Overview: As a CAT aspirant, you're on the cusp of making a decision that could redefine your career trajectory. Among the constellation of prestigious institutions that you aim for, the IIM Raipur shines brightly. In this blog, learn everything you need to know about IIM Raipur, and why it should be at the top of your list.

• Established in 2010, IIM Raipur has swiftly ascended the ranks to become one of the most sought-after destinations for management education in India.
• This renowned institute has produced exceptional leaders who have excelled in the business world.
• IIM Raipur is dedicated to imparting world-class education to its students, evident from its impressive track record of academic excellence and continuous improvement.

Table of Content: Highlights of IIM Raipur IIM Raipur Rankings Important Dates of IIM Raipur Courses Offered at IIM Raipur IIM Raipur Admission Process Application Process of IIM Raipur MBA Selection Criteria of IIM Raipur IIM Raipur EPGP IIM Raipur Fee Structure IIM Raipur Cutoff 2023 Scholarship Offered at IIIM Raipur IIM Raipur Placements 2023 Alumni at IIM Raipur

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IIM Raipur Highlights

Parameter	Description
Established	2010
Exam	CAT
Courses	2 Degrees and 5 Courses
Institute Type	Institute of National Importance
Gender	Co-ed
Student Count	510
Faculty Count	28
Campus Size	200 acres
Gender Percentage	Male 56% and Female 44%
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States	96%
Official Website	IIM Raipur – (Indian Institute of Management Raipur)

IIM Raipur Ranking

IIM Raipur has been ranked 43rd in NIRF 2023, ranking this management institute among the top ones in India. 

IIM Raipur other rankings are mentioned below: 

Ranking Body	Year	Category	Rank
NIRF	2023	Management	43
IIRF	2024	Top Govt. B-School	21
IIRF	2023	Top Govt. B-School	22
Business Today	2023	Top B-Schools	24
Business Today	2023	MBA Executive	11

Check: CAT 2024 Application Form 

IIM Raipur Important Dates 2024

Events	Dates
Last Date to Apply for CAP 2024	January 31, 2024
Personal Interview - Phase 1 for CAP 2024	February 15 - 20, 2024
Personal Interview - Phase 2 for CAP 2024	February 22 - 27, 2024
Personal Interview - Phase 3 for CAP 2024	March 8 - 15, 2024
Submission of Confirmation of Interest	March 2024 (Tentative)
Final Admission Offer	May 10, 2024 (Tentative)
Session Commencement	July 2024 (Tentative)

IIM Raipur Courses Offered

IIM Raipur offers both full-time courses and those designed for executives. Currently, the following courses are available: 

1. PGP 
2. PGP in Management for Working Executives 
3. Executive Fellow Program in Management (EFPM) 

IIM Raipur Courses	IIM Raipur Eligibility Criteria
PGP	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
PGP in Management for Working Executives	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and a minimum of three years of post-qualification work experience
(EFPM) Executive Fellow Programme in Management	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and a minimum of 10 years of work experience

Read more: CAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 

IIM Raipur Admission Process

1. CAT Exam: Candidates must appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) 
2. Shortlisting for Personal Appearance Process: Based on the CAT scores, candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Appearance (PA) process, which usually includes the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
3. Evaluation Criteria for Shortlisting: IIM Raipur considers various factors for shortlisting candidates for the PA process. These factors include the CAT score, past academic performance (10th, 12th, and graduation), work experience, and diversity factors such as gender and academic discipline.
4. Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates are then called for a Personal Interview. The PI assesses candidates on various dimensions, such as communication skills, leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and their motivation for pursuing an MBA.
5. Final Selection: The final selection of candidates is based on a comprehensive evaluation that includes the CAT score, performance in the PA process (PI and possibly WAT), past academic performance, work experience, and diversity. Candidates with the highest composite scores are admitted. 

IIM Raipur Application Process

• Visit the official website of IIM Raipur.
• Fill out the application form with personal and educational details.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit the application form.

Read more: CAT Syllabus 2024 

IIM Raipur MBA Selection Criteria

IIM Raipur follows a two-stage process to select the candidates for the PGP program. The two stages have been explained in the sections below: 

Shortlisting Candidates for Personal Interview

• The candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on the percentile obtained in CAT 2023.
• Those candidates who have scored above the minimum cut-off have a high chance of getting shortlisted for the personal interview.
• The minimum CAT cut-off is indicated in the table below: 

Category	Overall	QA	DILR	VARC
General	94	73	73	73
EWS	77	50	50	50
NC-OBC	77	50	50	50
SC	60	44	44	44
ST	40	25	25	30
DAP	40	25	25	30

IIM Raipur Final Selection

The final selection of the candidates is done based on the final composite score, which is calculated based on the parameters like CAT score, PI, score, VARC, and profile. The weightage of all these components is mentioned below: 

Parameters	Weightage
CAT Score	40
PI Score	25
VA/RC	3
-Diversity	4
(Academics) -Profile	10
-Consistency	2
Gender Diversity	7
Work Experience	9
Total	100

IIM Raipur EPGP 

If you fulfill the following eligibility criteria, then you are eligible to apply for the EPGP program at IIM Raipur: 

Admission Stage	Description
Application Form	Interested candidates who are eligible can fill out the application form available on the IIM Raipur website.
Shortlisting for PI	The applicants will be shortlisted for PI based on Academic qualifications, Work experience, and the Diversity factor.
Personal Interview	The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview and will be evaluated through various parameters.
Final Selection	The final selection of the candidates will be based on the composite score, calculated through parameters like Personal Interview and the overall profile

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IIM Raipur EPGP Important Dates

Events	Dates
Last Date to Apply	November 2, 2024 (Tentative)
Interviews	November 18 - 19, 2024 (Tentative)
Course Commencement	December 24, 2024 (Tentative)

IIM Raipur EPGP Selection Criteria

• The candidates are shortlisted for the EPGP program based on the composite score, calculated using academic qualifications, work experience, and the diversity factor (academic diversity/ gender diversity).
• Suppose you have been shortlisted for a personal interview. In that case, you will receive a call to evaluate them on parameters like Richness of Industry Experience, Communication skills, Leadership Aptitude, Team Spirit, and Ethical Orientation.
• The combined score determines the ultimate selection. Calculated through the parameters like Personal Interview and the overall profile. 

Weightage

The weightage of all the parameters responsible for calculating the final composite score are mentioned below: 

Parameters	Weightage
Personal Interview	50
Academic Profile	22
Work Experience	20
Gender Diversity	4
Academic Diversity	4
Total	100

Check: CAT Exam Documents 

IIM Raipur Fee Structure 

• The fee structure for the Post Graduate Program (PGP) at IIM Raipur for the 2023-25 batch is as follows:
• Total Fee: The total fee for the PGP program is Rs. 19,77,000. 
• Payment Terms: Candidates can pay the fees in six instalments per term. 
• Breakdown: Fee Structure for PGP 2024 -26 Batch 

1st Year	Academic Fees
1st Term	Rs. 2,49,150
2nd Term	Rs. 2,29,350
3rd Term	Rs. 2,28,800
Total	Rs. 7,07,300

2nd Year	Academic Fees
4th Term	Rs. 2,50,470
5th Term	Rs. 2,30,670
6th Term	Rs. 2,30,120
Total	Rs. 7,11,260

IIM Raipur Fee Structure for PGPWE Course 

The fee structure for the Post Graduate Program in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE) at IIM Raipur is as follows: 

1st Year	Academic Fees
1st Term	Rs. 3,15,000
2nd Term	Rs. 2,68,600
3rd Term	Rs. 2,68,600
Total	Rs. 8,52,200

2nd Year	Academic Fees
4th Term	Rs. 2,68,600
5th Term	Rs. 2,68,600
6th Term	Rs. 2,68,600
Total	Rs. 8,05,800

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IIM Raipur Cutoff 2023

IIM Raipur's cutoff for the CAT exam varies for different categories. Here are some key cutoff scores for the CAT exam for IIM Raipur: 

Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall Percentile
General	70	70	70	92
EWS	40	40	40	70
NC-OBC	45	45	45	74
Scheduled Castes	35	35	35	54
Scheduled Tribes	25	32	32.5	40
Differently Abled Person	25	32	35.2	40

Note: The above cut-offs are tentative and subject to change after the CAT result declaration.

IIM Raipur Scholarship

IIM Raipur offers scholarships to support students financially. These aim to recognize exceptional achievements and make education more accessible. Here are key details about the available scholarships based on the search results:

• Merit-Based Scholarships: Eligibility: Students with a CGPA of at least 6.5 and a grade not lower than C+ are eligible. 
• Amount: Varies based on academic performance and family income. 
• SC/ST Need-Based Scholarships: Eligibility: Available for students belonging to SC or ST categories with consideration of family income.

Read more: CAT Exam Study Plan 2024

IIM Raipur Placements 2023

Batch Size	255
Registered for Placement	249
Placed through Campus	249
Number of Offers	287
Companies Participated	107
New Recruiters	32
Highest CTC	67.6 LPA
Average of Top 10%	34.64 LPA
Average of Top 25%	28.25 LPA
Average of Median Top 50%	24.77 LPA
Class Average	21.04 LPA
Median	20 LPA

IIM Raipur Alumni 

IIM Raipur has a strong network of over 2300 alums in 10+ countries. The institute's alum committee aims to engage its elite alums with the institute, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship between the alums and the current students.

Some notable alumni from IIM Raipur include: 

• Nisarg Rathod 
• Shachi Agarwal 
• Vaishali Mahajan 
• Shikha Swarup 
• Amritha V. 

These alumni have succeeded in various fields, showcasing the institute's ability to produce talented and skilled professionals.

Conclusion: Choosing IIM Raipur is not just about selecting a management institution; it's about choosing a path that leads to personal and professional growth. With its blend of rigorous academic programs, excellent faculty, and a supportive ecosystem, IIM Raipur stands out as a beacon of excellence.