Admission
BIM Trichy Admission Process
Admission to Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) Trichy will be based on entrance exam performance. The institute offers a two-year, full-time residential MBA programme with specialisations in Marketing, Finance, Operations, Human Resource Management, and Digital Business & Analytics. Candidates must hold a valid score in CAT, XAT, or GMAT to apply. The final selection is determined through Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds conducted on campus. In addition to its MBA, BIM Trichy also conducts Management Development Programmes periodically.
BIM Trichy : Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Founded in 1984, BIM Trichy is a reputed public business school located in Tiruchirappalli. For admission to its MBA programme, applicants must have:
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Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognized university.
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A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required in the qualifying degree.
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Final-year students can also apply, provided they complete their degree with at least 50% marks.
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Selection is based on a valid CAT / GMAT / XAT score.
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Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI)
Step-by-Step Admission Procedure
Step 1 – Online Registration
Eligible candidates must apply through BIM Trichy’s official website (bim.edu) by filling out the application form with accurate details matching their official documents. Submission of the application fee is mandatory to complete the process.
Step 2 – Shortlisting
Applicants are shortlisted based on their academic background and performance in the accepted entrance exams (CAT, GMAT, or XAT). Shortlisted candidates proceed to the next round of selection.
Step 3 – Selection Rounds
Candidates must participate in Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds conducted by BIM Trichy.
Step 4 – Final Admission & Confirmation
The final merit list is prepared considering entrance exam scores, GD & PI performance, and academic record. Selected candidates receive an admission offer with the reporting date and programme commencement details. To confirm their seat, candidates must pay the required admission fee and submit necessary documents for verification.
Documents Required at the Time of Admission
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Original CAT/GMAT/XAT scorecard
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Class 10 & Class 12 mark sheets
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Undergraduate degree certificate
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Work experience certificates (if applicable)
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Community certificate (for applicable categories)
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Transfer certificate
Expected CAT Cut-off Percentiles :
| Category | Overall CAT Percentile | Sectional Cut-off (Approx.) |
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| General | 85 – 87 | 70% in each section |
| OBC-NCL | 80 – 82 | 65% in each section |
| SC | 70 – 72 | 60% in each section |
| ST | 70 – 72 | 55 – 60% in each section |
For Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) Trichy's MBA program, the application fee is typically around ₹1,500 for General/OBC candidates and ₹1,000 for SC/ST candidates
For detailed information about all course admissions, please visit the official BIM Trichy website.



