{"id":18601,"date":"2025-10-08T09:42:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=18601"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:42:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:42:55","slug":"iilm-university-gurgaon-eligibility-criteria-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/iilm-university-gurgaon-eligibility-criteria-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"IILM University, Gurgaon \u2013 Eligibility Criteria 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IILM University, Gurgaon, is a top private university for management, law, design, and liberal arts studies in India. Popular for its industry-oriented curriculum, international tie-ups, and robust placement rate, IILM is a favorite among students from all over the nation. For 2026 aspirants, knowing the eligibility criteria is the key before applying for UG, PG, and doctoral courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The university conducts various courses under its School of Management, School of Design &amp; Fashion, School of Law, and School of Liberal Arts, each of which has particular academic, entrance, and other requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Eligibility Criteria Matter?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ensures you meet the academic prerequisites before applying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Saves time and resources during the application process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Helps you prepare for entrance tests or additional requirements in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Avoids last-minute rejection due to ineligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>IILM University Gurgaon \u2013 Course-wise Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><b> Undergraduate (UG) Programs<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Course<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eligibility<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Entrance Exam\/Selection<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Additional Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBA (Hons)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10+2 with minimum 50% marks (any stream)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merit-based \/ Personal Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preference for students with Commerce\/Maths background<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.A. (Hons) Psychology \/ Liberal Arts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10+2 with minimum 50% marks (any stream)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merit-based \/ Interaction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portfolio (optional for Liberal Arts)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Des. (Fashion \/ Communication \/ Interior)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10+2 with minimum 50% marks (any stream)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IILM Design Aptitude Test + Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portfolio submission recommended<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.A. LL.B. (Hons) \/ BBA LL.B. (Hons)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10+2 with minimum 50% marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLAT \/ LSAT \/ IILM Law Aptitude Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Interview mandatory<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Postgraduate (PG) Programs<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Course<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eligibility<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Entrance Exam\/Selection<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Additional Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA \/ PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT \/ XAT \/ MAT \/ NMAT \/ CMAT \/ GMAT \/ IILM Admission Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GD-PI mandatory<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LL.M.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LL.B. degree with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLAT-PG \/ IILM Law Entrance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specializations in Corporate &amp; Commercial Law, Constitutional Law<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Des.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Des. \/ BFA \/ Bachelor\u2019s in related field with minimum 50% marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IILM Design Entrance + Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portfolio mandatory<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>3.General Admission Guidelines<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% in qualifying exam (UG\/PG depending on course)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% relaxation for SC\/ST\/OBC\/PH categories (as per norms)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Students<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have equivalent qualifications as per AIU norms<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Interview (PI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory for all shortlisted candidates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required for professional courses (MBA, Law, B.Tech, Ph.D.)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>4.Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programs Eligibility<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Discipline<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Entrance Exams Accepted<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Selection Process<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ph.D. in Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master\u2019s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC\/ST\/OBC\/PH)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET \/ JRF \/ IILM Research Entrance Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written Test + PI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ph.D. in Law<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LLM with 55% marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET \/ JRF \/ IILM Law Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Proposal + PI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ph.D. in Psychology \/ Liberal Arts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master\u2019s in relevant subject with 55%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET \/ University Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ph.D. in Technology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Tech \/ M.Sc. with 55%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GATE \/ University Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>5.Category-wise Relaxation<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Relaxation in Eligibility<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC \/ ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% relaxation in qualifying exam marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC (Non-creamy layer)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physically Handicapped (PH)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Students<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility checked as per AIU (Association of Indian Universities) norms<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>6.International Students Eligibility<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Qualification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equivalent to Indian Class XII \/ Bachelor\u2019s \/ Master\u2019s (as per course)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language Proficiency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS \/ TOEFL preferred<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance Exams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAT \/ GMAT \/ GRE accepted for respective courses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on academic record + interview (online option available)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>7.Additional Requirements (Course-Specific)<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Course<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Additional Requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Des.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portfolio submission (creative work samples)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Tech<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maths mandatory at 10+2 level<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work experience preferred (not mandatory)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ph.D.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research proposal submission<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>8.Scholarship Eligibility<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Scholarship Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Concession Offered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merit-Based<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85%+ in Class XII or Graduation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 50% fee waiver<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High scores in CAT \/ XAT \/ GMAT \/ CLAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variable (10\u201340%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Girl Student<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All girl students applying for UG\/PG<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201320%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defense Background<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wards of defense personnel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201315%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students applying before early deadlines<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>International Students Eligibility<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must meet the equivalent academic qualification requirements.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Proficiency: IELTS \/ TOEFL \/ PTE scores required if previous education was not in English.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Key Points to Remember<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum marks may vary for reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work experience is preferred but not mandatory for MBA.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some programs may have additional aptitude or creative tests.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early applications have higher chances for scholarship consideration.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/\"><b>My Career Mantra<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Eligibility is not just a requirement \u2014 it\u2019s your first ticket into the world of opportunities. Meet it, prepare beyond it, and you\u2019ll stand out from the crowd.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IILM University Gurgaon eligibility standards are structured to provide assurance that students pursuing every program are academically and professionally ready for the challenges ahead. Prior to applying, thoroughly read course-specific requirements, prepare the required documents, and appear for any entrance tests as may be required. Crossing the eligibility threshold is the very first step toward joining one of India&#8217;s finest private universities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQs \u2013 IILM University Gurgaon Eligibility<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1. Can I apply for MBA at IILM University without CAT?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, you can apply using MAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, GMAT, or the IILM Admission Test score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. Is there any age limit for UG admissions?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No, but you must have completed 10+2 with the minimum required marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. Do law courses require CLAT score?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not necessarily \u2014 you can also appear for the IILM Law Aptitude Test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. Are final-year students eligible for MBA admission?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, but admission will be provisional until you submit your final mark sheet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. Is portfolio submission mandatory for design courses?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes for M.Des., recommended for B.Des.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Suggestions:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-delhi-ncr-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best MBA Colleges in Delhi-NCR 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-colleges-accepting-mat-2025-scores\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT Accepting MBA Colleges in India 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/4800\/Hyderabad\/law\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Law Colleges in Haryana 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/2763\/Pune\/Design\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liberal Arts Colleges in India 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IILM University, Gurgaon, is a top private university for management, law, design, and liberal arts studies in India. Popular for its industry-oriented curriculum, international tie-ups, and robust placement rate, IILM is a favorite among students from all over the nation. For 2026 aspirants, knowing the eligibility criteria is the key before applying for UG, PG, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[367],"tags":[1292],"class_list":["post-18601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-top-mba-colleges-in-punjab","tag-iilm"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18601"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18603,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18601\/revisions\/18603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}