the official website of the institute to get the information. Or else, you can directly contact the admission department on one of these numbers to get the information: 0431-2505000, 2501124.
The total fee of the two years full-time PGP course is Rs 16.5 Lakhs. To be eligible for the course you must have passed your Graduation from a recognized university. The final admission is based on CAT scores and personal interviews.
For more information, refer to this link: IIM Trichy PGP Admission 2022