Admission Cut-offs
The admission process for Institute of Management Studies Salem is highly competitive, with varying cut-off ranks based on the candidate's category and performance in entrance examinations.
| Year | General (Gen) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,000 | 18,000 | 12,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 4,000 |
| 2022 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 13,000 | 9,000 | 7,000 | 5,000 |
| 2021 | 18,000 | 22,000 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 |
| 2020 | 20,000 | 24,000 | 15,000 | 11,000 | 9,000 | 7,000 |
| 2019 | 22,000 | 26,000 | 16,000 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 |
Rank Trends Analysis
The trend in cutoff ranks indicates a gradual increase over the years, reflecting improved student performance and growing popularity of IMSSalem. The competition is fiercest among General category candidates, followed by OBC and EWS categories.
JoSAA/CSAB Counseling Process
The admission process involves participation in JoSAA or CSAB counseling for candidates who qualify through JEE Main or other recognized entrance exams:
- Candidates must register for the respective entrance examination (e.g., JEE Main).
- Score obtained in the exam is used to determine eligibility for counseling rounds.
- Based on rank and preferences, candidates are allotted seats according to availability and category-wise reservations.
- Final seat confirmation requires payment of fees and submission of required documents.