Introduction
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar has announced the introduction of its Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (i-MBA) for the 2025-2030 cohort. The program seeks to develop young management aspirants by providing them with critical business and leadership abilities. Admissions to the i-MBA program will be based on IPMAT 2025 conducted by IIM Indore. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their aptitude test scores, followed by a personal interview. This article provides a detailed insight into admission process, eligibility criteria, composite score computation and reservation policies.
Admission Process
Application Process
Candidates seeking admission to IIM Amritsar's i-MBA program must complete the application process by April 12, 2025. The admission process involves the following key steps:
- Apply for IPMAT 2025 – Candidates must register and appear for Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) conducted by IIM Indore. IPMAT assesses candidates on logical reasoning, Mathematics and verbal ability in English.
- Submit Application to IIM Amritsar – After obtaining IPMAT registration number, candidates must submit their online application to IIM Amritsar at www.iimamritsar.ac.in and pay non-refundable application fee.
- Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) – Based on IPMAT scores and eligibility criteria, IIM Amritsar will release a list of shortlisted candidates.
- Personal Interview – Shortlisted candidates will undergo a personal interview conducted by IIM Amritsar faculty to evaluate communication skills and general awareness.
- Final Selection – A composite score (CS) will be computed based on the Aptitude Test Score (ATS), Personal Interview (PI) score and gender diversity factors. Provisional admission offers will be made accordingly.
Important Dates
- Last date for application at IIM Amritsar: April 12, 2025
- Last date for IPMAT 2025 application at IIM Indore: To be announced
- IPMAT Indore 2025 Exam Date: May 12, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for i-MBA program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Age: The candidate must be under 20 years of age as of July 1, 2025.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed or will be appearing in 2024 Standard XII/HSC or its equivalent must have Mathematics or Applied Mathematics as one of the compulsory subjects.
- Minimum Marks Required:
- General category: Minimum 60% in Standard X and XII.
- SC/ST/PwD category: Minimum 55% in Standard X and XII.
- International Candidates: Students who have completed or are pursuing their XII standard from international boards like IGCSE or IB can also apply.
Documents Required
Applicants must upload scanned copies of the following documents:
- IPMAT 2025 registration receipt
- Matriculation (10th) and Higher Secondary (12th) mark sheets and passing certificates
- Percentage equivalence certificates (if applicable)
- Category certificate (NC-OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD)
- Passport (for international candidates and their parents)
- Passport-sized photograph and signature of candidate and parent
Selection Procedure
Stage 1: Eligibility Check
Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
- Meet the eligibility criteria
- Submit a completed application with the required application fee
- Appear for IPMAT 2025 and submit the registration number to IIM Amritsar
- Obtain a non-zero score in each section of IPMAT 2025
Stage 2: Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)
Shortlisting will be done based on the Aptitude Test Score (ATS) computed as follows:
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Component
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Weight
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Score in Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
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30%
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Score in Quantitative Ability (SA)
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30%
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Score in Verbal Ability (MCQ)
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40%
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Total Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
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Sum of above
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Minimum ATS cutoffs will be decided category-wise by the Admission Committee.
Stage 3: Personal Interview (PI)
Those candidates that are shortlisted will have to proceed with their personal interview, as has been decided by IIM.
- Strong academic profile
- Effective communication skills
- Awareness of general topics and current affairs
- Engagement in extracurricular activities
Stage 4: Final Selection
The final merit list will be based on Composite Score (CS) calculated as follows:
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Component
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Weight
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Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
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70%
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Personal Interview (PI) Score
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25%
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Gender Diversity Factor
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5%
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Total Composite Score (CS)
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Weighted sum of above
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Merit-based admission offers will be issued according to Government of India reservation norms.
Reservation Policy
IIM Amritsar follows the Government of India’s reservation policy:
- NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes): 27%
- SC (Scheduled Caste): 15%
- ST (Scheduled Tribe): 7.5%
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section): Up to 10%
- PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 5%
The PwD category includes disabilities such as:
- Blindness and low vision
- Deafness and hard of hearing
- Locomotor disability, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy
- Autism, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities, mental illness
- Multiple disabilities as per the RPwD Act 2016
Candidates seeking reservation benefits must submit valid documents issued by a competent authority.
Additional Notes
- Candidates must provide correct information regarding age, category and marks. Misrepresentation at any stage will lead to application rejection.
- Multiple applications or modifications in submitted applications will result in disqualification.
- Disputes related to admissions will fall under the jurisdiction of Amritsar courts.
Conclusion
The i-MBA program at IIM Amritsar, structured and rigorous, provides an opportunity for such students who seek to build a career in management. The admission process is transparent, merit-based, and conforms to the standards of other IIMs. Interested candidates should register for IPMAT 2025, complete the application process, and prepare for the selection rounds. IIM Amritsar has a good opportunity for young minds with its robust curriculum and seasoned faculty to grow into tomorrow's business leaders.