The GATE 2026 application deadline for M.Tech and research program admissions has been extended to October 6, 2025, without any late fees. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions each day.
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The deadline for CAT 2025 registration has been pushed to September 20, 2025, while the exam is scheduled to take place on November 30, 2025.
NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur ranks 51 under the Management category
Established in 2015 under the mentorship of IIM Lucknow, IIM Sirmaur is one of India’s 20 IIMs, earning Institute of National Importance status in 2017. Located in the tranquil Himalayan foothills of Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, it operates from a temporary campus at Himachal Institute of Technology while its 210-acre permanent campus takes shape for 2027 completion.
From an initial intake of 50 students, it now educates 237 in its MBA cohort for 2026, fostering leaders through a dynamic curriculum blending core analytics in year one with electives like tourism management in year two, supported by 37 full-time and 170+ visiting faculty.
he 2025 summer placements saw 295 MBA students secure internships with a highest stipend of INR 2,00,000 per month from 202 recruiters, while 2024 final placements achieved 100% for 280 students, with an average of INR 13.80 LPA and 315 offers across sectors like BFSI (35%) and consulting (25%).
Research in sustainability and family business, paired with eco-friendly facilities like WiFi-enabled libraries and AV seminar halls, drives its appeal for 2026 aspirants eyeing roles at firms like Deloitte and Tata Steel.
Key Metric | Details |
Establishment | 2015 |
Student Intake | 237 for MBA 2026 |
Campus Size | 210 acres (permanent) |
Faculty Strength | 37 full-time, 170 visiting |
2025 Summer Stipend | Highest INR 2,00,000/month |
2024 Placement Stats | 280 placed, 100% |
2024 Highest Package | INR 32.65 LPA |
2024 Lowest Package | INR 7.50 LPA |
2024 Total Offers | 315 |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹9,05,000 | Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in Common Admission Test (CAT), Minimum 90 percentile in CAT for General category, Minimum 70 percentile in CAT for SC, ST, and PWD categories |
P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | ₹3,50,000 | |
Executive M.B.A. | ₹9,50,000 | Bachelor's degree or equivalent, minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA, minimum five years of managerial/entrepreneurial/professional experience |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree or equivalent in any discipline, minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA, valid score in CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF (NET) examinations, professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA, and CS with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA, PGP-FABM degree from IIMs with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 out of 10 or equivalent. | |
P.G.P.M. (Post Graduate Program in Management) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, Valid score in Common Admission Test (CAT) |
Targeting 2026, Sirmaur weighs CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/NET with PI for MBA/EMBA/PhD, insisting 50% bachelor's (45% reserved) and 120 MBA chairs via CAP sans WAT since 2024. Scores tip 50%, interviews 30%, diversity 10% for May lists, crediting work ex up to 15% for vets. Post-December results, January portals beckon with INR 1,000 fees, March PIs yielding diverse 237-strong inlets. Unpack nuances on the IIM Sirmaur Admission page.
Anchoring offerings, the INR 16,00,000 MBA General grooms CAT 92+ holders for BFSI pivots, while peer INR 16,00,000 MBA Tourism harnesses local lore for hospitality trails. EMBA Digital at INR 9,50,000 blends online modules for five-year pros in AI ethics, and PhD dispenses stipends to NET scorers probing innovation frontiers. All but EMBA mandate residence, weaving internships with PI-vetted entries for 120 flagship slots. Niche PGP Marketing mirrors MBA at two years, sharpening brand tactics for FMCG leaps.
Courses | Tuition Fees | Duration |
MBA | INR 16L | 2 years |
MBA (Tourism and Hospitality Management) | INR 16L | 2 years |
EMBA | INR 9.5L | 2 years |
EMBA (Digital Transformation and Analytics) | INR 9.5L | 2 years |
Executive PhD | Stipend | 5 years |
Certifications | INR 60K | 8-14 months |
The IIM Sirmaur admissions are made in MBA, MBA (Tourism and Hospitality Management) Executive MBA or EMBA (Digital Transformation and Analytics) and PhD. The flagship programme is the two-year-long MBA course. To be eligible for any course candidates need to take certain entrance exams like CAT/GRE/JRF and also prepare themselves for the personal interview round which will be considered during the final selection process.
For IIM Sirmaur MBA admission, the candidates need to appear for the CAT exam, a valid score in the entrance exam will help the candidates secure a chance to make it to the merit list. Before applying for any course candidates must fulfil the IIM Sirmaur admission criteria, then only they will be able to proceed further with the admission process. Below are provided the details about the basic eligibility requirements for applying for the IIM Sirmaur admission.
Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Entrance Exam |
MBA | Must have a bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for the reserved categories) | CAT and Personal Interview |
MBA (Tourism and Hospitality Management) | Must have a bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 pattern)/ B.Tech in any field with a minimum of 50% (45% marks for SC/ST/PH) | CAT/ IIM Sirmaur Test Scores |
EMBA (Digital Transformation and Analytics) | Must have a master’s degree with a minimum of 60% in the relevant subject/ B.E or B.Tech with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA/ CA/ ICWA/ CS + B.Com (Hons) with a minimum of 55% | - |
PhD | Must have a master’s degree or PG Diploma (2 years) in any field with at least 60% in bachelor’s as well as master’s degree A Professional qualification such as CA, CS with a minimum of 50% A 4 years bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA or equivalent. | Valid GRE/CAT/JRF(NET)/GATE Scores |
Certifications | Minimum 50% in graduation + 1 year experience | Qualifying Test |
CAP unites nine IIMs for CAT shortlists at 92+, PI probes via scenarios, compositing WAT with 10% school marks, 15% ex for 120 fits.
To apply for the different courses, candidates need to follow the pointers given below:
For the IIM Sirmaur placements in 2023, there were 125 participating companies. 224 students were successfully placed and 243 offers were made. The placement rate was 100% and 13 Pre-placement offers (PPOs) were made. Further, the IIM Sirmaur highest package was Rs 64.12 lakh per annum followed by the average package of Rs 14.45 lakh per annum. Some of the top companies that participated in the placement drive were HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Deloitte, and, Cognizant. The details for the IIM Sirmaur placements are mentioned below.
Parameters | Data |
Total recruiters | 125 |
Placement percentage | 100% |
Highest package | Rs 64.12 lakh per annum |
IIM Sirmaur Average package | Rs 14.45 lakh per annum |
Total offers | 243 |
Total students placed | 224 |
HDFC Bank | IDBI Bank | EY | Accenture |
Byju’s | L&T | Deloitte | Barclays |
Kotak Mahindra | Upgrad | TCS | Hindustan Unilever |
Decathalon | Infosys | Jet Airways | Indigo |
For admission to the institute, candidates must meet the IIM Sirmaur CAT cut off. The cutoff scores vary every year. Candidates can take a look at the IIM Sirmaur's previous year's cutoff as well to understand the changing trends of cutoff scores.
Categories | Overall Percentile | Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Veral & Reading Comprehension (VRC) |
General | 92 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
ST | 40 | 25 | 25 | 32.5 |
EWS | 70 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
DAP | 40 | 25 | 25 | 32.5 |
NC-OBC | 74 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
SC | 54 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
NIRF 2025 slots 51st in Management at 54.03, GO soaring 83.61 on placements, from 98th 2023's 43.26. IIRF 2023's 36th Government B-Schools lauds research, PR at 15.88 trails but climbs. Appeals to 2026 for swift ROI. Chart paths on the IIM Sirmaur Ranking page.
Publisher | Category | 2025 Rank | Score |
NIRF | Management | 51 | 54.03 |
Metric | Score | Rating |
Overall | 54.03 | Good |
TLR | 66.29 | Good |
RP | 18.15 | Average |
GO | 83.61 | Great |
OI | 72.67 | Good |
PR | 15.88 | Average |
The IIM Sirmaur campus is presently operating from the Himachal Institute of Technology since the permanent campus of the institute is under construction. The institute offers access to various facilities and an eco-friendly learning environment to students. Well-equipped with air-conditioned and spacious classrooms for students for better learning. The institute also provides a high-end seminar hall with the best audio and visual facilities to enhance the education with updated technology.
Students who require financial aid can receive it from IIM Sirmaur. Students who live in households with annual incomes under Rs 6 lakh are eligible for the benefit of the IIM Sirmaur scholarships. The ones offered here are given below:
This scholarship is for the students who have secured a minimum of 50% mark in the previous qualifying examination and whose parents have an annual income that does not exceed Rs 2.50 lakh.
This is a National Scholarship for Higher Education of Scheduled Caste (SC) students from Meritorious SC students in the first year of MBA. This scholarship covers tuition expenses fully.
This is a National Scholarship for Higher Education for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students who are in the first year of the MBA programme. This scholarship covers tuition fees fully.
A person having 40% disability and having a disability certificate issued by any competent medical authority are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship amount is Rs 2.55 lakh per year.
The IIM Sirmaur admission is based on the scores of various entrance examinations like CAT, XAT, and, GRE. For MBA, the institute accepts the CAT exam as the major criterion. The dates for the CAT 2023 exam have been announced and the detailed schedule is mentioned below.
Event | MBA 2026-28 Date | BMS 2026-30 Date |
CAT/IPMAT Exam | September 30, 2025 | May 2026 (tentative) |
CAT/IPMAT Results | December 19-21, 2025 | June 2026 (tentative |
CAP Application (MBA) / Application Close (BMS) | Early January (tentative) | Late April (tentative) |
WAT-PI Schedule | Feb–Mar 2026 (tentative) | Jun–Jul 2026 (tentative) |
Final Merit List/Offers | 9–10 May 2026 (tentative) | Aug 2026 (tentative) |
Parameters | IIM Sirmaur | IIM Bodh Gaya | IIM Amritsar |
Established in | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
Highest package in 2023 | Rs 64.12 lakh per annum | Rs 48.58 lakh per annum | Rs 36.25 lakh per annum |
Average package in 2023 | Rs 14.45 lakh per annum | Rs 16 lakh per annum | Rs 16.51 lakh per annum |
NIRF Ranking | 98 | 53 | 51 |
Batch Size | 237 | 300 | 212 |
MBA fee structure | Rs 15,75,000 | Rs 15,50,000 | Rs 16,00,000 |
Campus Area | 210 acres | 119 acres | 60 acres |
CAT Cut Off | 92 percentile | 92 percentile | 85 percentile |
MBA Curriculum | First Year: Core courses followed by a summer internship Second Year: Elective courses | First Year: Core courses followed by an 8-week summer internship Second Year: Elective courses | First Year: Core courses Second Year: Elective courses |
Scholarships | Financial assistance only for PhD students | Concessions available for ST/ SC students and merit-based scholarships. | Merit-based scholarships |
Dear student,
If you have been waitlisted at position 2 in the PwD-General category at IIM Ahmedabad, there are high chances of conversion for you. Past trends have consistently shown waitlist movement in the PwD category at IIM Ahmedabad: 3 in 2022, 6 in 2023, and 7 in 2024. Going by this pattern, candidates with top 5 waitlist positions in this category tend to receive admission offers. Although specific results may differ every year, your status means a high probability of winning a seat.
IIM Sirmaur's 2025 drive crowns 100% for 295 MBAs via 202 firms, 325 offers including 13 PPOs, average INR 13.80 LPA, peak INR 32.65 LPA in consulting. THM nets 90% of 50 at INR 13.32 LPA average, INR 35 LPA high from tourism titans. BFSI claims 35%, consulting 25%, with Deloitte and EY leading; top quartile hits INR 16.50 LPA medians. Summer 2025 stipends averaged INR 54,950 over 202 recruiters, highest INR 2 lakh.
Report spotlights equity, medians INR 12.49 LPA for MBAs, sector poise from IT 20% to FMCG 20%.
Parameters | Data |
Total Recruiters | 202 |
Placement % | 100% (MBA) |
Highest Package | INR 32.65 LPA |
Average Package | INR 13.80 LPA |
Total Offers | 325 |
Students Placed | 295 (MBA) |
Deloitte to Decathlon dominate, eyeing analytics and ops aces.
Deloitte | EY | ICICI Bank | PwC |
Decathlon | Indian Oil | TCS | HUL |
Stats climb from 2024's INR 13.80 LPA, THM from INR 11.82.
Metric | MBA | MBA THM |
Students Placed | 295 (100%) | 45 (90%) |
Average Package (LPA) | 13.80 | 13.32 |
Highest Package (LPA) | 32.65 | 35 |
Median (LPA) | 12.49 | 12.00 |