IIRM Hyderabad, Hyderabad - Admissions 2025

About IIRM Hyderabad

The admission process at IIRM Hyderabad is a multi-stage journey, designed to welcome motivated candidates into its specialized management programs. This section will take candidates step-by-step through how to apply, entrance exam requirements, selection criteria, critical timelines, supporting documents, and helpdesk details, ensuring complete clarity for all prospective students.

How to Apply (Online/Offline)

IIRM Hyderabad accepts applications in both online and offline modes:

• Online Application:
  Candidates should visit the official website (www.iirmworld.org.in/new) to register online. Fill out the application form, upload scanned copies of required documents, and pay the application fee of Rs. 500 securely via credit/debit card or net banking.

• Offline Application:
  Candidates may choose to download and print the PDF application form available on the official website. Fill it out using black ink, affix a recent passport-sized photograph, and sign in the designated place. The completed form, along with photocopies of required documents and a DD for the application fee in favor of “IIRM” payable at Hyderabad, should be sent by post to the Registrar at the IIRM campus address.

Entrance Exams

Admission into the flagship PGDM and Post Graduate Diplomas is entrance-based. Candidates must have valid scores in one of the accepted national-level management entrance exams:

• CAT (Common Admission Test)

• MAT (Management Aptitude Test)

• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

• CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

• ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)

• GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

• State-level CETs or IIRM CET (institute’s own entrance test)

Meeting the minimum cutoff percentile (typically 50 percentile or more) in these exams is mandatory for shortlisting.

Selection Criteria

The IIRM Hyderabad selection process incorporates multiple assessment components:

• Entrance Exam Score: Weightage is given to the valid entrance exam score as per minimum cutoffs.

• Academic Performance: Past academic records at undergraduate and (if applicable) postgraduate levels.

• Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates are invited for one-on-one interviews evaluating communication, motivation, and domain aptitude.

• Work Experience (optional): Not compulsory, but professional experience can add weight to the application for some programs.

• Final Merit List: Based on aggregate performance in the above, including document verification.

Admission Timeline

Admissions typically run on an annual cycle for the academic year. For 2025, the general milestones are:

• Application window: Ongoing, typically up to May/June for PGDM; earlier for PG Diplomas.

• Entrance Exam cycles: CAT (Nov), MAT (multiple times a year), CMAT (April/May), XAT (Jan), ATMA (multiple sessions).

• Shortlisting and Interviews: Shortly after entrance score submission (varies by program).

• Offer letters & Fee Payment: April-June for most full-time programs.

• Document Verification & Enrollment: On acceptance of offer, as per the announced joining schedule.

• Program Commencement: Generally in July for the new academic session.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep both originals and self-attested photocopies ready for application and final admission. The key documents needed are:

• SSC/Class 10 marksheet and certificate

• Intermediate/Class 12 marksheet and certificate

• All marksheets and degree certificates from graduation (and post-graduation if applicable)

• Scorecard for relevant national entrance exam (CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT/State CET/IIRM CET)

• Two recent passport-sized photographs

• Proof of application fee payment (receipt or DD)

• Work experience letter, if applicable

• Photo identification (Aadhaar card/PAN card/Voter ID etc.)

Contact Info for Helpdesk

For any queries or clarifications during the admission process, candidates can directly contact the IIRM Hyderabad helpdesk at:

Registrar, Institute of Insurance & Risk Management (IIRM)
Plot No. 38/39, Financial District,
Nanakramguda, Gachibowli,
Hyderabad – 500 032, Telangana, India
Official Website: www.iirmworld.org.in/new[1]

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This admission framework at IIRM ensures transparency, merit orientation, and equal opportunity, producing qualified professionals for the insurance, risk management, and financial services industry.