IIM Scholarships (PGDM/ MBA at IIMs)

Who can apply

Indian nationals enrolled in a PGDM or MBA programme at an IIM.

• Qualifying institution: the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
• Minimum marks: 75% marks or a CGPA of 7.5 in the previous academic year (relaxations below).
• Family income: gross annual family income up to ₹6,00,000, supported by an income certificate from a competent government authority.

What you receive

Entrance or test details needed

CAT score and percentile. Keep your CAT scorecard ready to upload.

Documents specific to this category

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Proof of identity (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
• Family income proof (income certificate from a competent government authority)
• Graduation marksheet
• CAT scorecard (showing score and percentile)
• Bonafide certificate confirming current enrolment
• Fee structure and fee receipt
• SBI bank passbook showing name, account number, IFSC, and branch
• Caste certificate (if claiming SC/ST/OBC/EWS provisions)
• Disability certificate (if you have marked PwD as Yes)

How selection works for this category

Selection is based on your CAT score.

Reservation and relaxations

These apply across all categories:

• 50% of seats are reserved for female candidates.
• 50% of seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates (25% SC and 25% ST).
• For new cohorts, 5% of seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), meaning 40% or more of a specified disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Marks relaxations:

• SC/ST applicants: a minimum of 65% / 6.50 CGPA.
• PwBD applicants: a minimum of 60% / 6.00 CGPA.

To claim a relaxation, upload a valid caste certificate or disability certificate as applicable.