{"id":3466,"date":"2026-07-17T12:53:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T07:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/?p=3466"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:53:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T07:23:32","slug":"old-iims-vs-new-iims-admission-process-placements-fees-compared-2026-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/old-iims-vs-new-iims-admission-process-placements-fees-compared-2026-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Old IIMs vs New IIMs: Admission Process, Placements & Fees Compared (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re prepping for CAT 2026, you’ve probably Googled at 1 a.m., wondering if a New IIM seat is “worth it” compared to chasing a 99+ percentile for an Old IIM. Fair question. With 22 IIMs now live across India, your preference list isn’t a two-horse race anymore\u2014it’s a strategic call involving the admission process, fees, and placement ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide breaks down Old IIMs vs New IIMs (and Baby IIMs too) across every factor that actually moves the needle: how each category classifies, what the CAT admission process looks like at each level, what you’ll pay, and what you can expect to earn on the other side. No fluff \u2014 just the numbers and the decision framework you need before CAT 2026 results drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Old IIMs, New IIMs and Baby IIMs?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The 22 IIMs in India aren’t one homogeneous group. They’re split into three generations based on when they were set up, and this classification directly affects brand value, CAT cutoffs, and placement strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old IIMs (The Founding Cohort)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Old IIMs \u2014 sometimes referred to as the “Main” IIMs \u2014 trace back to the 1961\u20131996 window, a stretch that produced seven institutes: IIM Calcutta and IIM Ahmedabad (both founded in 1961), IIM Bangalore (1973), IIM Lucknow (1984), and IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore (both 1996). The seventh, IIM Mumbai, has an unusual origin story\u2014it operated for decades as the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), founded in 1963, and was formally converted into an IIM only in 2023. Its founding year places it firmly in the legacy bracket even though its “IIM” branding is recent. IIM Calcutta’s founding partnership with MIT Sloan set the academic template that most Indian B-schools still follow today. Three decades-plus of institutional history is what gives this cohort its recruiter depth\u2014not just the age on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New IIMs (The Expansion Wave)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

New IIMs cover a much wider window than most people assume\u20142007 through to the freshly launched IIM Guwahati in 2025. This bracket runs deep: IIM Shillong, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIM Raipur, IIM Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), IIM Kashipur, IIM Udaipur, IIM Nagpur, IIM Visakhapatnam, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Amritsar, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Jammu, and now IIM Guwahati. Several of the earlier entrants in this list (Shillong, Rohtak, and Raipur) have already crossed a decade of placement history, which is why lumping every “New IIM” into one bucket can be misleading\u2014a 2007-founded campus and a 2025-founded one are not playing on the same field yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby IIMs (The Newest Cohort)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Baby IIMs are the third generation, set up from roughly 2011 onward \u2014 IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Nagpur, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Jammu, and IIM Visakhapatnam. Each Baby IIM is mentored by an established Old or New IIM, which is why the syllabus, case-method teaching style, and grading pattern feel near identical to their mentor institute’s from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old IIMs vs New IIMs vs Baby IIMs: Full Comparison Table<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>Established<\/th>Examples<\/th>CAT Percentile Cutoff<\/th>Avg. Package Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Old IIMs<\/td>1961\u20131996<\/td>Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Mumbai (NITIE), Bangalore, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore<\/td>85\u201399.5+<\/td>\u20b925\u201335 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
New IIMs<\/td>2007\u20132015<\/td>Shillong, Rohtak, Raipur, Ranchi, Trichy, Udaipur, Kashipur<\/td>90\u201398<\/td>\u20b918\u201327 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
Baby IIMs<\/td>2015 onward<\/td>Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, Nagpur, Sambalpur, Sirmaur, Jammu, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati<\/td>82\u201395<\/td>\u20b914\u201322 LPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cutoffs and packages vary by category (General\/OBC\/SC\/ST\/EWS\/PwD) and by year; treat these as directional ranges for shortlisting, not guarantees.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Admission Process: Old IIMs vs New IIMs<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Here’s where a lot of aspirants get it wrong \u2014 the broad admission process (CAT score \u2192 shortlist \u2192 WAT\/GD\/PI \u2192 final selection)<\/strong> is the same across all IIM categories, since every IIM follows CAT as the entrance test. What differs is the weightage formula<\/em> and competitiveness at each stage<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage 1: CAT Score and Sectional Cutoffs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All IIMs use your CAT percentile as the first filter, but Old IIMs apply steeper sectional cutoffs (often 80+ percentile in each of VARC, DILR, and QA individually) alongside a high overall cutoff. New and Baby IIMs are typically more forgiving on sectional minimums, which opens the door for aspirants who are strong overall but slightly weaker in one section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage 2: Shortlisting Criteria Beyond CAT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the biggest differentiator. Old IIMs like Ahmedabad and Bangalore weigh CAT score heavily (50%+) in the final composite score, while several New and Baby IIMs give more weight to academic profile, work experience, and gender\/academic diversity factors. If your 10th, 12th, or graduation percentage is on the lower side, a New or Baby IIM’s composite formula may actually work in your favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage 3: WAT\/GD-PI Rounds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Old IIMs run a more intensive Written Ability Test and Personal Interview process, often with panels of 2\u20133 senior faculty probing academic and general awareness depth. New and Baby IIMs tend to run leaner panels but still assess communication, clarity of thought, and motivation with equal seriousness\u2014don’t mistake “newer” for “easier” at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage 4: Final Selection and Waitlist Movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Old IIMs generally lock their batch faster since demand vastly outstrips supply. New and Baby IIMs often see longer waitlist movement through July\u2013August, which is genuinely useful to know if you’re CAT 2026 waitlisted anywhere and wondering how long to hold out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much CAT Percentile Do You Actually Need? Institute-by-Institute<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Institute<\/th>Founded<\/th>Qualifying Percentile<\/th>Realistic Shortlist Zone<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
IIM Calcutta<\/td>1961<\/td>85<\/td>99\u201399.5+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Ahmedabad<\/td>1961<\/td>95<\/td>99.5+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Mumbai (NITIE)<\/td>1963<\/td>85<\/td>97\u201399+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Bangalore<\/td>1973<\/td>85<\/td>99.5+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Lucknow<\/td>1984<\/td>90<\/td>97\u201399+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Kozhikode<\/td>1996<\/td>85<\/td>97\u201399+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Indore<\/td>1996<\/td>90<\/td>97\u201399+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Shillong<\/td>2007<\/td>75\u201390<\/td>95\u201398+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Rohtak<\/td>2010<\/td>95<\/td>95\u201397+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Raipur<\/td>2010<\/td>92<\/td>94\u201397+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Ranchi<\/td>2010<\/td>92<\/td>94\u201397+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Udaipur<\/td>2011<\/td>92<\/td>95\u201398+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Trichy<\/td>2011<\/td>92<\/td>95\u201398+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Kashipur<\/td>2011<\/td>92<\/td>93\u201396+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Nagpur<\/td>2015<\/td>90<\/td>92\u201395+<\/td><\/tr>
Bodh Gaya \/ Amritsar \/ Jammu \/ Sirmaur \/ Sambalpur \/ Visakhapatnam<\/td>2015\u201316<\/td>90\u201392<\/td>90\u201395+<\/td><\/tr>
IIM Guwahati<\/td>2025<\/td>90<\/td>90\u201395+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Old IIMs vs New IIMs: Fees, Recruiters and Payback Period<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
What You’re Comparing<\/th>Old IIMs<\/th>New IIMs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Program fee (2 years)<\/td>\u20b920\u201328 lakh<\/td>\u20b916\u201322 lakh<\/td><\/tr>
Average CTC<\/td>\u20b928\u201335+ LPA<\/td>\u20b918\u201325 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
Median CTC<\/td>\u20b925\u201332 LPA<\/td>\u20b917\u201322 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
Time to recover fees<\/td>Roughly 1\u20132 years post-graduation<\/td>Roughly 1\u20132.5 years post-graduation<\/td><\/tr>
Marquee recruiters<\/td>McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Microsoft<\/td>Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Accenture, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank<\/td><\/tr>
Ceiling package (best offers)<\/td>Can cross \u20b91 crore in a strong year<\/td>Best New IIM offers have touched \u20b940\u201370+ LPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Old IIMs vs New IIMs: Placements Comparison<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
IIM Category<\/th>Placement Rate<\/th>Avg. Package<\/th>Median Package<\/th>Top Recruiting Sectors<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Old IIMs<\/td>Near 100%<\/td>\u20b928\u201335 LPA<\/td>\u20b927\u201334 LPA<\/td>Consulting, BFSI, Product\/Tech<\/td><\/tr>
New IIMs<\/td>95\u2013100%<\/td>\u20b918\u201327 LPA<\/td>\u20b916\u201322 LPA<\/td>Consulting, BFSI, Sales & Marketing<\/td><\/tr>
Baby IIMs<\/td>90\u2013100%<\/td>\u20b914\u201320 LPA<\/td>\u20b913\u201318 LPA<\/td>BFSI, General Management, Analytics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NIRF Ranking: Old IIMs vs New IIMs<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
NIRF Rank Band<\/th>Typical Occupants<\/th>What It Signals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Top 5<\/td>IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow<\/td>Legacy Old IIMs still dominate the podium<\/td><\/tr>
Rank 6\u201315<\/td>IIM Indore, IIM Shillong, IIM Rohtak, IIM Trichy, IIM Raipur, IIM Udaipur<\/td>New IIMs increasingly break into the top 15<\/td><\/tr>
Rank 16\u201340<\/td>IIM Kashipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Amritsar, IIM Visakhapatnam<\/td>Baby IIMs climbing steadily year over year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Loans, Scholarships and the Real Cost of Each Category<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Sticker-price fees rarely tell the full story, and this is where a lot of aspirants make an avoidable mistake\u2014ruling out an Old IIM purely on fee shock or assuming a Baby IIM is automatically “cheap” once you add hostel, laptop, and exchange-program costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Education loans:<\/strong> Nearly every nationalized and private bank offers collateral-free loans up to \u20b940 lakh for IIM admits under the IBA model loan scheme, regardless of category. Once you have your admission offer letter, the loan process itself is largely identical across Old, New, and Baby IIMs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA):<\/strong> Available at almost all 22 IIMs for families below a defined income threshold, often covering a substantial share of tuition. Documentation requirements are broadly similar across categories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Merit scholarships:<\/strong> Awarded for high CAT percentile or strong in-program academic performance; several New and Baby IIMs run mid-program merit awards each term to retain top performers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Government scholarships:<\/strong> Central and state schemes for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and minority candidates apply uniformly, though the exact disbursal process varies by state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Old IIMs vs New IIMs: Which Should You Choose?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    There’s no universal right answer\u2014it comes down to your CAT percentile, your budget tolerance, and what you’re actually optimizing for. Use this as a quick decision matrix rather than a rulebook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your Situation<\/th>Lean Toward<\/th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    98+ percentile, strong academic profile<\/td>Old IIMs<\/td>Brand premium and recruiter depth compound across a 10-year career, not just the first job<\/td><\/tr>
    90\u201397 percentile, want proven placement history<\/td>New IIMs<\/td>Mature placement cycles (many have 10+ years of data) at meaningfully lower cutoff pressure<\/td><\/tr>
    82\u201390 percentile, want the IIM tag on a budget<\/td>Baby IIMs<\/td>Fast-improving placements, especially at campuses mentored by a strong Old IIM<\/td><\/tr>
    Fees are the real constraint, any percentile<\/td>Compare scholarship eligibility first<\/td>A fully-scholarshipped Baby IIM can out-ROI a fully-loaned Old IIM<\/td><\/tr>
    Undecided between two calls at similar cutoffs<\/td>Check recruiter list + median (not average) package<\/td>Averages get skewed by outlier offers; median tells you what a typical graduate actually earns<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Quick Summary: Old IIMs vs New IIMs at a Glance<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
    Factor<\/th>Old IIMs<\/th>New IIMs<\/th>Baby IIMs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Established<\/td>1961\u20131996<\/td>2007\u20132015<\/td>2015 onward<\/td><\/tr>
    Qualifying CAT Percentile<\/td>85\u201395<\/td>75\u201395<\/td>82\u201392<\/td><\/tr>
    Realistic Shortlist Zone<\/td>97\u201399.5+<\/td>93\u201398+<\/td>90\u201395+<\/td><\/tr>
    Fees (2 years)<\/td>\u20b920\u201328 lakh<\/td>\u20b916\u201322 lakh<\/td>\u20b915\u201321 lakh<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg. Package<\/td>\u20b928\u201335+ LPA<\/td>\u20b918\u201325 LPA<\/td>\u20b914\u201322 LPA<\/td><\/tr>
    Placement Rate<\/td>Near 100%<\/td>95\u2013100%<\/td>90\u2013100%<\/td><\/tr>
    Best Suited For<\/td>98+ percentile scorers<\/td>90\u201397 percentile scorers<\/td>82\u201390 percentile scorers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    FAQs: Old IIMs vs New IIMs<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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    Q1. What is the main difference between Old IIMs and New IIMs?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    The core difference is establishment year and the resulting brand maturity: Old IIMs were set up before 1996 and have decades of recruiter trust, while New IIMs were established mostly between 1996 and 2011 and are still building that same depth of industry network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Q2. Are New IIMs worth it compared to Old IIMs?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, for most CAT aspirants scoring below the 97\u201398 <\/strong>percentile, New IIMs offer a strong return on investment through respectable packages, the IIM brand tag, and lower admission pressure than the legacy six.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Q3. Which IIMs are considered “Old IIMs”? <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    The seven Old IIMs are Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Mumbai (formerly NITIE), Bangalore, Lucknow, Kozhikode, and Indore\u2014all established between 1961 and 1996.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Q4. Do New IIMs and Baby IIMs follow the same admission process as Old IIMs?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, every IIM uses CAT score as the entry filter followed by WAT\/GD-PI rounds, but the weightage given to CAT score versus academic profile and work experience differs by institute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Q5. What is the fee difference between Old IIMs and New IIMs?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Old IIMs typically charge \u20b921\u201333.5 lakh for the two-year program, while New IIMs range from \u20b917\u201326 lakh\u2014the gap has narrowed significantly in recent years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Q6. Do Baby IIMs get placed as well as Old IIMs?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Baby IIM placement rates are strong (often 90\u2013100%), but average packages still trail Old IIMs by roughly \u20b910\u201315 LPA, though the gap is shrinking each placement season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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