Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur (IIM Sirmaur) - Rankings, Fees, Cutoff, Scholarships, Placements & Admission 2026

Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur Overview 

IIM Sirmaur is one of the newer Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) in the country which was set up by the Indian Government in 2015 and is declared an Institution of National Importance. The management institute located in Himachal Pradesh is acclaimed for providing management education par excellence focusing on the key elements of leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and responsible business conduct towards society. Initially, IIM Sirmaur started its operations under the mentorship of IIM Lucknow and now has a state-of-the-art permanent campus at Dhaula Kuan spread across 210 acres.

In the recent past, IIM Sirmaur has significantly broadened its academic portfolio and tie-ups with industries along with opportunities for global exposure via partnerships with globally renowned business schools such as SDA Bocconi School of Management, Italy. Some of the programs offered by the institute are MBA, MBA Tourism Management, MBA in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management (MBA-TTHM), MBA with AI for Working Professionals, PGPEX in Leadership in Smart Manufacturing, BMS, BMS (Virtual Learning Mode), PhD and Executive PhD. The admissions process to these programs depends on examinations such as CAT, IPMAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, NET, JRF, SRF, CUET and other program-specific entrance exams. The fee for flagship MBA programs is around ₹21 lakh while fees for other programs range from approximately ₹4.8 lakh to ₹22.73 lakh depending on the course.

Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur Rankings, Approvals and Accreditations

In the recent past, IIM Sirmaur has achieved a steady growth in rankings amongst the Indian management schools. IIM Sirmaur ranked 51st in the NIRF Management Rankings 2025 improving from 57 th in the NIRF 2024 ranking and 98th position in the NIRF 2023 ranking. The IIRF ranking also positions IIM Sirmaur at G-32 in 2026, G-23 in 2025 and G-39 in 2024. IIM Sirmaur has been declared an Institution of National Importance and approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE) of the Govt of India. These rankings reflect the institute's growing academic reputation, quality education, research focus and industry engagement.

IIM Sirmaur National Rankings (NIRF & IIRF) 2025, 2024 & 2023

IIM Sirmaur Approval and Accreditations

IIM Sirmaur Courses and Fees 2026

IIM Sirmaur offers diverse management programs with undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and doctoral levels. The flagship MBA (full-time residential), MBA Tourism Management and MBA-TTHM programs take students based on Common Admission Test (CAT) scores and cost about 21 lakh. Other courses include BMS, MBA with AI for working professionals, PGPEX-LSM, PhD and Executive PhD programs. The entrance examinations such as CAT, IPMAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE and NET are accepted and program fees range between 4.8 to 22.73 lakh.

IIM Sirmaur Scholarships 2026 

IIM Sirmaur students are eligible for the numerous scholarships provided by the Government of India and the various ministries. Furthermore the institute itself offers the Merit-cum-Means scholarship to deserving candidates.

Note - Candidates must be eligible for the above-mentioned scholarship benefits based on the guidelines of the concerned scholarship provider.

IIM Sirmaur Cutoff 2026 

CAT scores are accepted for admission into the MBA programs at IIM Sirmaur. The anticipated CAT cutoff for admission to the MBA, MBA Tourism Management and MBA in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management (MBA-TTHM) for the 2026 academic session is 90 percentile and above.

IIM Sirmaur Placements 2026

IIM Sirmaur's management programs are doing well in terms of placements. During the 2026 placement drive the average salary package offered to MBA and MBA Tourism Management students is ₹13.30 LPA.

IIM Sirmaur Admission Process 2026

IIM Sirmaur MBA 2026-28 admissions are conducted through two stages. The first level is the screening of candidates through CAT 2025 score and IIM Sirmaur is one of the participating IIMs in the Common Admission Process (CAP) among other IIMs.

Stage 1 - Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)

Eligible candidates scoring above the prescribed IIM Sirmaur minimum CAT cutoff are called for the PI round by CAP. The cutoff is different for various categories and is announced by IIMs independently. PI is significant in the selection process as it can help the institutes analyse the candidates for their communication, attitude, aptitude and overall suitability for management studies.

Stage 2 - Final Selection

Post-PI, the final merit list is formed by IIM Sirmaur using a composite score. This score is not based only on CAT score but a combination of different criteria. The criteria for the composite score are as follows - 

• CAT 2025 score

• Personal Interview (PI) performance

• Class 10, Class 12 and Graduation marks

• Relevant work experience

Gender diversity

• Trailblazer score (candidates from chosen academic & professional backgrounds only)

• The higher the composite score of a candidate the more likely they are to receive admission.

Diversity and Reservation

IIM Sirmaur encourages a balanced classroom. Thus, gender diversity and diversity in educational background are weighted more. Reservation for SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS and PwD candidates as per Government of India norms is available. Some seats are reserved for female candidates as well for a balanced gender ratio in the classroom.

Final Admission Offer

The IIM Jammu shortlisted candidates will receive an admission offer from the institution. Candidates should confirm their seat by paying the acceptance fee and completing all required documents. Admission will be finalised after successful verification of the documents and completion of all eligibility requirements.

IIM Sirmaur Alumni 

• Yash Shah - Business Growth Manager at Adani Airport Holdings Ltd

• Preksha Sharan - Marketing Executive at Virtusa

• Pratyusha Tirumareddi - Senior Tendering Manager at Schneider Electric

• Sai Srusti - Operations Officer at HPCL

IIM Sirmaur Hostel and Campus 

IIM Sirmaur Hostel

IIM Sirmaur offers twin-sharing hostel rooms and the necessary modern amenities. At present there are 5 hostels inside the temporary campus called Atharv and Yajur while inside Devinagar it is Kartik and Vinayak and at Kedarpur it is Kailash. The hostel facilities offered include a bed, mattress, study table, chair, almirah and book rack. Furthermore the facilities offered include Wi-Fi, washing machine, pantry on every floor, TV room, geysers, water purifiers, housekeeping services, mess facility. For off-campus hostels students shuttle bus services are available. 

IIM Sirmaur Permanent Campus

IIM Sirmaur's 210-acre permanent campus is being built at Dhaula Kuan in Himachal Pradesh. This campus is situated about 15 km from Paonta Sahib and is accessible from both Chandigarh and Dehradun airports. This campus is designed to be a fully residential, Wi-Fi-enabled smart campus with modern academic and residential blocks.

Infrastructure and Facilities

• Smart classrooms with Audio-Visual aids.

• Digital Central Library

• Advanced Computer Centre with Computer Laboratories.

• 500-seat auditorium.

• Administrative and Faculty Blocks.

• Student Activity Centre.

• Gymnasium and Indoor Sports facilities.

• Outdoor sports facilities such as Cricket, tennis, badminton etc.

• Health Centre and Medical facilities.

• Cafeteria and shopping centre.

• Guest House.

• Meditation and wellness centre.

Student Accommodation

The permanent campus will have distinct hostels for boys and girls with accommodation facilities for more than 600 students. Hostels will be furnished with common rooms, guest lounges, indoor games, tea/coffee corners and recreational spaces.

IIM Sirmaur Faculty 

• Dr Amrinder Singh - Assistant Professor of Finance and Accounting

• Dr Mohd Hussain Kunroo - Assistant Professor of Economics and Business Environment

• Dr Pragya Bhawsar - Assistant Professor of Strategic Management

• Dr Vikas Kumar - Associate Professor of Marketing Management

• Dr Shashi - Assistant Professor of Marketing Management