IIM Indore MBA Batch Profile 2026-28: 574 Students, 20 Months Average Work Experience
IIM Indore has shared the batch profile of its MBA Class of 2026-28 as part of its Summer Placement 2026 invitation. The incoming cohort has 574 students, including 501 students in the MBA (PGP) and 73 students pursuing the Dual Degree.
The batch includes students from engineering, commerce, arts and other academic backgrounds, along with candidates with prior professional experience across BFSI, IT & Analytics, Engineering & Operations, Consulting and other sectors.
Here’s a detailed look at the IIM Indore MBA Batch of 2026-28.
IIM Indore MBA 2026-28 Batch Profile: At A Glance
| Parameter | Data |
| Total Students | 574 |
| Female Students | 299 (52%) |
| Male Students | 275 (48%) |
| MBA (PGP) | 501 |
| Dual Degree | 73 |
| Average Work Experience | 20 months |
The batch has a 52% female and 48% male representation. Students in the cohort have an average professional experience of 20 months.
Educational Background of the Batch
The academic profile of the incoming batch covers engineering, commerce, arts and other educational backgrounds.
| Academic Background | Share |
| Engineering | 40% |
| Commerce | 28% |
| Arts | 22% |
| Others | 10% |
Engineering graduates account for 40% of the batch, followed by students from Commerce at 28% and Arts at 22%.
The institute also highlights the number of students coming from premier institutes and students holding professional qualifications.
- 100+ students from IITs/NITs/BITS
- 55+ students with CA + CFA Level 1/2 + FRM Level 1/2 + ACCA qualifications
- 47% with CA + BA + B.Com. + BBA backgrounds
Work Experience Profile
The batch includes students across different levels of prior work experience.
| Work Experience | Share |
| 0–1 Year | 26% |
| 1–2 Years | 50% |
| 2–3 Years | 19% |
| 3+ Years | 5% |
Half of the batch, 50%, has between 1 and 2 years of work experience. Another 26% have up to one year of experience, while 19% have 2–3 years and 5% have more than three years.
Previous Industry Experience
The professional backgrounds of the incoming students span multiple industries.
| Industry | Share |
| IT & Analytics | 30% |
| Engineering & Operations | 22% |
| BFSI | 13% |
| Consulting | 11% |
| Others | 24% |
IT & Analytics accounts for the largest share at 30%, followed by Engineering & Operations at 22%.
BFSI contributes 13% of the batch, while 11% come from consulting backgrounds. Students from other industries account for the remaining 24%.
Summer Placement 2025: Function-Wise Break-Up
The institute has also shared the functional distribution from its Summer Placements 2025.
| Function | Share |
| Consulting | 25% |
| Finance | 24% |
| Sales & Marketing | 24% |
| Gen. Mgmt., Operations & HR | 18% |
| IT & Analytics | 9% |
Consulting accounted for 25% of summer placement roles, followed by Finance and Sales & Marketing at 24% each.
Summer Placement 2025: Key Numbers
IIM Indore's Summer Placement 2025 highlights include:
| Placement Metric | Data |
| Highest Stipend | ₹7.92 lakh |
| Average Stipend | ₹2.64 lakh |
| Median Stipend | ₹2.50 lakh |
| No. of Recruiters | 230+ |
| New Recruiters | 60+ |
These figures relate to the Summer Placement 2025 batch and are separate from the 2026-28 incoming batch profile.
Final Placements 2024-26: Key Numbers
The infographic also provides final placement figures for the 2024-26 batch.
| Final Placement Metric | Data |
| Highest Package | ₹82.5 LPA |
| Average Package | ₹27.3 LPA |
| Median Package | ₹25 LPA |
These are placement figures for the previous batch and are included in the institute's 2026 Summer Placement invitation.
Past Recruiters at IIM Indore
The institute's recruiter list includes companies across consulting, finance, technology, FMCG, banking, manufacturing and other sectors.
Consulting, Technology & Professional Services
- Accenture
- Adobe
- BCG
- Capgemini
- Deloitte
- EY
- KPMG
- PwC
- Synergy Consulting
- Vector
- DE Shaw
BFSI & Financial Services
- American Express
- Axis Bank
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- BNY
- Citi
- Goldman Sachs
- HSBC
- ICICI Bank
- JPMorgan Chase
- Mastercard
- Morgan Stanley
Technology, Consumer & FMCG
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- Samsung
- Airtel
- AB InBev
- Asian Paints
- Britannia
- PepsiCo
- Reckitt
- Marico
Other Recruiters
- Aditya Birla Group
- Bajaj Consumer Care
- Cipla
- Flipkart
- ITC Limited
- Lincoln
- Motora
- Reliance Industries
- Tata Consumer Products
The infographic lists these as past recruiters, rather than indicating that each company is recruiting for the 2026-28 summer placement cycle.
IIM Indore: Campus & Institutional Highlights
The institute also highlights its campus activities and international collaborations:
- 40+ student-run clubs and committees
- 71 international university collaborations
- Collaborations across 28 countries
- 2nd B-school in India to receive the Triple Crown Accreditation
- Accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA
For rankings among IIMs, the infographic lists IIM Indore at 6th in the Financial Times 2025 ranking and 6th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
IIM Indore MBA Class of 2026-28: Key Takeaways
The 574-student MBA 2026-28 cohort consists of 501 MBA (PGP) students and 73 Dual Degree students. Women account for 52% of the batch.
From an academic perspective, Engineering represents 40% of the cohort, followed by Commerce at 28% and Arts at 22%.
In terms of work experience, 50% of students have 1–2 years of experience, while the batch has an overall average work experience of 20 months. IT & Analytics is the largest previous-industry category at 30%.
The institute has also shared its previous placement data, with the 2025 summer placement process recording 230+ recruiters and 60+ new recruiters, while the 2024-26 final placement process recorded an ₹82.5 LPA highest package, ₹27.3 LPA average package and ₹25 LPA median package.