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 of up to ₹6,00,000, supported by an income certificate from a competent government authority.

What you receive

Entrance or test details needed

Applicants are required to upload their CAT Scorecard, showing their CAT score and percentile.

Documents specific to this category

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Proof of identity (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licencse)
• 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
• Bank passbook showing name, account number, IFSC, and branch (SBI account preferred)
• 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 will be based on for CAT score 

Reservation and relaxations

These apply across all categories:

• 50% of seats are reserved for female candidates.
• 50% of seats are reserved for male 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.