{"id":4567,"date":"2026-09-08T11:16:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T05:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/?p=4567"},"modified":"2026-09-08T12:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T06:34:12","slug":"iim-indore-batch-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/iim-indore-batch-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"IIM Indore Batch Profile 2026-28: Who Gets Into IIM Indore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every CAT aspirant eyeing IIM Indore eventually asks the same question: what does it actually take to get in? Beyond the headline CAT percentile, admission committees weigh academic consistency, work experience, gender diversity, and a composite score formula that most applicants never fully understand until after they’ve already applied. This guide breaks down the real, published IIM Indore Batch Profile 2026-28<\/strong> \u2014 who this year’s incoming class actually is, how they got selected, and what the numbers tell you about your own chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IIM Indore 2026-28: Batch Size at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IIM Indore’s Class of 2026-27 welcomed students across four cohorts \u2014 the flagship PGP, PGP-HRM, IPM-IV, and the Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) \u2014 with the PGP accounting for the largest share of the incoming class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programme<\/th>Male<\/th>Female<\/th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
PGP (Flagship)<\/td>222<\/td>265<\/td>487<\/td><\/tr>
PGP-HRM<\/td>2<\/td>41<\/td>43<\/td><\/tr>
IPM-IV<\/td>49<\/td>30<\/td>79<\/td><\/tr>
DPM<\/td>12<\/td>13<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>285<\/strong><\/td>349<\/strong><\/td>634<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The flagship PGP cohort of 487 students is what most CAT aspirants specifically mean when they refer to “getting into IIM Indore,” and it’s the primary focus of this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IIM Indore Batch Profile 2026-28: Gender Diversity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most notable trends in this year’s batch is that women outnumbered men in the incoming PGP cohort for another consecutive year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metric<\/th>PGP 2026-28<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Female Students<\/td>54.4%<\/td><\/tr>
Male Students<\/td>45.6%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This continues a broader shift across several top IIMs in recent years, where gender diversity has become an explicit factor woven into the admission process rather than an incidental outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Background: Who Actually Gets In?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common assumption among CAT aspirants is that IIM Indore, like most IIMs, is dominated by engineering graduates. This year’s batch profile tells a different story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metric<\/th>PGP 2026-28<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Non-Engineering Background<\/td>54%<\/td><\/tr>
Engineering Background<\/td>46%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top academic streams represented:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stream<\/th>Approximate Number of Students<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Engineering & Technology<\/td>126<\/td><\/tr>
Management Studies<\/td>67<\/td><\/tr>
Commerce<\/td>66<\/td><\/tr>
Computer Science<\/td>55<\/td><\/tr>
Economics<\/td>31<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Beyond these top five streams, the cohort also includes students from Architecture, Medicine, Journalism, Psychology, Agriculture, Law, Fashion Design, and Veterinary Science \u2014 making IIM Indore’s PGP one of the more academically diverse batches among the IIM cluster. If you’re coming from a non-engineering background and wondering whether that puts you at a disadvantage, this year’s data suggests the opposite: non-engineers form the majority<\/strong>, not the exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work Experience and Geographic Diversity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IIM Indore’s PGP batch blends fresh graduates with experienced professionals, and admits students from across the country rather than concentrating heavily in one region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metric<\/th>PGP 2026-28<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Students with Prior Work Experience<\/td>43%<\/td><\/tr>
Fresh Graduates<\/td>57%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top states represented in the batch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

State<\/th>Number of Students<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Maharashtra<\/td>93<\/td><\/tr>
Uttar Pradesh<\/td>64<\/td><\/tr>
Delhi<\/td>49<\/td><\/tr>
Madhya Pradesh<\/td>26<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This geographic spread, combined with a near-even split between freshers and work-experience candidates, reflects IIM Indore’s deliberate effort to build a batch that isn’t concentrated around any single academic or professional background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IIM Indore CAT 2025 Cutoffs for the 2026-28 Batch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clearing the minimum CAT percentile cutoff is the first hurdle in IIM Indore’s selection process \u2014 but it’s important to understand these are Stage-I eligibility thresholds, not the actual percentile typically needed to receive an interview call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category<\/th>QA<\/th>DILR<\/th>VARC<\/th>Overall<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
General<\/td>80<\/td>80<\/td>80<\/td>90<\/td><\/tr>
EWS<\/td>80<\/td>80<\/td>80<\/td>90<\/td><\/tr>
NC-OBC<\/td>70<\/td>70<\/td>70<\/td>80<\/td><\/tr>
SC<\/td>55<\/td>55<\/td>55<\/td>60<\/td><\/tr>
ST<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>45<\/td><\/tr>
PwD<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>45<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These are minimum qualifying thresholds<\/strong> to be considered in Stage II \u2014 actual interview-call cutoffs typically run meaningfully higher, since the final shortlist also weighs Class 10 and Class 12 academic scores, CAT sectional performance, and diversity factors. If you’re still calibrating your own target CAT score against these thresholds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How IIM Indore’s Selection Process Actually Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike some IIMs that conduct a Written Ability Test (WAT) or Group Discussion (GD), IIM Indore relies solely on a Personal Interview (PI)<\/strong> for its final selection stage, built around a Composite Score formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Stage I \u2014 Eligibility Screening:<\/strong> Candidates must clear the minimum sectional and overall CAT percentile cutoffs shown above simply to be considered further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Stage II \u2014 Composite Score for PI Shortlisting:<\/strong> Candidates who clear Stage I are ranked using a Composite Score that factors in CAT percentile, Class 10 and Class 12 academic performance, and gender\/academic diversity considerations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Stage III \u2014 Final Composite Score (FCS):<\/strong> After the Personal Interview, a Final Composite Score is calculated, again incorporating PI performance alongside academic and CAT metrics, to generate a category-wise merit list for provisional admission offers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    A distinctive feature of IIM Indore’s process is the significant weightage given to Class 10 and Class 12 marks<\/strong> throughout both the Stage II and Final Composite Score calculations \u2014 meaning candidates with strong CAT scores but weaker board exam results may find themselves at a relative disadvantage compared to peers with more balanced academic profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IIM Indore Fees for the 2026-28 Batch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Admission profile aside, program cost is a major consideration for most aspirants building their B-school shortlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Programme<\/th>Total Fee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    PGP (2 Years)<\/td>\u20b925.15 Lakhs (Year 1: \u20b913.04L, Year 2: \u20b912.11L)<\/td><\/tr>
    IPM (5 Years)<\/td>\u20b938.29 Lakhs (Years 1\u20133: \u20b95L\/year, Years 4\u20135: \u20b910L\/year)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IIM Indore also offers need-based financial assistance covering up to 100% of tuition fees for eligible students, with approximately 20% of the batch receiving some form of aid \u2014 a detail worth factoring into your own admission and ROI planning if program cost is a significant constraint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How This Batch Profile Connects to Placement Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A batch profile isn’t just an admission statistic \u2014 it directly shapes the placement outcomes that follow two years later. In the most recent final placement cycle, IIM Indore recorded an average CTC of \u20b929.57 LPA, a median of \u20b927 LPA, and a highest domestic offer of \u20b970 LPA, with 100% placement achieved across more than 225 participating companies. If terms like “CTC,” “median package,” or “highest offer” aren’t fully clear to you yet, our complete MBA placement terms glossary<\/a> breaks down exactly what each of these figures means and how to read a placement report correctly. For a broader sense of how this compares across the IIM cluster more generally, our BLACKI IIMs Summer Placement 2026 Report<\/a> offers a useful side-by-side reference point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How IIM Indore’s Selection Philosophy Differs from Other IIMs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re simultaneously targeting multiple IIMs, understanding what makes IIM Indore’s approach distinctive helps you allocate prep effort more accurately across your shortlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Aspect<\/th>IIM Indore<\/th>Typical Approach at Other Top IIMs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Board Exam Weightage<\/td>Significant weightage on Class 10 and 12 marks throughout Stage II and FCS<\/td>Varies widely; some IIMs weight board scores more lightly<\/td><\/tr>
    Group Discussion \/ WAT<\/td>Not conducted<\/td>Several IIMs include a WAT or GD as part of the process<\/td><\/tr>
    Work Experience Emphasis<\/td>Moderate; not a decisive factor (57% freshers this year)<\/td>Some IIMs give more explicit bonus weightage to work experience<\/td><\/tr>
    Gender Diversity Factor<\/td>Explicit consideration; batch skews female-majority<\/td>Varies; several IIMs have similar diversity-conscious policies<\/td><\/tr>
    Final Selection Basis<\/td>Personal Interview + Composite Score (CAT + academics + PI)<\/td>Broadly similar structure, but component weightages differ significantly by institute<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    The practical implication: if your board exam scores are strong but your work experience is limited, IIM Indore’s selection formula may actually favor your profile more than institutes that weight professional experience more heavily. Conversely, candidates with excellent work experience but weaker Class 10\/12 marks may find their profile relatively more competitive at IIMs with different weightage formulas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Admission Timeline: What’s Next After the 2026-28 Batch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    With the PGP 2026-28 batch admissions now concluded and the cohort already on campus, the next admission cycle \u2014 PGP 2027-29 \u2014 is anchored by CAT 2026, expected in November 2026. If you’re preparing for this upcoming cycle, understanding the current batch profile gives you a realistic benchmark for the kind of academic and professional profile that tends to succeed at IIM Indore, even as exact cutoffs and batch composition may shift slightly year to year based on the applicant pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Aspirants targeting the 2027-29 cycle should treat this year’s data as a directional guide rather than a fixed target \u2014 while the General category’s 90 overall percentile Stage-I threshold has remained relatively stable in recent cycles, actual interview-call and final admission percentiles can vary based on that year’s specific applicant pool and CAT difficulty level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What This Batch Profile Means If You’re Still Preparing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re building your CAT prep strategy with IIM Indore specifically in mind, a few practical takeaways from this year’s profile stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n