IIM Trichy will no longer be part of the Common Admission Process (CAP) and will handle its MBA admissions independently. IIM Trichy will adopt the Joint Admission Process (JAP) along with IIM Raipur, IIM Kashipur and IIM Ranchi. IIM Trichy provides several postgraduate and doctoral programs including PGPM, PGPM-HR, PhD, Executive PhD and Executive MBA. The flagship program offered by IIM Trichy is PGPM (MBA). Candidates with a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks and a valid CAT cutoff of the 95.25th percentile are eligible to apply for PGPM (MBA). Admission to the PGPM programme will be offered based on CAT + JAP 2026. However, overseas candidates can submit GMAT scores.
Apart from this, IIM Trichy also offers a PGPBM for executives, a PhD degree, and an executive PhD degree. All admissions to IIM Trichy are based on entrance exams. The course fee for the flagship PGPM / MBA course is INR 21,24,000 for Indian students.
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IIM Trichy Admission: Important Dates 2027
IIM Trichy PGPM Admissions 2027
IIM Trichy offers a full-time Postgraduate Program in Management as its flagship program. The course duration is two years. IIM Trichy’s PGPM program is the first IIM program accepted into the CFA University Recognition. The course covers a minimum of 70% of the CFA curriculum.
IIM Trichy PGPM Selection Criteria
The selection criteria for IIM Trichy MBA are based on the candidate's performance in CAT, personal interview, written aptitude test (if applicable), academic record, and work experience.
Stage 1: WAT and PI Shortlisting
The shortlisting of candidates is based on overall and section-wise CAT percentile. The table below outlines the minimum CAT percentile required to be shortlisted in PI and WAT depending on the candidate's category and section.
Stage 2: Final Admission Criteria
The final admission criteria are based on composite scores obtained by candidates as per the weightage in each component. CAT percentile holds the highest weightage of 52%, followed by 20% in PI and 10% for work experience.
Work Experience Weightage
Tabulated below are weightages for work experience depending on experience in months.
Stage 3: Reservation Criteria
The reservation plays a key role during the selection of candidates for admissions based on their category. IIM Trichy follows the reservation criteria as per the norms set by the Government of India.
IIM Trichy PGPM Application Process
The application for IIM Trichy PGPM admissions starts with CAT registration and JAM portal registration. Students planning to apply for PGPM at IIM Trichy must follow the below mentioned steps while applying for admissions.
- Register on the official IIM CAT Portal: https://iimcat.ac.in/.
- Select PGPM or PGPM-HR within “Program Selection” section of CAT form.
- Pay the application fee of INR 2,700 (General,EWS,OBC) or INR 1,350 (ST, SC, PwD).
- Register on the JAP Portal if shortlisted for Personal Interview.
- Upload required documents on JAP Portal.
- Appear in Personal Interview.
- If selected for admission, you will receive an admission offer via email.
- Accept your admission offer by paying the Offer Acceptance Amount of INR 1,00,000.
IIM Trichy PGPBM Admissions 2027
IIM Trichy provides courses for working professionals. It offers a PGPBM /MBA programme for Working Executives with a duration of 21 months.
For IIM Trichy PGPBM, candidates must have a graduation degree with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NC, SC, ST, EWS, or differently-abled) and a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience. The programme provides convenient classroom slots on Saturdays and Sundays with 870 mandatory hours of learning. This course curriculum covers 21 core courses and 12 elective courses.
IIM Trichy PGPBM Selection Criteria
PGPBM applicants must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.
- Students from OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD categories must have a minimum aggregate of 45%.
- Applicants will be required to appear for a written test and a personal interview for final admission.
- A minimum 3 years of full-time work experience is required for PGPBM admission.
- Candidates who have a valid CAT or GMAT score are exempt from the written test.
Final Evaluation Criteria
The final evaluation criteria for PGPBM programme at IIM Trichy are based on the following components and their weightage.
IIM Trichy PGPBM Application Process
Given below are the steps by step application process for PGPBM programme at IIM Trichy.
- Apply for admission using the official IIM Trichy PGPBM Application Portal.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 2,000 (All applicants) and INR 1,000 (ST, SC, DAP).
- Appear in the Aptitude Test and Personal Interview if shortlisted.
- Students who receive an admission offer must pay the offer acceptance fee of INR 2,50,000.
IIM Trichy Ph.D Admissions 2027
IIM Trichy offers a full-time PhD in management at the doctoral level. As financial support, candidates will get a 100% tuition fee and hostel room charges waiver. Research scholars will receive a monthly stipend of INR 35,000. The stipend will increase up to INR 37,000 after the comprehensive exam and up to INR 40,000/- after the proposal defence.
- To apply for a PhD programme, candidates must hold a Master’s degree or an integrated Master's degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks.
- Candidates with a professional degree, i.e., CA/ CS/ ICWA, can also apply for a PhD.
- A 5% mark relaxation is available for students from the SC/ ST/ and PwD categories.
- Admissions to IIM Trichy PhD will be based on the national-level entrance examination.
- Applicants who have not appeared for any of these entrance exams will have to sit for the IIMB Test (Research Aptitude Exam). The IIMB test fee is INR 1,200.
- The application fee for Ph.D programme is INR 1,000.
IIM Trichy Executive PhD Admissions 2027
IIM Trichy also offers an Executive Ph.D programme in Management. It is a non-residential program of 4-5 years. There will be 2 years (6 terms) of coursework. One physical visit to the campus is mandatory for each term. 70% of the coursework will be covered online, and 30% of the coursework will be covered offline. As a part of the curriculum, candidates must appear for the Comprehensive qualifying exam, and submit a defence of the research paper and dissertation.
- To apply for the Executive PhD in Management, candidates must have at least 10 years of minimum work experience.
- Admissions will be based on the IIM Trichy selection process at the campus.
IIM Trichy Executive PhD Specialisations:
- Economics & Public Policy
- Finance & Account
- Information Systems & Analytics
- Marketing
- Operations Management & Decision Science
- Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources Management
- Strategy & Entrepreneurship
IIM Trichy Executive PhD Application Process
Professionals who wish to apply for IIM Trichy Executive PhD must follow the below mentioned application steps.
- Submit the online application for the Executive PhD. Programme using the official application portal.
- Submit required documents, including marksheets, professional certificates, and research proposals.
- Pay the application fee of INR 1,000 (for General and OBC candidates only).
- Appear in the Written Aptitude Test and Personal Interview if shortlisted.
- Upon receiving the admission offer, pay the acceptance fee of INR 2,00,000 to confirm your seat.
IIM Trichy Admission 2027 FAQs
How much CAT score is required for admission in IIM Trichy?
The overall CAT percentile required for the IIM Trichy general category is 95.25. The overall percentile for different categories varies from 30 to 89.
How can I get admission to IIM Trichy?
Check the application criteria and apply only if you fulfil the requirements. You can gain admission to IIM Trichy by fulfilling the eligibility criteria and clearing the admission selection process.
What is the address of the IIM Trichy Admission Office?
IIM Trichy's Admission office address is Pudukkottai Main Road in Chinna Sooriyur Village, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Is IIM Trichy good for an MBA?
IIM Trichy is ranked among the top business schools and management institutes in India. The course offers high placement outcomes with an average salary of INR 44.98 LPA and an average salary of INR 18 LPA. Thus, it is suitable for an MBA.
How much does IIM Trichy cost?
The cost of IIM Trichy varies depending on the course selected by the students. Its fee ranges from 14,50,000 to 21,24,000. The IIM Trichy MBA program will cost INR 21 lakh.
How can I get a seat in IIM Trichy?
By following the IIM Trichy Admission process, you can get a seat in the college.
Is IIM Trichy in JAP?
Yes, IIM Trichy is in JAP. It follows the IIMs Joint Admission Process - JAP since 2026. It involves entrance exam scores, personal interviews and written ability tests.
Who is eligible for the IIM Trichy MBA program?
Candidates with a minimum of 50% of marks in graduation and CAT percentile of 95.25 or above are eligible for IIM Trichy.
