IIM Amritsar Begins Sending AWT-PI Calls Emails For MBA Admission 2026-28; Interview Scheduled in February-March

Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 30, 2026

Indian Institute of Management Amritsar has started sending AWT-PI call emails for MBA Admission 2026–28. AWT-PI is being scheduled across February and March. Shortlisted candidates must check their emails for date, time, and venue details.

Indian Institute of Management Amritsar (IIM Amritsar) has started sending AWT-PI call emails to shortlisted candidates for MBA admission for the academic year 2026-28. Applicants who have been shortlisted for the next stage of the admission selection process are being informed through their registered email IDs for the detailed schedule, which includes dates, times, and venue information for their AWT-PI sessions. The Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview rounds will be conducted across February and March 2026.

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After the AWT, candidates have to undergo a Personal Interview with IIM Amritsar senior officials and faculties, which varies widely in style but typically includes questions about academic background, work experience, career goals, and current affairs.

As per the disscussion on the on the r/CATpreparation Reddit, candidates are discussing who has recently received the AWT-PI call dates through emails from IIM Amritsar. Some users have mentioned their percentiles and interview dates, such as 90 percentile - 12 March, 94.87 percentile - 23 Feb, 98.73 percentile - February 23, 99.49 percentile - February 3, 93.59 percentile - March 15, and more.

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The Analytical Writing Test at IIM Amritsar is known to be more analytical than the regular WATs conducted at other IIMs. In past years, topics have included evaluating arguments about homework policies or state education mandates, where candidates were expected to analyse assumptions, strengthen or weaken arguments, and present structured responses within a stipulated timeframe.

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For Written Ability/Analytical Writing Test: According to experiences shared on Reddit, Quora, and LinkedIn, WAT or AWT topics generally revolve around current affairs, social–economic issues, business trends, ethics, or argument/case analysis. As per the discussion on social sources, candidates should note that evaluators focus more on clear structure, logical flow, balanced arguments, and relevance to the topic. Many report that word limits of 150 to 300 words within the limited time frame are crucial.

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For a personal interview: A PI's experiences of the shared online show that interviews are strictly based on the candidate's profile and unpredictable. Common questions include students' academic background, current affairs, why MBA, why this institute, career goals, and work experience. Often testing clarity of thought, honesty, communication skills, and self-awareness rather than just knowledge.

Some interview panels have focused heavily on professional roles and logical problem-solving, while others have included open-ended or profile-specific questions. Reddit and candidate recounts highlight that while some interviews are structured and conversational, others may feel intense or unconventional, making preparation and composure especially important. Overall, candidates are often assessed not just on knowledge but on clarity of thought, logical reasoning, communication skills, and personal authenticity.

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IIM Amritsar’s selection process places considerable emphasis on the combined performance in CAT, AWT, and PI, with AWT contributing to evaluating analytical communication and PI assessing deeper personal and professional attributes.