IIM Sirmaur (Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur) is a public business school set up by the Government of India in 2015 under the IIM Act, 2017. It is an Institute of National Importance at Dhaula Kuan, near Nahan, in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The institute runs its flagship MBA and also offers a 4-year Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), which makes it different from most IIMs.

IIM Sirmaur holds the 51st position in the NIRF Management 2025 ranking. It moved up by 6 places from the previous year.

The permanent campus at Dhaula Kuan became operational in July 2024. Spread across 210 acres in the Sirmaur hills, the campus is residential, ICT-enabled, and designed as per GRIHA Star sustainability standards.

  • MBA (General) is a 2-year full-time residential course with 170 seats and a total fee of INR 21,30,000.
  • MBA (Tourism Management) and MBA (Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management) are 2-year full-time programmes with a total fee of INR 21,30,000.
  • MBA (Family Managed Business) is a 2-year full-time course with a lower total fee of INR 20,00,000.
  • BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies) is a 4-year undergraduate course with 120 seats and a total fee of INR 22,93,000.
  • PGDM for Working Professionals has a total fee of INR 20,30,000.
  • EMBA, PGPEX-LSM, Ph.D., and certificate programmes have fees between INR 60,099 and INR 11,30,000.

The 2-year MBA fee is INR 21,30,000, while the 4-year BMS fee is INR 22,93,000. MBA for Family Managed Business costs INR 20,00,000. EMBA options for working professionals begin at INR 8,00,000.

MBA students can apply for need-based financial assistance and education loans. Students can confirm specific scholarship details at iimsirmaur.ac.in.

In 2025 placements, IIM Sirmaur recorded 100% placement with an average package of INR 13.30 LPA. The highest package stood at INR 64.12 LPA. More than 250 companies hired students across BFSI, IT, consulting, and hospitality sectors.

Admission Update: IIM Sirmaur BMS 2026-30 admissions are in progress. IPMAT ATS 2026 cutoffs have been announced and the first merit list has been released at admissions.iimsirmaur.ac.in. For MBA 2027-29, CAT 2026 registration is open from August 3 to September 15, 2026 at iimcat.ac.in.

IIM Sirmaur Admission Dates 2026

IIM Sirmaur has separate admission routes for BMS and MBA. BMS 2026-30 uses the IPMAT Aptitude Test Score, while MBA 2027-29 admission is through CAT 2026.

EventCurrent Date
BMS Admissions OngoingAugust to September 2026
CAT 2026 Registration ClosesSeptember 15, 2026
CAT 2026 Admit CardNovember 4, 2026
CAT 2026 ExamNovember 29, 2026
CAT 2026 ResultDecember 24, 2026 (Tentative)
MBA PI ShortlistJanuary to February 2027 (Tentative)
MBA Personal InterviewsFebruary to March 2027 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MBA and BMS applicants have to follow different calendars. BMS is an undergraduate management course and does not need CAT. Students applying for these programmes must submit separate applications through the official admission portal at admissions.iimsirmaur.ac.in.

ProgrammeExamCurrent Status
BMS 2026-30IPMAT ATS 2026Merit list released, admissions ongoing
MBA 2027-29CAT 2026CAT registration open
EMBA / PGDM for Working ProfessionalsGMAT or CAT or directCheck iimsirmaur.ac.in for current cycle

IIM Sirmaur Courses and Fees

IIM Sirmaur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, executive, doctoral, and certificate-level programmes. Its course list includes BMS, three MBA tracks, EMBA, PGDM for Working Professionals, PGPEX-LSM, Ph.D. Executive, and a PG Diploma in Data Science and AI. Fees start at INR 60,099 for certificate programmes and go up to INR 22,93,000 for the 4-year BMS.

ProgrammeDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)4 yearsClass 12, max age 20, valid IPMAT ATSINR 22,93,000
MBA (General)2 yearsAny graduate, CAT scoreINR 21,30,000
MBA (Tourism Management / TTHM)2 yearsAny graduate, CAT scoreINR 21,30,000
MBA (Family Managed Business)2 yearsAny graduate, CAT scoreINR 20,00,000
PGDM for Working Professionals2 yearsGraduate + work experienceINR 20,30,000
PGPEX-LSM1 yearGraduate + work experienceINR 11,30,000
EMBA (Standard)2 yearsGraduate + work experienceINR 8,30,000
EMBA (Digital Transformation and Analytics)2 yearsGraduate + work experienceINR 8,00,000
Ph.D. Executive (min. 5 years)5+ yearsPost-graduationINR 7,52,000
PG Diploma in Data Science and AIShortGraduateINR 4,00,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The Tourism Management course connects with Himachal Pradesh’s tourism economy and supports placements in the hospitality field. The Family Managed Business MBA is meant for students from family business backgrounds who want formal management training at a slightly lower fee.

IIM Sirmaur Admission Process

IIM Sirmaur selects MBA students through CAT and BMS students through IPMAT ATS, which means Aptitude Test Score. The institute does not offer a management quota, and admission is based on merit.

MBA Admission

For MBA admission, students need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. The minimum marks required are 60% for General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates, 50% for SC candidates, and 45% for ST and PwD candidates. Final-year students can apply provisionally. Work experience is not compulsory, but it adds marks in selection.

  • CAT cutoff context: General category male candidates need at least 90 percentile in CAT for IIM Sirmaur MBA. Female candidates have a lower minimum of 85 percentile because 40 seats are reserved for them.
  • Composite score: Final admission depends on CAT score, personal interview, Class X marks, Class XII marks, graduation marks, work experience, and diversity factors. Work experience of 23 to 35 months gets the highest marks in that part.
  • Female seats: IIM Sirmaur reserves 40 MBA seats for female candidates. A separate merit list is prepared for these seats with a lower minimum percentile.
  • Independent admissions: IIM Sirmaur does not use JAP. Students have to apply directly at admissions.iimsirmaur.ac.in.

BMS Admission

The BMS is a 4-year undergraduate management programme and is one of the rare UG courses offered by an IIM. Students must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam. They must be below 20 years of age as of August 1, 2026, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates get a 5-year relaxation. Admission needs a valid IPMAT Aptitude Test Score from the 2026 IPMAT exam conducted by IIMs. The maximum BMS intake is 120 seats.

  • Exam: IPMAT ATS 2026, based on the common IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore and other IIMs.
  • Cutoffs: IIM Sirmaur has declared the IPMAT ATS 2026 cutoffs for BMS. The first merit list was released in August 2026.
  • Eligibility: General category students need 60% aggregate in Class 12. Reserved category students get relaxation.

Executive and EMBA Admissions

Working professionals can apply for EMBA, PGDM for Working Professionals, and PGPEX-LSM through the IIM Sirmaur portal. These courses consider CAT or GMAT scores along with work experience. Current eligibility and application cycles are available at iimsirmaur.ac.in.

IIM Sirmaur Placements

IIM Sirmaur completed placements for the MBA Class of 2025 with a 100% placement rate. The batch received an average package of INR 13.30 LPA, and the highest package was INR 64.12 LPA. More than 250 companies joined the hiring process from BFSI, IT, consulting, FMCG, and hospitality. Male graduates recorded an average package of INR 13.7 LPA, while female graduates recorded INR 12.4 LPA.

The MBA General and MBA Tourism streams have different recruiter groups. Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management students are hired by hotel chains, travel aggregators, and hospitality groups. MBA General students mostly receive roles in BFSI and IT consulting.

Placement MetricClass of 2025
Placement Rate100%
Average PackageINR 13.30 LPA
MBA General AverageINR 13.93 LPA
MBA Tourism AverageINR 13.32 LPA
Highest PackageINR 64.12 LPA
Companies Participated250+

IIM Sirmaur Rankings

In the Management category of NIRF 2025, IIM Sirmaur is placed at 51 with a score of 54.03. The institute improved by 6 ranks over the previous year.

Ranking BodyCategory2025 RankScore
NIRFManagement5154.03

IIM Sirmaur Scholarships

IIM Sirmaur offers need-based financial help and also supports access to government scholarship schemes. SC and ST students studying at IIMs can receive Ministry of Education support. MBA and BMS students can also apply for education loans from major banks at preferential rates.

Scholarship / SupportEligibilityCoverage
Need-Based Financial Assistance (IIM Sirmaur)MBA and BMS students who show financial hardshipPartial fee waiver, confirmed after admission
SC/ST Fee Support (Ministry of Education)SC and ST students in IIMsGovernment-funded support through Ministry of Education scheme
Education LoansAll admitted MBA and BMS studentsCollateral-free loans available up to the full programme fee

IIM Sirmaur Campus and Infrastructure

IIM Sirmaur’s permanent campus at Dhaula Kuan, near Nahan, is spread over 210 acres in the Sirmaur hills of Himachal Pradesh. It became operational in July 2024. The campus is fully residential and follows GRIHA Star sustainability standards, with energy-efficient lighting, waste management systems, and bicycles for movement inside the campus.

The institute has modern classrooms, a library, faculty and administrative blocks, seminar rooms, and campus-wide wi-fi. Students live in on-campus residential blocks with separate hostel wings. The campus also has a mess with diverse food options and a sports zone. Its hill location gives students a quiet study setting, though access to major city facilities requires travel.

IIM Sirmaur vs IIM Sambalpur vs IIM Bodh Gaya

IIM Sirmaur, IIM Sambalpur, and IIM Bodh Gaya are third-generation IIMs established after 2015. All three run their admissions independently and are not part of JAP. These institutes are options for students with moderate-to-high CAT percentiles who want the IIM brand beyond the top-10 IIMs.

ParameterIIM SirmaurIIM SambalpurIIM Bodh Gaya
LocationNahan, Himachal PradeshSambalpur, OdishaBodh Gaya, Bihar
Established201520152015
NIRF Management 20255149Not in top 75
MBA Fee (2 years)INR 21,30,000Comparable rangeComparable range
Average Package 2025INR 13.30 LPAComparable rangeComparable range
UG ProgrammeBMS (4 years)Not offeredNot offered
Distinctive MBATourism Management / TTHMGeneral MBAGeneral MBA
CampusPermanent, 210 acres since 2024Permanent campusPermanent campus
JAP ParticipationNoNoNo

Among these three institutes, only IIM Sirmaur offers the BMS at the undergraduate level. IIM Sambalpur has a slightly better NIRF Management 2025 rank, with rank 49 compared to IIM Sirmaur’s 51. IIM Sirmaur also stands apart through its Tourism and Hospitality Management specialisation. None of the three uses the JAP process, so students must apply separately.

IIM Sirmaur FAQs

Ques. Which NIRF rank did IIM Sirmaur get in 2025?

Ans. IIM Sirmaur secured the 51st rank in the Management category of NIRF 2025 with a score of 54.03. It rose by 6 positions from the previous year.

Ques. How much does the MBA cost at IIM Sirmaur?

Ans. The 2-year MBA fee at IIM Sirmaur is INR 21,30,000 for the General, Tourism Management, and Tourism Travel and Hospitality Management tracks. MBA (Family Managed Business) has a fee of INR 20,00,000. Hostel and mess charges are separate and should be checked at iimsirmaur.ac.in.

Ques. What CAT percentile is needed for IIM Sirmaur MBA?

Ans. General category male candidates need at least 90 percentile in CAT for IIM Sirmaur MBA. Female candidates need at least 85 percentile. The institute reserves 40 MBA seats for female candidates and prepares a separate merit list with a lower minimum cutoff. The actual shortlist cutoff can be higher depending on the applicant pool for that year.

Ques. What does the BMS course at IIM Sirmaur include?

Ans. BMS, or Bachelor of Management Studies, is a 4-year undergraduate management programme at IIM Sirmaur. Admission is based on IPMAT ATS, which means Aptitude Test Score. The total fee is INR 22,93,000, and the intake is 120 seats. Students must be below 20 years of age as of August 1 of the admission year and must have passed Class 12 with at least 60% marks for the General category.

Ques. What was the IIM Sirmaur average package in 2025?

Ans. For the Class of 2025, IIM Sirmaur reported an average package of INR 13.30 LPA. The placement rate was 100%. The highest package reached INR 64.12 LPA, and more than 250 companies took part in placements.

Ques. Is IIM Sirmaur part of JAP for MBA admission?

Ans. No. IIM Sirmaur does not take part in JAP, or Joint Admission Process. IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Kashipur, and IIM Tiruchirappalli use a joint application, but IIM Sirmaur handles its MBA admission separately. Candidates must apply directly at admissions.iimsirmaur.ac.in with their CAT score.

Ques. What is the location of IIM Sirmaur’s permanent campus?

Ans. IIM Sirmaur’s permanent campus is located at Dhaula Kuan, near Nahan, in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh. The campus covers 210 acres and has been operational since July 2024. It is fully residential and built to GRIHA Star sustainability standards, with academic blocks, hostels, a library, sports facilities, and wi-fi.

Ques. Should students consider IIM Sirmaur for tourism and hospitality management?

Ans. IIM Sirmaur is among the few IIMs with a dedicated MBA in Tourism Management and MBA in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management. The MBA Tourism batch of 2025 received an average package of INR 13.32 LPA. Its location in Himachal Pradesh also connects students with the state’s tourism ecosystem and hospitality industry partners. For students who want an IIM degree focused on travel and hospitality, it is a strong government B-school option.