Selecting the right b-school cannot be only brand-driven. For management aspirants who are plotting their path for 2026, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) stand for the pinnacle of corporate leadership. But the mistake lies in lumping all IIMs together.
The network is segmented into three different generation categories: BLACKI IIMs (Older Gems), which have the most extensive legacy networks and placement in high-finance; New IIMs, known for the highest return on investment (ROI) and state-of-the-art corporate infrastructure; and Baby IIMs (Emerging Stars), which contribute fast-growing ecosystems and niche specialisation programs.
The emergence of IIM Guwahati as the 22nd campus has changed the competitive landscape. This latest 2026 guide offers you exact placement info, fee structures, and seat numbers of each IIM to assist you in selecting the best academic fit.
Complete Tier-Wise Directory of IIMs
Here is a complete breakdown of tier-wise IIMs. You can check the details for each institute before choosing the right one for your admission.
Tier 1: The Heritage Generational Brackets (BLACKI & Elite Group)
- Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)
- Latest Fee Structure: ~INR 27.50 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 385 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 35.50 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 99.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme (PGP) & PGP-BA
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 26.00 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 430 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 34.88 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 99.5+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC)
- Flagship Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 27.00 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 210 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 34.23 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 99.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK)
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 23.50 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 375 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 28.05 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 98.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML)
- Flagship Course: PGP, PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 20.75 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 436 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 32.30 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 98.5+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai)
- Flagship Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Latest Fee Structure: ~INR 20.00 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 450+ Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 33.84 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 98.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIMI)
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme (PGP) & PGP-HRM
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 21.17 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 451 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 29.57 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 98.0+ Percentile
Tier 2: The New IIMs Generation Bracket
- Indian Institute of Management Shillong
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 26.18 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 120 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 26.44 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 95.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Raipur
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 18.00 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 210 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 18.15 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 94.0+ Percentile (CAP Process)
- Indian Institute of Management Ranchi
- Flagship Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA) & MBA-HRM
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 17.50 Lakhs]
- Total Seat Intake: 240 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 19.29 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 94.0+ Percentile (CAP Process)
- Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 17.90 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 240 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 18.73 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 95.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM)
- Latest Fee Structure: ~INR 21.00 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 180 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 19.43 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 94.0+ Percentile (CAP Process)
- Indian Institute of Management Udaipur
- Flagship Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 22.51 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 260 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 18.77 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 94.0+ Percentile (CAP Process)
- Indian Institute of Management Kashipur
- Flagship Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Latest Fee Structure: ~INR 18.00 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 210 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 15.04 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 94.0+ Percentile (CAP Process)
Tier 3: The Baby IIMs Generation Bracket (Fastest Growth Ecosystems)
- Indian Institute of Management Nagpur
- Flagship Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 18.90 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 130 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 18.07 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 92.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 17.82 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 240+ Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 16.40 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 92.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Amritsar
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
- Latest Fee Structure: ~INR 17.00 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 60 Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 16.50 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 92.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya
- Flagship Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 18.85 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 240+ Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 13.00 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 92.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur
- Flagship Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Latest Fee Structure: ~INR 13.00 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 120+ Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 15.65 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 92.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur
- Flagship Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Latest Fee Structure: ~INR 20.00 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 120+ Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 13.30 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 92.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Jammu
- Flagship Course: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Latest Fee Structure: INR 18.85 Lakhs
- Total Seat Intake: 240+ Seats
- Average Placement Package: INR 15.48 LPA
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 92.0+ Percentile
- Indian Institute of Management Guwahati (The Newest Addition)
- Flagship Course: Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
- Latest Fee Structure: Announced during the 2026 counseling phase
- Total Seat Intake: Operationalizing batch matrices
- Average Placement Package: First flagship batch currently active
- Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff: 92.0+ Percentile (Participating via CAP)
FAQs
There are exactly 22 operational IIM campuses active in India, with IIM Guwahati being the newest campus.
The Common Admission Process coordinates centralized single-window personal interviews for multiple New and Baby IIMs together.
IIM Ahmedabad holds the record, commanding an outstanding average domestic placement package of INR 35.50 LPA.
Yes, following the statutory IIM Act, these institutes confer formal Master of Business Administration degrees instead of diplomas.
Yes, the baseline qualifying threshold for most emerging Baby IIMs ranges around the 92 percentile marks.
