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Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur (IIM Sirmaur) is a Centrally Funded Institution of National Importance set up by the Government of India in 2015. IIM Sirmaur is one of the newer institutions of the IIM family in the country. The institute has been ranked 61st by Collegedunia, and 51st by NIRF for MBA programs in 2025. The key important details about the institute are given below-
- Popular Programs: MBA, BMS, Executive MBA.
- Total Fees (MBA): INR 20 Lakhs (excluding mess).
- Selection Criteria (MBA): CAT (35% weightage) +PI (20% weightage)+Academics(15% weightage) + Work Experience(20% weightage) + Diversity (5% weightage)+Academic Diversity (5% weightage)
- Minimum CAT Percentile (PI & WAT shortlisting): 95 percentile (Overall), 75 percentile (Sectional).
- Placements 2025: INR 13.30 LPA (Average).
IIM Sirmaur MBA Admission Dates 2026
IIM Sirmaur participates in the CAP admission process along with other 4 IIMs. The dates for admission to MBA courses are as follows-
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration | |
| CAT Exam | |
| CAT Results | Second week of January 2026 (tentative) |
| CAP Registration | January 14-23, 2026 (tentative) |
| Date Slot Selection | January 27 to 30, 2026 (tentative) |
| Personal Interviews/WAT | February 15 to March 20, 2026 (tentative) |
| CAP 2026 Results Declaration | First Week of May 2026 (tentative) |
The following video covers: The quality of companies that visit IIM Sirmaur, Average & highest salary packages offered, ROI – Is the investment in IIM Sirmaur worth it, and Untold stories about campus life & hidden facts.
IIM Sirmaur Courses and Fees
IIM Sirmaur offers MBA as its fully residential flagship program for a duration of 2 years. It also offers a Bachelor's program and an executive MBA course as popular programs. Students can find IIM Sirmaur Fees for its popular courses in the table below-
| Courses | Fees | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMS | INR 22.93 lakhs | Passed 10+2Age: minimum age 20 years as of August 1, 2026. | IPMAT+Personal Interview |
| MBA | INR 20.0 lakhs | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks. | CAT sores, followed by WAT and PI |
| EMBA | INR 8 Lakhs | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks and 2 Years of Work Experience. | Personal Interview |
IIM Sirmaur Admission 2026
IIM Sirmaur offers admission to its courses based on scores in entrance exam (CAT for MBA, IPMAT for BMS), followed by Personal Interview. The final admission to the courses are based on entrance exam scores, academic scores, gender diversity, work experience (if any), and performance in PI combined. IIM Sirmaur Admission to courses are given below in detail:
- MBA : Admissions are based on CAT scores, followed by WAT and PI. Candidates securing a minimum cutoff percentile in CAT will be shortlisted for the next stage of the admission process. Institutes participate in IIM CAP, so once the CAT results are out, and once CAP notifications are released, candidates need to register themselves on IIM CAP portal and select IIM Sirmaur, and participate in the admission process.
- BMS: Admissions are based on IPMAT scores, followed by Personal Interview. The final merit list is prepared based on IPMAT scores (55% weightage)+ PI (30% weightage)+Academics (10% weightage)+ Gender Diversity (5% weightage).
*Note: The age limit for candidates is a maximum of 20 years as of August 1, 2026
- Executive MBA: Admissions are based on profile based shortlisting (Academics, Work Experience, Gender Diversity), followed by Personal Interview.
See what Aryan Sood, a student of MBA (Batch-2023) at IIM Sirmaur has to say about the admission process
In his words: “IIM Sirmaur select it's students after CAT examination and percentile differs based on different courses offered. Selection process involves Personal interview under CAP process and weightage is given to academic background of students to keep diverse pool of students”. To read more detailed review, Click Here
IIM Sirmaur MBA Weightage Criteria 2026
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT Score | 35 |
| PI Score | 20 |
| Academic Performance | 15 |
| Work Experience | 20 |
| Gender Diversity | 5 |
| Trailblazer score | 5(Bonus) |
| 100 |
*Note:
- IIM Sirmaur reserves 40 seats for female students. The first preference would be given to the qualified female candidates through the CAP 2025 process.
- Trailblazer Scores are allocated to B.Tech (5 points), B.Pharm (5 points), Medical doctors (5 points)OR B. Des, B. Arch and B. Plan (5 points)OR Chartered Accountancy (5 points),Cost Accounting (5 points), Company Secretary (5 points).
IIM Sirmaur Cutoff 2025
In Phase 1, candidates are shortlisted for a personal interview based on their CAT scores. The candidates who meet the minimum cut-off criteria will be shortlisted. IIM Sirmaur Cutoff for MBA course in 2025 is given below-
| Candidate category | VARC | DI &LR | QA | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 75 | 75 | 75 | 95 |
| EWS | 55 | 55 | 55 | 81 |
| NC-OBC | 52 | 52 | 52 | 81 |
| SC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 66 |
| ST | 25 | 25 | 30 | 42 |
| DAP | 25 | 25 | 30 | 42 |
IIM Sirmaur MBA-T&HM CAT Cut-off
| Candidate category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 65 | 65 | 65 | 80 |
| EWS | 40 | 40 | 40 | 70 |
| NC-OBC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 |
| SC | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| ST | 25 | 25 | 25 | 35 |
| DAP | 25 | 25 | 25 | 35 |
IIM Sirmaur Placements 2025
According to IIM Sirmaur Placement 2025, the average package was recorded at INR 13.30 LPA for the entire batch. It hosted more than 250 recruiters in the 2025 placement season. IIM Sirmaur Placements for its popular programs are as follows-
IIM Sirmaur MBA Placement
The institute has seen a decreasing trend in the median and average package over the past few years, with the highest median and average package offered in 2023. The placements stats are as follows-
| Particular | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Package | INR 13.3 LPA | INR 13.80 LPA | INR 14.45 LPA |
| Median Package | - | INR 12.49 LPA | INR 13 LPA |
IIM Sirmaur MBA Tourism Placement
The institute has seen an increasing trend in the median and average package over the past few years. The highest median and average package offered is in 2024. The important placement statistics are as follows-
| Particular | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Package | INR 13.32 LPA | INR 11.47 LPA | INR 10.23 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 12 LPA | INR 11.00 LPA | INR 9.90 LPA |
IIM Sirmaur Rankings 2025
The institute has been ranked by NIRF, IIRF, and Collegedunia in the MBA category for the years 2025 and 2024. IIM Sirmaur Ranking by these agencies in 2025 are as follows-
| Ranking Agency | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | MBA | 51st |
| IIRF | MBA | 23rd |
| Collegedunia | MBA | 61st (1st in Himachal Pradesh) |
IIM Sirmaur vs IIM Amritsar vs IMT Ghaziabad
- IIM Sirmaur has the lowest fees (INR 20 lakhs) but lower placements (INR 13.30 LPA-Average) and ranking (51st), best for cost-conscious students focused on specialized programs like Tourism MBA.
- IMT Ghaziabad offers the highest NIRF ranking (38th) and strong average placements (INR 16.25 LPA), making it suitable for students prioritizing established reputation and industry connections over lower fees.
- IIM Amritsar provides better average placements (INR 16.51 LPA) and a similar CAT cutoff (90 percentile) than IIM Sirmaur, ideal for candidates seeking IIM brand value with moderate entry barriers and good ROI.
| Parameter | IIM Sirmaur | IIM Amritsar | IMT Ghaziabad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established Year | 2015 | 2015 | 1980 |
| Popular Programs | MBA | MBA | PGDM |
| Total Fees (2025) | INR 20.0 lakhs | INR 21.5 lakhs | INR 22.27 lakhs |
| Minimum CAT Cutoff (PI Shortlisting) | 90 percentile | 90 percentile | 90 percentile |
| Admission Process | CAT + CAP (WAT/PI) + merit (CAT 30%, WAT 10%, PI 20%, academics/work ex/diversity) | CAT + PI + merit (CAT 60%, PI 20%, academics/work ex/diversity) | CAT/XAT/GMAT + PI + profile evaluation |
| Placements 2025 (Average) | INR 13.30 LPA | INR 19.11 LPA | INR 16.25 LPA |
| NIRF Rankings 2025 | 51st | 64th | 38th |
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IIM Sirmaur Campus & Infrastructure
IIM Sirmaur's campus is located on Ambala-Dehradun Highway at Dhaula Kuan, Himachal Pradesh, with easy access to airports (103 km from Chandigarh, 97 km from Dehradun) and railheads (60 km from Yamuna Nagar, 68 km from Dehradun), supported by strong Wi-Fi.
Hostels feature common rooms, tea/coffee junctions, guest lounges, indoor/outdoor games, parking, and piazzas, while the Student Activity Centre includes a gymnasium, volleyball/basketball courts, table tennis, billiards, squash, music room, and hobby spaces.
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IIM Sirmaur FAQs
Ques. Are there any part-time programs available at IIM Sirmaur for working professionals?
Ans. Yes, IIM Sirmaur offers a part-time EMBA program. EMBA is a 2-year, non-residential, weekend-based program especially designed for working professionals.
Ques. How do IIM Sirmaur select students for its admission process?
Ans. IIM Sirmaur selects students based on their valid CAT scores followed by a Personal Interview round conducted by CAP and SAP process.
Ques. What are the courses offered by IIM Sirmaur?
Ans. IIM Sirmaur offers a regular MBA and an MBA Tourism as its flagship course. They also have executive courses for working professionals with classes held on weekends. The executive courses include an EMBA and an EMBA (Digital Transformation & Analytics). Then there are also doctorate courses in management, offering both a regular PhD and an Executive PhD.
Ques. Do candidates need to have a degree in tourism or hospitality to apply for MBA Tourism at IIM Sirmaur?
Ans. No. There is no requirement for a specific degree to apply for the MBA Tourism program. Individuals having a bachelor’s degree in any field with 50% marks in aggregate are eligible.
Ques. Is work experience mandatory for admission to the MBA Executive program at IIM Sirmaur?
Ans. Yes, a work experience of at least 2 years is mandatory to be eligible for admission to Executive MBA at IIM Sirmaur. The final admissions are based on profile based shortlisting, followed by a PI.
Ques. What is the duration of the PhD program at IIM Sirmaur?
Ans. The minimum duration to complete the program is 3 years and 4 years for students who gain admission into the PhD with a B.Tech degree. The maximum duration in which the students are expected to complete their course is 5 years. A one-year extension can be granted but without a stipend.






















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The permanent campus of IIM Sirmaur is ready to move in but will continue to remain under construction, and the 210-acre campus will be fully ready with all the amenities by the next 4–5 years. The important buildings like hostels, faculty quarters, academic blocks, and the Mess building have become operational, and the current 2nd year and the incoming batch of 2024–26 will spend and enjoy their MBA journey on a newly built IIM Sirmaur permanent campus surrounded by lush green mountains in a beautiful valley.
The current batch size of IIM Sirmaur is around 309 as per the latest Summer Internship Report released by the institute for the batch of 2023-25. Out of these 309 students, although there is no such bifurcation of the Tourism students mentioned by the institute in the report, it is expected that around 50 students are from the Tourism Management Programme. Looking at the past trends and the institute shifting its operations completely to the newly built permanent campus, it is expected that the total batch strength for the batch of 2024-26 will be around 320+. IIM Sirmaur has already declared its results a few days ago and the students can expect significant waitlist movement in the coming days.
I earn 7LPA already. Should I quit my job and join IIM Sirmaur or should I reattempt CAT?
If you have less than one year of work experience, I would advise taking the CAT exam again because most B-schools provide the highest scores to applicants with between 24 and 36 months of job experience. It would be far more likely for you to convert to a better B-school at the same percentile, and your present package might increase as well. However, if you have more than four years of work experience, consider taking the GMAT and enrolling in one of the top executive MBA programs offered by IIM A or B. An EMBA program's sole drawback is that students' odds of switching to a new field from their prior career are very low. Students already working in a corporation are usually not recommended to join a lower-tier college unless they are extremely sure that the CAT percentile they scored was the best they could have gotten. If this is your best and you are sure that you will not see a rise in your percentile the next year, as well as you are looking for a 2-year MBA program, then IIM Sirmaur is a decent choice.
What is the IIM Sirmaur waitlist movement for 2024?
As per the RTI data of 2023, 4461 students were given the admission offer in the general category. Although the data for merit list-wise waitlist movement is not available, a general thumb of rule is that since IIM Sirmaur has a batch size of 301 students and has almost 104 seats for the General Category, the waitlist would at least move by 2000 - 3000 places. Similarly, if we follow the rule for other categories, the total waitlist movement of EWS, OBC, SC and ST would be around 500 - 600, 1500 - 2000, 700 - 1200 and 400 - 500 respectively.
Do I have to register for Tourism Management Programme separately?
No, you don’t have to register for the Tourism Programme separately. Yes, the interview process happens separately but each student is required to just tick mark the Tourism MBA programme from the list provided by the IIMCAT during the CAT form filling. The fee structure will remain the same as the core MBA programme, but the overall CAT cutoffs will be lower and around 80%ile overall for the general category.
The amount is Rs. 50,000. This amount will be adjusted against payment of tuition fees in the future. If the person does not actually join the institute, only Rs 1000 will be retained as per GOI guidelines. Details of exact amount and mode of payment will be sent with the offer of admission.
IIM Sirmaur offers various Consulting Clubs, Entrepreneurship cells, Finance clubs, Marketing clubs, Tourism clubs, Literary clubs, Dramatics & Debating societies and many more extracurricular opportunities. However, you can explore the IIM Sirmaur courses to learn more about the curriculum, fees, and other details.
IIM Sirmaur has excellent infrastructure which makes it one of the prominent institutes of India. Given below are some Infrastructure details:
Yes, CAT entrance exam scores are mandatory to apply for the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) for the 2023 – 2025 academic session. The registration process for the course has not yet started for the 2023 academic session.
IIM Sirmaur follows Govt. of India norms of reservation. Along with other categories of reservation, 10% extra seats are reserved for foreign nationals.
Yes, IIM Sirmaur offers diploma course. The institute offers Management Development Programme at diploma level and the eligibility criteria is graduation from a recognized university.