IIM CAP 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Admission Process, Eligibility, and Key Dates

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have established the Common Admission Process (CAP) to streamline admissions into their Post Graduate Programs (PGP). IIM CAP 2025 serves as a unified selection mechanism for several IIMs, ensuring a standardised evaluation of candidates through Personal Interviews (PI) and Written Ability Tests (WAT).

Participating IIMs in CAP 2025

For the 2025 admission cycle, the following eight IIMs are participating in the CAP:​

• IIM Bodh Gaya​
• IIM Jammu
• IIM Kashipur​
• IIM Nagpur​
• IIM Ranchi​
• IIM Sirmaur
• IIM Trichy​
• IIM Udaipur

Notably, IIM Raipur and IIM Sambalpur have opted out of CAP 2025 and will conduct their admissions independently. ​

Eligibility Criteria for IIM CAP 2025

To be eligible for IIM CAP 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).​
• Final Year Students: Candidates appearing for the final year of their undergraduate degree are also eligible to apply. ​

Important Dates and Deadlines

Here are the key dates for IIM CAP 2025:​

Candidates should regularly check the official CAP website for any updates. 

Application Process for IIM CAP 2025

The application process for IIM CAP 2025 involves the following steps:​

1. Registration: Visit the official CAP 2025 portal and register using your CAT credentials.
2. Form Filling: Complete the application form with details on personal, academic, and work experience.
3. City Preferences: Select preferred cities for the PI/WAT rounds.​
4. Submission: Review and submit the application before the deadline.​

Ensure all information provided is accurate to avoid disqualification.​

Selection Process: PI and WAT

The selection process comprises two main components:​

• Written Ability Test (WAT): Candidates write an essay on a given topic to assess their written communication skills.​
• Personal Interview (PI): An interview panel evaluates candidates on various parameters, including academic background, work experience, and general awareness.​

Performance in both WAT and PI significantly influences the final selection.

Cut-off Percentiles for Various Categories

The CAT percentile cut-offs for shortlisting candidates for PI/WAT in CAP 2025 are as follows:​

Meeting the cut-off is essential for progressing to the next stages of the selection process. 

Weightage in Final Merit List

Each participating IIM assigns different weightages to various components while preparing the final merit list. For instance, IIM Udaipur’s weightage distribution is:

• CAT Score: 57%​
• Personal Appearance (PI & WAT): 21%

Other IIMs have their own specific weightage criteria, which may include factors like academic profile, work experience, and diversity.​