IIM Sirmaur Admission 2026 is for MBA and BMS admission at Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. MBA admission uses CAT scores, and BMS admission uses the IPMAT Aptitude Test Score (ATS). The institute is among the few IIMs with a bachelor’s-level management course.

The 2-year full-time residential MBA 2026-28 batch has been admitted through CAT 2025. The next MBA batch, 2027-29, will use CAT 2026, for which registration is open. BMS 2026-30 admission is also active after the IPMAT ATS 2026 cutoffs and first merit list were released. The MBA fee is INR 21,30,000, and the BMS fee is INR 22,93,000.

IIM Sirmaur Admission Portal 2026: admissions.iimsirmaur.ac.in

Admission Update:
  • BMS 2026-30: IPMAT ATS 2026 cutoffs are out. The first merit list has also been released, and BMS admission is still moving ahead.
  • MBA 2027-29: CAT 2026 registration is open from August 3 to September 15, 2026. The CAT exam will be held on November 29, 2026.
  • IIM Sirmaur MBA has 40 seats reserved for female candidates. For General category applicants, the CAT cutoff is lower for female candidates, 85 percentile instead of 90 percentile for male candidates.
  • BMS applicants must be within the maximum age limit of 20 years as on August 1, 2026. They must be born on or after August 1, 2006. SC, ST and PwD candidates get a 5-year relaxation.
  • MBA applicants do not need work experience, but 23 to 35 months of work experience gives the highest score of 20 marks in the composite score.
  • IIM Sirmaur does not have a management quota. Admission to every seat is strictly merit-based.
  • BMS has 120 seats. The expected MBA intake is 170 seats.

Direct Admission at IIM Sirmaur: IIM Sirmaur has no direct admission route and no management quota. MBA and BMS seats are allotted through merit-based selection using CAT or IPMAT scores, personal interview and academic profile.

IIM Sirmaur Important Dates 2026

Event Current Date
CAT 2026 Registration August 3 to September 15, 2026
CAT 2026 Admit Card November 4, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result December 24, 2026 (Tentative)
IIM Sirmaur PI Shortlist January to February 2027 (Tentative)
Personal Interview (PI) February to March 2027 (Tentative)
Final Admission Offers March to April 2027 (Tentative)
IPMAT 2027 Registration (Next batch) February 6 to April 6, 2027 (Tentative)
IPMAT 2027 Exam (Next batch) May 4, 2027 (Tentative)
IPMAT 2027 Result (Next batch) July 11, 2027 (Tentative)

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

IIM Sirmaur BMS Admission 2026

IIM Sirmaur offers the 4-year Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) at the undergraduate level. Admission is based on IPMAT Aptitude Test Score (ATS). The programme has 120 seats, and the total 4-year fee is INR 22,93,000.

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

IIM Sirmaur BMS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Students must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. They also need a valid IPMAT ATS score for shortlisting. The age limit is 20 years as of August 1, 2026, with relaxation as given below.

Category IPMAT ATS Cutoff Age Limit
General 55 ATS Max 20 years as of August 1, 2026
EWS 28 ATS Max 20 years, with 5-year relaxation for PwD
NC-OBC 26 ATS Max 20 years
SC 17 ATS Max 25 years, with 5-year relaxation
ST / PwD 1 ATS Max 25 years, with 5-year relaxation

IIM Sirmaur BMS Selection Criteria 2026

BMS admission happens in two stages. First, IIM Sirmaur checks the IPMAT ATS cutoff by category. Shortlisted students then appear for a Personal Interview at the IIM Sirmaur campus. The final merit list uses the IPMAT ATS score and PI score.

  • Phase 1: Screening is done through the IPMAT ATS score and the category-wise cutoff.
  • Phase 2: Shortlisted students attend the Personal Interview (PI) at IIM Sirmaur campus.
  • Final merit: The final score is prepared from the IPMAT ATS score and PI score.
  • Seats: The total intake is 120 seats. Government reservation rules apply, with NC-OBC 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10% and PwD 5%.

Key insight: IIM Sirmaur BMS is one of the few undergraduate management programmes offered by an IIM in India. It gives students an IIM-level BMS degree and offers an option before CAT-based MBA admission later.

How to Apply for BMS at IIM Sirmaur?

A valid IPMAT ATS score is needed for BMS admission. Students must use the IIM Sirmaur admissions portal. For the 2026 batch, the first merit list has already been released.

  • Appear for IPMAT and get the Aptitude Test Score (ATS).
  • Submit the IIM Sirmaur BMS application at admissions.iimsirmaur.ac.in using the IPMAT ATS score.
  • Check the cutoff for the relevant category, such as 55 ATS for General category.
  • If shortlisted in Phase 1, attend the Personal Interview at the IIM Sirmaur campus.
  • Accept the admission offer and pay the first-semester fee before the given deadline.

IIM Sirmaur MBA Admission 2027

The MBA at IIM Sirmaur is a 2-year full-time residential programme. The expected intake is 170 seats, including 40 seats kept for female candidates. The full 2-year MBA fee is INR 21,30,000.

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

IIM Sirmaur MBA Eligibility Criteria 2027

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and a valid CAT 2026 score. Final-year students can apply on a provisional basis.

Category Minimum Graduation % CAT Cutoff (Male / Female)
General 50% aggregate 90 / 85 percentile
EWS / NC-OBC 50% aggregate 75 / 70 percentile
SC 45% aggregate 60 / 55 percentile
ST / PwD 45% aggregate 38 / 35 percentile
  • Sectional CAT cutoff (General): Students need 65 percentile in each section, VARC, DILR and QA.

IIM Sirmaur MBA Selection Criteria 2027

IIM Sirmaur selects MBA students in two phases. CAT score is used first for PI shortlisting. After the PI, the institute prepares the final merit list from a 100-mark composite score.

Component Weight Details
Scaled CAT Score (VARC 35%, DILR 30%, QA 35%) 35% Score built from the three CAT sections
Personal Interview (PI) 20% Held offline at IIM Sirmaur
Work Experience 20% Highest points for 23 to 35 months after graduation
Academic Performance 15% Class 10, Class 12 and graduation aggregate
Gender Diversity 5% 5 points for female and transgender candidates
Trailblazer Score 5% Extra-curricular record, leadership and diversity factors
  • Work experience scoring: Candidates with 23 to 35 months get the maximum 20 points. Less than 12 months gets 0 points, and more than 53 months gets only 5 points.
  • Gender diversity: Female and transgender candidates get 5 marks. Male candidates get 0.

How to Apply for MBA at IIM Sirmaur?

Students must first register for CAT 2026. The separate IIM Sirmaur MBA application opens after CAT results.

  • Register for CAT 2026 at iimcat.ac.in by September 15, 2026.
  • Take CAT 2026 on November 29, 2026.
  • After the CAT result, apply for IIM Sirmaur MBA through admissions.iimsirmaur.ac.in.
  • Upload graduation marksheets, work experience certificates and category certificates.
  • If shortlisted, attend the offline PI at the IIM Sirmaur campus.
  • Accept the final admission offer and pay the programme fee within the deadline.

IIM Sirmaur Scholarships 2026

IIM Sirmaur gives financial support to students after admission. The support is based on academic merit and financial need, and it is available for both MBA and BMS students.

  • Need-based Financial Assistance: Students who show financial hardship can get partial fee waivers from IIM Sirmaur. Applications are checked internally every semester.
  • SC/ST Government Scholarship: Students admitted under SC/ST categories can use Ministry of Education fee support schemes meant for IIM students.
  • Education Loan Assistance: IIM Sirmaur helps MBA and BMS students access collateral-free education loans through SBI, HDFC and other partner banks.
  • Merit Scholarship: Students who perform at the top level in their batch may receive merit-based awards from corporate partners and the IIM Sirmaur alumni network.

IIM Sirmaur Admission FAQs

Ques. How much CAT percentile is needed for MBA admission at IIM Sirmaur?

Ans. For the 2026-28 batch, General category male candidates need 90 percentile, while General category female candidates need 85 percentile. The sectional cutoff is 65 percentile each in VARC, DILR and QA. For EWS and NC-OBC, the cutoffs are 75 percentile for male candidates and 70 percentile for female candidates.

Ques. Which factors are used in the IIM Sirmaur MBA final score?

Ans. IIM Sirmaur prepares a 100-mark MBA composite score using CAT score 35%, Personal Interview 20%, Work Experience 20%, Academic Performance 15%, Gender Diversity 5% and Trailblazer Score 5%. Work experience of 23 to 35 months gives the highest work experience marks. Female candidates receive 5 extra marks for gender diversity.

Ques. What IPMAT ATS score is required for IIM Sirmaur BMS?

Ans. For IIM Sirmaur BMS 2026, the IPMAT ATS cutoff is 55 for General, 28 for EWS, 26 for NC-OBC, 17 for SC and 1 for ST and PwD candidates. The BMS programme has 120 seats.

Ques. What is the MBA fee at IIM Sirmaur?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MBA at IIM Sirmaur is INR 21,30,000, paid term-wise over 6 trimesters. The 4-year BMS fee is INR 22,93,000, paid semester-wise over 8 semesters. Students can also get education loans from partner banks.

Ques. Which programmes make IIM Sirmaur different from many other IIMs?

Ans. IIM Sirmaur offers BMS, a 4-year undergraduate management degree that is uncommon among IIMs. It also offers specialised MBA options in Tourism Management and Family Managed Business. These programmes make its course list different from most IIMs.

Ques. Can freshers apply for the IIM Sirmaur MBA?

Ans. Yes. Work experience is not compulsory for IIM Sirmaur MBA admission. Still, it carries 20% weight in the composite score. Candidates with 23 to 35 months of post-graduation work experience get the maximum 20 points, while freshers get 0 marks for this part.

Ques. Is there any direct admission route at IIM Sirmaur?

Ans. No. IIM Sirmaur is a government IIM and does not offer management quota or direct admission. MBA seats are filled through CAT-based merit selection, and BMS seats are filled through IPMAT ATS-based merit selection.

Ques. What is the last date to register for CAT 2026 for IIM Sirmaur MBA?

Ans. CAT 2026 registration ends on September 15, 2026. The exam date is November 29, 2026. IIM Sirmaur PI shortlists for MBA 2027-29 are expected from January to February 2027, and final offers are usually made from March to April 2027.