IIM Tiruchirappalli · Chennai Campus
PGPBM — Weekend MBA for Working Pros
2 years. Weekend classes. ₹17.5L total. The IIM tag without quitting your 9-to-5.
Cohort Size
Tiny batch = actual networking, not just name tags.
Key numbers
Avg CTC
₹14.8 LPA
Placement Rate
95%
Batch Strength
50
Duration
24 Months
Investment
₹17.5L total
~₹8.8L per year
- Year 1 Tuition₹8,75,000
- Year 2 Tuition₹8,75,000
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exam
A valid CAT or GMAT score is mandatory. Admission is strictly entrance-based.
Professional Setup
Classes run on weekends at the Chennai campus, making it ideal for working professionals.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
95%
Top recruiters
No Sabbaticals Needed
Keep your weekdays for work and weekends for the IIM grind. Just note: there's no hostel or scholarship, so you'll need a solid funding + stay plan in Chennai.
The verdict
Good fit
If you're a working professional in Chennai with a CAT/GMAT score and 2+ years of experience, this is a rare chance to grab the IIM credential without pausing your paycheck. The 95% placement rate and strong consulting/banking recruiter roster back the ROI. Just be ready to self-fund ₹17.5L and manage your own accommodation — this program gives you the brand, not a campus bubble.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Weekend flexibility
- ✓ IIM brand value
- ✓ Consulting & Finance placements
Doesn't match
- ✗ Residential campus life
- ✗ Scholarship support
- ✗ Full-time immersion