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IIM Raipur Admission Procedure 2025, Selection Criteria, Fees & Eligibility

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Updated on - Aug 01, 2025 11:24 AM IST

IIM Raipur Admission Latest Update

dateAugust 01, 2025

The CAT 2025 registration process is now live on iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can register until September 13, 2025. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on November 30, 2025.

dateJuly 29, 2025

The registration process for CAT 2025 will begin on August 1, 2025, and will remain open until September 13, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards between November 5 and November 30. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 30, 2025.

IIM Raipur Admission 2025: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur), admission 2025 is open for postgraduate and doctoral programs in management. Established in 2010 by the Government of India, IIM Raipur is an Institute of National Importance, recognized by AICTE and ranked 14th in NIRF 2024 (Management). Located on a 200-acre campus at Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, the institute enrolls approximately 510 students with 28 faculty members across 15 courses. Admissions are primarily entrance-based: MBA (PGP) through CAT, ePGP and ePGP-HRM through CAT or personal interviews, and Ph.D. through CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-UGC/CSIR/UGC-NET, followed by personal interviews. The application process is online via the IIM Raipur admission portal, with Ph.D. applications requiring additional submission by speed post. IIM Raipur, led by Director Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, emphasizes leadership and analytics with international collaborations and a strong placement record. Below are the details for eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and key dates for IIM Raipur admission 2025.

IIM Raipur Admission Highlights 2025

ParticularsIIM Raipur Admission Highlights 2025
Courses OfferedPostgraduate, Doctoral
Popular CoursesMBA (PGP), ePGP, ePGP-HRM, Ph.D.
Admission CriteriaEntrance-based (CAT for MBA, CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-UGC/CSIR/UGC-NET for Ph.D.); Personal Interview for ePGP/ePGP-HRM
Entrance Exams AcceptedCAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, JRF-UGC, CSIR, UGC-NET
Application ModeOnline (IIM Raipur Admission Portal); Ph.D. requires speed post submission
Official WebsiteIIM Raipur Official Website

IIM Raipur Admission 2025 Dates

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Notification Release Date      July 30, 2025
Exam Date November 30, 2025                                                 
Registration PeriodAugust 1, 2025 – September 20, 2025
CAT 2025 answer key challengeFirst week of December 2025
CAT 2025 result announcementLast week of December 2025

IIM Raipur MBA (PGP) Admission 2025

IIM Raipur offers a full-time MBA (Post Graduate Programme in Management) for 2 years, focusing on business, analytics, and leadership, with an intake of approximately 331 seats. Admission is entrance-based through CAT, followed by a personal interview (PI). The eligibility criteria for MBA admission is a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognized university. The total tuition fee is INR 20.00 lakh (excluding caution deposit, boarding, and medical insurance). More details about MBA (PGP) are tabulated below:

ParticularsDetails
Course NameMBA (Post Graduate Programme in Management)
Duration2 years
SpecializationsGeneral Management
EligibilityBachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
Selection CriteriaCAT score (42% weightage) + PI (23% weightage) + Academic Profile (33% weightage) + Personal Profile Mapping (2% weightage)
CounsellingNot applicable
Total FeesINR 20,00,000 (approx.)
Seats331
Application FeesINR 1,000 (General), INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD) (approx., via CAT portal)
How to applyRegister on the CAT portal, fill the application form, upload documents (10th, 12th, bachelor’s mark sheets, 4 photographs), pay the fee online, and appear for CAT. After CAT results, apply via the IIM Raipur admission portal upon email invitation, fill the form, pay the fee, and attend PI. Selected candidates pay the offer acceptance fee (INR 1,00,000) and balance Term-1 fee via the IIM Raipur payment portal.

IIM Raipur ePGP/ePGP-HRM Admission 2025

IIM Raipur offers a full-time Executive Post Graduate Programme (ePGP) and ePGP in Human Resource Management (ePGP-HRM) for 2 years, designed for working professionals, with varying seat intakes. Admission is based on personal interviews and candidate profiles, with CAT scores considered if available. The eligibility criteria for ePGP/ePGP-HRM admission is a bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) and a minimum of 2 years of managerial/entrepreneurial/professional experience. The total tuition fee is INR 13.25 lakh per program. More details about ePGP/ePGP-HRM are tabulated below:

ParticularsDetails
Course NameePGP, ePGP-HRM
Duration2 years
SpecializationsGeneral Management, Human Resource Management
EligibilityBachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) + 2 years’ experience
Selection CriteriaPersonal Interview + Candidate Profile (CAT score optional)
Counselling-
Total FeesINR 13,25,000 (approx., per program)
SeatsVaries
Application FeesINR 1,000 (approx.)
How to applyApply via the IIM Raipur admission portal, fill the application form, upload documents (10th, 12th, bachelor’s mark sheets, experience certificates, 4 photographs), pay the fee online, and attend PI at designated cities (e.g., Raipur, Delhi, Mumbai). Selected candidates pay the offer acceptance fee and Term-1 fee via the IIM Raipur payment portal.

IIM Raipur Ph.D. Admission 2025

IIM Raipur offers a full-time Ph.D. for 4 years in specializations including Finance, Marketing, Operations, Organizational Behavior & HRM, Business Analytics, and Economics, with varying seat intakes. Admission is based on valid test scores (CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-UGC/CSIR/UGC-NET) from the last two years, followed by a personal interview. The eligibility criteria for Ph.D. admission is a master’s degree/PGP from IIM or a bachelor’s degree (4-year) with 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD), or CA/ICWA/CS with 50% in bachelor’s degree. Candidates must be under 50 years by June 1, 2025. The total tuition fee is waived, with a stipend provided. More details about Ph.D. are tabulated below:

ParticularsDetails
Course NamePh.D.
Duration4 years
SpecializationsFinance, Marketing, Operations, Organizational Behavior & HRM, Business Analytics, Economics
EligibilityMaster’s/PGP or 4-year bachelor’s with 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD), or CA/ICWA/CS with 50% in bachelor’s; age under 50 by June 1, 2025
Selection CriteriaCAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-UGC/CSIR/UGC-NET score + Personal Interview
Counselling-
Total FeesWaived (stipend provided)
SeatsVaries
Application FeesINR 1,000 (approx.)
How to applyApply via the IIM Raipur admission portal, fill the form, upload documents (10th, 12th, bachelor’s/master’s mark sheets, test scorecard, 4 photographs), and pay the fee online. Send the filled form, payment receipt, and self-attested documents via speed post to Admissions Office, IIM Raipur, Atal Nagar, P.O. Kurru (Abhanpur), Raipur – 493661, Chhattisgarh, by May 10, 2025. Attend PI from May 26–28, 2025.
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IIM Raipur FAQs

What is the eligibility to apply for admission at IIM Raipur?

IIM Raipur offers multiple courses in management including MBA, EPGP and PhD. Students interested in IIM Raipur MBA admission must have passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks. However, students belonging to SC, ST and PWD categories need to score at least 40% in Class 12. Along with this, students need to appear for the CAT entrance test and score a valid score.

What are the Documents Required to Apply for IIM Raipur Admission?

Students must submit all the required documents to confirm IIM Raipur admission. The documents include marksheets for Class 10, 12, graduation, and postgraduation as applicable. Other documents include identity proof, certificate of reserved category (if applicable), address proof, work experience certificate and scanned copies of photographs and signature. 

Can I Get Direct Admission in IIM Raipur?

No, IIM Raipur does not offer direct admission to any programme. You need to go through various rounds of the selection process to get admission at IIM Raipur.  For example, admission to MBA involves qualifying for CAT and PI. However, appearing in any entrance exam is not required for admission to IIM Raipur admission to EPGP. 

How can I get Admission in IIM Raipur

To get admission to desired courses at IIM Raipur, you need to qualify for various stages of the selection process. For the MBA programme, you must qualify for IIM Raipur eligibility criteria first. Then, appear for CAT and meet the required cutoff for IIM Raipur MBA admission. The next selection step involves shortlisting students for personal interviews through CAP. Finally, IIM Raipur selects students based on cumulative performance in academics, CAT, personal interviews, work experience, etc.

Does IIM Raipur have an counselling process?

Yes, all nine participating new and old IIMs will attend the PI-WAT round of the Common Admission Process (CAP) 2023, which IIM Raipur will also partake in. The performance in the CAP round will be used to create the final merit lists for IIM Raipur MBA admission in 2024, along with other considerations like the CAT 2023 score, academic standing, diversity, and work experience.

What affects the IIM Raipur cut offs?

IIM Raipur cut offs are affected by the number of applicants applying for admission to IIM Raipur, the number of CAT exam takers in 2023, the number of college seats available for the specific academic year, and trends in previous years' IIM Raipur cut off scores will all have an effect on the upcoming cut offs.

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