IIM Raipur offers various full- time and executive programs in management such as PGP(MBA), Executive MBA, and PhD programs. IIM Raipur admissions are based on Joint Admission Process (JAP) for PGP.

  • The institute offers PGP as its flagship program.
  • PGP total fees is INR 21.23 Lakhs.
  • PhD application fee is INR 1000 & INR 500 for reserved category.
  • PhD application deadline is March 27, 2026.

IIM Raipur PhD applications are currently open. Interested students can apply from the link given below.

IIM Raipur PhD Admission 2026

IIM Raipur PGP Admission 2026

IIM Raipur offers admission to Post- Graduate Program in Management(PGP) as a two-year, full-time, residential management program. Admission to the PGP is conducted through the Joint Admission Process (JAP) 2026. PGP details are as follows:

PGP Eligibility & Selection Criteria PGP Total Fee
Graduation with 60% marks OR
50% marks in CA / CMA(ICWA) / CS +
CAT Score + PI + GD		 INR 21.23 Lakhs

IIM Raipur PGP Admission Process is as follows:

IIM Raipur PGP Admission Process

IIM Raipur minimum percentage required for being eligible for the JAP registration process is shown below.

Key Points:

  • Personal Interview (PI) assesses academics, general awareness, communication skills, personality, attitude, and quality of work experience.
  • Academic Scores (Class X & XII) are calculated based on aggregate marks of all subjects.
  • Academic Diversity Score is applicable for candidates from non-engineering and specified academic backgrounds.

IIM Raipur MBA Public Policy & Governance Admission 2026

IIM Raipur offers MBA in Public Policy & Governance in partnership with the Government of Chhattisgarh under the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Fellowship (CMGGF). It is a Fully Sponsored Program by the Government of Chhattisgarh.

IIM Raipur MBA Public Policy & Governance selection criteria is as follows:

Criteria Requirement
Nationality & Domicile Indian citizen and domicile of Chhattisgarh
Age Limit Maximum 35 years
Eligibility Minimum 60% (5% for reserved categories) OR
CA / CMA (ICWA) / CS with minimum 50% aggregate
Selection Criteria CAT score + GD + Interview

IIM Raipur MBA Public Policy & Governance admission process consists of the following stages:

Application Submission

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Shortlisting based on eligibility and CAT score

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Group Discussion (GD) and/ or Personal Interview (PI)

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Release of Final Admission offers

IIM Raipur Executive MBA Admission 2026

The Executive MBA (eMBA) at IIM Raipur is a flexible, practice-oriented management program for working professionals. The program is a short on-campus immersion with online learning.

  • The program is conducted in hybrid mode, combining classroom exposure at the IIM Raipur campus with online sessions.
  • IIM Raipur also allows mandatory campus visits that are strategically scheduled to enhance peer learning, faculty interaction, and experiential engagement.

Candidates applying for the Executive MBA (eMBA) at IIM Raipur must meet the following requirements:

Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline + Work experience + Working professionals Work experience + PI

The admission process for the IIM Raipur eMBA consists of the following stages:

Online Application Submission

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Screening and Shortlisting

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Personal Interview / Assessment Round

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Final Admission Offer to selected candidates

IIM Raipur Executive MBA- HRM Admission 2026

IIM Raipur offers Executive PGP in HR Management (EPGP- HRM) as a 2-year master degree program offered in a blended mode. Its total fees is INR 13.25 Lakhs. The details for EPGP- HRM are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Bachelor’s degree with 50% overall
(40% for SC/ST/PwD)		 Screening Process
Min 3 years full-time work experience Personal Interview

IIM Raipur EPGP- HRM admission process is as follows:

IIM Raipur EPGP- HRM admission process

IIM Raipur final selection of candidates to EPGP- HRM is based on a composite score, which includes Personal Interview (50%) and Candidate Profile (50%).

IIM Raipur PhD Admission 2026

IIM Raipur PhD Program is a full-time, residential program. The details for the program are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
IIMs Master’s degree with min 55% marks OR
Professional qualifications with a minimum 60% marks OR
4year bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a min 6.5 CGPA OR
5year Integrated Master’s degree with 60% marks		 CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / JRF (CSIR-UGC-NET) Score
Personal Interview

Candidates with MBA/PGDM (two years full time) degree from any IIMs with a minimum of 6 CGPA and above are exempted from tests and can directly apply.

IIM Raipur PhD admission process is given below.

IIM Raipur PhD admission process

IIM Raipur weightage given to different components for calculating composite score for PhD admission are as follows:

Component Marks (out of 100)
Academic Credentials 45
Personal Interview 50
Research Publications 5

IIM Raipur PhD Practice Track Admission 2026

IIM Raipur PhD in Management Practice Track at IIM Raipur is designed for experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, and managers. Candidates are evaluated on academic background, professional experience, research orientation, test scores, and performance in the personal interview. Its total fees is INR 10.35 Lakhs.

IIM Raipur Eligibility & Selection Criteria for PhD Practice Track is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Master’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks OR
Professional qualifications (CA/ICWA/CS) with minimum 55% marks OR
5-year Integrated Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks OR
4-year Bachelor’s degree with minimum 75% marks +
Min 6 years of post-qualification managerial /entrepreneurial /professional experience.		 CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / JRF (UGC/CSIR) / UGC-NET Score
Personal Interview
Final merit list based on PI and Academic Profile
Research Aptitude Test (RAT)

IIM Raipur PhD (Practice Track) Admission Process :

IIM Raipur PhD (Practice Track) Admission Process

IIM Raipur final admission to PhD is through Personal Interview (75%) and Academic Qualification (25%).

IIM Raipur CAT Cutoff 2026

To be eligible for PGP at IIM Raipur, minimum JAP Cutoff required is 90 percentile for General category to get shortlisted for PI round. CAT Overall Cutoff 2025 for PGPM is:

Sections Percentile
Overall 92

Note: Overall IIM Raipur Cutoff 2025 for CAT is same for all the categories.

IIM Raipur vs IIM Rohtak

Comparison between IIM Raipur, IIM Rohtak and IIM Sambalpur across parameters are shown below in the table.

Parameters IIM Raipur IIM Rohtak IIM Sambalpur
PGP Fees INR 21.23 Lakhs INR 20.03 Lakhs INR 21.01 Lakhs
Highest Package INR 33.12 LPA INR 36 LPA INR 48.60 LPA
Average Package INR 18.83 LPA INR 18.73 LPA INR 15.65 LPA
ROI 88% 93.5% 74%

Overall, IIM Raipur shortlisting for admission are profile-based, while IIM Rohtak is more CAT-centric and competitive due to its higher cut-off. IIM Sambalpur provides relatively greater accessibility with a lower cut-off, while maintaining comparable fee levels across all three institutes.

IIM Raipur Admission Helpdesk

In case of queries or admission inquiries, candidates can reach out to IIM Raipur official help desk at the following details:

Particular Details
Contact No. 91-771-2474612
MBA Helpdesk admissionqueries@iimraipur.ac.in
PhD Helpdesk doctoral[dot]admission[at]iimraipur[dot]ac[dot]in
PhD Practice track Admission office phd_practicetrack_admission@iimraipur.ac.in 0771-2474612/764

IIM Raipur Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. How is the final merit score calculated for IIM Raipur PGP admission?

Ans. IIM Raipur prepares its own category-wise merit list of eligible candidates based on a Final Score out of 150 marks. Final Score Components & Weightages is as follows:

Component Marks
CAT 2025 Index Score 50
Personal Interview 40
Class X Marks 15
Class XII / Diploma Marks 15
Work Experience 15
Gender Diversity
(Female/Transgender)		 8
Profile Score 5
Academic Diversity 2

Ques. What are the minimum qualifying scores for PhD admission at IIM Raipur?

Ans. IIM Raipur minimum percentile of CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, or JRF (UGC/CSIR) or UGC-NET required for PhD admission are as follows:

Test General / Gen -EWS NC-OBC SC/ST/DAP
CAT 70 65 60
CAT Sectional 65 55 50
GRE 70 65 60
GRE (Sectional) 65 55 50
GMAT 65 55 50
GMAT Sectional 70 65 60
GATE 65 55 50
JRF-UGC/CSIR All JRF-UGC/CSIR Qualified
UGC-NET All UGC-NET Qualified

Ques. What is the Application Rating Score and how does it impact selection at IIM Raipur for PGP?

Ans. At IIM Raipur, PGP Application Rating Score contributes 10% weightage to the final merit score. It evaluates a candidate’s academic consistency, quality of educational background, work experience, and achievements mentioned in the application form.

  • This score helps the institute differentiate between candidates with similar test scores.
  • Candidates with good academic records, score higher in this component.