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Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 9, 2026
The last date to confirm participation in the Personal Interview (PI) round and complete the required formalities is January 16, 2026, at 5.00 pm through the candidate’s registered email ID and official admission portal.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar has released the shortlist for the Personal Interview (PI) call for candidates seeking admission to its MBA 2026–28 programme. Candidates who appeared for CAT 2025 and applied to IIM Amritsar can now check their PI call status through the official admission portal of the institute.
The IIM Amritsar PI calls have been issued based on the shortlisting criteria mentioned in the official MBA admission process, which include CAT score, academic performance, and other parameters. The last date to confirm participation in the Personal Interview (PI) round and complete the required formalities is January 16, 2026, at 5.00 pm through the candidate’s registered email ID and official admission portal.
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Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of IIM Amritsar.
- Go to the MBA Admissions section.
- Log in using the registered email ID and password.
- Check the MBA 2026 PI shortlist status.
- Download or save the PI call letter for future reference.
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IIM Amritsar MBA 2026 PI Calls Status Check HereImportant Information for Candidates
- The PI shortlist has been released online.
- Shortlisted candidates are being informed via their registered email ID.
- The PI round is a mandatory stage of the MBA admission process.
- Final admission offers will be released after completion of all selection stages.
IIM Amritsar MBA Admission 2026 PI Calls Being Sent to Candidates Via Email: Reddit
As per candidate discussions and shared screenshots on Reddit, several applicants have reported receiving PI call updates from IIM Amritsar. The screenshot circulating online shows the PI call status visible on the candidate dashboard.
Image Source: IIM Amritsar MBA PI Calls 2026 @reddit.com
IIM Amritsar MBA Admission 2026 Selection Process
The final selection will be based on:
1. CAT 2025 Cut-offs Minimum Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Personal Interview (PI) shortlist, candidates must meet the following minimum sectional and overall percentiles in CAT 2025.
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 80 | 90 |
| EWS | 77 | 75 | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 65 | 60 | 65 | 80 |
| SC | 52 | 50 | 55 | 55 |
| ST | 37 | 35 | 40 | 40 |
| PwD | 37 | 35 | 40 | 40 |
Image Source: IIM Amritsar MBA 2026 CAT 2025 Cutoffs @iimamritsar.ac.in
2. Stage 1: Shortlisting for Personal Interview
Candidates who meet the cut-offs are ranked based on a Pre-PI Composite Score. The weights for various parameters are as follows:
| Component | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Score | 50% |
| Class 10th Marks | 10% |
| Class 12th Marks | 10% |
| Graduation Marks | 5% |
| Work Experience | 15% |
| Gender Diversity | 10% (Awarded to female/transgender candidates) |
| Total | 100% |
3. Stage 2: Final Selection
After the Personal Interview, a final merit list is prepared. Note that CAT scores are often not used in this final stage calculation (or have significantly reduced weight), as the focus shifts to interview performance.
| Component | Weightage (%) |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 70% |
| Work Experience | 10% |
| Academic Diversity | 10% (Non-Engineering backgrounds) |
| Gender Diversity | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Candidates are advised to regularly check their email inbox, including the spam folder, and visit the official IIM Amritsar website for updates regarding interview schedule, mode of PI, and final admission offers.
For more information, students can visit the official website, iimamritsar.ac.in For more updates like this, check collegedunia.com
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