Ques. Does IIM Raipur offer accommodation to PGP-WE students?
Ans. PGPMWE is a weekend program and thus IIM Raipur does not have accommodation facilities for this program. But the participants can avail lodging & boarding facilities on a chargeable basis.
Ques. What are the courses offered by IIM Raipur?
Ans. There are various courses offered by IIM Raipur, but some of the major courses among them are PGP, Executive PGP, Executive PGP-HRM, PGP in Management for Working Professionals, and PhD.
Ques. How are the placements at IIM Raipur?
Ques. In the IIM Raipur Placement 2023, around 107 companies visited the campus and made offers to the batch of 255 students. The average package stood at INR 21.04 LPA and the highest package witnessed was INR 67.60 LPA. Most of the roles were offered in the Sales & Marketing domain.
Ques. Does IIM Raipur offer scholarships to MBA students?
Ans. Yes, IIM Raipur offers scholarships to ST/ SC candidates.
Ques. What is the admission process for IIM Raipur?
Ans. The admission process of IIM Raipur for the MBA program is based on the CAT exam. The candidates who clear the minimum cut-off are shortlisted for the personal interview. Then the final selection is based on various parameters that include the CAT score, PI score, VARC section score, and profile.
Ques. What are the fees for MBA at IIM Raipur?
Ans. The total fee for MBA at IIM Raipur is INR 16,10,960 for two years, excluding the boarding charges.
Ques. What is the highest package offered at IIM Raipur?
Ans. The highest package offered at IIM Raipur was INR 67.60 LPA offered by an FMCG/FMCD company.
Ques. What is the ranking of IIM Raipur?
Ans. IIM Raipur has been ranked 11 by NIRF 2023 among the top 100 B-schools in India and ranks 7th among the 20 IIMs.
Ques. How is the infrastructure of IIM Raipur?
Ans. IIM Raipur has modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities, which include a well-equipped library, hostels, modern classrooms, and computer labs for students.
Ques. What is the average CAT score required for IIM Raipur?
Ans. The CAT cut-off for admission into IIM Raipur MBA is overall 92 percentile and sectional is 70 percentile.
Ques. For which course IIM Raipur is famous?
Ans. IIM Raipur is known for its flagship PGP program of 2 years.
Ques. When does the summer placement start at IIM Raipur?
Ans. Summer internship placements at IIM Raipur usually start in the 4th week of September.
Ques. When does the final placement at IIM Raipur start?
Ans. The final placement at IIM Raipur usually starts in the first week of December.
Ques. What is the batch strength of IIM Raipur?
Ans. In the 2022-24 MBA batch, there are a total of 328 students, but in the 2021-23 MBA batch, there were 255 students.
Ques. How is the summer placement in IIM Raipur?
Ans. In the summer placement of MBA batch 2022-24, 109 companies visited the campus to hire students for the internship program. The whole batch got placed through the campus placement. The average stipend offered was INR 1.39 lakh and the highest stipend was INR 3.50 lakh.
Ques. Is there an age limit to apply for the IIM Raipur PhD program?
Ans. Yes, the candidates applying for PhD at IIM Raipur should not be more than 50 years of age.
Ques. What are the exams accepted by IIM Raipur for PhD admissions?
Ans. IIM Raipur accepted CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF (UGC/CSIR) or UGC-NET exams for admission into the PhD program.
Ques. Does IIM Raipur offer financial assistance to PhD students?
Ans. Yes IIM Raipur offers financial assistance to the PhD students which is as follows:
- INR 30,000 p.m. is offered to the first and second-year students of Ph.D.
- While INR 35,000 is offered for third and fourth-year Ph.D. students.
- An Annual Contingency Grant of INR 40,000 p.a is offered to Ph.D. students.
- A one-time grant for laptop purchase of INR 50,000 is offered.
- To attend conferences a grant of up to INR 1,50,000 to Ph.D students is also offered.
Ques. Who are the top recruiters of IIM Raipur?
Ans. Some of the top recruiters of IIM Raipur include 10K Startups India, Infosys, Aakash, Accenture, L&T, Amara Raja Group, Axis Bank, BYJU’s, Clear Tax, etc.
Ques. Can PhD candidates at IIM Raipur choose their own research topic?
Ans. Yes, the PhD candidates are free to choose their own interest research topics for being more presentable at the time of the Interview. However, IIM Raipur reserves all rights to make the final decision with the consultation of the Guides and the research committee.
Ques. Does IIM Raipur have its own campus?
Ans. Yes, the Government of Chhattisgarh has allotted over 200 acres of land for the campus of IIM Raipur. The new campus of IIM Raipur consists of all basic and modern amenities for its students to support quality education in an extensive learning environment.
Ques. What is the average cost of study in IIM Raipur?
Ans. The average cost to study at IIM Raipur ranges from INR 2.5 lakhs to INR 25 lakhs including the accommodation charges. Candidates willing to study the PGP program at IIM Raipur are required to spend a minimum of INR 14.5 lakhs for the tuition fee.
Ques. Who can apply for the IIM Raipur FPM program?
Ans. For the FPM Programme, The IIM Raipur invites applications from high-quality candidates with strong academic backgrounds, preferably with professional experience, and intellectual curiosity required for scholarship in management.
Ques. What is the cut-off for PhD program at IIM Raipur?
Ans. There is a cut-off for all the exams accepted by IIM Raipur for the PhD programs, which are as follows:
Test |
General |
NC-OBC |
SC/ ST/ DAP |
CAT |
80 |
75 |
65 |
CAT Sectional |
70 |
65 |
55 |
GRE (Sectional) |
70 |
65 |
55 |
GMAT |
80 |
75 |
65 |
GMAT Sectional |
70 |
65 |
55 |
GATE |
80 |
75 |
65 |
JRF-UGC/ CSIR |
All JRF-UGC/ CSIR Qualified |
UGC-NET |
All UGC-NET |
Ques. What are the parameters considered for the final selection of candidates for IIM Raipur MBA?
Ans. The parameters that are considered for the final selection of candidates for the MBA program at IIM Raipur are the CAT score, PI, score, VARC, and profile. The weightage of all these parameters is as follows:
Parameters |
Weightage |
CAT Score |
40 |
PI Score |
25 |
VA/RC |
3 |
Academics |
Diversity |
4 |
Profile |
10 |
Consistency |
2 |
Gender Diversity |
7 |
Work Experience |
9 |
Ques. How are candidates selected for the IIM Raipur EPGP program?
Ans. The candidates are shortlisted for the EPGP program based on the composite score, calculated through the Academic qualifications, Work experience, and the Diversity factor (academic diversity/ gender diversity). The shortlisted candidates are then called for a personal interview and the final selection is based on the composite score, calculated through the parameters like Personal Interview and the overall profile.