Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) is a public management institution established by the Government of India in 2010. Located in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, it operates under the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017, and is classified as an Institution of National Importance. In NIRF 2025, IIM Raipur ranked 15th in the Management category (score 65.03), with a best recent ranking of 11th (score 66.18) in NIRF 2023. It holds AACSB international membership. IIMs are not assessed under the NAAC framework.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Established | 2010 |
| Location | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Institute type | Public (Institution of National Importance) |
| Flagship programme | MBA (PGP), 2 years |
| Sanctioned intake | 331 seats per batch |
| Total programme fee (2026-28) | Rs 20,08,000 |
| NIRF Management 2025 | Rank 15, Score 65.03 |
| NIRF Management 2024 | Rank 14, Score 64.40 |
| NIRF Management 2023 | Rank 11, Score 66.18 |
| NIRF Management 2022 | Rank 14, Score 63.57 |
| Accreditation | AACSB international membership |
| NAAC | Not applicable (IIM Act) |
| Admission | CAT + WAT + PI |
| Programme | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (PGP) | 2 years | Full-time residential |
| MBA in Public Policy and Governance | 2 years | Blended (sponsored by Government of Chhattisgarh) |
| Executive MBA (ePGP) | 15 months | Blended online + campus |
| Executive MBA (HRM) | 15 months | Blended online + campus |
| PhD in Management | 4-5 years | Full-time residential |
| PhD (Practice Track) | Flexible | Part-time |
IIM Raipur does not operate a standalone merit scholarship for the MBA. Students admitted under SC, ST, OBC-NC, and EWS categories are eligible for central government schemes accessed through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in), including the Post-Matric Scholarship and the Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme. The institute follows Government of India fee concession norms for reserved category students. Educational loans are facilitated through tie-ups with major scheduled banks under the IBA model education loan scheme. PhD scholars are supported through institute fellowships tied to sponsored research programmes.
| Framework | Category | Rank | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Management | 15 | 65.03 | 2025 |
| NIRF | Management | 14 | 64.40 | 2024 |
| NIRF | Management | 11 | 66.18 | 2023 |
| NIRF | Management | 14 | 63.57 | 2022 |
| NAAC | -- | Not applicable | -- | -- |
IIM Raipur's best recent NIRF Management rank was 11th in 2023 (score 66.18), reflecting strength in Teaching-Learning-Resources (TLR 82.65) and Graduate Outcomes (GO 90.78). The rank slipped to 14 in 2024 and 15 in 2025 with marginal score changes, indicating increased competition from peer institutions. The Perception sub-score (23.25 in 2024) is the principal drag on overall score.
Sources: nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/ManagementRanking.html, /2024/ManagementRanking.html, /2023/ManagementRanking.html, /2022/ManagementRanking.html
IIM Raipur operates from its developing campus in Naya Raipur. Hostel facilities include five furnished hostels with individual attached bathrooms, Wi-Fi, 24-hour hot water, radiant cooling, and on-campus banking and ATM access. Students run over 15 clubs spanning finance, marketing, consulting, analytics, sports, and cultural interests. The institute maintains international exchange partnerships for cross-cultural exposure.
Admission to the two-year MBA (PGP) is through CAT scores, followed by a written ability test and personal interview. The sanctioned intake is 331 seats per batch. Total programme fee for the 2026-28 batch is Rs 20,08,000 (excluding mess, medical insurance, and refundable caution deposit of Rs 30,000). IIM Raipur follows Government of India reservation norms; SC/ST/OBC-NC/EWS candidates are eligible for fee concessions and central government scholarships under applicable schemes.
New campus at Naya Raipur constructed with government funding
2021-23 batch: avg Rs 21.04 LPA, highest Rs 43.43 LPA; 2022-24 batch: avg Rs 18.15 LPA, highest Rs 42.29 LPA; 2023-25 batch: avg Rs 18.83 LPA, median Rs 18.40 LPA
Offers span BFSI, IT/ITES, FMCG, manufacturing, consulting, and general management; 116 companies recruited in 2022-24 including Morgan Stanley, DE Shaw, and Wells Fargo
International academic membership supporting faculty research and global collaborations
MBA in Public Policy and Governance (government-sponsored), PhD, Executive MBA, and PhD Practice Track alongside the flagship MBA
Honest caveat: IIM Raipur is among the newer IIMs (established 2010) and its NIRF rank has fluctuated between 11 and 15 across 2023-2025, suggesting performance variability. Average placement CTC for the 2023-25 batch was Rs 18.83 LPA and the highest was Rs 33.12 LPA, which is lower than several older IIMs. Campus area figures are not published on the official website. NAAC accreditation is not applicable under the IIM Act framework. Scholarship details specifically for MBA students beyond government-mandated reservation concessions are not disclosed publicly on the official site.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Management | 2025 | #15 |
| NIRF | Management | 2024 | #14 |
| NIRF | Management | 2023 | #11 |
| NIRF | Management | 2022 | #14 |
2 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
3-year placement history, latest data from 2025.
| Year | Registered | Placed | Rate | Avg package | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 347 | 328 | — | ₹18.83L | ₹33.12L |
| 2024 | — | — | 100% | ₹18.15L | ₹42.29L |
| 2023 | 255 | 255 | 100% | ₹21.04L | ₹43.43L |
6 cutoff records across exams, courses, and categories.
| Year | R | Exam | Course | Category | Gender | Quota | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | OBC | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | SC | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | ST | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | EWS | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | PwD | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
