Planning to pursue an MBA from a new or baby IIM? Wondering whether IIM Sirmaur, IIM Jammu, or IIM Bodhgaya can really shape your future? If these thoughts have crossed your mind, you're not alone. Every CAT aspirant at some point faces this dilemma—“Should I go for an old IIM or take a shot at the newer ones?” Let’s decode it all with real talk, placement stats, and guidance.

New IIMs & Baby IIMs: What’s the Buzz?

Welcome aboard! If you're exploring affordable MBA options with solid ROI, the new and baby IIMs are strong contenders. From IIM Udaipur to IIM Trichy, Raipur to Rohtak, and Sirmaur to Jammu, these institutes are gaining momentum and recognition.

Here’s what you need to know:

• IIM Udaipur: Known for strong academics, global exposure, and decent placements

• IIM Nagpur: Average package of ₹12.74 LPA and climbing fast

• IIM Sirmaur: Lesser known, but offers a good chance with a percentile around 92% (General Category)
  
  

Let’s Talk Placements & ROI

Average CTCs at a Glance:

Low Fees, Decent Placements: Many new IIMs offer MBA programs around ₹13–16 Lakhs, but deliver competitive average packages ranging from ₹10–14 LPA. For serious CAT takers, that’s a great ROI.

CAT Score vs Call Chances

Let’s keep it real:

• With a 92+ percentile (General category), you're very likely to get calls from IIM Sirmaur, IIM Jammu, and other new IIMs.

• At 95+ percentile, even baby IIMs become accessible.

• Most second- and third-gen IIMs focus more on profile, giving weight to academics, gender diversity, and work experience.
  
  

Use the CAP Process: New IIMs like Bodhgaya, Sirmaur, Ranchi, and others have a Common Admission Process. One shortlisting, multiple IIMs.

Voice from the Ground: How Classes & Analysis Are Done

In real-time guidance sessions, mentors often create massive analysis charts before the session. The goal? To decode every IIM’s performance, packages, fees, gender diversity, and admission trends.

The mentor sits with placement data, admission reports, and category-wise cutoffs for over 1.5 hours per session, just to ensure you get the most personalized guidance.

How to Choose the Right IIM for You?

Here’s how you can evaluate:

1. Your Percentile

• <90? Consider private colleges or wait another year

• 90–94? New/baby IIMs, TAPMI, FORE, etc.

• 95+? Multiple IIM calls + profile-based calls from SPJIMR, MDI, etc.
  
  

2. Budget & ROI

• Max budget ₹15–18L? Focus on new/baby IIMs for best returns

• Want international exposure? Udaipur & Trichy are solid picks
  
  

3. City Preference

• Want South India? Trichy, Vizag

• Prefer North India? Jammu, Sirmaur

• Central location? Nagpur, Raipur
  
  

Gender Diversity & Student Life

IIM Sirmaur, for example, has 70+ girl students in a batch, showing efforts towards inclusivity. New IIMs are actively promoting diversity and offering leadership and entrepreneurship programs too.

Final Thoughts: Is a New IIM Worth It?

Absolutely—if your goal is to get quality education, solid peer learning, and good placements with low fees, new IIMs can be a game-changer.

Key Takeaways:

• Target 92–95%ile for most calls

• Focus on profile-building (internships, certifications, SOP)

• Prioritize ROI and learning environment

• Use Common Admission Process (CAP) to maximize chances

What Should You Do Next?

• Download placement reports of 3–4 IIMs you're targeting

• Visualize your goal—stick that IIM logo on your wall

• Start working on your SOP & profile

• Follow a 1-hour/day CAT plan if you're starting now
  
  

Your future B-school might be just a percentile away. Don’t wait—start building your strategy today.