IIM Jammu - Indian Institute of Management Jammu

IIM Jammu was set up by the Government of India in 2016, and it is an Institute of National Importance.It works under the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017. The main IIM Jammu campus is at Jagti, about 20 km from Jammu city.

The video below is from the IIM Jammu YouTube channel.

🏛️Since 2016A Young IIMIIM Jammu started in 2016 with 47 students on a temporary campus. It has since grown into a campus at Jagti with nine programmes.📊MBA 2024-26Sales, Banking and IT HiringSales and marketing took 36% of IIM Jammu offers in 2024-26. BFSI took 29% and IT and analytics 24%.🏫Jagti, JammuResidential CampusThe full-time MBA is residential, and the fee includes hostel charges. Mess bills are extra.💰Year TwoA Need-Cum-Merit WaiverIIM Jammu gives a tuition waiver of up to 100% in year two of the MBA. You need a first-year CGPA of 7.00 and low family income.

How Old Is IIM Jammu, and Where Is It?

IIM Jammu is ten years old, and the main campus is at Jagti. IIM Jammu started in 2016 with 47 students on a temporary campus at Canal Road. The MBA batch that joined in July 2026 is the 11th batch.

Is IIM Jammu a Good College, and Who Should Check Twice?

IIM Jammu is a good fit if you want a first-generation management career in sales, banking, IT or general management. It ranks 35th in NIRF 2025 (Management), up from 42nd. Your answer depends on who you are, so read the tab that matches you.

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The IIM Jammu highlights are a NIRF rank of 35 and an MBA average package of ₹16.47 lakh. The figures below are what students check first.

What Are the IIM Jammu Details Students Check First?

Students check the IIM Jammu rank, fee, package and cutoff first. IIM Jammu details for the MBA are a NIRF rank of 35 and a fee of ₹22,80,756. The median package is ₹15.00 lakh. The cutoff page and the fees page give the full IIM Jammu details.

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IIM Jammu offers nine programmes, and the MBA fee is ₹22,80,756 for Batch 2026-28. The flagship is the two-year MBA. Three of the nine are MBAs: the MBA, the MBA (Healthcare) and the MBA (AI & BA). The rest are the Executive MBA, the Dual Degree, the IPM, the eBBA (Hons.), the BBA (Hons.) and the Ph.D.

Which Courses in IIM Jammu Suit a Fresh Graduate?

The MBA is the main choice among the courses in IIM Jammu for a graduate. The MBA (Healthcare) and the MBA (AI & BA) are the other two. After Class 12, the IIM Jammu courses list offers the IPM, the eBBA, the BBA (Hons.) at Leh and the Dual Degree.

What Are the IIM Jammu Fees Details for the MBA?

IIM Jammu fees details for the MBA are ₹22,80,756 over six terms. The IIM Jammu fees structure has two parts. Year one costs ₹11,37,378 and year two costs ₹11,43,378. IIM Jammu fees 2027 for the next batch are not out yet.

The IIM Jammu MBA fee has two parts. Year one costs ₹11,37,378 and year two costs ₹11,43,378. Tuition is ₹14,37,810 of the total. A refundable caution deposit of ₹50,000 and mess bills are paid on top. The courses page lists the IPM, the Dual Degree and the MBA (AI & BA) as well.

Does IIM Jammu Have a Student Exchange Programme?

Yes. IIM Jammu runs an International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP) for full-time MBA students, with 25 partner institutions in 20 countries. The partners include Fundação Dom Cabral in Brazil, the University of Sheffield in the UK, IE University in Spain and the University of Scranton in the USA, as per the IIM Jammu partners page. IIM Jammu and the University of Scranton signed an agreement on 13 April 2021 to develop student and faculty exchange. Students meet their own travel, stay and insurance costs. The pages read give no count of students who went on exchange in the latest year.

IIM Jammu admission to the MBA runs on CAT, a CAP shortlist and a personal interview. CAT 2026 is on Sunday 29 November 2026. IIM Jammu admission follows the Batch 2026-28 rules until the institute publishes new ones.

When Does IIM Jammu Admission 2027 Open?

IIM Jammu has not published dates for the next cycle. The IIM Jammu admission process starts after the CAT result, which is likely in the first week of January 2027. Last cycle, the CAP expression of interest closed on 25 January 2026.

What Is the IIM Jammu Eligibility Rule?

IIM Jammu asks for a bachelor's degree and a valid CAT score for the MBA. Freshers can apply, and work experience adds up to 10 profile marks. The Executive MBA needs three years of work. The minimum graduation percentage is in the CAT notification on the official CAT website.

How Does IIM Jammu Select Candidates?

IIM Jammu admission 2027 ranks candidates on a merit score of 100 marks. CAT carries 42, the interview 30 and your profile 28. The profile covers academics, work experience and diversity. The policies describe only merit-based admission, and they name no management quota.

The IIM Jammu average package for the 2024-26 batch is ₹16.47 lakh, and the median is ₹15.00 lakh. IIM Jammu placements in 2026 followed that report. The highest package is ₹26.60 lakh. These IIM Jammu placement details come from the institute's Final Placement Report.

How Much Does a Typical IIM Jammu Graduate Earn?

A typical IIM Jammu graduate earned about ₹15.00 lakh a year, the median package. Half the IIM Jammu batch earned this or less. The IIM Jammu report lists 320 offers for 283 students, and more than 260 recruiters took part.

The median is a better guide to a typical offer than the highest package. Sales and marketing took 36% of offers, general management 24% and finance 14%. BFSI was the top sector at 29%.

What Is the IIM Jammu Highest Placement Package?

The IIM Jammu highest placement package for 2024-26 is ₹26.60 lakh. It is the top of the range, so use the median for planning. The IIM Jammu placement statistics show a lowest package of ₹9.00 lakh.

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The IIM Jammu cutoff for the MBA is 91 percentile overall and 72 in each section for General male candidates. Check your CAT scorecard for all three sectional percentiles and the overall percentile. You must clear every bar. The IIM Jammu expected cutoff for CAT 2026 is likely to match the Batch 2026-28 bars. That holds until a new policy appears.

What Is the IIM Jammu Cutoff for CAT 2026?

The IIM Jammu cutoff for General male candidates is 91 overall and 72 per section. The IIM Jammu previous year cutoff was the same. The table shows the main IIM Jammu cutoff marks.

IIM Jammu gives MBA students a need-cum-merit tuition waiver of 25%, 50% or 100% in year two. You need a first-year CGPA of at least 7.00 and a gross family income of up to ₹5 lakh. Other programmes follow other rules.

Who Can Get the IIM Jammu Scholarship?

An MBA student with a first-year CGPA of 7.00 can get the IIM Jammu scholarship. Family income must be up to ₹5 lakh. The IIM Jammu scholarship information below covers each programme.

IIM Jammu ranks 35th in the NIRF 2025 Management category with a score of 58.50. That is up seven places from 42nd in NIRF 2024. The IIM Jammu NIRF ranking was 41st in 2023.

Where Does IIM Jammu Rank Among Newer IIMs in NIRF?

IIM Jammu is 35th in NIRF 2025, behind IIM Ranchi, IIM Nagpur, IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Sambalpur. It is ahead of IIM Shillong, IIM Sirmaur and IIM Amritsar.

IIM Jammu accepts CAT for the three MBAs, and other exams for its other courses. The CAT 2026 exam, admit card and result schedule is on the official CAT website. The IIM Jammu admission result stage follows in early 2027, after the CAT result in the first week of January 2027.

Is CAT Compulsory for IIM Jammu?

For the three MBAs, yes. IIM Jammu takes other exams for its other courses, as the table shows.

The IIM Jammu campus is at Jagti, in Jammu tehsil, about 20 km from Jammu city. IIM Jammu holds its events at the Mandapam auditorium and the Rangmanch Amphitheatre on campus. The hostels, classrooms, library and sports area all sit on the same wired and Wi-Fi network.

What Facilities Does the IIM Jammu Campus Have?

The IIM Jammu campus has a smart library, a computer centre, hostels, a mess and a shopping complex. The cards show what each one offers.

📚Smart LibraryNalanda LibraryA computerised library at IIM Jammu on the KOHA system with RFID. It has discussion rooms, collaborative rooms and access to e-journals and databases.💻Wi-Fi CampusComputer CentreA network of more than 500 devices, with a leased line of 40 Mbps to 1 Gbps and Wi-Fi across the blocks.🎭EventsMandapam and RangmanchAn auditorium and an amphitheatre used for orientation, conclaves and convocation.🛒On CampusDaily NeedsA mess, a shopping complex and a bank block are listed on the IIM Jammu campus pages.

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How to reach IIM Jammu is simple by road, because the campus is at Jagti, about 19 km from Jammu airport. Jammu has no metro, so there is no IIM Jammu nearest metro station. The IIM Jammu location needs a cab or an auto for the last leg. The cards show the distances, from Google Maps driving runs.

✈️AirportBy AirAbout 19 km from Jammu airport. The drive takes 32 to 33 minutes.🚆RailwayBy TrainAbout 17 km from Jammu Tawi, the main station. A cab takes 33 to 34 minutes.🚌Bus StandBy RoadAbout 17 km from the J&K SRTC bus stand. A cab takes 30 to 31 minutes. There is no metro in Jammu.

What Do Students Say About IIM Jammu?

Google reviewers rate IIM Jammu 4.3 out of 5, mainly for the campus. On Reddit, students like the campus, the faculty and the committee-run campus life. They flag sales-heavy placements, strict attendance and doubts about value for the fee.

Google reviews. Of the 40 newest Google reviews, 33 give 5 stars and 4 give 4 stars. One gives 3 stars and two give 1 star. Only 14 have any text, and 5 of those are one or two words. None of the 3-star or 1-star reviews has text. Some reviewers are guests who came for a conference. Google reviews tell you about the campus, the library and the hostel. Reddit gives the detail on programmes, placements and workload.

What Do Students Say About the Campus, Hostel and Food of IIM Jammu?

Students and visitors praise the campus and its mountain setting. Hostel rooms get praise too, but mess food gets mixed views.

🏔️Students Like ThisCalm, Scenic CampusSeveral Google reviewers call the campus clean, peaceful and well kept. A first-year MBA student on Reddit says the mountain view helps with stress after hectic classes.📚Students Like ThisGood Library and SportsGoogle reviewers praise the library. IPM students say sports facilities are good and students play most days. One IPM student says the indoor badminton court was out of use for months, but outdoor courts work.🛏️Students Like ThisSingle Rooms PraisedOne IPM student from 2026 calls the hostel the best part of the college, with AC single rooms. An aspirant likes the single rooms too, and a Google reviewer calls the hostel very good. An older IPM account from the city campus calls the hostels average.🏠Mixed ViewsRoom Sharing May Be ChangingA July 2026 thread says the hostel has the same number of rooms for more students, so sharing may rise. One IPM student says first-year IPM students shared a room before getting their own in year two.🍽️Mixed ViewsMess Food Is MixedA guest on Google says food quality and hygiene could be better. One MBA student calls the food good, and an IPM student calls it edible most days.🕰️One Student's ViewEarly Complaints in 2024A 2024 post by a student called hygiene and room size poor after a hurried move to the new campus. Later posts praise the rooms, so this may have improved.

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What Do Students Say About the Batch, Culture and Campus Life at IIM Jammu?

Students describe a busy, committee-run campus with peers from many states. They also describe strict attendance rules.

🎉Students Like ThisStudent-Run Committees and FestsIPM and MBA students say clubs and committees run the fests, festivals and placement preparation. They describe a lively calendar outside class.🤝Students Like ThisMotivated, Mixed PeersAn IPM student says classmates come from every state and the setting is open and welcoming, despite the competition. Another IPM account calls the peers motivated. A first-year MBA student says there is no bullying culture in the placement committee.🌙One Student's ViewFreedom Inside the CampusTwo IPM students say there is no hostel curfew inside the campus, though a campus gate time applies at night. One says the administration is more relaxed than at some other IIMs.📋Mixed ViewsStrict Attendance and Mandatory SessionsOne IPM student says only a few leaves are allowed per subject each semester. Another thread says friends were told attendance is compulsory with no relief for case competitions, and weekend workshops are mandatory.🏆One Student's ViewCase Competitions Take TimeOne IPM student says average students focus more on case competitions than on classes. Winners may get internship offers, says an MBA student.

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What Do Students Say About the Courses, Workload and Faculty at IIM Jammu?

IPM students say the early semesters are heavy, with many exams and presentations. They find the faculty supportive. We found little first-hand detail on the MBA workload.

📚Mixed ViewsHeavy Early SemestersTwo IPM students describe many courses a semester, relative grading, frequent presentations and two exams in a day. Another says it is hectic at first and easier once you learn the pattern. One says first-year students should not expect holidays.👩‍🏫Students Like ThisSupportive FacultyIPM students say faculty give extra time for doubts after class. Google reviewers call the faculty experienced and well connected to industry.📉One Student's ViewFinance Teaching Is BasicOne IPM student says finance classes teach little that helps in an internship. The student advises learning financial modelling or CFA Level 1 on your own.🌍One Student's ViewExchange OptionTwo IPM accounts mention a student exchange that needs a good CGPA. They name different semesters, so check the programme handbook.

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The IIM Jammu courses page lists the programme structure.

What Do Students Say About the Core MBA, Healthcare, AI and Business Analytics and IPM Programmes at IIM Jammu?

Students treat the core MBA as the main programme. They are careful about the newer specialised MBAs and about staying after the IPM BBA stage.

🎓Students Like ThisCore MBA Is the Main DrawA first-year MBA student says the core MBA is the hardest seat to get. Another reply advises avoiding non-core programmes at colleges outside the top few.🏥Students Dislike ThisHealthcare Roles Are NarrowA first-year student and two other replies say healthcare management jobs sit mainly in healthcare and the results are not impressive. They say join only if you want that career.💻Mixed ViewsAI and Business Analytics Is NewThe first batch has no placement history yet. Some replies call the field in demand. Others call a first batch risky. A few replies say avoid it, but they do not say whether they studied here.🎒Students Like ThisIPM Gives a Lively Undergraduate LifeIPM students describe fests, a motivated batch and good hostel life. One says the IPM BBA stage gives you the IIM name early.🔄Students Dislike ThisMany IPM Students Plan to Retake CATTwo IPM students say many classmates prepare for CAT to join a better college, and one says almost half of the first batch left after the BBA. An aspirant repeats this from seniors.

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What Do Students Say About Placements and Internships at IIM Jammu?

Students say IIM Jammu placements are better than at some other newer IIMs, but most roles are in sales and marketing. Finance and consulting roles are few.

📣Mixed ViewsSales and Marketing LeadA first-year MBA student says most offers are in marketing and sales, then operations and HR. Aspirants add that sales roles carry a large variable part of the pay.📉Students Dislike ThisFinance and Consulting Are LimitedTwo MBA students say finance roles are few and competition is high. A first-year student says the top consulting firms do not come, though the Big 4 do.📈Students Like ThisBetter Than Some Newer IIMsMBA students from 2025 and 2026 say placements are good for a newer IIM and held up when many colleges had a weaker year. Aspirants in several threads agree it is doing well.🧭Mixed ViewsProfile and Grades MatterA first-year student says weak undergraduate marks or a gap year make shortlists harder. Live projects, internships and certifications can offset this. A final-year student says work experience helps freshers too.🗂️One Student's ViewStrict Placement CommitteeA first-year student says the committee is strict but fair if you meet deadlines and attend all company sessions.⏳Mixed ViewsLate Placements Are DebatedPosts disagree on how many students from 2026 were still without jobs after the season. One reply says all were placed by April end.📑Mixed ViewsPlacement Report Is QuestionedSeveral aspirants say the report is not audited and some prefer a college with an audited report. A first-year student says stated figures can differ a little from what batchmates see. Use the official report, not posts.

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What Do Students Say About the Location and City of IIM Jammu?

Students say the campus is calm and scenic but far from the city. They say Jammu is small and far from big recruiters.

📍Students Dislike ThisFar From City LifeAn IPM student says Jammu is a small city with little to do. Another says the campus sits far from the city, so trips are mostly for weekends. A Jammu local says public transport is weak.🚆One Student's ViewFar From Metro EventsA final-year student says you are away from Delhi and Mumbai, so many events need travel. The student adds that the institute helps with tickets.🌡️Mixed ViewsHot Summers, Cold WintersSeveral accounts say summers are very hot. A first-year student says winters are cold, with heaters in hostel rooms and classrooms. The walk between them is the hard part.🚉One Student's ViewGood Rail Link to DelhiOne IPM student says the Delhi train link makes home visits easy and affordable.🛡️Mixed ViewsSupport During May 2025 Border TensionOne IPM senior and a few aspirants said administration support felt weak during the border tension in May 2025. The same senior says the area stayed peaceful afterwards.

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What Do Students Say About the IIM Jammu Brand and How It Compares With Other New IIMs?

Students say the IIM tag helps, but Reddit tier lists place IIM Jammu below the older IIMs. Aspirants split when they compare it with Bodh Gaya and Sirmaur.

🏷️Students Like ThisThe IIM Tag HelpsSeveral replies say the IIM name helps with CVs and stays with you for life. A first-year student says parents also value it.📊Students Dislike ThisPlaced Below Older IIMsReddit tier lists from 2026 put IIM Jammu with the newest IIMs, below older IIMs and some private colleges. A 2025 reply says the brand and alumni network are smaller.⚖️Mixed ViewsCompared With Other Newer IIMsMany replies rank IIM Jammu above Bodh Gaya, Sirmaur and Amritsar. Others pick Bodh Gaya because its placement report is audited. Aspirants split almost evenly.See IIM Jammu Ranking

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What Do Students Say About Fees Against Value at IIM Jammu?

Many replies question the value if you need a large loan. Others say it makes sense for freshers with few better options.

💸Students Dislike ThisValue Questioned With a LoanMany replies on 2025 and 2026 threads say the return is hard to justify if you must borrow the full amount. Some say it is worth it only if you can pay without a loan.✅Students Like ThisFine for Freshers With Few OptionsSeveral replies say it is better than a weak private college for a fresher without a job offer. One aspirant who skipped IIM Jammu says they regret it.💼Students Dislike ThisNot Suited to Earning ProfessionalsSeveral replies tell people with good jobs to retake CAT instead. A first-year student says the same if work experience allows a better call next year.🏨One Student's ViewFacilities Against the FeeOne reply says hostels and infrastructure would need to be hotel-level to justify the yearly fee.

What This Means for You

The IIM Jammu fees and IIM Jammu scholarships pages have the official fee and aid details.

How Were These IIM Jammu Reviews Chosen?

Is IIM Jammu Worth It? Who It Suits and Who It Does Not

IIM Jammu suits freshers who want an IIM name, accept sales and marketing roles and can manage a strict routine far from the city. It suits people with a good current job, a fixed finance or consulting goal, or a large loan less.

Online views on IIM Jammu are mixed. Current students are warmer than aspirants. Ask two or three current students before you decide.