Question 1

What is the minimum CAT cutoff required for admission to IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The minimum CAT cutoff required for Admission to IIM Sirmaur is 40 for ST and DAP Candidates. If you are from General Category, the minimum CAT cutoff is 94 Percentile Overall and 73 Percentile Sectional.

Question 2

What is the batch size for IIM Sirmaur MBA Programs?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sirmaur batch size for MBA is 246, while for MBA Tourism the batch size is 60.

Question 3

Is work experience mandatory for getting admission to IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

No, work experience is not mandatory for Admission to IIM Sirmaur. However, it can give you certain weightage in the Admission process.

Question 4

What is the Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admission at IIM Sirmaur for International Students?

Accepted Answer

The eligibility criteria for International Students for MBA Admission is as follows:Passed Class 10th and 12th with 55% MarksBachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with 50% MarksValid GMAT / GRE Scores (Taken within the last 5 Years)Not a Citizen of India and not holding an Indian Passport OR Overseas Citizen of India

Question 5

Is CAT Cutoff same for MBA and MBA Tourism program at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

No, CAT Cutoff for MBA Tourism program is lower than MBA at IIM Sirmaur. The CAT Cutoff for MBA is 94 Percentile Overall and 73 Percentile Sectional. For MBA Tourism, it’s 80 Percentile Overall and 65 Percentile Sectional.

Question 6

What is the Hostel fee at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The hostel fee each trimester is around 40,000. This hostel fee does not have any additional hidden charges and the fee covers all the expenses like electricity, water, etc and excludes expenses like mess fee. The total Hostel fee accumulates to 2,40,000 INR for 2-years.

Question 7

What is the confirmation fee for accepting admission at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sirmaur charges around INR 60,000 from the candidates who are accepting the admission offer. This amount is adjusted against the payment of tuition fees in the future and is refunded if the candidate wants to withdraw their admission.

Question 8

Does IIM Sirmaur offer scholarships to its MBA students?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sirmaur does not offer scholarship to MBA students but the students can avail scholarships offered by the Central and State Governments. The details of all these scholarships are available at the National Scholarship Portal.

Question 9

What is the duration of the MBA Executive program of IIM Sirmaur and how are the classes conducted?

Accepted Answer

The MBA Executive program of IIM Sirmaur is a 2-year non-resident program. The classes are held during the weekends in the hybrid mode. The session timing is from 9 AM to 4.30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Question 10

Is there any International Immersion program (IIP) at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sirmaur used to have an International Immersion Program. The fee for the program was around 1,00,000 INR and used to take place after the first year. The program was however discontinued from 2020 during the pandemic. After which, the contract with the SDA Bocconi school of management expired. On a lighter note, the institute has collaborated with international management institutions from France and the new Student Exchange Program is expected to commence soon.

Question 11

What is the average MBA placement of IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sirmaur maintains a 100% placement percentage every year. During the 2023 placement drive, IIM Sirmaur average package stood at INR 14.45 LPA. The below table will show the year-wise average package trend of IIM Sirmaur:Placement YearMBA Average Package2023INR 14.45 LPA (Up by 11.83%)2022INR 12.74 LPA (Up by 32.71%)2021INR 9.6 LPA (Down by 17.5%)2020INR 11.28 LPA (Up by 22.61%)2019INR 9.2 LPA (Down by 30.43%)

Question 12

What are the best companies that visit IIM Sirmaur for campus placements?

Accepted Answer

During the last placement drive at IIM Sirmaur, 125+ recruiters participated among which 65+ were new recruiters. Some of the top prominent recruiters of IIM Sirmaur are mentioned in the below table:DeloitteIDBI BankTresvistaHeroAir IndiaEYCrisilReliance RetailCognizantTech MahindraPwCDE Shaw & CoAdaniDecathlonAccentureZomatoICICI BankZomatoReserve Bank of IndiaPOWERGRID

Question 13

Which college to choose between IIM Sirmaur & Welingkar Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

The placement comparison of both the colleges are follows:ParticularsIIM Sirmaur Placements 2023Welingkar Mumbai Placements 2023Highest PackageINR 64.12 LPA (Up by 58.67%)INR 25.48 LPA (Up by 29.35%)Average PackageINR 14.45 LPA (Up by 11.83%)INR 12.04 LPA (Up by 16.53%)Median PackageINR 13 LPA (Up by 5.92%)INR 12 LPAIIM Sirmaur claims to provide 100% placements while Welingkar Mumbai provides around 90% placements every year.The average package, highest package & median package of IIM Sirmaur is also higher than Welingkar Mumbai.The location of each college is different - IIM Sirmaur is situated in Himachal Pradesh whereas Welingkar Mumbai is situated in Mumbai. You can choose one of these colleges as per your location preference.IIM Sirmaur accepts only CAT score for MBA admission while Welingkar Mumbai PGDM admission is based on any of these exams - CAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT and GMAT. You can choose the colleges as per your preferred exam score.

Question 14

Which is better, IIM Jammu or IIM Sirmaur in terms of placements?

Accepted Answer

From below table, you will get an idea of placement stats of each college:ParticularsIIM Sirmaur Placements 2023IIM Jammu Placements 2023Highest PackageINR 64.12 LPAINR 64 LPAAverage PackageINR 14.45 LPAINR 16.50 LPAMedian PackageINR 13 LPAINR 15.25 LPAAverage Package of Top 10%INR 24.38 LPAINR 32.04 LPAAverage Package of Top 25%INR 19.53 LPAINR 24.50 LPAAverage Package of Top 50%INR 15.38 LPAINR 20.36 LPATotal Recruiters125+126New Recruiters65+59Pre-Placement Offers1310Major SectorBFSI (40%)BFSI (32%)The highest package of both IIM Sirmaur & IIM Jammu is almost the same. But, the average package of IIM Jammu is 124% higher than the average package of IIM Sirmaur. The average package of top 10%, top 25% & top 50% are also higher for IIM Jammu.During the 2023 placement drive at both the colleges almost the same number of recruiters participated.The number of PPOs offered by IIM Sirmaur is 23.08% higher than that of IIM Jammu.For both the colleges, BFSI emerged as the top recruiting sector.Students can choose one of the college based on their location preference as both the colleges Claims to provide 100% placements.

Question 15

Which course to choose - MBA Tourism from IIM Sirmaur or Core MBA from FMS BHU?

Accepted Answer

The below table shows the placement comparison of IIM Sirmaur MBA Tourism & FMS BHU MBA Core:ParticularsIIM Sirmaur MBA TourismFMS BHU MBA CoreHighest PackageINR 34 LPAINR 38 LPAAverage PackageINR 11.82 LPAINR 11.30 LPAMedian PackageINR 11.5 LPAINR 10.40 LPANumber of Recruiters5867Major FunctionGeneral ManagementConsultingThe average package of MBA Tourism at IIM Sirmaur is INR 11.82 LPA while the average package of MBA Core from FMS BHU is INR 11.30 LPA. The average package for both are almost the same. You can choose any of the 2 colleges based on other criteria.

Question 16

What is the SAP Process about?

Accepted Answer

Supernumerary Admission Process (SAP) is the Final Selection round for MBA Admission in IIM Sirmaur. SAP is conducted for Candidates who are not selected and are unable to part in the CAP process. For promoting Gender Diversity, IIM Sirmaur reserves 50 seats for Female Candidates for SAP process.

Question 17

What is the Eligibility Criteria for Executive PhD at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sirmaur Executive PhD is a Doctoral Management program for Working Professionals. The eligibility criteria is as follows:Master’s Degree or 5-Year Integrated Master’s Degree with 55% MarksOR2-Year Post-graduate Diploma with 55% Marks along with Bachelor’s Degree with 55% MarksORCA, ICWA, CS with 50% Marks along with Bachelor’s Degree with 55% MarksOR4 Year / 8 Semester Bachelor’s Degree with 6 CGPA10 Years of Work Experience in Industry or AcademicsValid CAT/GMAT/GATE/GRE/UGC-JRF/RAT Scores

Question 18

How can I get admission into the IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

Getting admitted to IIM Sirmaur MBA program requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks with valid CAT score. IIM Sirmaur conducts its Admission via CAP and SAP Process.Candidates who are shortlisted will participate in the CAP process consisting of a Personal Interview Round. Candidates who are not Shortlisted and cannot take part in the CAP process can participate in the SAP process. The detailed admission process is as follows:Admission ProcessDescriptionCAT ExamCandidates interested in taking Admission to IIM Sirmaur must appear for CAT ExamShortlisting for CAP / SAPCandidates are Shortlisted based on their CAT Score for CAP and SAP process for further selection processPersonal Interview (PI)Candidates are required to appear for PI process via CAP (common for all IIMs participating in CAP)

Question 19

Is there any financial assistance provided to PhD students at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PhD students of IIM Sirmaur receive a monthly stipend of INR 30,000 excluding House Rent Allowance (HRA) of INR 5,000. Post clearing CQE, students will receive a monthly stipend of INR 35,000.

Question 20

I have 2 Years of Work Experience, how much advantage does this give me in terms of getting admission to the IIM Sirmaur MBA program?

Accepted Answer

Having 2 Years of Work Experience can enhance your application for admission to MBA Program at IIM Sirmaur. Work Experience overall has a 20% Weightage. Candidates can calculate the same through the table given below:Work Experience in MonthsWeightage 17 - 23 Months15> 23 - 35 Months20> 35 - 41 Months15> 41 - 53 Months10> 53 Months0

Question 21

What’s the weight of Academic Score at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sirmaur MBA Admission assigns a weightage of 15% to Academic Scores, with other weightages as follows:ParametersWeightageCAT Score35Personal Interview (PI)20Academic Score15Work Experience20Gender Diversity5Trailblazer Score5

Question 22

What is the Application Fee for Executive PhD at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The application fee for Executive PhD at IIM Sirmaur is INR 2000 for 1 area and INR 3000 for two areas.

Question 23

How much money is deducted in case someone withdraws before their registration at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

If a Candidate withdraws before their registration at IIM Sirmaur, an amount of INR 1000 is deducted.

Question 24

How can I give my Personal Interview as an International Candidate for admission to IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

International Candidates who are Shortlisted for IIM Sirmaur will be invited for Personal Interview via email. The interview will be conducted online.

Question 25

What is the Fee for IIM Sirmaur MBA Tourism program?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sirmaur charges INR 17,50,000 for its MBA Tourism Program. The fee includes Tuition Fee, Hostel Charges, Alumni Membership and Mediclaim charges.

Question 26

Are there any part-time programs available at IIM Sirmaur for working professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IIM Sirmaur offers a part-time EMBA program. EMBA is a 2-year, Non-residential, Weekend based program especially designed for Working Professionals.

Question 27

What is the admission acceptance fee at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

Candidates who have received an Admission Offer from IIM Sirmaur will need to pay an acceptance fee of INR 60,000 within the specific period.

Question 28

How does the CAT cutoff vary across different categories for admission to IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The CAT cutoff for IIM Sirmaur MBA Program is as follows:CategoryOverallVARCDILRQAGeneral94737373EWS77505050NC-OBC77505050SC60444444ST40302525DAP40302525

Question 29

What is the CAT Cutoff for SC Category at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The CAT Cutoff for SC Category at IIM Sirmaur is 60 Percentile Overall and 44 Percentile Sectional.

Question 30

What is the minimum Cutoff requirement for International Students at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

International Students must have a Valid score of 540 in GMAT and 300 in GRE for getting admission to MBA Program at IIM Sirmaur.

Question 31

What is the IIM Sirmaur SAP Cutoff?

Accepted Answer

The IIM Sirmaur SAP Cutoff is tabulated below:CategoryOverallVARCDILRQAGeneral80-92707070EWS60-70404040NC-OBC60-74454545SC45-54353535ST35-40252525PwD35-40252525

Question 32

How does the CAT cutoff of IIM Sirmaur compare to IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu?

Accepted Answer

Comparatively, the qualifying CAT cutoff for IIM Sirmaur is 94 Percentile Overall and 73 Percentile Sectional, which is the same as that for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu.

Question 33

How has the cutoff changed from the previous year for IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

For the batch 2023-25, the CAT cutoff was 92 Percentile Overall and 70 Percentile Sectional. However, for the batch 2024-26, the CAT cutoff has increased to 94 Percentile Overall and 73 Percentile Sectional.

Question 34

Does IIM Sirmaur accept the CAT 2023 cutoff for MBA Admission 2025?

Accepted Answer

No, IIM Sirmaur does not accept the CAT 2023 cutoff for MBA Admission 2025. The institute will accept the CAT 2024 cutoff for batch 2025.

Question 35

What CAT score is required for Admission to the MBA Tourism program at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

To get admission to MBA Tourism, the CAT score varies each year. For batch 2024, the CAT 2023 score is as follows:CategoryOverallVARCDILRQAGeneral80656565EWS70404040NC-OBC55454545SC40303030ST35252525PwD35252525

Question 36

Are there any sectional cutoffs in CAT for Admission to IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

Admission to IIM Sirmaur is based on the CAT cutoff. Candidates must clear the CAT cutoff announced by IIM Sirmaur. The sectional cutoff for IIM Sirmaur is 73 Percentile.

Question 37

What are the weightage criteria for CAT scores for Admission to IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The weightage criteria for CAT scores for final selection at IIM Sirmaur is 35%.

Question 38

Can I get IIM Sirmaur with 90 Percentile in CAT?

Accepted Answer

The minimum CAT cutoff for IIM Sirmaur is 94 Percentile. Getting admission with 90 Percentile is quite tough. I recommend you to aim for a 94+ Percentile.

Question 39

How do IIM Sirmaur select students for its admission process?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sirmaur selects students based on their valid CAT scores followed by a Personal Interview round conducted by CAP and SAP process.

Question 40

Does IIM Sirmaur accept XAT and CMAT Scores?

Accepted Answer

No, IIM Sirmaur only accepts CAT scores for admission. The Institute considers GMAT and GRE scores for International Students.

Question 41

What are the courses offered by IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

IIM Sirmaur offers a regular MBA and an MBA Tourism as its flagship course. They also have executive courses for working professionals with classes held on weekends. The executive courses include an EMBA and an EMBA (Digital Transformation & Analytics). Then there are also doctorate courses in management, offering both a regular PhD and an Executive PhD.

Question 42

What is the MBA fees at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The fees for IIM Sirmaur MBA program is around 17.5 lakhs for the 2-year program. This fees includes the admission fee, tuition fees, hostel fees, alumni membership fee, and mediclaim. An extra caution deposit of INR 20,000 is also charged at the time of admission and is refundable.

Question 43

How much is the tuition fee charged by the MBA students at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The total fees of the MBA program is INR 17.5 lakhs, but the tuition fees is INR 2.4 Lakhs per term. So overall the tuition fee leads to INR 14.4 lakhs

Question 44

What is the batch strength of IIM Sirmaur MBA?

Accepted Answer

The intake of the MBA students increases every year. For the MBA batch 2022-24, the batch strength was 246 students, whereas for batch 2021-23, the strength was 239 and for batch 2020-22 was 187 students.

Question 45

What is the difference between MBA and MBA Tourism offered by IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

MBA and MBA Tourism have a similar curriculum in their first year, where they will be taught all the fundamental concepts of management theories and practices across different functional areas.In the second year, the MBA tourism students will be taught courses related to the tourism domain like Destination Planning and Management, Tourism Resources and Products, Travel and Tourism Laws and Regulations, Tourism Geography, Tourism Policy and Planning, Sustainable Tourism Management, etc. Even they have to choose electives from the Tourism area only. Whereas MBA students can choose any of the specializations in HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, etc and can choose elective courses based on their domain.

Question 46

Do I need to have a a degree in tourism or hospitality to apply for MBA Tourism at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no requirement for a specific degree to apply for the MBA Tourism program. Individuals having a bachelor’s degree in any field with 50% marks in aggregate are eligible.

Question 47

What is the intake for the MBA Tourism program at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

According to the institute, the intake for the MBA tourism is 60 students for every academic year.

Question 48

Who can apply for the MBA Executive program at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The MBA Executive program of IIM Sirmaur is tailored for working professionals who are interested in upgrading their skills and knowledge in the field of business management along with continuing their full-time job.The institute mainly expects executives with more than 3 years of work experience, mid to senior-level managers, entrepreneurs, and business owners to attend this course.

Question 49

What is the fees for the MBA Executive program at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The fees for the MBA Executive program at IIM Sirmaur is INR 8 lakhs for 2 years. The students will have to pay this fee in 6 installments. The first installment will be of 2 lakhs that can be paid in 2 parts and the 2nd to 6th installments will be of INR 1.2 lakh each.

Question 50

Is work experience mandatory for admission to the MBA Executive program at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a work experience of at least 5 to 10 years is mandatory to secure admission to IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA program. But the candidates having a work experience of 1 year are eligible to apply.

Question 51

What is the career prospect after completing MBA Executive program from IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The MBA Executive program of IIM Sirmaur equips the students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic business world. They can pursue for a wide range of career opportunities for leadership roles in industries like finance, marketing, consulting, general management, etc. They can also apply for executive positions that would have a higher earning potential and professional growth.

Question 52

When does the MBA Executive program usually start at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The MBA Executive program of IIM Sirmaur starts every year in April and ends 2 years later in March.

Question 53

What is the fees for the Executive MBA (DT&A) offered by IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The fees for the Executive MBA (DT&A) is INR 9.5 Lakhs for the 2-year online program. The students will have to pay the fees in 6 installments with INR 1.5 lakhs in each installment and INR 2 lakhs in the 1st installment.

Question 54

Do I need a B.Tech degree to pursue an Executive MBA (DT&A) from IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not mandatory to have a B.Tech degree to pursue Executive MBA (DT&A) from IIM Sirmaur. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and 3 years of full-time managerial experience are eligible to apply.

Question 55

What is the career prospect after completion of Executive MBA (DT&A) from IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The Executive MBA (DT&A) prepares the candidates to be able to work in the digital business landscape and to easily navigate the global business changes effectively. So the graduate can expect roles in digital analysis, digital strategy, leadership in tech companies, etc.

Question 56

When does theExecutive MBA (DT&A) at IIM Sirmaur start?

Accepted Answer

The Executive MBA (DT&A) at IIM Sirmaur starts in January every year and ends 2 years later in January itself.

Question 57

What is the duration of the PhD program at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The minimum duration to complete the program is 3 years and 4 years for students who gain admission into the PhD with a B.Tech degree. The maximum duration in which the students are expected to complete their course is 5 years. A one-year extension can be granted but without a stipend.

Question 58

What is the cost of doing PhD at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The tuition fees of the PhD students of IIM Sirmaur are waived-off. Along with the tuition fees, the charges for books & materials, insurance and other contingency expenses are also waived-off.

Question 59

Does IIM Sirmaur offer stipend to its PhD students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the PhD students at IIM Sirmaur receive a monthly stipend of INR 30,000, excluding House Rent Allowance (HRA) of INR 5,000. After clearing the CQE, the monthly stipend will be revised to INR 35,000 till the end of their 4th year. They also receive a contingency grant of INR 30,000 per year on a reimbursement basis for the purchase of hardware, software, books, databases, etc. The institute also offers a conference grant of INR INR 60,000 (national) and INR 2,50,000 (international).

Question 60

What does the PhD curriculum of IIM Sirmaur include?

Accepted Answer

The PhD curriculum of IIM Sirmaur includes the following stages:The first 2 years include the rigorous coursework in overall management courses as well as area courses.Then the students will have to do a summer research project for a period of 8 - 10 weeks.At the end of the 2 years, a Comprehensive Qualifying Examination (CQE) will be conducted. On successfully clearing, they will be able to go to the research stage.Then they will do their research on their proposed research topic and write and submit the thesis for evaluation.

Question 61

What is the intake for the PhD program at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The exact intake for the PhD program is not provided by the institute. Still considering the last few batches admitted from 2020, the intake is around 3-6 students.

Question 62

Who can apply for an Executive PhD at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The Executive PhD of IIM Sirmaur is designed for working professionals interested in pursuing research in any of the management fields. Those who have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and a minimum of 10 years of work experience are eligible to apply for the Executive PgD program at IIM Sirmaur.

Question 63

What is the duration of the Executive PhD program of IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The duration of the Executive PhD of IIM Sirmaur is a minimum 4 years and a maximum of 6 years.

Question 64

What is the fees for the Executive PhD program at IIM Sirmaur?

Accepted Answer

The fees for the Executive PhD is INR 4.2 lakhs for 4 years and from the 5th year onwards INR 1 lakh per annum will be charged till the doctorate degree is awarded. Also, the students will have to pay a caution deposit of INR 50,000 at the time of admission.

Category	Details
institution name	IIM Sirmaur, Sirmaur
location	Sirmaur
institution type	Government
Ranking Bodies	Year
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)	2024
Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)	2024
learning mode	full-time, residential, and offline classroom-based
admission criteria	primarily on CAT scores
application process	online
official website	https://www.iimsirmaur.ac.in/

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