IIM CAP Admissions 2025: Top Colleges, Cut Offs, Selection Criteria

Overview: Registrations for the IIM CAP admission 2026 will start once the CAT 2025 results are announced. Aspirants wishing to secure a seat at their dream institute for CAT 2025 can complete the CAP application form on the official website. Read on to get the complete details here!

Latest Updates:

• IIM Udaipur has stepped out from CAP 2026 (Common Admission Process). The institute will manage its own MBA admissions independently.
• 4 IIMs viz. IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Trichy and IIM Kashipur will start MBA admissions via Joint Admission Process (JAP 2026).

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IIM CAP Admission 2026 Latest Updates

The IIM Common Admission Process (CAP) 2026 is the conclusive selection phase for MBA admissions 2025 at the newer and smaller IIMs. It provides a unified framework for all participating IIMs. 

• The IIM CAP admission process 2026 portal will be made live once the CAT 2025 results are announced. 
• Candidates must verify their information while filling out the CAP admission 2026 form, as no corrections will be made once they have submitted the form.

Important Update for Choosing MBA and Specialised MBA Programs

Here is some additional information regarding the selection of the MBA programme:

Selecting MBA Programs

Candidates must choose from the listed IIMs when filling out the CAP application form for 2026. If a candidate does not select a specific IIM, their application will not be considered by that IIM.

Selecting Specialised MBA Programs

Some IIMs offer specialized MBA programs alongside the regular MBA. Select these programs in your CAP application form if you are interested in them. It’s important to check these programs' eligibility requirements and details on the respective IIM's website.

IIM CAP 2026 Important Dates

IIM CAT result 2025 declaration	Jan-26
Commencement of CAP IIM registrations	15 January 2026 (Tentatively)
IIM CAP application last date	21 January 2026 (Tentatively)
Release of CAP IIM 2026 PI dates	1st week of February 2026 (Tentatively)
IIM CAP PI Phase-1	2nd week of February 2026 (Tentatively)
IIM CAP PI Phase-2	3rd week of February 2026 (Tentatively)
CAP 2026 for IIM PI Phase-3	Last week of February 2026 (Tentatively)
Declaration of final IIM CAP 2026 admission list	April/May 2026 (Tentatively)

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IIMs Participating in CAP Admissions 2026

The IIM CAP admission 2026 will be conducted from mid-February to March 2026. According to recent updates, there will be participating IIMs for the Common Admission Process 2026 instead of 8 (like the CAP 2024 process).

The CAP 2026 admission will be conducted offline in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and a few other. 

1. IIM Tiruchirappalli
2. IIM Kashipur
3. IIM Nagpur
4. IIM Ranchi
5. IIM Bodh Gaya
6. IIM Jammu
7. IIM Sirmaur

Key Highlights of IIM CAP 2026

CAP 2026 Conducting IIM	NA
Number of CAP IIMs listed Participating in 2026	7 IIMs
Key Components of IIM CAP Admission Process 2026	Shortlisted based on percentile and called for a Personal Interview (PI)
CAP 2026 Dates	15th January 2026 to 21st January 2026 (Tentatively)
Relaxation for Candidates	Candidates who have completed the Personal Interview (PI) round at select older IIMs may have their PI scores considered, potentially exempting them from participating in CAP 2024.
Individual PI Round by CAP participating IIMs	CAP participating IIMs will not conduct their final admission round separately.
Final Merit List by Individual IIMs	After the CAP round, each participating IIM will prepare a merit list based on CAP scores and other admission criteria to finalize admission offers.
CAP Cutoff 2026	94 percentiles

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IIM CAP Admissions 2026 Registration Process

To participate in the IIM Common Admission Process round 2026, follow these steps for a smooth registration process:

Step 1: Get Yourself Registered First

• Click "Register Now" on the IIM CAP website.​
• Generate a password using the OTP sent to your registered mobile and email.​
• Log in with your CAT ID and generated password

Step 2: Fill the Application Form​

• Personal Information: Enter details from your CAT application and upload your CAT 2024 scorecard.​
• Communication Details: Provide your email, mobile, parents' names, and full postal address.​
• Educational Qualifications: Add details from Class 10 onward, including year, board, marks, and upload supporting documents.​
• Work Experience: Enter reverse chronological details of your work experience and upload certificates.​
• Co-Curricular Activities: Mention achievements, levels (district/state/national/international), and upload certificates.​
• Declaration: Sign and submit the form online.​
• Ensure all details are accurate and submit the form to finalize your registration.​

Documents Required for Filling the IIM CAP Admission 2026 Form

Keep the following documents in hand before filling out the IIM CAP form 2024:

• Soft copy of the Photograph (Less than 100 KB)
• Soft copy of the Signature (Less than 100 KB)
• Photo Identity Card Document
• CAT 2024 score Card
• 10th & 12th Marksheet with a pass certificate

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IIM CAP Admission 2026 Eligibility Criteria

You need to fill in the following eligibility criteria for CAP IIM admission 2026

• Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation (45% for Reserved category candidates).
• Candidates must meet the qualifying CAT cutoff set for IIM Common Admission Process colleges.
• The Personal Interview selection will be based on the final CAT 2026 cutoff, which may exceed the qualifying cutoff.

IIM CAP Admission Process 2026: Step Wise Process

Here is the simple step-wise process of shortlisting the candidate and the roadmap to final admission process during IIM CAP admission 2026:

Step	Process	Details
Step 1	Shortlisting by Individual IIMs	Each new IIM shortlists candidates independently, 10-12 times the intake for MBA 2026. This may lead to multiple calls for the same candidate if they meet the criteria for several IIMs.
Step 2	Shortlist Sent to CAP Coordinator	Each IIM sends its shortlist to the CAP 2026 coordinating IIM.
Step 3	Final List of Shortlisted Candidates	The coordinating IIM compiles the lists from all participating IIMs and creates the final list for CAP 2026 calls. Over 20,000 candidates are expected to receive CAP calls.
Step 4	Participation in the PI Process	Candidates participate in the Personal Interview (PI) round. The Written Abilities Test (WAT) and Group Discussion (GD) are not conducted. The PI is held online instead of at the 5 CAP centres (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata).
Step 5	Scores Sent to Participating IIMs	Based on the PI performance, the coordinating IIM prepares CAP scores and sends them to all participating IIMs.
Step 6	Final Admission List by IIMs	Each IIM uses its own criteria to prepare the final admission list, considering CAT scores, CAP scores, and sometimes the applicant's profile. Admission offers may vary between IIMs.

 

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IIM CAP Admissions 2026 Cut-Off Criteria (Expected)

Each category, whether reserved or unreserved, has some specific sectional cut-off criteria. This includes:

CAP-2024 Total Cut-off Percentiles & Sectional Cut-off Percentiles for PI Shortlisting
Category	IIM CAP Year	VARC	DILR	QA	Total
GEN	2024	73	73	73	94
	2023	70	70	70	92
EWS	2024	50	50	50	77
	2023	40	40	40	70
NC-OBC	2024	50	50	50	77
	2023	45	45	45	74
SC	2024	44	44	44	60
	2023	35	35	35	54
ST	2024	25	25	30	40
	2023	25	32	32.5	40
DAP	2024	25	25	30	40
	2023	25	32	32.5	40

 

Merit List and Offer of Admission 

After selection, participating IIMs release the final merit list of candidates selected for admission. Candidates admitted receive admission offers from the respective IIMs and must validate their acceptance by paying the requisite fees within the specified deadline.

1. Seat Allocation

• Once the acceptance deadlines are over, the participating IIMs conduct a seat allocation process to fill the available seats in their respective management programs.
• You who have been admitted but have yet to confirm their acceptance within the deadline may forfeit their seats, which are then allocated to other deserving candidates.

2. Waitlist Movement

• Waitlisted people may receive admission offers if seats become available due to withdrawals or non-acceptance of offers by others.
• The waitlist movement typically continues until all available seats are filled or until the end of the academic term.

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IIM CAP Admission Centres 2026

There will be 5 CAP 2026 centres in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. 

IIM CAP Admissions 2026 New Rules for IIMs

IIM Common Admission Process (CAP) 2026 has introduced some pivotal rules that redefine your path to joining the elite New IIMs:

• The process has been streamlined to make your admission journey smoother and more unified. Unlike in the past, individual IIMs are stepping back from preparing their shortlists based on CAP cutoffs Instead of a common shortlist.
• Requests for changes in the CAP centre must be communicated early, specifically by the last week of January or the first week of February 2026.
• Each IIM will integrate your PI score with other critical metrics, such as your CAT 2025 score and profile score, to compile its unique merit list.
• Participating in the CAP 2026 is non-negotiable for all shortlisted candidates.

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