Question 1

What CAT cutoffs does IIM Ranchi require?

Accepted Answer

General-category CAT cutoff ~94 percentile; SC ~60%, OBC/EWS ~77%. Sectional cutoffs also apply. Highly selective.

Question 2

How are IIM Ranchi’s placements?

Accepted Answer

100% placements for 2023–25 batch. Highest: ₹50.39 LPA; avg: ₹19.29 LPA. Top 25% earn ₹20+ LPA. Key recruiters: Accenture, Deloitte, ITC, SBI, etc.

Question 3

What is the IIM Ranchi PGP structure?

Accepted Answer

Two-year full-time MBA with trimester system. Year 1: core courses; Year 2: electives. Includes case studies, projects, and 8-week summer internship. Also offers PGP-HRM and PGP-BA.

Question 4

Which specializations are offered at IIM Ranchi?

Accepted Answer

Specializations via electives in Finance, Marketing, Ops, HR/OB, IT/Analytics, Strategy. Deep dives through functional/interdisciplinary electives. Executive MBA also offered.

Question 5

What are the fees, scholarships and ROI?

Accepted Answer

Total fee: ₹17.5 lakh (2 years). Avg salary: ₹19.3 LPA = excellent ROI. Scholarships available to SC/ST and through merit; education loans common.

Question 6

What campus facilities does IIM Ranchi offer?

Accepted Answer

Modern campus with lecture halls, library, hostels, sports grounds, fitness center, seminar halls. Student clubs and cultural/industry events enrich life.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi