IIM Ranchi offers MBA as its flagship course in 3 different specialisations, namely MBA (General), MBA (HR), and MBA (BA). Admission to these courses is based on CAT scores and JAP counselling shortlisting, followed by a personal interview. The JAP cutoff 2026 for the General category MBA admission is 90 percentile. IIM Ranchi, along with IIM Raipur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Kashipur, will have a Joint Admission Process (JAP) from 2026. The joint process allows candidates to apply to all four institutes through a single application window, reducing the need for multiple submissions and separate procedures.
| Course |
Total Fees (Approx.) |
Seat Intake (Approx.) |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
Application Deadline |
|
MBA (PGP)/MBA HR/ MBA BA
|
INR 19.2 lakhs
|
200–210 seats
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• Bachelor’s degree with min. 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) • Final-year students eligible
• Valid CAT 2025 score
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Joint Admission Process (JAP)
CAT 2025 score (primary shortlisting)
Personal Interview (PI)
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CAT form: Aug–Sep 2025
JAP registration: Early Jan 2026
Last date: Mid-Jan 2026 (tentative)
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The important admission dates for admission to various courses at IIM Ranchi is given below-
| Events |
Dates |
| IIM Ranchi MBA Admission Dates 2026 |
| CAT 2025 Registration Timeline |
Aug 01, 2025- Sep 20, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Admit Card |
Nov 05- Nov 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Dates |
Nov 30, 2025 |
| JAP Portal Opening |
December 26, 2025 |
| Shortlist Date |
Jan 30, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview Dates |
Feb 17-Mar 22, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Final Selection Date |
May 10, 2026 (Tentative) |
| IIM Ranchi IPM Admission Dates 2026 (Tentative) |
| IPMAT Registration |
Feb 2026 |
| Application Deadlines |
Apr 2026 |
| Exam Dates |
May 2026 |
| Personal Interview |
Jun-Jul 2026 |
| IIM Ranchi Ph.D. Admission Dates 2026 (Tentative) |
| Registration Opens |
Dec 2025 |
| Registration Closes |
Mar 2026 |
The institute uses various steps for final admission to its MBA course. It initially shortlists candidates based on their CAT performance for the further admission process.The step wise admission process is given below-
1. Initial Shortlisting for PI Process: An initial shortlist shall be prepared of candidates who will be eligible for the PI process for admission to the MBA/MBA-BA/MBA-HRM course of IIM Ranchi. IIM Ranchi Cutoff for JAP 2026 is-
| Category |
Class X (%) |
Class XII (%) |
Graduation (%) |
VARC |
DILR |
QA |
Total Percentile |
| GEN |
60 |
60 |
50 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
90 |
| EWS |
60 |
60 |
50 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
75 |
| NC-OBC |
60 |
60 |
50 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
75 |
| SC |
55 |
55 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
50 |
| ST |
55 |
55 |
45 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
30 |
| PwD |
45 |
45 |
45 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
30 |
2. PI Process: PI process would be conducted physically and information about the same will be shared in due course of time.
IIM Ranchi Executive MBA Admission 2026
The institute offers an Executive MBA program for candidates who have passed a bachelor’s degree and have work experience of at least 3 years. The more detailed admission process is given below-
- Application form: Interested candidates can fill out the EMBA application form available on the IIM Ranchi website.
- Interview: The candidates will be shortlisted and called for an interview.
- Admission Offer: The admission offer will be made to the final selected candidates.
IIM Ranchi EMBA Selection Criteria
The applicants are shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria and the information provided through the application form. The candidates are selected for the EMBA program based on the interview process. The EMBA application form is available at https://app.iimranchi.ac.in/admission/emba/register . Interested candidates can fill out the application form with all the required details and pay the application fee.
IIM Ranchi IPM Admission 2026
IIM Ranchi offers an Integrated Postgraduate Program for candidates who have passed their 10+2 with at least 60% marks. Admission to the Integrated Programme in management of IIM Ranchi is based on performance of candidates in the Aptitude Test (IPMAT), Personal Interview (PI) and their Academic profile. The more detailed admission process is given below-
I. Initial shortlisting for PI Process: An initial shortlist (from the list of applicants) will be prepared consisting of candidates who will be eligible for the PI process for admission to the IPM program of IIM Ranchi. This shortlist will be purely based on performance of the applicants in IPMAT 2026 (conducted by IIM Indore). 50% Weightage will be given to Verbal Ability Marks & 50% weightage will be given to Quants (Quants MCQ & Quants SA Combined).
II. PI Process : The PI process will be conducted in physical mode at New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore & Ranchi.
III. Final Admissions : A Consolidated Merit List (CML) would be prepared on the basis of Admission Test Score, PI Score, and Academic Profile Score based on the overall academic performance at the secondary and the higher secondary levels, as mentioned below:
| Component |
Weightage |
| Admission Test Score |
65% |
| PI Score |
15% |
| Academic Profile |
20% |
| Gender Diversity (Bonus Points)* |
5% |
| Total |
100% |
* Bonus points are added to the candidate’s score and not to the total.
# 32.5% Weightage will be given to Verbal Ability Score & 32.5% weightage will be given to Quants Score (Quants MCQ & Quants SA Combined).
IIM Ranchi Admission FAQs
Ques. How can I get admission to IIM Ranchi for MBA?
Ans. The candidates will have to appear for CAT exam, followed by a personal interview to get admission into the MBA program at IIM Ranchi. The final admission to MBA course is based on CAT scores, Academics, Work Experience, Gender Diversity and Performance in Personal Interview.
Ques. How much CAT score is required for admission to IIM Ranchi?
Ans. The candidates need to have a minimum CAT score of 75 percentile sectional to get admission into IIM Ranchi for MBA program.
Ques. Can I join IIM Ranchi without an entrance?
Ans. No, it is mandatory to appear for the CAT for admission into the MBA program at IIM Ranchi. For other courses offered by IIM Ranchi, the candidates will have to appear for other exams like GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NET-JRF.
Ques. Does IIM Ranchi accept CAT scores for Executive MBA?
Ans. No, IIM Ranchi does not require any exam scores for admission into executive MBA. The candidates will be shortlisted based on the information provided in the application form and will be called for an interview.
Ques. How can I get admission into PhD at IIM Ranchi?
Ans. The candidates who have appeared for any of the exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NET-JRF (UGC/ CSIR are eligible to apply for the PhD program. They will be shortlisted based on their test scores and will be called for an interview.
Ques. Does IIM Ranchi accept XAT scores for MBA admissions?
Ans. No, IIM Ranchi does not accept XAT scores for PGP admission. Rather it solely accepts CAT scores conducted by different IIMs for admission along with other admission parameters.
Ques. Can a student exit after 3 years during the course of the IPM program at IIM Ranchi?
Ans. Yes. A student can exit after 3 years while being enrolled at the IPM program with a BBA degree. They will have to apply like a normal candidate in other colleges if they wish to pursue an MBA.
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The IPMAT Exam will be conducted on May 23, 2024. IIM Ranchi IPM admission is open and the last date to apply is April 23, 2024. The IPM Cutoff for the General category is 187 while for the DAP category the cutoff is 34
The aim of IIM Ranchi MBA Human Resources is to develop students into Humane and Thoughtful people. The admission is done on the basis of Common Admission Test and personal interview. The course is determined to balance the concern of organisations with those of employees on the one hand, and present a systematic practices on the other. The course depicts the study of Industrial Relations and Accounting for HR Professionals etc.