IIM Trichy offers admission to different PG and Doctorate programs. The admission process is held online.

The flagship program of IIM Trichy is PGPM. The admission in PGPM is done through JAP (Joint Admission Process). Students must meet the minimum CAT percentile to be shortlisted for the further steps.

IIM Trichy Important Dates 2026

The important dates for admission into PGP-BM at IIM Trichy are mentioned below:

Events Dates
Last Date to Submit Online Application Feb 22, 2026
Dispatch of Aptitude Test and Personal Interview Admit Cards for shortlisted candidates
(by e-mail only)		 Last week of Feb 2026
Aptitude Test & Personal Interview at IIM Tiruchirappalli
(Chennai Campus)		 Mar 7-8, 2026
Communication of Final offers by e-mail
(The list of the selected candidates will be uploaded on our website.)		 Mar 13, 2026
Payment of Offer Acceptance Amount
(INR 50,000/-; part of the first installment fee)		 Mar 20, 2026
Payment of the remaining part of the First Instalment of Fee
(INR 2,10,000/-)		 Apr 3, 2026
PGPBM 2026-28 Batch Registration, Inauguration, and Commencement of classes at Chennai Campus Apr 18, 2026
Immersion Week Teaching at Chennai Campus May 4-7, 2026

IIM Trichy PGPM Admission 2026

The details of IIM Trichy PGPM admission have been shared below.

Eligibility Selection Process Total Fee
Passed Graduation with 50% marks CAT+ Personal Interview INR 21 lakhs

IIM Trichy PGPM Cutoff

Students must meet the CAT cutoff percentile as per their category to be eligible for IIM Trichy admission. The details of 2025 cutoff have been shared below.

Category VARC DILR QA Overall
GEN 75 75 75 96.5
EWS 60 60 60 89
OBC 60 60 60 88.5
SC 45 5 45 75
ST 25 25 30 44
DAP 25 25 25 30

IIM Trichy PGPM Admission Process 2026

The steps to be followed for IIM Trichy PGPM admission is as follows:

  • Step 1: Shortlisting for PI- Students who meet the CAT percentile are shortlisted for the personal interview round. The interview will be conducted at Bangalore, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Tiruchirappalli.
  • Step 2- The final merit will then be prepared based on the PI score, CAT percentile, academic record and work experience.

IIM Trichy PG Admission 2026

The admission requirement in other PG programs offered at IIM Trichy is as follows:

Courses Eligibility Total Fee
PGPM- BM Passed Graduation+ CAT INR 14.6 lakhs
PGPM- HRM INR 21 lakhs

IIM Trichy PhD Admission 2026

The details of IIM Trichy PhD is as follows:

  • Students must have passed Postgraduation.
  • The seat intake is 40.
  • The total fee for Executive PhD is INR 15 lakhs.
  • The application fee is INR 1000.

IIM Trichy Admission Process 2026

The selection of the candidates for different programs at IIM Trichy is done online. The steps are as follows:

  • Step 1: Fill out the online application form.
  • Step 2: Enter the entrance exam score/ percentile.
  • Step 3: Register for the counselling process.
  • Step 4: Students will be shortlisted based on their entrance exam score.
  • Step 5: The final merit will be prepared on the basis of entrance exam score, PI performance and academic record.

NOTE: For PhD, the admission will be done on the basis of Research proposal and project approval.

IIM Trichy Scholarships 2026

Students can find IIM Trichy Scholarship details for PGP provided below.

Scholarship Name Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Amount(INR)

Director’s Merit Scholarship

(PGP)

 1st Rank 3 Lakhs
2nd Rank 2 Lakhs
3rd Rank 1 Lakh
Students ranked 4th to 15th 50,000

IIM Trichy Admission FAQs

Ques. What are the entrance exams accepted at IIM Trichy for admission in PhD?

Ans. The entrance exams accepted for PhD admission at IIM Trichy include CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ UGC-NET/ and GMAT. The entrance exam requirement depends specifically on the area of specialization selected.

Ques. What is IIM Trichy waitlist fee?

Ans. The waitlist fee of IIM Trichy is INR 20,000. The amount is paid through the official portal to secure a seat and confirm their admission. However, in case students decide to withdraw their admission, they can get the refund easily through the admission portal.

Ques. Is there any entrance exam conducted by IIM Trichy for admission in PGP-BM?

Ans. Yes, IIM Trichy conducts IIMT Aptitude Test for admission in PGP- BM. It is a 120-minute test conducted to evaluate the candidate’s Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation, and Logical Reasoning. However, candidates with a valid CAT percentile are exempted from the entrance test.