IIM Indore PGP-HRM/MBA in Human Resource Management: Overview
PGP-HRM is IIM Indore's two-year full-time programme leading to an MBA and focused on human resource management, people strategy and organisational outcomes.
This page focuses on the information students usually need before applying: eligibility, entrance route, selection process, fee structure and officially published placement outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the current official PGP-HRM admission procedure. CAT is the required examination route for the current domestic process, subject to the batch-specific policy.
Entrance Exam & Cutoff / Shortlisting
CAT is required for the 2026-28 PGP-HRM admission route.
Where the institute does not publish a fixed programme-level final cutoff, this page does not invent one. Minimum eligibility and actual shortlist competitiveness are different.
Admission & Selection Process
IIM Indore publishes a dedicated PGP-HRM admission procedure. Minimum eligibility does not ensure shortlisting; students should evaluate the official shortlisting and final-selection methodology.
IIM Indore PGP-HRM/MBA in Human Resource Management Fees
The fee table below uses the latest official information available for the current or most clearly published batch. Students should verify the admission offer and latest institute notice before making payment decisions.
| Fee Component | Officially Published Amount / Status |
|---|---|
| First-year course fee | ₹10.35 lakh |
| First-year refundable caution deposit | ₹50,000 |
| First-year mess deposit | ₹54,000 |
| First-year total | ₹11.39 lakh |
| Second-year course fee | ₹10.35 lakh |
| Second-year alumni fee incl. GST | ₹11,800 |
| Second-year total | ₹10.47 lakh |
Placements: Latest Official Data & Trend Analysis
PGP-HRM has a separate placement-reporting stream at IIM Indore. For the 2025 cycle, reported programme outcomes included ₹25 lakh average CTC and ₹40 lakh highest CTC. The official 2025 report also provides cohort and recruiter context and should be used instead of mixing flagship PGP statistics with HRM outcomes.
| Placement Cycle / Context | Participation / Coverage | Average / Central Metric | High Point / Additional Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PGP-HRM | ₹25 lakh average | ₹40 lakh highest | Separate programme report |
| 2024 PGP-HRM | ₹22 lakh average | ₹33.6 lakh highest | Separate programme report |
Do not compare salary figures without checking programme coverage. Combined placement reports are useful, but they must not be presented as programme-specific outcomes when the institute has not separated the data.
Who Should Consider This Programme?
Most relevant for students who are deliberately targeting HR, people strategy, HR consulting, talent management and related leadership roles.
Strong fit
- Your career goal broadly matches the programme's stated positioning.
- You meet the academic and experience requirements.
- You have evaluated the full fee and opportunity cost.
Think carefully if
- You are choosing only on the basis of a college brand without understanding programme differences.
- You are using combined placement figures as if they were guaranteed programme-specific outcomes.
- You have not compared the selection route with your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main factors students should compare before applying?
Eligibility, entrance route, selection criteria, fee structure, programme format and the coverage of the official placement report should be compared together.
Is the published cutoff enough to guarantee admission?
No. A qualifying threshold or minimum eligibility level is usually only the first filter. Final admission depends on the institute's complete selection process.
Are placement figures always programme-specific?
No. Some institutes publish combined placement reports for multiple programmes. This page labels combined data accordingly and does not present it as programme-specific unless officially separated.