Admission Process:
The admission process for the PGP program comprises two stages:
1. Shortlisting and Selection criteria -
Preliminary Screening -
The candidates must clear the minimum percentiles given in the table below to be considered for subsequent stages:
Category | VRC %ile | DILR %ile | QA %ile | Overall %ile |
---|---|---|---|---|
General/EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
NC-OBC or Transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
DA (Gen/OBC/SC/Transgender) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
DA (ST) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
Application Rating is the sum of rating scores (A, B, C) based on percentages obtained in 10th standard, 12th standard, and bachelor's.
Rating Scores for 10th Std.
% Score | Rating Score A |
---|---|
<=55 | 1 |
>55 and <=60 | 2 |
>60 and <=70 | 3 |
>70 and <=80 | 5 |
>80 and <=90 | 8 |
>90 | 10 |
Rating Scores for 12th Std.
% score (Commerce Stream) | Rating Score B |
---|---|
<=50 | 1 |
>50 and <=55 | 2 |
>55 and <=65 | 3 |
>65 and <=75 | 5 |
>75 and <=90 | 8 |
>90 | 10 |
% score (Science Stream) | Rating Score B |
---|---|
<=55 | 1 |
>55 and <=60 | 2 |
>60 and <=70 | 3 |
>70 and <=80 | 5 |
>80 and <=90 | 8 |
>90 | 10 |
% score (Arts Stream) | Rating Score B |
---|---|
<=45 | 1 |
>45 and <=50 | 2 |
>50 and <=60 | 3 |
>60 and <=70 | 5 |
>70 and <=85 | 8 |
>85 | 10 |
Rating Scores for Bachelor's
Note- Please check what each of these categories represents at the end of the article.
% score (AC - 1 ) | Rating Score C |
---|---|
<=55 | 1 |
>55 and <=60 | 2 |
>60 and <=62 | 3 |
>62 and <=65 | 5 |
>65 and <=70 | 8 |
>70 | 10 |
% score (AC - 2) | Rating Score C |
---|---|
<=50 | 1 |
>50 and <=53 | 2 |
>53 and <=55 | 3 |
>55 and <=57 | 5 |
>57 and <=63 | 8 |
>63 | 10 |
% score (AC - 3) | Rating Score C |
---|---|
<=55 | 1 |
>55 and <=60 | 2 |
>60 and <=65 | 3 |
>65 and <=70 | 5 |
>70 and <=80 | 8 |
>80 | 10 |
% score (AC - 4 & AC -6 ) | Rating Score C |
---|---|
<=60 | 1 |
>60 and <=65 | 2 |
>65 and <=70 | 3 |
>70 and <=75 | 5 |
>75 and <=85 | 8 |
>85 | 10 |
% score (AC - 5) | Rating Score C |
---|---|
<=50 | 1 |
>50 and <=55 | 2 |
>55 and <=60 | 3 |
>60 and <=65 | 5 |
>65 and <=75 | 8 |
>75 | 10 |
Criteria C1-C3:
C1. PVRC, PDILR, PQA and PT must be greater than or equal to the minimum cut-offs as specified.
C2. P ≥ Minimum cut-offs (specific to the category and the stream as shown in the table below), where P is the average of the percentages of marks scored in 10th and 12th std. examinations.
Minimum cut-off for P across different disciplines and different categories:
Stream in 12th std. | General Category | NC-OBC-cum-transgender Category | SC Category | ST Category | PWD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) | PWD (ST) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Science | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 70 | 65 |
Commerce | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 67 | 62 |
Arts & Humanities | 75 | 70 | 64 | 59 | 64 | 59 |
Work Experience (D)
Work Experience in Month (as on July 31, 2020) | Rating Score D |
<12 Months | 0 |
>=12 months to <=36 months | MF*(No of months of work ex-11) |
>36 months | 5 |
Work-experience Multiplication Factor (MF) = 0.20
Application Rating Score: AR = (A+B+C+D)
Normalised AR score of an applicant is equal to their AR score divided by average of the top 50 AR scores from the applicants' pool, (the applicants' pool in this case being defined as the group of candidates who appear for CAT- 2025 and apply to IIMA.)
Shortlisting for Academic Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI)
Shortlisting will be carried out in two stages.
Stage 1: (From the Applicants' pool: Selection of exceptional performers across different disciplines will be shortlisted for AWT & PI on the basis of their composite score 'CS' (see below) subject to their fulfilling certain criteria. From each of the academic categories (AC) for which the total number of applicants to IIMA who appear for CAT- 2025 from SC/ST/NC-OBC/PWD categories is at least 100, the top 5% in the respective AC limited to the respective categories (General/SC/ST/NC-OBC/PWD) among the applicants to IIMA who appear for CAT- 2025, henceforth referred to as ACRC groups, (subject to upper limits on the numbers per ACRC group as specified in the table below) will be shortlisted for AWT & PI on the basis of the composite score 'CS' (see below) subject to their fulfilling criteria C1-C3.
CS (Composite Score) = 0.35 (Normalised AR score) + 0.65 (Normalised overall score in CAT)
The upper limits (UL) on the number of candidates to be shortlisted per RC for AC1, AC2, AC3, and AC5.
Category | Upper Limit (UL) Per ACRC |
---|---|
General | 100 |
NC-OBC-cum-transgender | 57 |
SC | 32 |
ST | 16 |
PWD | 6 |
The upper limits (UL) on the number of candidates to be shortlisted per RC for AC4
Category | Upper Limit (UL) Per ACRC |
---|---|
General | 150 |
NC-OBC-cum-transgender | 85 |
SC | 48 |
ST | 24 |
PWD | 9 |
Criteria C1-C3:
C1. Minimum cut-offs for PVRC, PDILR, PQA, and PT must be met.
C2. P ≥ Minimum cut-offs based on category and stream, where P is the average of 10th and 12th std. exam percentages.
Minimum cut-off for P:
Stream in 12th std. | General Category | NC-OBC-cum-transgender | SC Category | ST Category | PWD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) | PWD (ST) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Science | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 70 | 65 |
Commerce | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 67 | 62 |
Arts & Humanities | 75 | 70 | 64 | 59 | 64 | 59 |
C3. Bachelor's exam percentage ≥ Minimum cut-off based on 80th percentile of the respective ACRC group.
For ACs with fewer than 100 applicants from SC/ST/NC-OBC/PWD, the top 100 or top 5% will be shortlisted for AWT & PI based on the composite score 'CS' subject to criteria C4-C6.
Criteria C4-C6:
C4. PT ≥ 80, PQA ≥ 70, PDILR ≥ 70, and PVRC ≥ 70.
C5. P ≥ 80 (Science), 77 (Commerce), 75 (Arts/Humanities), where P is the average of 10th and 12th std. exam percentages.
C6. Bachelor's exam percentage ≥ Minimum cut-off based on 80th percentile of the respective AC group.
Stage 2: Candidates selected in Stage 1 will be removed from each category (General, NC-OBC, SC, ST, PWD) and additional candidates will be shortlisted for AWT & PI based on the composite score 'CS' and criteria C1-C2.
Final Selection
Final selection will be based on the shortlisting of candidates in each category (General/SC/ST/NC-OBC/PwD) using their 'Final Composite Score' (FCS). Numbers will align with legal reservation proportions.
The FCS of a candidate is calculated as follows:
FCS = PIF * Normalised PI Score + AWTF * Normalised AWT Score + CATF_FCS * Normalised CAT Score + ARF_FCS * AR
Normalized PI and AWT scores are derived from a candidate’s scores divided by the average of the top 1% scores in each field.
Degree Categories for Bachelor's/Integrated Master's (as per CAT Application)
Additional Fields:
Includes degrees in Hospitality, Catering, Travel and Tourism Management.
Commerce: Includes Accountancy, Auditing, Banking, Business Mathematics, Business Organisation, Finance, Information Technology, Insurance, Investment Analysis, Public Finance, Secretarial Practices, and related fields.
Management: Covers Advertising, Agriculture and Food Business, Agribusiness Management, Agriculture Marketing and Cooperation, Agriculture and Rural Development, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, Commercial Agriculture and Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Management Studies, Sports Management, Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Management, Oil and Gas Management, Production and Industrial Management.
Any other vocational degrees in commerce and management.
AC-4
Includes all Engineering, Technology, and Architecture-related degrees such as BArch, BE, BIT, BINFTECH, BS (Eng)/BSc (Eng), BTech, and integrated MTech degrees. Excludes degrees in Accessories Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Technology, Interior Design, Knit Wear Design, Leather Design, Jewelry Design, and IT-related BS/BSc degrees.
Particularly includes:
Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Technology
Architecture:
BE/BS (Eng)/BSc (Eng)/BTech/integrated MTech in Biosciences, Geological Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematical Sciences, and Natural Sciences
Textile Engineering/Technology:
Others: All other fields with BE/BS (Eng)/BSc (Eng)/BTech/integrated MTech degrees not explicitly mentioned elsewhere.
II (Science and Agriculture, other than Medicine and Surgery): Includes BS/BSc and integrated MS/MSC degrees, excluding Economics, Fashion Design, Journalism, and Leather Design. Also includes degrees in Dentistry, Paramedical fields, and Veterinary Science.
Particularly includes:
Science (Others): Includes Home Science, Nursing, and all other branches of Science not mentioned elsewhere.
AC-5 (Arts/Humanities, Design, Education, Fashion, Law, and Rural Studies): Includes BA (excluding Economics, Geography, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics), BAA, BAJM, BCJ, BDES, BED, BFTech, BJ, BJMC, BL, BM (Bachelor of Music), BMC, BMM, BMus, BSW, and LLB.
Particularly includes:
Accessories Design, Apparel Production, Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Technology, Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design, Knit Wear Design, Leather Design, Footwear Design, Jewelry Design
Arts/Humanities (e.g., Archaeology, Education, Fine Arts, History, Languages, Library Science, Literature, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology)
AC-6: Includes any other discipline not mentioned in AC-1 to AC-5.
Note:
Additional Note:
In case of new guidelines from the Government of India, IIMA may adjust the selection process, which may include additional information requests, supplementary tests, or other mechanisms. Efforts will be made to minimize inconvenience to candidates.
Cut-offs are based on past CAT data and may change according to the applicant pool and CAT score distribution. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to adjust cut-offs as needed based on CAT- 2025 data.
IIM Bangalore adopts a two-phase selection process. The first phase process is applied to all eligible candidates who appear for CAT 2025 to determine those qualifying candidates who will be called for a personal interview (PI).
The first shortlist of candidates is based on candidates securing minimum section-wise and aggregate percentile scores in the CAT. The percentile cut-off scores used for CAT 2022 (last year) are shown below
Category | VA/RC | DI/LR | QA | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
OBC NC/EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
DA | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
* These are cut-offs used for preparing the first short-list. The scores of those called for interviews were higher.
The minimum overall percentile and the sectional percentiles requirements have not been disclosed for CAT 2025
For all candidates in the first shortlist as stated in Table (1), the candidates percentage scores in the 10th and 12th board exams are initially adjusted by dividing each such score by the 90th percentile score obtained in that board. The database of 10th and 12th scores of all CAT applicants of the past two years is used for identifying the 90th percentile score for each 10th and 12th board for this purpose.
For all candidates in the first shortlist as stated in Table (1), an adjusted score is calculated for each of the candidates based on the final scores obtained by the candidate in his/her bachelor's degree and/or professional degrees, as the case may be. Incomplete or intermediate graduate scores are considered only if the candidate's final score is pending. Thus, for final year bachelor's degree candidates, their incomplete graduation score would be taken in lieu of final graduation score. In case of candidates who have completed their Class 12/ Bachelors during the pandemic and do not have any score on their transcripts, no weightage shall be given to these components (Class 12 and/or Bachelors as applicable) and the total pre-PI score of the candidate will be scaled to 100. Please note that submission of relevant transcripts is mandatory.
For all candidates in the first shortlist as stated in Table (1), candidates with Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting, and Company Secretary certifications are eligible for weightage under the category of professional course. No other professional course is eligible for weightage under the said category. The professional course score is also standardized for all candidates in the first shortlist as explained below. For all candidates in the first shortlist as stated in Table (1), the candidates' final percentage scores in their Professional course will be considered. For the purpose of normalization, the average, standard deviation, and adjusted score is computed by considering the scores (final as applicable) of all applicants with Professional qualification in the first shortlist. The weight assigned for Professional qualification at the Pre-PI stage is 10.
For all candidates in the first shortlist as stated in Table (1), the score/weight for work experience is calculated as: Pre PI score for Work Experience = 10x/36 if 0 < x < 36 = 10 if x >= 36 Where x is the months of work experience up to July 2025, as captured in CAT application form (and substantiated in the application to IIMB). This implies that the score will peak at 36 months work experience and will remain at that level for candidates with work experience exceeding 36 months. Note: The work experience score (maximum 10 in the pre-PI stage) will be scaled down to a maximum score of 5 and then multiplied by the quality of work experience score on a 5-point scale (0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2) as given by the interviewer in the PI processing Phase 2 to then arrive at a weighted work experience score. IIMB duly recognizes the value of experience in enhancing the learning experience for the student in the classroom. Accordingly, it assigns credit for a candidate’s work experience in the selection process. Therefore, IIMB is keen to ensure that the work experience claimed by the candidate is authentic and professionally significant enough to deserve credit. For example, no consideration is given to any time spent as an intern, either during or after the course of study in a programme, or any periods of apprenticeship such as articleship required as part of certain professional courses, or any unpaid work undertaken in any organization or institution.
For all candidates in the first shortlist, in the case of candidates who have undergone a professional course of study listed above, the maximum of the work experience score OR the professional course score is considered.
Criteria used for shortlisting candidates for WAT/PI round
Parameter | Weightage |
---|---|
CAT | 55 |
10th score | 10 |
12th score | 10 |
Graduation | 10 |
Work Experience/Professional Course (whichever weight is higher) | 10 |
Gender Diversity | 5 |
Total | 100 |
Note-
The 55 points for CAT are derived from the performance in each of the three sections as follows: Quantitative Aptitude (QA) - 15 points, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 21 points, and Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC) - 19 points.
Gender diversity component is applicable only for the pre-PI rank list for interview calls. The gender diversity score of 5 is not considered in the final selection. In case of a tie in the final selection, preference will be given to the candidate with a higher score in the gender diversity component. The Gender Diversity component in the WAT/PI selection stage helps balance the gender ratio in the batch. The weight for Gender Diversity is 5. To recognize the value of varied gender perspectives in learning and peer interactions, IIMB gives weightage for Gender Diversity in the shortlisting criteria. The gender diversity weightage is adjusted according to the composition of the overall gender diversity in the applicant pool. Only Female candidates, who have obtained a minimum overall percentile as mentioned below, are considered for gender diversity weightage: General (85), OBC (75), SC (70), ST (65), DA (60)
The admission process for the PGP program comprises the following stages.
During the first stage, initially a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles will be considered.
Category | Overall CAT score percentile | Sectional CAT score percentile |
---|---|---|
General/EWS | 90 | 80 |
OBC (NC) | 80 | 70 |
SC | 60 | 55 |
ST/DA | 45 | 40 |
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above mentioned percentiles, a list of candidates who would be called for attending Personal Interview rounds is generated using the following parameters.
Components | Maximum Weight |
---|---|
CAT sectional score | VA/RC-10,DI/LR-10,QA-15 |
Class X Marks | 39 |
Class XII Marks | 20 |
Diversity Factor | 6 |
Total | 100 |
The following are the weightages that would be considered during the final selection of candidates
Components | Maximum Weight |
---|---|
Class X Marks | 12.5 |
CAT sectional score | VA/RC-18.75,DI/LR-9.375, QA-9.375 |
PI score | 50 |
Note- IIM Indore also expects a consistent and minimum performance in the different parameters of Personal Interview (PI), which will be decided by the Admissions Committee. Candidates not meeting the minimum performance in any of PI parameters will not be considered for the next stage of selection process.
SourceAdmission Process:
The admission process for the PGP program comprises two stages.
During the first stage, initially a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT 2025 percentiles are considered.
Category | Section – I Quantitative Ability (QA) | Section – II Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Section – III Verbal Ability (VA) | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
OPEN | ≥ 75 | ≥ 80 | ≥ 80 | ≥ 85 |
OBC NC/EWS | ≥ 65 | ≥ 65 | ≥ 70 | ≥ 75 |
EWS | ≥ 65 | ≥ 65 | ≥ 70 | ≥ 75 |
SC | ≥ 60 | ≥ 60 | ≥ 65 | ≥ 70 |
ST | ≥ 55 | ≥ 55 | ≥ 55 | ≥ 65 |
DA | ≥ 45 | ≥ 45 | ≥ 45 | ≥ 55 |
Components | Weights |
---|---|
CAT Overall Score | 56 |
Class X marks | 10 |
Class XII marks | 15 |
Gender Diversity Factor | 4 |
Total | 85 |
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above mentioned percentiles, a list of candidates who would be called for attending Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview rounds is generated using the following parameters.
The following is the process of calculating points secured under 10 and 12 marks parameter:
Class X Marks (in %) | Points | Class XII Marks (in %) | Points |
---|---|---|---|
≥80 | 10 | ≥80 | 15 |
≥ 75 and < 80 | 8 | ≥ 75 and < 80 | 12 |
≥ 70 and < 75 | 6 | ≥ 70 and < 75 | 9 |
≥ 65 and < 70 | 4 | ≥ 65 and < 70 | 6 |
≥ 60 and < 65 | 2 | ≥ 60 and < 65 | 3 |
< 60 | 0 | < 60 | 0 |
The following are the weightages that would be considered during the final selection of candidates
Parameter | Weightage |
---|---|
CAT score | 30 |
Personal Interview | 48 |
Points awarded for Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s and Master’s level for non-engineering degrees and professional qualifications | 6 |
Work Experience | 8 |
WAT | 8 |
Academic Diversity
The points for academic diversity shall be awarded as per the unique category in the table below that the candidate is identified as belonging to. These categories are intended to be mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive.
Category ID | Academic Categories | Points |
---|---|---|
1 | Bachelor's degree in engineering stream OR Master’s degree in engineering stream OR Integrated Master’s degree in engineering stream | 0 |
2 | Bachelor's degree in non-engineering stream | 4 |
3 | Dual bachelor’s degree in Law (e.g. BA LLB, BSc. LLB, B.Com LLB, BBA LLB). | 5 |
4 | Bachelor's degree in engineering stream and Masters in non-engineering stream | 2 |
5 | Bachelor's degree in non-engineering stream and Masters in non-engineering stream | 5 |
6 | Dual/Integrated degree where bachelors is non-engineering and masters is in non-engineering stream | 5 |
7 | Dual/Integrated degree where Bachelors is engineering stream and Masters is non-engineering stream | 1 |
8 | CA/ICWA/CS or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) without having a bachelor’s degree. | 5 |
9 | CA/ICWA/CS or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) with a bachelor’s degree. | 6 |
10 | CA/ICWA/CS or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) with or without a bachelor’s degree, and with Masters in non-engineering stream. | 6 |
11 | Integrated bachelor’s degree in Law and Masters in non-engineering stream. | 6 |
Category ID 4, 5, 9, 10, 11: Points will be awarded to only those candidates who have uploaded their relevant degree/course mark sheet at the time of filling up the MBA application form for personal interview. The mark sheet must clearly indicate that the candidate has passed the relevant degree/course.
Category ID 2, 3, 6, 7, 8: Points will be awarded to the candidates who have completed or are in the final year of the relevant degree/course. However, the candidates who are in the final year of their degree/course must submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2024 from the Principal/Registrar of his/her University/College/Institute (issued on or before June 30, 2024) stating that the candidate has completed all the requirements for obtaining the degree/equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate. Such a candidate will have to produce certificates and mark sheets in original along with the photocopies as soon as the respective University/Institute publishes the results, but NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2024, failing which his/her registration as a student of IIM Calcutta will be automatically cancelled and he/she will be required to withdraw from the MBA Programme forthwith.
Work Experience
For work experience, a maximum of eight points will be awarded based on the length of service, represented as x, (in completed months) as on January 31, 2024 as per the formula below. Only work experience after the completion of the bachelor’s degree will be considered for this calculation. Internship/apprenticeship/articleship/training/project/work done as an integral part of curricular requirement or any type of unpaid work will not be considered. The work experience claimed by the candidate must be supported by a letter from the employer(s) with authorized signatory on company letterhead stating the start date, end date, position/designation, and a brief description of the role/responsibility. It is necessary to submit the payslip(s) from each employer(s). For self-employed and family businesses, proof of company registration/relevant licenses/taxes paid are to be furnished in case payslip is not available.
Points for Work Experience
= 0 | if x <= 6 |
= x/3 | if 6 < x <= 24 |
= 8 | if 24 < x <= 36 |
= 26 - (x/2) | if 36 < x <= 48 |
= 2 | if x > 48 |
B. Final Selection for MBA Programme
The final selection list will be based on merit in each category; minimum eligibility in any of the above mentioned stages or criteria would not automatically qualify the candidate for admission into IIM Calcutta. Any misrepresentation of information by the candidates shall disqualify the application and any further action is at the sole discretion of IIM Calcutta.
To conclude, one important observation about this year's selection process is that the total weightage for parameters which are controllable (CAT and PI) in the final selection stage has been kept at a whopping 86%. This ensures that the applicants, who do not have a good academic profile or work experience can still aspire to join IIM Calcutta by preparing well for CAT, WAT, and PI rounds.
Admission Process:
The admission process for the PGP program comprises two stages.
During the first stage, initially a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered.
Category | QA | DI/LR | VARC | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
General | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 |
EWS | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
OBC NC | 77 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
DA | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above mentioned percentiles, a list of candidates who would be called for attending Written ability test (WAT) and Personal Interview rounds is generated using the following parameters.
Components | CAT score (CS) | Class - XII marks (12M) | Graduation marks (GM) | Work Experience (WE) | Diversity Factor : Academic Discipline (D Fa) | Diversity Factor: Gender (DFb) | Total (A) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weights (PGP) | 60 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 100 |
One point to be noted here is that IIM Lucknow has given 60 marks out of 100 marks to the CAT performance of a candidate. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a WAT/PI call from this premier B-school.
Note-The composite score for the candidates who qualify in Stage 1, and the shortlist for WAT-PI process shall be available on our official website www.iiml.ac.in. Such candidates shall be required to fill-in and submit the WAT-PI form online by the stipulated deadline. The candidates, who fail to submit their WAT-PI form online by the prescribed time limit, shall not be allowed for the WAT-PI process. Furthermore, no queries in this regard shall be entertained by IIM Lucknow. Candidates are advised to check the official website of IIM Lucknow (www.iiml.ac.in) regularly after the declaration of CAT result for the updates/notifications related to the admission process.
Stage 2 - Final selection of candidates
The following are the parameters and their weightages during the WAT/PI stage
Component | Weights |
---|---|
CAT | 30 |
12th Marks | 5 |
Graduation Marks | 5 |
Work Experience | 5 |
Diversity Factor (Academic+ Gender ) | 5 |
WAT* | 10 |
Personal Interview | 40 |
Total | 100 |
Note: The minimum requirement for getting a pass in Personal Interviews is 12 out of 40 marks. Names of candidates who do not pass in PI will not be included in the final merit list.
To conclude, one important observation about this year's selection process is that the total weightage for parameters which are controllable (CAT, WAT, and PI) in the final selection stage has been kept at a whopping 80%. This ensures that the applicants, who do not have a good academic profile or work experience can still aspire to join IIM Lucknow by preparing well for CAT, WAT, and PI rounds.
The admission process for the PGP program comprises following stages.
In Stage 1, the minimum eligibility criteria applied to candidates opting for IIM Kozhikode are: only those obtaining a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of CAT 2025 will be considered. Candidates with a graduation degree must secure a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks, and those without a graduation degree must obtain at least 50 percent aggregate marks in CA/ICWA/CS. Candidates with 50 percent aggregate marks in CA/CMA(ICWA)/CS and a Graduation Degree must secure a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks in their Graduation Degree.
Apart from the above, initially, a pool of candidates who meet the following minimum CAT 2025 percentiles and SSC/HSC percentages are considered.
Category | CAT Overall Percentile | Sectional Percentile | SSC Percentage | HSC Percentage |
---|---|---|---|---|
General | 85 | 75 | 60 | 60 |
OBC-NC/EWS | 75 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
SC | 65 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
ST/DA | 55 | 45 | 55 | 55 |
All candidates who have opted for IIM Kozhikode and are fulfilling the above-mentioned minimum eligibility criteria would receive an email for online registration for admissions to IIM Kozhikode. Only those candidates who have successfully completed the online registration process for IIM Kozhikode will be considered for Stage 2. Please note that this is a pre-interview registration process and not the call for an interview.
Shortlisting candidates for PI round
The following is the criteria used while shortlisting candidates for the PI round
Parameter | Weightage |
---|---|
CAT Index score | 45% |
X / SSC score | 25% |
12 / HSC score | 15% |
Gender / Academic Diversity | 10% / 5% |
Work Experience | 5% |
The details of each component are given as follows:
Final Selection of candidates post PI round
The short-listed candidates will have to appear for WAT & PI. The panel will evaluate academic efforts, general awareness, attitude, personality, communication, and quality of work experience. The resume score will be based on the quality of academic and professional qualifications.
The following is the criteria used during the final selection stage:
Component | Weightage |
---|---|
CAT Index score | 35% |
PI score | 35% |
Resume score | 10% |
WAT | 20% |
Resume Evaluation Factors:
A: Quality of the Undergraduate Academic Institution (Score 0 if NIRF 2025 ranking < 30, Score 4 if NIRF 2025 ranking ≤ 30)
B: Professional Qualification (CA/ICWA/CS) (Score 4 if candidate has completed CA/ICWA/CS)
C: Professional Certification (CFA – Level 1, 2, 3) (Score 4 if candidate has completed CFA level 1, 2, or 3)
Candidates will need to ensure that they meet the minimum cutoff performance in the PI round in order to land a final admission. The cutoff in terms of a percentage of minimum performance in GD & PI to the maximum possible score in the round is different across reservation categories. Following is the corresponding table-
Category | Cutoff as Minimum Percentage of Performance out of Maximum Possible Combined Performance in PI |
---|---|
DA | 20 |
ST | 20 |
SC | 25 |
Others | 30 |
Classification of academic background categories (used during shortlisting stage)
AC-1
AC-2
AC-3
AC-4
AC-5
AC-6
AC-7
Admission Process:
The admission process for the PGP program comprises the following stages.
During the first stage, initially a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered.
Category of Candidate | Sectional Percentile | Overall Percentile |
---|---|---|
General | 70 | 92 |
EWS | 40 | 70 |
OBC(NC) | 45 | 74 |
SC | 35 | 54 |
ST | 25 in VA/RC, 32 in DI/LR, 32.5 in QA | 40 |
DAP | 25 in VA/RC, 32 in DI/LR, 32.5 in QA | 40 |
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above mentioned percentiles, a list of candidates would be called for attending Personal Interview depending on their performance in CAT.
One point to be noted here is that for shortlisting candidates for PI rounds IIM Trichy is considering only the CAT performance of a candidate. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a PI call from this premier B-school.
The following are the weightages that would be considered during the final selection of candidates
Component | Maximum Weight |
---|---|
CAT | 50% |
Personal Interview | 25% |
Gender Diversity | 5% |
Work Experience | 10% |
SSC/ 10th | 2% |
HSC/ 12th | 3% |
Graduation marks | 5% |
Total | 100% |
The above performance shall be measured by multiplying the percentage marks scored by the weightage applicable to the discipline, as shown below.
5(five) percent of the score so obtained shall be considered in the overall evaluation. [UG performance score = (percent score at UG * discipline weightage) * 0.05]
To encourage diversity in the batch, differential weightage, as shown below, shall be applied to different disciplines:
To conclude, one important observation about this year's selection process is that the total weightage for parameters which are controllable (CAT and PI) in the final selection stage has been kept at a whopping 75%. This ensures that the applicants, who do not have a good academic profile or work experience can still aspire to join IIM Trichy by preparing well for CAT and PI rounds.
Admission Process:
The admission process for the PGP program comprises the following stages.
During the first stage, initially a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered.
Category of Candidate | Sectional Percentile | Overall Percentile |
---|---|---|
General | 70 | 92 |
EWS | 40 | 70 |
OBC (NC) | 45 | 74 |
SC | 35 | 54 |
ST | VA/RC<25 ,DI/LR>32,QA>32.5 | 40 |
DAP | VA/RC<25 ,DI/LR>32,QA>32.5 | 40 |
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above mentioned percentiles, a list of candidates would be called for attending Personal Interview depending on their performance in CAT.
One point to be noted here is that for shortlisting candidates for PI rounds IIM Ranchi is considering only the CAT performance of a candidate. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a WAT/PI call from this premier B-school.
PI process would be conducted virtually and information about the same will be shared in due course of time. The exact dates for the same would be communicated to shortlisted candidates in due course. The coordinator for CAP 2025 would be IIM Udaipur.
The following are the weightages that would be considered during the final selection of candidates:
Component | Maximum Weight |
---|---|
CAT Score | 40% |
Personal Interview | 30% |
Work Experience | 7% |
Academic Diversity | 5% |
Graduation marks | 5% |
SSC | 4% |
Gender Diversity | 5% |
HSC/12 | 4% |
Total | 100% |
Weightage for work experience
Months | Till 12 | 13-18 | 19-24 | 25-30 | 31-36 | 37-42 | 43-48 | More than 48 |
Score | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Weightage for academics
Qualification | 85% or above | 80% to 85% | 75% to 80% | 70 to 75% | 65% to 70% | Less than 65% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSC | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
HSC | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Graduation | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
To conclude, one important observation about this year's selection process is that the total weightage for parameters which are controllable (CAT, WAT, and PI) in the final selection stage has been kept at 70%. This ensures that the applicants, who do not have a good academic profile or work experience can still aspire to join IIM Ranchi by preparing well for CAT, WAT, and PI rounds.
Admission Process:
The admission process for the PGP program comprises the following stages.
During the first stage, initially, a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered.
Category of Candidate | Sectional Percentile | Overall Percentile |
---|---|---|
General | 70 | 92 |
EWS | 50 | 70 |
OBC (NC) | 50 | 74 |
SC | 35 | 54 |
ST | VA/RC-25, DI/LR-32, QA-32.5 | 40 |
DAP | VA/RC-25, DI/LR-32, QA-32.5 | 40 |
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above mentioned percentiles, a list of candidates would be called for attending Personal Interview depending on their performance in CAT.
IIM Raipur’s Admission Committee will decide the PGP programme requirements for the Institute and the final number of candidates who would be called for the PI process on the basis of criteria prepared for each category. However, if the actual number of short-listed candidates is found to be less (or more) than the required number of candidates to be called for PI category-wise, then the overall as well as section-wise minimum score, would be reduced (or increased) to get the desired number of candidates.
One point to be noted here is that for shortlisting candidates for PI rounds IIM Raipur is considering only the CAT performance of a candidate. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a PI call from this premier B-school.
The following are the weightages that would be considered during the final selection of candidates:
Component | Maximum Weight |
---|---|
CAT Score | 42% |
Personal Appearance | 23% |
Academic consistency | 2% |
Work Experience | 12% |
Graduation marks | 5% |
HSC/12 | 5% |
Diversity (Gender and Academic respectively) | 6% & 2% |
Degree Program Duration | 1% |
Personal Profile Mapping | 2% |
Total | 100% |
Note - 25% weightage to overall CAT score, 6% each to VA/RC & DI/LR and 5% to DI/LR score.
Weights for 12th Standard and Graduation
Range of Aggregate Percentage (%) | *12th Standard | Graduation |
---|---|---|
<=50 | 0 | 0 |
50.01 to 60 | 1 | 1 |
60.01 to 70 | 2 | 2 |
70.01 to 80 | 3 | 3 |
80.01 to 90 | 4 | 4 |
>90.01 | 5 | 5 |
*Note: percentage to be calculated for all the subjects that appear in the mark sheet irrespective of the method of calculation by respective board/institutes/universities.
Academic Consistency
Academic consistency weightage is based on the consistency of percentage of marks / SGPA that the candidate obtained during Graduation.
Degree program duration
Candidates with a 4-year degree program at Bachelor/Undergraduate level would be awarded one (1) extra mark.
Personal Profile Mapping
Personal profile mapping seeks to measure a candidate’s fit to IIM Raipur’s PGP program. It is a mandatory component to be completed to be considered to be part of the merit list. After the PI process is completed, candidates would get the invite to complete this component within a certain reasonable duration. It would take around 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete this component. Expected timeline would be around March-April 2024 timeframe.
Work Experience -
Months* | 3 or less | (>3 to 12) | (>12 to 18) | (>18 to 24) | (>24 to 30) | (>30 to 36) | (>36 to 42) | (>42 to 48) | 48 or more |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Score | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
* Only relevant work experience after graduation in terms of completed months will be considered. Candidates should ensure that the work experience claimed is authentic and professionally significant enough to deserve credit. For instance, no consideration is given to any time spent as an intern, either during or after the course of study in a program, or any periods of apprenticeship such as articleship required as part of certain professional courses, or any unpaid work undertaken in any organization or institution.
The work experience will be verified based on the relevant documents (including experience certificate, appointment or relieving letter, first and last month’s pay slips, bank statement etc), which needs to be mandatorily produced by the candidate at the time of PI and subsequent admission-related processes. Note that the work experience certificate should be furnished on a letterhead of the employer organization, should carry a seal of the employer, and be duly affirmed by the authorized signatory.
Presentation of employment claims that are not in conformity with the requirements above is liable to be considered incomplete and disregarded by IIM Raipur at its sole discretion. Further, IIM Raipur is at liberty to verify any or all of the employment-related claims made by the candidate. Upon such verification, if it is found that some or all of the claims made are factually untrue, such candidate may be disqualified from being considered for admission to IIM Raipur. After a candidate joins the PGP at IIM Raipur, if it comes to the institute's notice reliably that the candidate had made claims that cannot be substantiated as factual and correct, the candidate is liable to be expelled from the program forthwith. In the event of such expulsion, the candidate will forfeit any fees paid until such expulsion.
To conclude, one important observation about this year's selection process is that the total weightage for parameters which are controllable (CAT and PI) in the final selection stage has been kept at 68%. This ensures that the applicants who do not have a good academic profile or work experience can still aspire to join IIM Raipur by preparing well for CAT and PI rounds.
The admission process comprises the following stages:
Aspirants need to apply for the PGP program of IIM Rohtak by buying or filling up their application form.
During the first stage, initially a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles and academic profile are considered:
Category | Overall Percentile |
---|---|
General | 96 |
EWS | 92 |
OBC-NC | 82 |
SC | 60 |
ST | 50 |
DAP-Gen | 86 |
DAP-OBC | 72 |
DAP-SC | 50 |
DAP-ST | 40 |
Note: Meeting minimum eligibility criteria does not ensure that the candidate is shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) Process. The actual cutoff could be higher.
One point to be noted here is that for shortlisting candidates for PI rounds IIM Rohtak is considering only the CAT performance of a candidate. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a PI call from this premier B-school.
Final Selection Stage
The following are the weightages that would be considered during the final selection of candidates:
Parameter | Weightage |
---|---|
CAT | 60% |
Online PI | 20% |
Academic and Gender Diversity | 20% |
To conclude, one important observation about this year's selection process is that the total weightage for parameters which are controllable (CAT and PI) in the final selection stage has been kept at 80%. This ensures that the applicants who do not have a good academic profile or work experience can still aspire to join IIM Rohtak by performing well in CAT and PI rounds.
Admission Process:
The admission process for the PGP program comprises the following stages:
During the first stage, initially, a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered.
Category of Candidate | Sectional Percentile | Overall Percentile |
---|---|---|
General | 70 | 92 |
EWS | 40 | 70 |
OBC (NC) | 45 | 74 |
SC | 35 | 54 |
ST | 25 (32.5 in QA) | 40 |
DAP | 25 (32.5 in QA) | 40 |
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above mentioned percentiles, a list of candidates would be called for attending Personal Interview depending on their performance in CAT.
The IIMs who are participating in the CAP have decided to adopt a common admission process (CAP) of PI.
One point to be noted here is that for shortlisting candidates for PI rounds IIM Udaipur is considering only the CAT performance of a candidate. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a PI call from this premier B-school.
The following are the weightages that would be considered during the final selection of candidates:
*Candidates who do not obtain certain minimum scores in the PI will not be considered for the merit list. The minimum scores will be decided by IIM Udaipur at its discretion.
Component | Maximum Weight |
---|---|
CAT Score | 60% |
Personal Interview | 15% |
CS/CA/ICWA (completed) | 1% |
Work Experience | 10% |
Graduation marks | 4% |
SSC | 2% |
Gender Diversity | 5% |
HSC/12 | 2% |
Academic Diversity | 1% |
Total | 100% |
Weightage for work experience
Range of Months | Points |
---|---|
1-6 | 0 |
7-12 | 1.5 |
13-18 | 3 |
19-24 | 5 |
25-30 | 7 |
31-36 | 9 |
37-42 | 7 |
43-48 | 5 |
49-54 | 3 |
55-60 | 1.5 |
60 or more | 0 |
The following would be the basis for scoring candidates in respect of their academic profiles:
Range Of Marks | For 10th class | For 12th Class | For Under Graduation |
---|---|---|---|
<= 60 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
60.01 to 64 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
64.01 to 68 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
68.01 to 72 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
72.01 to 76 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
76.01 to 80 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.4 |
80.01 to 84 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.8 |
84.01 to 88 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.2 |
88.01 to 92 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 3.6 |
92.01 >= | 2 | 2 | 4 |
The following would be the basis for scoring candidates in respect of their academic profiles with professional qualification candidates and without bachelor’s degree:
Range of Marks | Points |
---|---|
<= 60 | 0.4 |
60.01 to 64 | 0.8 |
64.01 to 68 | 1.2 |
68.01 to 72 | 1.6 |
72.01 to 76 | 2 |
76.01 to 80 | 2.4 |
80.01 to 84 | 2.8 |
84.01 to 88 | 3.2 |
88.01 to 92 | 3.6 |
92.01 >= | 4 |
Note: The above information may vary, and it is advisable to check with the respective IIMs for the exact selection criteria.
Admission Process:
The admission process for the PGP program comprises the following stages:
During the first stage, initially a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered:
Category of Candidate | Sectional Percentile | Overall Percentile |
---|---|---|
General | 70 | 92 |
EWS | 40 | 70 |
OBC (NC) | 45 | 74 |
SC | 35 | 54 |
ST | 25 in VA/RC, 32 in DI/LR, 32.5 in QA | 40 |
DAP | 25 in VA/RC, 32 in DI/LR, 32.5 in QA | 40 |
Note - The above-mentioned cutoffs are tentative, minimum cut-offs will be decided by the Directors of Common Admission Process (CAP) participating IIMs and are subject to change after the declaration of CAT results.
One point to be noted here is that for shortlisting candidates for WAT/PI rounds IIM Kashipur is considering only the CAT performance of a candidate. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a PI call from this premier B-school.
Final Selection of candidates
The following are the weightages that would be considered during the final selection of candidates:
Component | Maximum Weight |
---|---|
CAT Score | 33% |
Personal Interview | 25% |
Professional qualification (CA/ICWA/CS) | 5% |
Work Experience | 12% |
Graduation marks | 5% |
SSC | 5% |
Gender Diversity | 6% |
HSC/12 | 5% |
Academic Diversity | 4% |
Admission Process:
The admission process for the PGP program comprises the following stages:
During the first stage, there will be a cut-off percentile, in the three sections and the total CAT percentile, for shortlisting to PI process across different categories of students. The percentile cut-off will be decided after the CAT 2025 result. IIM Bodh Gaya's Admission Committee will decide the number of candidates who will be called for the PI process based on criteria prepared for each category.
The 9 IIMs (IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Nagpur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Udaipur) have decided to adopt a common admission process (CAP 2024 process) of PI to be coordinated this year by IIM Kashipur. In addition to the common process as mentioned, IIM Bodh Gaya may conduct a supplementary admission process (SAP 2024). The performance of the candidate in PI of CAP 2024 and SAP 2024 would be considered for preparing the merit list.
The following are the weightages that would be considered during the final selection of candidates:
Component | Maximum Weight |
---|---|
CAT Score | 50 (CAT overall - 45, VA/ RC - 5) |
Personal Interview | 20 |
Work Experience | 16 |
SSC | 4 |
12th | 4 |
Graduation | 6 |
Total | 100 |
If the candidate has scored 60% and above in 10th and 12th, he/she shall be awarded 4 each, otherwise 0. If the candidate has scored 60% and above in UG, he/she shall be awarded 6, otherwise 0. For CA/CS/CMA candidates, he/she shall be awarded 6 in UG.
To conclude, one important observation about this year's selection process is that the total weightage for parameters which are controllable (CAT, WAT, and PI) in the final selection stage has been kept at 70%. This ensures that applicants who do not have a good academic profile or work experience can still aspire to join IIM Bodh Gaya by performing well in CAT, WAT, and PI rounds.
SourceThe admission process comprises following stages
During the first stage, initially, a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered.
Category of Candidate | Sectional Percentile | Overall Percentile |
---|---|---|
General | 73 | 94 |
EWS | 50 | 77 |
OBC (NC) | 50 | 77 |
SC | 44 | 60 |
ST | 25 (QA 30) | 40 |
DAP | 25 (QA 30) | 40 |
Note: Above mentioned are the minimum eligibility criteria and do not imply entitlement. However, the criterion is subject to revision at any point of time depending upon the requirements. The criteria w.r.t. individual sectional percentile and the overall percentile may be lowered/relaxed, if the actual number of shortlisted candidates are found to be less than the required number of candidates to be called for PI in one or more categories. The relaxation, if any, in the cut-off criteria shall be to ensure sufficient number of candidates for each of the categories for PI process. The participating IIMs/Admission Committee at IIM Sirmaur reserve the right to have a higher/lower cut-off than those mentioned above.
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above-mentioned percentiles, a list of candidates would be called for attending Personal Interview depending on their performance in CAT.
One point to be noted here is that for shortlisting candidates for PI rounds IIM Sirmaur is considering only the CAT performance of a candidate. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a PI call from this premier B-school.
FINAL SELECTION:
The final selection of the candidates will be carried out based on the following parameters:
Parameter | Weightage |
---|---|
CAT score | 35 |
SSC | 3 |
HSC | 4 |
Graduation | 8 |
Gender Diversity | 5 |
PI | 20 |
Work Experience | 20 |
Trailblazer score | 5 |
Total | 100 |
Note- Trailblazer score is given to the following applicants:
- Non-governmental organization (NGO)
- Medical doctors
- Entrepreneurs
- Sports: National/international sports winner
OR
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The admission process comprises following stages
During the first stage, initially, a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered.
Category of Candidate | Sectional Percentile | Overall Percentile |
---|---|---|
General | 73 | 94 |
EWS | 50 | 77 |
OBC (NC) | 50 | 77 |
SC | 44 | 60 |
ST | 25 (QA 30) | 40 |
DAP | 25 (QA 30) | 40 |
Note: Above mentioned are the minimum eligibility criteria and do not imply entitlement. However, the criterion is subject to revision at any point of time depending upon the requirements. The criteria w.r.t. individual sectional percentile and the overall percentile may be lowered/relaxed, if the actual number of shortlisted candidates are found to be less than the required number of candidates to be called for PI in one or more categories. The relaxation, if any, in the cut-off criteria shall be to ensure sufficient number of candidates for each of the categories for PI process. The participating IIMs/Admission Committee at IIM Sirmaur reserve the right to have a higher/lower cut-off than those mentioned above.
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above-mentioned percentiles, a list of candidates would be called for attending Personal Interview depending on their performance in CAT.
One point to be noted here is that for shortlisting candidates for PI rounds IIM Sirmaur is considering only the CAT performance of a candidate. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a PI call from this premier B-school.
FINAL SELECTION:
The final selection of the candidates will be carried out based on the following parameters:
Parameter | Weightage |
---|---|
CAT score | 35 |
SSC | 3 |
HSC | 4 |
Graduation | 8 |
Gender Diversity | 5 |
PI | 20 |
Work Experience | 20 |
Trailblazer score | 5 |
Total | 100 |
Note- Trailblazer score is given to the following applicants:
- Non-governmental organization (NGO)
- Medical doctors
- Entrepreneurs
- Sports: National/international sports winner
OR
OR
The admission process comprises the following stages:
The first shortlist of candidates is based on candidates securing minimum section-wise and aggregate percentile scores in the CAT.
Category | QA | DI/LR | VA/RC | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
OPEN | 70 | 70 | 70 | 82 |
EWS | 63 | 63 | 63 | 72 |
NC OBC | 63 | 63 | 63 | 72 |
SC | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 |
ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
PWD | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
*These cut-offs are not for admission offers, but only for Phase 1 shortlist. The cut-offs for admission offer could be much higher.
1.)The first shortlist of candidates is based on candidates securing minimum section-wise and aggregate percentile scores in the CAT 2025. Candidates obtaining a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of CAT 2025 will only be considered. The percentile cut-off scores used for CAT 2025 are shown in Table above.
2.)All candidates in the first shortlist (i.e. those who have selected IIM Visakhapatnam as one of their preferences in the CAT 2025 Registration form and also meet the minimum CAT 2025 percentile requirements given in Table-1 above ) would be receiving an email from IIM Visakhapatnam by the third week of January 2025, with a link to a web page where they MUST apply for admission to PGP 2025-27 at IIM Visakhapatnam, by a stipulated date and time by filling a detailed online application form, which will be used for the purpose of Personal Interview to the shortlisted candidates.
3.)All Phase-1 Shortlisted Candidates will be invited to submit a detailed online application as stated above. The application form includes a Statement of Purpose, details of semester wise / year wise marks in bachelor’s degree , copies of all academic transcripts and certificates, copies of work experience certificates (if applicable), certificate of disability (if applicable), Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) /Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) / other backward class – non-creamy layer (NC-OBC) certificate (if applicable).
4.)In the Phase-1 online application form, candidate information from CAT will be pre-filled. Candidate can modify certain details (except Category), if required.
5.)Only those Phase-1 Shortlisted Candidates, who have submitted the detailed Online application (including all the required documents) by the due date, will be considered for the next phase of Admissions Process as described below.
6.)All the Phase-1 shortlisted candidates, who have applied for admission to IIMV by filling the detailed online application (hereinafter referred as Qualified Confirmed Candidates) by the stipulated date, will be considered in Phase-2 of the admission process.
7.)In order to prepare the Phase-2 shortlist, the candidates' percentage scores in the 10th and 12th Board exams are initially adjusted by dividing each such score by the 90th percentile score obtained in that Board. The database of 10th and 12th scores of all CAT applicants of the past two years is used for identifying the 90th percentile score for each 10th and 12th Board, for this purpose.
8.)For all Qualified Confirmed Candidates, final scores obtained by the candidates are used for the bachelor’s degree and professional degrees (if any). Incomplete or intermediate scores are considered only if the candidate’s final score is pending. Thus, for final year bachelor’s degree candidates (at the time of CAT 2025 registration), their incomplete graduation score would be taken in lieu of final graduation score. The Graduation scores are adjusted within their respective streams. This gives the adjusted score for the bachelor’s degree for all Qualified Confirmed Candidates.
9.)For all Qualified Confirmed Candidates, with Chartered Accountancy (CA), Cost Accounting (ICWA), and Company Secretaryship (CS), Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) certifications are eligible for weight under ‘professional course’. No other professional course is eligible for weight under ‘professional course’. The ‘professional course’ score is also standardized for all Qualified Confirmed Candidates.
10.)For all Qualified Confirmed Candidates, the score/weight for work experience is calculated as:
Score for Work Experience = 5x/12, if x < 12 = 10, if 12 ≤ x ≤36 = 10 - 0.625(x - 36), if 36 < x ≤ 48 = 2.5 if x > 48
Where "x" is the months of work experience up to December 31, 2025, as captured in the IIMV PGP application form.
11.)For all qualified confirmed candidates, the maximum score between the work experience score and the "professional course" score is considered for selection under the common parameter of work experience, as both provide professional work experience relevant to a management program.
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above-mentioned percentiles, a list of candidates who would be called for attending the Personal Interview round is generated using the following parameters.
Parameter | Maximum Score |
---|---|
CAT QA | 18 |
CAT DI & LR | 14 |
CAT VA & RC | 18 |
SSC Marks | 10 |
12 Marks | 10 |
Graduation Marks | 10 |
Work Ex | 10 |
Gender Diversity | 10 |
Total | 100 |
The score/weight for work experience is calculated as:
Score for Work Experience = 5x/12, if x < 12 = 10, if 12 ≤ x ≤ 36 = 10 - 0.625(x - 36), if 36 < x ≤ 48 = 2.5 if x > 48 where x is the months of work experience up to July 2021, as captured in CAT application form (and substantiated in the application to IIMV).
Note - The maximum of the work experience score and the ‘professional course score is considered for selection under a common parameter of work experience since both provide professional work experience relevant to a management program.
The final selection of the candidate will be based on the performance in CAT 2025, and the scores in the parameters mentioned above, as well as the performance in the Personal Interview (PI) round.
The admission process for the PGP program comprises the following stages.
During the first stage, initially a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered.
Category | QA | DI/LR | VA/RC | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
General/ EWS | 75 | 75 | 80 | 85 |
OBC-NC | 60 | 60 | 65 | 75 |
SC | 55 | 50 | 55 | 55 |
ST | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
DA | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
Among the pool of candidates who meet the above-mentioned percentiles, the following parameters are used to generate a list of shortlisted candidates (Pre-PI score).
Parameter | Weightage (Percentage) |
---|---|
CAT | 60 |
SSC | 10 |
12th | 5 |
Work Experience | 15 |
Gender Diversity | 10 |
Total | 100 |
The following are the weightages that would be considered to generate Post-PI score of candidates:
Parameter | Weightage (Percentage) |
---|---|
Personal Interview | 70 |
Work Experience | 10 |
Gender Diversity | 10 |
Academic Diversity | 10 |
Total | 100 |
The final aggregate composite score for each candidate is calculated based on the following formula:
Aggregate Score = 0.6 X Pre-PI Score + 0.4 X Post-PI Score
Note - The final ranking list of candidates for admission to the MBA 2025 program will be based on the aggregate score mentioned in point above. The final offers of admission to candidates selected from each category will be made strictly on the basis of the final rank based on the aggregate score calculated as outlined in point above.
During the first stage initially, a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered.
Category | Gender | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension Percentile (VARCP) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Percentile (DILRP) | Quantitative Ability Percentile (QAP) | Overall Percentile (OP) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
General | Male | 65 | 65 | 65 | 90 |
Female | 65 | 65 | 65 | 87 | |
EWS | Male | 40 | 40 | 40 | 68 |
Female | 40 | 40 | 40 | 65 | |
NC-OBC | Male | 45 | 45 | 45 | 72 |
Female | 45 | 45 | 45 | 70 | |
SC | Male | 35 | 35 | 35 | 52 |
Female | 35 | 35 | 35 | 50 | |
ST | Male | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 37 |
Female | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 34 | |
PwD | Male | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 37 |
Female | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 3 |
*The cut-off can be higher/lower than the tabulated numbers after the declaration of CAT 2022 result.
IIM Jammu's Admission Committee will decide the number of candidates who would be called for the Personal Interview (PI) process based on criteria prepared for each category. However, if the actual number of short-listed candidates were found to be less (more) than the required number of candidates to be called for PI category-wise, then the overall as well as section-wise minimum score would be reduced (increased) to get the desired number of candidates.
* In case of female candidates under the general category, the overall cut-off percentile marks for eligibility for Personal Interview (PI) process is greater or equal to 85 with sectional cut-offs of 75 percentile. However, getting an overall CAT percentile of greater or equal to 85 does not automatically guarantee a call for Personal Interview (PI) process. Within this pool of eligible candidates, the final list of candidates to be called for Personal Interview (PI) process will be decided strictly based on order of merit and as per the requirements of IIM Jammu.
One point to be noted here is that for shortlisting candidates for WAT/PI rounds IIM Trichy is considering only the CAT performance of a candidate. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a WATGD//PI call from this premier B-school.
The following are the weightages that would be considered during the final selection of candidates
Component | Maximum Weight |
---|---|
CAT Score | 40% |
Gender Diversity | 10% |
PI | 30% |
SSC marks | 3% |
12th marks | 3% |
Graduation marks | 4% |
Work Experience | 10% |
Total | 100% |
Work Experience score is calculated as given below
Months | Less than 12 | 12-18 | 18-24 | 24-36 | 36-48 | 49-60 | More than 60 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Score | 0 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
The admission process comprised the following stages.
During the first stage, initially a pool of candidates who satisfy the following minimum CAT percentiles are considered.
Category of Candidate | Sectional Percentile | Overall Percentile |
---|---|---|
General | 70 | 92 |
EWS | 40 | 70 |
OBC (NC) | 45 | 74 |
SC | 35 | 54 |
ST | 25 (QA-32.5) | 40 |
DAP | 25 (QA-32.5) | 40 |
Note - All candidates meeting the requirements mentioned in Table 1 and applied for admission to IIM Sambalpur are eligible for consideration for short-listing for PA process. The short listing is done by IIM Udaipur for a common pool of 9 IIMs. Cut-off for Female Candidates: In case of female candidates under general category, the overall cut-off percentile for eligibility for PA process is >= 80 with sectional cutoff of 65 percentiles. Cut-off for Candidates with prior work experience: Candidates with a minimum work experience of 12 months shall be considered for the PI process with the overall cut-off percentile of >= 80 and sectional percentile of 65.
One point to be noted here is that IIM Sambalpur has shortlisted candidates only on the basis of their CAT performance. This goes on to show that performing well in CAT would go a long way in securing a WAT/PI call from this premier B-school.
Final selection process
The following selection of the candidates will be based on following parameters
Component | Maximum Weight |
---|---|
10 Marks | 2 |
HSC/12 | 5 |
Graduation | 8 |
CAT | 30 |
Personal Interview | 20 |
Work Experience | 15 |
Gender Diversity | 15 |
Total | 100 |
Admission Process:
The admission process for the MBA program comprises two stages.
1. Shortlisting and Selection criteria -
Preliminary Screening -
The candidates must clear the minimum percentiles given in the table below to be considered for subsequent stages -
Category | VA/RC | DI/LR | QA | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
General | 80 | 80 | 75 | 85 |
OBC NC/EWS | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
DA | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 |
Note - These are min eligibility criteria, the actual CAT cutoffs for securing an interview call is likely to be much higher.
Final selection of candidates
The following is the criteria for generating the list of selected candidates
Parameter | Weightage |
---|---|
CAT | 55 |
Academic Performance and work experience | 20 |
Gender Diversity | 5 |
Personal Interview | 20 |
Total | 100 |
Source - https://iimmumbai.ac.in/storage/uploads/admissions/adm-2024/MBA-IIM-Mumbai.pdf