Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi

Ranchi, JharkhandEst. 2009

NIRF Rank #18
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Indian Institute of Management Ranchi (IIM Ranchi) is one of India’s top business schools. Located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, IIM Ranchi is known for its strong academic programs and focus on leadership development. It offers a 2 year full time MBA program, along with Executive MBA and PhD programs in management. IIM Ranchi’s curriculum is designed to combine theory and practical learning through industry exposure, case studies, and live projects. The institute has a diverse faculty with strong academic and industry experience, ensuring that students receive cutting-edge business education. The campus offers excellent facilities, including modern classrooms, a library, and hostels. IIM Ranchi also has a strong placement record, with top companies recruiting students for roles in various sectors, including consulting, finance, and marketing. For students seeking a top tier MBA program with a focus on leadership and practical business skills, IIM Ranchi is an excellent choice.

Avg placement: ₹19.3L; Median ₹18L (2024-26)
Flagship fee: ₹19.2L; Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2-yr residential
Top package: ₹52.5L; Highest CTC 2024-26
Programs: 5; Across all modes

Admission dates not announced yet.

Eligibility

Accepted exams

CAT

95.25%General

OBC: 88.5
SC: 75
ST: 44

GMAT

No cutoff published

GRE

No cutoff published

Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required

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Placements

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2024-26

Avg CTC

₹19.3L

Median ₹18L

Highest CTC

₹52.5L

77 companies

Placed

—

Not published

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

Finance & Banking

30.3%

Manufacturing

20.6%

IT & Technology

14.8%

Consulting & Professional Ser…

10.7%

Others

9.6%

E-Commerce & EdTech

7.3%

FMCG

6.8%

Smaller shareLarger share

Summer internships · 2025 batch

₹1.5L/mo
Highest stipend: ₹65K/mo
Avg stipend

Top recruiters

Official placement report 2024-26View official data

Programs & Fees

Avg CTC

₹19.3L

Median ₹18L

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹17.1L

Across 5 programs

Placed

—

Batch of 2024-26

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Flagship
Full-time2 yearsResidential
220
Seats
₹19.3L
Avg CTC 2024-26
₹19.2L
Tuition
MBA in Human Resource Management (MBA-HR)
Full-time2 yearsResidential
60
Seats
₹24.6L
Avg CTC 2026
₹19.2L
Tuition
MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA)
Full-time2 yearsResidential
60
Seats
₹19.1L
Avg CTC 2026
₹19.2L
Tuition

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
Master of Business Administration (MBA)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential	220	₹19.3LAvg CTC 2024-26	₹19.2LTuition
MBA in Human Resource Management (MBA-HR) Full-time2 yearsResidential	60	₹24.6LAvg CTC 2026	₹19.2LTuition
MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA) Full-time2 yearsResidential	60	₹19.1LAvg CTC 2026	₹19.2LTuition
Executive MBA (EMBA / PGPWE) Executive2 years	—	—No data	₹12.5LTuition
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM — BBA + MBA) Full-time5 yearsResidential	120	—No data	₹15.5LTuition

Total cost of the MBA

Fee data 2025 · applyo.in

₹19.2Lknown costs so far

Hostel, mess charges, personal & travel not published

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Avg package: ₹19.3L
Tuition fees: ₹19.2L
Monthly EMI: ₹32,035

Scholarships

5 scholarships · up to ₹4L

₹4L

Highest award

IIM Ranchi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Eligibility

Meritorious yet financially weak students enrolled in MBA, MBA-HR, MBA-BA, or IPM programs at IIM Ranchi
25 scholarships awarded per year with total pool of INR 1 crore (avg ~INR 4 lakh per scholar)
extra weightage given to SC/ST and differently-abled (Divyang) students
recipients must not be availing any other scholarship concurrently

National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (Top Class)

Eligibility

Scheduled Tribe students admitted to IIM Ranchi
apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
parental income and admission verification required

Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Top-Class Education for SC Students

Eligibility

Scheduled Caste students with annual family income up to INR 4.5 lakh
covers tuition, non-refundable charges, lodging & boarding, books, and IT equipment
apply via NSP

Scholarships for Top-Class Education for Students with Disabilities

Eligibility

Students with disabilities enrolled at IIM Ranchi with gross family income below INR 6 lakh per annum
300 seats nationally
apply via NSP

Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses (Minority Communities)

Eligibility

Minority community students (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Zoroastrian) with aggregate over 50% marks in previous final exam
income-based need criterion applies
apply via NSP

₹4L
Highest award
IIM Ranchi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Eligibility
- Meritorious yet financially weak students enrolled in MBA, MBA-HR, MBA-BA, or IPM programs at IIM Ranchi
- 25 scholarships awarded per year with total pool of INR 1 crore (avg ~INR 4 lakh per scholar)
- extra weightage given to SC/ST and differently-abled (Divyang) students
- recipients must not be availing any other scholarship concurrently
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (Top Class)
Eligibility
- Scheduled Tribe students admitted to IIM Ranchi
- apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
- parental income and admission verification required

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Industries

Tech / Engineering32%
BFSI / Fintech18%
Consulting15.2%
Analytics / Data7.9%
HR7.3%
FMCG / Consumer5.1%
Others14.6%

Compiled by Applyo from recruitment-platform employment data and direct alumni surveys. Outcomes vary.

Campus

What’s on campus

60-acre campus

Hostel optional · 3 hostel blocks

Getting there

Start
IIM Ranchi campus
Ranchi
Airport
~5.7 km
Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi
Railway
~4 km
Ranchi Junction
Nearest city
~15 km
Ranchi

Living nearby

PGs and flats around IIM Ranchi, by distance from campus

Rings at 0.5, 1, 2 and 5 km. Dots show distance only, not direction.

1Maa Girls Hostel0.8 km

2Laxmi Narayan Boys' Hostel1.7 km

3G.H Boy's Hostel1.7 km

4Eastern Boys Hostel (ईस्ट्र्न हॉस्टल) - Boys Hostel | Boys PG | Best Hostel Ratu Road Ranchi1.9 km

5Pg for girls2 km

6Saraswat residency2.2 km

7Gurumukh tower boys hostel2.3 km

8PG for Boys2.4 km

Admission

Admission rounds

Application fee

₹2K

Apply at iimranchi.ac.in

Interview cities

New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ranchi

Step by step

01
After the CAT result is declared, the students who are eligible will receive an email invitation from JAP 2026 admission office and must complete online registration by the given deadline for the interview process.
02
A category-wise shortlisting is prepared from registered students based on CAT score for the Personal Interview (PI) process.
03
PI is held physically and communicated through mail regarding the venue and time details.
04
The final merit is released based on the CAT Score, PI and Profile Score. Post the calculation, offer letter is issued to the students.

05
Shortlisting for PI based on CAT percentile (sectional + overall)
06
Appear for offline WAT and Personal Interview (PI) at designated centres
07
Preparation of Consolidated Merit List (CML) based on CAT score, PI score, and profile
08
Admission offer and fee payment

Composite score

65%

Entrance exam

Selection

Personal Interview

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What CAT cutoffs does IIM Ranchi require?

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

How are IIM Ranchi’s placements?

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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.

What is the IIM Ranchi PGP structure?

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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.

Which specializations are offered at IIM Ranchi?

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

What are the fees, scholarships and ROI?

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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.

What campus facilities does IIM Ranchi offer?

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

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