The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) located in Rohtak is a prestigious business school in the country. For those who wish to enroll in their Post Graduate Programme (PGP) for the 2024–2026 intake, the following provides a comprehensive overview of the prerequisites and the admission procedure. Let us understand the eligibility criteria and admission process for IIM Rohtak's PGP.
IIM Rohtak Seat Distribution
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak has a total of 350 seats for its Post Graduate Programme (PGP). The PGP is a two-year full-time residential program with a batch size of around 150–160 students.
The 2024–2026 PGP batch at IIM Rohtak has the following seat distribution by category:
- General: 96 seats
- EWS: 92 seats
- NC-OBC: 82 seats
- SC: 60 seats
- ST: 50 seats
- DAP-General: 86 seats
- DAP-EWS: 82 seats
- DAP-NC-OBC: 72 seats
- DAP-SC: 50 seats
- DAP-ST: 40 seats
IIMs reserve seats for MBA and PGDM admissions based on government regulations. The categories include General, OBC, SC/ST, EWS, and PwD.
IIM Rohtak Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% score (45% for reserved categories)
- Have a minimum of 90% score in the CAT examination
- A university incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India
- An educational institution established by an act of Parliament
- A university declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
Candidates who are in their final year of bachelor's degree or are awaiting final year results can also apply, but they must submit their passing certificate at the time of final admission.
The final selection list is based on CAT, Personal Interview, and Diversity scores. CAT Total Score is given a weight of 60%, Personal Interview Score is given a weight of 20%, and Academic diversity and Gender diversity are given a weight of 20%.
| Component | Weightage (%) |
| CAT | 60 |
| Personal Interview | 20 |
| Academic and Gender Diversity | 20 |
Primary eligibility for the PGP 2024–2026 at IIM Rohtak is determined by the combined percentile results of the CAT 2023. The table below provides specifics on the minimum CAT percentile needed for each category:
| Category | Percentile required |
| General | 96 |
| EWS | 92 |
| NC-OBC | 82 |
| SC | 60 |
| ST | 50 |
| DAP-General | 86 |
| DAP-EWS | 82 |
| DAP-NC-OBC | 72 |
| DAP-SC | 50 |
| DAP-ST | 40 |
An applicant who satisfies these requirements is simply eligible to move on to the next round; however, selection is not certain.
IIM Rohtak Admission Process
The IIM Rohtak admissions process for the PGP 2024–2026 batch consists of five steps:
Step 1: Registering Online
Following the announcement of the CAT 2023 results, an online registration window started in the first week of January 2024 and closed about one week later. In addition to filling out an application and creating a password and login ID, applicants must also pay Rs. 2928, the non-refundable registration fee. Individuals who fulfil the prerequisites will get an email including a link for them to register for the Personal Interview (PI) process.
Step 2: Personal Interview (PI)
Applicants will be considered for the PI if they satisfy the eligibility requirements and finish the registration procedure. Email call letters with the PI date, time, and guidelines will be sent to the shortlisted candidates.
Step 3: Final Selection List
The following factors are combined and weighted to determine the final choice:
CAT Score: 60% of the CAT score is weighted
Personal interview: 20% of the total.
Diversity Factors: 20% of the total weight is allocated to gender and academic diversity.
These scores will be used to create the merit list.
Step 4: Provisional Offer Letter for Admission
Offers are made solely on the basis of the merit list and the number of seats available in each category. Applicants must pay the Offer Acceptance Amount and accept offers within the allotted time frame. Candidates will get a provisional admission confirmation letter outlining additional joining procedures after being accepted and paying.
Stage 5: Reporting and Joining
As specified in the confirmation letter, candidates must log in to the institute's website to submit the entire programme charge, term fee, or mess fee. In order to have their documents verified and be assigned a hostel room, candidates must show up on campus on the designated day. First-come, first-served policy applies to hostel room assignments; special rules apply to the DAP category. Prior to the registration deadline, candidates may revoke their provisional admission. The remaining fees will be reimbursed after a processing charge of Rs. 1000/-is subtracted.
Refund Policy
Refund claims must be made via the admissions site of the institute, and they will be handled in 150–180 days.
IIM Rohtak Contact Details
The email address pgpadmission@iimrohtak.ac.in shall be used for all official correspondence pertaining to admissions. Admissions remain provisional until all procedures, such as document verification and fee payment, are finished after reporting to the institute.
IIM Rohtak retains the authority to alter the admissions procedure if necessary.
Candidates can reach the PGP Admissions office at IIM Rohtak by phone at 01262-228555 or by email at pgpadmission@iimrohtak.ac.in if they have any questions.
Check out the IIM Rohtak Admissions Portal for information and updates in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the selection process of IIM Rohtak?
A. IIM Rohtak calls the students who clear the minimum cut-offs in the entrance exam for the personal interview. The final merit list is created on the basis of the points you get for CAT (60%), Personal Interview (20%), and Academic and Gender Diversity.
Q. Who is eligible for IIM Rohtak's PGP MBA course?
A. A student with minimum 50% (45% for reserved category) marks in bachelor's degree from a recognized university and a valid CAT score is eligible to apply for IIM Rohtak's PGP MBA program.
Q. How many seats are there in IIM Rohtak's PGP?
A. IIM Rohtak has a total of 350 seats for its Post Graduate Programme (PGP). IIMs reserve seats for MBA and PGDM admissions based on government regulations. The categories include General, OBC, SC/ST, EWS, and PwD.
Q. What is the cut-off for IIM Rohtak PGP?
A. IIM Rohtak cut-offs are generally 96 percentile for general category, 92 for EWS, 82 for NC-OBC and 60 and 50 percentile for SC and ST category.
