IIM Raipur is one of the newer IIMs, set up by the Government of India in 2010, and it now ranks 15th in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. It suits CAT takers who want a full IIM MBA on a large residential campus, and its published selection formula gives real weight to Class X and XII marks, work experience and the interview, so it rewards a consistent profile as much as a single strong CAT score.
At a glance
| NIRF 2025 Management rank | 15 (score 65.03) |
| Established | 2010 |
| Type | Indian Institute of Management, set up by the Government of India (Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act, 2017) |
| Location | Atal Nagar (Nava Raipur), Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Flagship programme | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Duration | Two years, full-time, residential |
| Sanctioned intake | 331 (2-year PG programme, NIRF 2025 data for 2023-24) |
| Admission test | CAT, through the Joint Admission Process (JAP) |
| Programme fee | Rs 20,08,000 for the 2026-28 batch (official fee page; excludes caution deposit, mess and medical insurance) |
| Median salary | Rs 17.5 lakh a year for the batch graduating in 2023-24 (NIRF 2025 data) |
| Website | iimraipur.ac.in |
About IIM Raipur
According to the institute, IIM Raipur was set up in 2010 by the Government of India through the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now the Ministry of Education), in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. The Government of Chhattisgarh gave it more than 200 acres of land for its campus in Atal Nagar. The institute describes the campus as modern architecture combined with the culture and heritage of the state.
Like the other IIMs, it is an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act, 2017. In NIRF 2025 its strongest parameters were graduation outcomes (89.50) and outreach and inclusivity (80.73); perception (16.66) was its weakest. The NIRF data also shows an unusual gender mix: of 713 students in the two-year programme, 436 were women, and 700 came from outside Chhattisgarh.
Programmes
- MBA (flagship): a two-year, full-time, residential programme open to graduates of all disciplines.
- MBA in Public Policy and Governance: run with the Government of Chhattisgarh under the Chief Minister's Good Governance Fellowship, for Chhattisgarh-domiciled candidates only. The state pays full tuition and a Rs 50,000 monthly stipend.
- Executive MBA: a blended on-campus and online programme for working executives.
- Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM): a full-time doctoral programme, run since 2012-13 (previously called the Fellow Programme in Management).
- PhD (Practice Track): a doctoral route for working professionals.
- Executive education: management development programmes and customised in-company programmes.
Admissions and eligibility
For the 2026-28 batch, candidates applied through the Joint Admission Process 2026 (JAP 2026). JAP was run jointly by IIM Raipur, IIM Kashipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Tiruchirappalli. The steps were:
- Take CAT 2025.
- Register on the JAP 2026 portal after receiving the invitation email that followed the CAT results.
- Shortlisting for the personal interview (PI) and the PI itself were conducted jointly by the four IIMs.
- IIM Raipur then prepared its own category-wise merit list.
To appear on the merit list, you need these minimum marks in graduation:
| Category | Minimum graduation marks |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, NC-OBC | 60% |
| SC | 50% |
| ST, PwD | 45% |
Reservation follows Government of India norms. JAP shortlisting criteria, including any minimum CAT percentiles, sit in the common JAP policy, which we could not open; check it on the JAP portal for your cycle, as the 2027-29 process may change.
Selection process
IIM Raipur's admission policy for the 2026-28 batch builds the final merit list from a score out of 150:
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Index Score | 50 |
| Personal interview | 40 |
| Class X percentage | 15 |
| Class XII / diploma percentage | 15 |
| Work experience | 15 |
| Gender diversity (female and transgender candidates) | 8 |
| Profile score | 5 |
| Academic diversity | 2 |
The rules for each component:
- CAT Index Score: combines the scaled percentiles of the three CAT sections and the overall percentile, with equal weights.
- Class X and XII: scored in bands, from 0 below 60% up to 15 for 95% and above. For example, 80-85% earns 8 marks and 90-95% earns 12.
- Work experience: counted up to 31 December 2025. Under 12 months scores nothing. Scores then rise by 0.6 a month to a maximum of 15 for 36-42 months, and fall to 10 for 43-48 months and 5 beyond 48 months.
- Profile score: 4 marks for an undergraduate degree from a top-ten NIRF 2025 institution in listed categories, and 1 mark for CFA Level 1, 2 or 3.
- Diversity scores: a candidate can get either the gender diversity score or the academic diversity score, not both. Academic diversity covers commerce, arts, science, medicine and professional degrees listed in the policy's annexure.
- Personal interview: assesses academics, awareness, attitude, personality, communication and quality of work experience; scores are normalised.
Past academics and work experience together carry 45 of the 150 marks, nearly as much as CAT itself (50).
Fees and financial aid
The official fee page gives a total of Rs 20,08,000 for the PGP 2026-28 batch:
| Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic fees | Rs 18,41,000 |
| Lodging | Rs 1,41,000 |
| Rural immersion module | Rs 7,000 |
| Students' association | Rs 7,000 |
| Alumni activities | Rs 12,000 |
Fees are paid term by term. The total excludes the one-time caution deposit (Rs 30,000), mess charges (Rs 16,620 per trimester) and medical insurance (Rs 1,500 a year). Accommodation is twin sharing, and the Rs 1,00,000 offer acceptance fee is adjusted against Term I fees.
We could not find need-based scholarship details on IIM Raipur's MBA pages, so ask the admissions office about financial aid.
Placements
NIRF 2025 data (two-year PG programme)
| Graduating year | Students graduating | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 261 | 261 | Rs 16.95 lakh |
| 2022-23 | 249 | 249 | Rs 20 lakh |
| 2023-24 | 302 | 302 | Rs 17.5 lakh |
Final Placement Report, PGP batch of 2023-25
The report does not say whether it was audited. The institute's placement page lists the earlier 2022-24 report as audited. Highlights from the 2023-25 report:
- Of 347 students eligible for placement, 328 accepted offers; the rest were offered placements but chose other paths.
- Median CTC was Rs 18.40 lakh, average Rs 18.83 lakh and highest Rs 33.12 lakh, counting only students who accepted offers.
- 132 recruiters took part.
- By domain: Sales and Marketing 32%, Finance 21%, Operations and IT 17%, Analytics and Consulting 16%, General Management 14%.
- By sector: IT/ITES (107 students) and BFSI (76) were the largest.
- Recruiters named in the report include Accenture, Axis Bank, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Titan, Vedanta, KPMG and Deloitte USI.
Placement figures vary by year and role; read the official report before drawing conclusions.
Campus and student life
The campus sits on state-allotted land in Atal Nagar, Nava Raipur. The institute says its hostels have wi-fi, hot water, radiant cooling and laundry, with a bank ATM on campus. Student clubs are active and invite industry speakers.
The International Relations Committee runs exchanges. Listed partners include HHL Leipzig and ISM Dortmund (Germany), ESC Troyes and IPAG (France), ALBA (Greece), SolBridge (South Korea), IPADE (Mexico) and CENTRUM Catolica (Peru). The 2026-28 fee also includes a rural immersion module.
How to prepare for IIM Raipur
- Get a balanced CAT score. The CAT Index Score gives equal weight to the three sectional percentiles and the overall percentile, so one weak section pulls down a quarter or more of your CAT marks. Our CAT 2026 preparation guide and syllabus breakdown can help you plan.
- Know your fixed scores. Your Class X and XII marks are already decided, so work out where you fall in the bands and how much the CAT and interview have to make up. If you are working, the work-experience scale peaks at 36-42 months.
- Learn to read percentiles. How CAT percentiles work helps you estimate what your score means for a composite like this one. Track your progress with timed mocks and a proper review; see how to analyse CAT mocks.
- Prepare for the interview. The PI carries 40 of 150 marks. Be ready to discuss your academics, your work in detail (the panel looks at its quality, not just its length), current affairs and your reasons for an MBA.
No preparation plan guarantees a call or an admission. Treat these as ways to improve your odds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IIM Raipur MBA fee for 2026-28?
The official fee page lists Rs 20,08,000 for the 2026-28 batch. This covers academic fees, lodging, the rural immersion module, students' association and alumni charges. Mess (Rs 16,620 per trimester), medical insurance (Rs 1,500 a year) and the Rs 30,000 caution deposit are extra.
What CAT percentile do I need for IIM Raipur?
IIM Raipur's own policy does not give a minimum CAT percentile. Shortlisting runs through the JAP common policy. Final selection uses a 150-mark score in which CAT is worth 50 marks, alongside the interview, academics, work experience and diversity. Ignore "expected cut-offs" and read the official JAP policy for your year.
What is the median salary at IIM Raipur?
In the NIRF 2025 data, the median salary for the two-year PG batch graduating in 2023-24 was Rs 17.5 lakh a year. The institute's final placement report for the 2023-25 batch gives a median CTC of Rs 18.40 lakh.
Is IIM Raipur good compared with other newer IIMs?
It ranked 15th in NIRF 2025 Management, ahead of IIM Tiruchirappalli and IIM Ranchi, its JAP partners. Rankings are only one input. Compare fees, placement reports and the selection formula against your own profile.
Sources
- NIRF 2025 Management Ranking: rank, score and parameter scores (accessed 22 October 2026)
- NIRF 2025 data submitted by IIM Raipur (IR-M-S-8868): sanctioned intake, student strength, graduates placed and median salaries (accessed 22 October 2026)
- IIM Raipur MBA Admission Policy and Procedure (Batch 2026-28): JAP 2026 process, graduation minimums, the 150-mark final score and work-experience scale (accessed 22 October 2026)
- IIM Raipur Fee Structure, PGP 2026-28: programme fee and exclusions (accessed 22 October 2026)
- IIM Raipur Final Placement Report, PGP 2023-25: placement highlights, domains, sectors and recruiters (accessed 22 October 2026)
- IIM Raipur Final Placement Reports page: list of reports, including the audited 2022-24 report (accessed 22 October 2026)
- About IIM Raipur and Doctoral Programme: establishment, campus land and DPM start year (accessed 22 October 2026)
- MBA in Public Policy and Governance: programme features and eligibility (accessed 22 October 2026)
- International Collaboration and Hostel Facilities: exchange partners and hostel amenities (accessed 22 October 2026)
Researched from official sources on 22 October 2026. Admissions policies, fees and placement figures change every year: confirm them on the institute’s website before applying.