🔹 What is IIM?
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are autonomous institutions that offer management education at the postgraduate, doctoral, and executive levels. They're best known for their MBA-equivalent program, called PGP (Post Graduate Programme in Management).
🔹 Key Points
| Feature | Details |
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| Total Number | 21 IIMs across India |
| Flagship Program | PGP/MBA (2 years) |
| Entrance Exam | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Other Programs | Executive MBA, Fellow Program (PhD), Short-term certifications |
| Top IIMs | IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta (the "ABC" of IIMs) |
🔹 Admission Process
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Take the CAT Exam (held annually in November)
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Shortlisting based on CAT score + academic background + work experience
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WAT (Written Ability Test) and PI (Personal Interview)
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Final selection based on composite score
🔹 Careers & Salary
Placement Rate: Nearly 100% in top IIMs
Top Recruiters: McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Google
Average Salary (Top IIMs): ₹25–35 LPA (INR), some international offers go higher