IIM Admission Process 2025-27 (Out): Check Admission Process for IIM, MBA Eligibility Criteria for IIM, CAT Cut off scores, and Selection Parameters
The IIM Admission process starts after taking the CAT exam. The next steps are a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI). The WAT and PI are the main eligibility criteria for IIM MBA and are conducted after the CAT result announcement. CAT Results was released on December, 19th, 2024. You can check the CAT results here.
Candidates who meet the CAT cut-off, are shortlisted for WAT and PI. Final selection for IIM admission is based on the candidate's overall profile - CAT score, academic score, work experience, category, and WAT and PI score. Several IIMs have released their MBA admission criteria for the 2025 batch.
Latest News: CAT 2024 Result Out on Dec 19, 14 Students Score 100 Percentile
The 21 IIM campuses will start to screen the test takers in the first week of January 2025 on the basis of their respective CAT scores and academic records. CAT cut-off percentiles will be fixed for each IIM, section-wise and category-wise. Cut-off percentiles and weight allotted to CAT (and other parameters) to get shortlisted for the WAT/GD-PI round will vary for each IIM.
- What is the Admission Procedure in IIM?
1.1 Parameters Considered for IIM Admission Process
- Eligibility Criteria for IIM
2.1 IIM Admission for Reserved Category
2.2 Documents Required for Admission Process in IIM
- IIM Admission Process: College Wise Criteria
3.1 IIM Ahmedabad
3.2 IIM Bangalore
3.3 IIM Calcutta
3.4 IIM Lucknow
3.5 IIM Indore
3.6 IIM Kozhikode
3.7 IIM Shillong
- IIM CAT Cut-Offs: Qualifying vs Final
- IIM Admission Process: Weightage of PI and CAT Scores
What is the Admission Procedure in IIM?
The IIM admission process 2025 can be divided into three stages:
- Stage 1: Eligibility and Shortlisting Based on CAT Scores and Other Parameters
You will be eligible to apply for admission on the official website of the respective IIM if you meet the CAT percentile. You must log in with your CAT IDs to submit names and scores. The shortlist for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds is prepared based on CAT scores, class 10, 12, graduation marks, academic diversity, gender diversity, and work experience.
- Stage 2: WAT and PI Rounds
If you are shortlisted, you will undergo WAT and PI assessments. This stage will evaluate your interpersonal skills, personality traits, communication skills, critical thinking, and suitability for the MBA program at the IIM.
- Stage 3: Composite Score Calculation and Final Selection
The final stage involves calculating the final aggregate composite score for each candidate. This score is based on various parameters with CAT scores and WAT-PI scores accounting for the maximum weightage out of 100.
Parameters Considered for IIM Admission Process
Your admission to IIM will not only depend on CAT Scores. There are other parameters which include:
| IIM Admission Parameter | What It Mean? |
|---|---|
| CAT score | Overall percentile score obtained in CAT exam. |
| Graduation Score | The aggregate percentage obtained in a three-year degree course or equivalent. |
| Class 12 Score | The aggregate percentage scored in Class 12 or equivalent. |
| Class 10 Score | The aggregate percentage scored in Class 10 or equivalent. |
| WAT/GD-PI | Each candidate's performance in WAT/GD-PI is assessed and marks are allotted accordingly. |
| Academic Diversity | Candidates from non-engineering backgrounds are given extra points to ensure fair representation of students from other streams. The points for academic diversity vary for each campus. |
| Gender Diversity | The IIMs give extra points to female/transgender candidates to encourage fair representation of each gender. The points for gender diversity vary for each campus. |
| Work Experience | Extra points (from 1-5) are given to candidates having prior work experience. For this, a range is defined from lowest to highest. The points for work experience vary for each campus. |
Eligibility Criteria for IIM
The eligibility criteria for IIM for MBA programs is the same as CAT eligibility criteria, i.e. minimum 50 percent aggregate marks in graduation. Those who are eligible to appear in the CAT are also eligible for admission to the IIMs.
- Graduation with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA (45 percent for SC, ST, and PWD/DA categories)
- Candidates must meet the IIM shortlist/qualifying cut-off
- Candidates who are taking the bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification exam in their final year or who are awaiting their results may also apply.
- The candidates must satisfy the IIM MBA admission qualifying cut-off in order to be called for an IIM interview.
- The minimal IIM call cut-off must be met in order for candidates to be eligible for interview calls and to take part in WAT/GD-PI.
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IIM Admission for Reserved Category
| Category | IIM Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| NC-OBC | 27% |
| PwD | 5% |
| EWS | 10% |
Documents Required for Admission Process in IIM
There are multiple Documents that you need to Present in WAT/GD-PI Round. These are as follows:
- Mark sheets of Class 10, Class 12 and Graduation (original and self-attested photocopies)
- Caste/class and/or disability certificate in case of SC, ST, NC-OBC and PwD candidates (original and self-attested photocopies)
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) examination must show a certificate from the Principal/Registrar/Director of the university/institution certifying that he/she has obtained 50 percent aggregate or equivalent (45 percent in case of the candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD category) in the latest available grades/marks
- The deadline for submission of the mark sheet and passing certificate is December 31 of that year. Non-submission of these documents by the last date will automatically result in cancellation of admission
IIM Admission Process: College Wise Criteria
We have provided the list of IIM’s that have released the admission criteria for the 2025-27 session. The details of the admission criteria are provided below.
IIM Ahmedabad
The admission criteria and score for IIM Ahmedabad are:
| Category | VARC Percentile Rank | DILR Percentile Rank | QA percentile rank | Overall percentile rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/ EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| NC-OBC /Transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PwD (in General/ EWS/ NC-OBC/ Transgender/ SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| PwD (in ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Bangalore
The admission criteria and score for IIM Bangalore are:
| Category | Section 1 (VARC) | Section 2 (DILR) | Section 3 (QA) | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Calcutta
The admission criteria and score for IIM Calcutta are:
| Category | Section – I(QA) | Section – II(DILR) | Section – III(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 |
IIM Lucknow
The admission criteria and score for IIM Lucknow are:
| 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 |
IIM Indore
The admission criteria and score for IIM Indore are:
| Category | Quantitative Aptitude (Percentile) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (Percentile) | Verbal & Reading Comprehension (Percentile) | Total (Overall Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| EWS | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| OBC (NC) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 60 |
| ST | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 |
| PwD | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 |
IIM Kozhikode
The admission criteria and score for IIM Kozhikode are:
| Category | CAT Score Percentile | Sectional Percentile | SSC/X Class Percentage | HSC/XII Class Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 85 | 75 | 60 | 60 |
| OBC-NC/EWS | 75 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
| SC | 65 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| ST/DA | 55 | 45 | 55 | 55 |
IIM Shillong
The admission criteria for IIM Shillong are:
| Category | CAT 2024 Percentile VARC | CAT 2024 Percentile DILR | CAT 2024 Percentile QA |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHERS (OT) | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| EWS (E) | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| SC (C) | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ST (T) | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| DA (D) | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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IIM CAT Cut-Offs: Qualifying vs Final
Check the table below for the previous year's qualifying CAT cut-offs vs expected final CAT cut-offs:
| IIM | Qualifying CAT cut-offs | Expected CAT cut-offs |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 80 | 99-100 |
| IIM Bangalore | 85 | 99-100 |
| IIM Calcutta | 85 | 99 |
| IIM Lucknow | 90 | 97-99 |
| IIM Indore | 90 | 97-99 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 85 | 97-98 |
| IIM Amritsar | 85 | 95-96 |
| IIM Nagpur | 85 | 95-96 |
| IIM Sambalpur | 93 | 95-96 |
| IIM Trichy | 93 | 94-95 |
| IIM Raipur | 93 | 94-95 |
| IIM Ranchi | 93 | 94-95 |
| IIM Kashipur | 94 | 94-95 |
| IIM Vizag | 80 | 92-94 |
| IIM Udaipur | 93 | 92-94 |
| IIM Bodhgaya | 93 | 92-94 |
| IIM Shillong | 75 | 90-94 |
| IIM Sirmaur | 93 | 90-94 |
| IIM Rohtak | 95 | 95-97 |
| IIM Nagpur | 85 | 90-94 |
| IIM Jammu | 93 | 90-94 |
| IIM Mumbai | 85 | 90-94 |
IIM Admission Process: Weightage of PI and CAT Scores
The admissions team has decided on various weightage of different sections like PI, CAT Score, etc.
| IIMs | Weightage of CAT Score | Weightage of PI | Weightage of WAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 25% | 50% | 10% |
| IIM Bangalore | 25% | 40% | 10% |
| IIM Kozhikode | 35% | 35% | 20% |
| IIM Calcutta | 30% | 48% | 8% |
| IIM Lucknow | 30% | 40% | 10% |
| IIM Indore | 20% | 40% | - |
| IIM Raipur | 40% | 25% | - |
| IIM Rohtak | 60% | 20% | - |
| IIM Udaipur | 60% | 15% | - |
| IIM Kashipur | 33% | 25% | - |
| IIM Trichy | 50% | 25% | - |
| IIM Ranchi | 40% | 30% | - |
| IIM Shillong | 30% | 40% | - |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 25% | 40% | - |
| IIM Jammu | 40% | 30% | - |
| IIM Nagpur | 50% | 25% | - |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 50% | 20% | - |
| IIM Sambalpur | 30% | 25% | - |
| IIM Sirmaur | 45% | 25% | - |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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