Admission to the MBA and MBA-HR programs at IIM Trichy is based on a valid CAT score, followed by shortlisting through the JAP cutoff and a Personal Interview (PI). From the 2026 admission cycle onward, IIM Trichy will no longer participate in the Common Admission Process (CAP). Instead, it will follow a Joint Admission Process (JAP) along with IIM Raipur, IIM Kashipur, and IIM Ranchi. It will allow candidates to apply to all four institutes through a single application window, reducing the need for multiple submissions and separate procedures. For the 2026 admission cycle, the JAP cutoff for the General category is set at 90 percentile. The JAP 2026 cutoff based on CAT 2025 scores for PI shortlisting is 96.25 percentile for the general category. 

1. Important Dates for IIM Trichy Admissions 2026
2. IIM Trichy MBA Admission 2025
3. IIM Trichy Executive MBA Admission 2025
4. IIM Trichy PhD Admission 2025
5. IIM Trichy EDPM Admission 2025
6. IIM Trichy Application Process 2025
7. IIM Trichy Admission 2025 FAQs

Important Dates for IIM Trichy Admissions 2026

Some important dates for IIM Trichy Admissions 2026 are given below-

IIM Trichy JAP Counselling Dates 2026

IIM Trichy PGPBM Dates 2026

IIM Trichy MBA Admission 2026

IIM Trichy offers the following PGPM programs:

IIM Trichy MBA Eligibility

• To be eligible for admission, candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks (45% in the case of reserved categories) in Graduation from a recognized board.
• The candidates must also appear for the CAT exam.

IIM Trichy MBA Selection Criteria

IIM Trichy shortlists candidates based on the JAP cutoff. The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the Personal Interview (PI).

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Candidates who have opted for IIM Trichy during the CAT 2025 registration process should also register for the JAP 2026 process. The minimum eligibility criteria for JAP 2026 registration process is 90 percentile overall. The PI shortlisting cutoff for JAP 2026 are-

IIM JAP PI Registration Cutoff 2026

IIM JAP PI Shortlisting Cutoff 2026

IIM Trichy Executive MBA Admission 2026

IIM Trichy offers PGPBM (MBA for Working Executives) with the fees as tabulated below-

IIM Trichy PGPBM Eligibility

• To be eligible for admission, candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% (45% in the case of reserved categories) in Graduation from a recognized University.
• Additionally, candidates applying for this program must have a minimum of three years of full-time work experience as of the last date for submission of the Online Application Form.

IIM Trichy PGPBM Selection Criteria

• The eligible candidates must appear for a Written Test that is usually scheduled in April.
• Candidates who have a valid test score of CAT 2025 or GMAT (test taken between May 1, 2025, and March 24, 2026) are exempted from the Written Test.

The final selection will be based on the following criteria:

IIM Trichy PhD Admission 2026

IIM Trichy offers PhD (full-time) in Management in several areas of research like Business Law, Economics and Public Policy, Finance and Accounting, Information Systems and Analytics, Marketing, Operations Management, etc.

IIM Trichy PhD Eligibility

• To be eligible for admission, candidates must have scored at least 60% (55% in the case of reserved categories) in a Master’s degree, Integrated Master’s Program, or a 2-year PG Diploma.
• In addition to this, they must have secured at least 60% (55% in the case of reserved categories) in Graduation from a recognized University.
• Candidates who have professional qualifications like CA / ICWA / CS with at least 50 percent aggregate marks along with a Bachelor’s degree (with at least 60 percent marks) are also eligible.

IIM Trichy PhD Selection Criteria

• The selection will be based on scores of the GMAT, GATE, GRE, UGC-JR, or IIMB Entrance Test.

Validity of score:

• GMAT and GRE last 5 years (January 2021 to December 2025).
• GATE last 3 years (2024 to 2026)
• CAT last 1 year (CAT exam conducted in 2025).
• IIMB Test to be conducted on November 17, 2024, and February 02, 2025.

IIM Trichy EDPM Admission 2026

The candidates who have exposure to management education through graduation or postgraduate studies and have passed them with first class, have a minimum of 10 years of work experience, and are currently working as a full-time executive, are eligible to apply for the EDPM program at IIM Trichy.

IIM Trichy Application Process 2026

IIM Trichy PGPM / PGPM-HR Admission: How to Apply?

• Interested candidates will have to visit the official website of CAT and register for the CAT exam.
• The candidates must select IIM Trichy as one of their preferences in the CAT application.
• Once they are done filling up the application form, they can submit it and pay the application fee.
• The candidates then have to register for the JAP counselling.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview.

IIM Trichy PGPBM Admission: How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply for the PGPBM program on the IIM Trichy website and pay a non-refundable fee of INR 2,000 for the general category and INR 1,000 for SC/ ST/ DAP students.

IIM Trichy PhD Admission: How to Apply?

• Interested candidates can apply online for the PhD program.
• They can apply for a maximum of 2 areas of specialization.
• The application fee is INR 1,000, and no application fee is charged for the SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• The candidates appearing for the IIMB test will have to pay an additional fee of INR 1,000.

The documents required to be submitted along with the application form are

• Scanned copies of the academic mark sheet and certificates.
• Qualifying examination scorecards
• Category certificates
• Research proposals.

IIM Trichy EDPM Admission: How to Apply?

The candidates can apply for the EDPM program from the following link: https://www.iimtrichy.ac.in/fpmapplication-registration. The application fee is INR 1,000 per specialization, and no application fee is charged to the SC/ST/DAP candidates.

IIM Trichy Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. What is the Executive Doctoral Program in Management (EDPM) at IIM Trichy?

Ans. Executive Doctoral Program at IIM Trichy is a non-residential PhD Program for working executives at IIMT who would like to carry out serious academic research in the field of management without compromising on their ongoing professional pursuits.

Ques. Is there an application fee for the EDPM program at IIM Trichy?

Ans. Yes, an application fee of Rs.1000/- (No fee for SC / ST / DAP candidates) is to be remitted through the Online Admission Portal for the EDPM program at IIM Trichy.

Ques. How do I contact IIM Trichy in case of queries?

Ans. IIM Trichy contact details:-

• Official Email ID: iimt@iimtrichy.ac.in
• Contact No: +91-431-2505000/ +91-431-2501124

Ques. How long is the PhD program at IIM Trichy?

Ans. Students are expected to complete the program within 4-5 years. However, the maximum duration by which a student is expected to complete the graduation requirements of the program is six years.

Ques. What are the entrance exams accepted for PhD admission at IIM Trichy?

Ans. The entrance exams that are accepted are the IIMB Test, CAT, GRE, GATE, GMAT, and UGC-NET/JRF, depending on your area of specialization.

Ques. How can I get a seat at IIM Trichy for an MBA?

Ans. The candidates will have to clear the CAT cut-off and get shortlisted for the personal interview. Then they will be selected based on factors like the CAT score. PI performance, Educational background, Gender diversity, and Work experience. The selected candidates will get a seat for the MBA at IIM Trichy.

Ques. How much CAT percentile is required for IIM Trichy?

Ans. The candidates need to score above the 94th percentile overall to get shortlisted for the IIM Trichy interview.

Ques. How much is IIM Trichy waitlist fee?

Ans. Waitlist candidates will have to pay an amount of INR 20,000 as Waitlist Commitment Fee within 4 days to remain on the active waitlist.

Ques. I have a valid CAT score, so will I be exempted from taking the written test for IIM Trichy PGPBM admission?

Ans. Candidates having a valid test score of CAT 2024 or GMAT score (test taken between May 01, 2024, and April 30, 2025) are exempted from the Written Test.