The IIM Directory
The Central Registry of Indian Management
Authoritative data on all 22 Indian Institutes of Management, their programmes, entrance exams, and preparation pathways.
Institution Directory
22 Registered Institutes
IIM Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
IIM Bangalore
Bengaluru, Karnataka
IIM Kozhikode
Kozhikode, Kerala
IIM Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal
IIM Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
IIM Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Programmes & Pathways
Explore every route into an IIM
CAT
The gateway exam to the IIMs
Read guide →AdmissionsIPMAT
Entry to the 5-year integrated path after Class 12
Read guide →DegreesPG MBA
The flagship two-year postgraduate management degree
Read guide →DegreesExecutive
Advanced management education for working professionals
Read guide →Flexible LearningCertificates
Short, focused credentials in specialised domains
Read guide →Flexible LearningOnline / Hybrid MBA
Earn an IIM management credential while you work
Read guide →Flexible LearningDistance MBA
Flexible, location-independent management learning
Read guide →DegreesIntegrated BBA+MBA
From Class 12 to an MBA in one continuous path
Read guide →PreparationCoaching
Structured guidance for CAT, IPMAT and beyond
Read guide →PreparationPrep Courses
Self-paced and live courses to prepare on your terms
Read guide →From the Blog
Guides aspirants actually search for
IIM MBA vs Other B-Schools: How Do They Really Compare?
A clear-eyed comparison of an IIM MBA against other top Indian and global business schools — placements, fees, ROI, brand, and who each is really for.
Read article →Rankings · 10 min readTop IIMs: All You Need to Know About India's Best Management Schools
A complete guide to the top IIMs — how they rank, what sets the older institutes apart, and how to choose the right one for your goals.
Read article →Admissions · 11 min readHow to Get Into an IIM: A Step-by-Step Roadmap
The complete path to an IIM admission — from CAT preparation and cut-offs to shortlists, WAT-PI, and the final composite score.
Read article →The Standard of Management Education
The Indian Institutes of Management are a group of 22 autonomous public institutes of management education and research, declared institutions of national importance by the Government of India. iim.mba brings their data together in one authoritative, independent directory.
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