What is IIM Amritsar MBA Business Analytics?
IIM Amritsar runs a dedicated MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA) and publishes a separate admission process and fee structure for it. The programme is a natural fit for students who want management training with a stronger analytics orientation rather than a purely general-management route.
The 2026-28 admission policy used CAT-based shortlisting followed by PI and considered academics, work experience and diversity factors alongside CAT.
IIM Amritsar MBA-BA Admission 2027
The latest published MBA-BA policy follows the same broad two-stage structure as the flagship MBA: first shortlist candidates using the notified CAT and composite criteria, then assess shortlisted candidates through Personal Interview.
Who should choose MBA-BA?
- Students targeting analytics, business intelligence, product, consulting or data-led management roles.
- Students who want an MBA credential while retaining a clear analytics positioning.
- Candidates comfortable with CAT-based selection and the institute's composite evaluation.
IIM Amritsar MBA-BA Admission 2027 Dates
Exact 2027-29 MBA-BA dates are not yet published. Use these planning windows only to structure your preparation.
| Stage | Planning window | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2026 registration | Aug–Sep 2026 | Expected |
| CAT 2026 exam | Nov 2026 | Expected |
| Shortlisting | Dec 2026–Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PI | Feb–Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Final offers | Apr–May 2027 | Tentative |
IIM Amritsar MBA-BA CAT Cutoff
For 2026-28, the published General-category minimum first-shortlist requirement was 90 overall, with 80 QA, 75 DILR and 80 VARC. These are minimum shortlist thresholds, not guaranteed final admission cutoffs.
| Category | QA | DILR | VARC | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 80 | 90 |
| EWS | 80 | 75 | 77 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 65 | 60 | 65 | 80 |
| SC | 55 | 50 | 52 | 55 |
| ST | 40 | 35 | 37 | 40 |
| PwD | 40 | 35 | 37 | 40 |
IIM Amritsar MBA-BA Fees
The official 2026-28 fee notice combines MBA, MBA-BA and MBA-HR and lists the same fee structure for all three programmes.
| Component | Year 1 | Year 2 | 2-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹7.10 L | ₹7.10 L | ₹14.20 L |
| Academic support | ₹1.88 L | ₹1.88 L | ₹3.76 L |
| Hostel | ₹0.60 L | ₹0.60 L | ₹1.20 L |
| Student activities & health | ₹0.17 L | ₹0.17 L | ₹0.34 L |
| Programme fee | ₹9.75 L | ₹9.75 L | ₹19.50 L |
| Caution + mess deposits | ₹1.25 L | ₹0.75 L | ₹2.00 L |
| Total payment shown | ₹11.00 L | ₹10.50 L | ₹21.50 L |
Actual mess expenses are adjusted against the mess deposit; the caution deposit is refundable subject to dues.
IIM Amritsar MBA-BA Placements
IIM Amritsar's latest public final-placement update reports outcomes for the combined MBA ecosystem rather than publishing a separate 2024-26 salary table for MBA-BA in the page text. Students should therefore use the institute-wide placement report for current recruiter and salary context rather than inventing a programme-specific average.
Would I choose MBA-BA over the flagship MBA?
If I already wanted analytics-heavy roles, yes. If I was undecided between finance, marketing, consulting, operations and analytics, I would compare the curriculum and role mix before choosing a specialisation label.
IIM Amritsar MBA Business Analytics FAQs
What is the IIM Amritsar MBA-BA cutoff?
The 2026-28 published General-category minimum first-shortlist threshold was 90 overall with 80 QA, 75 DILR and 80 VARC.
What is the MBA-BA fee?
The official 2026-28 programme fee is ₹19.50 lakh over two years, with listed deposits taking the total payment shown to ₹21.50 lakh.
Is MBA-BA better than the general MBA?
It depends on your target. MBA-BA is more logical for students already targeting analytics-led roles; the general MBA offers broader functional flexibility.