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    IIM Bangalore Shortlist 2026 Released: PI Calls, Cutoff, Criteria & Selection Process
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    IIM Bangalore Shortlist 2026 Released: PI Calls, Cutoff, Criteria & Selection Process

    Sambhav ThakurUpdated on 15 Jan 2026, 10:24 AM IST

    IIM Bangalore 2026 PI shortlist calls are out. Candidates who received an email from the IIM Bangalore admission authority can check the IIM Bangalore 2026 PI shortlist via the link mentioned below. For the IIM Bangalore 2026 PI shortlist process, the CAT 2025 score has been assigned a weightage of 55%, academic records of 30%, work experience of 10% and gender diversity of 5%. The IIM Bangalore final shortlist will be created based on the CAT 2025 score, personal interview and WAT performance, candidate’s work experience, and academic performance. Continue reading this article for more information on the IIM Bangalore shortlist process for 2026, eligibility criteria, and additional details.
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    1. IIM Bangalore PI Shortlist 2026: How to Check?
    2. IIM Bangalore 2026 PI Shortlist
    3. IIM Bangalore Final Shortlist 2026
    IIM Bangalore Shortlist 2026 Released: PI Calls, Cutoff, Criteria & Selection Process
    IIM Bangalore Shortlist 2026 Released: PI Calls, Cutoff, Criteria & Selection Process

    IIM Bangalore PI Shortlist 2026: How to Check?

    Candidates who received an email from the IIM Bangalore admission authority can check the IIM Bangalore shortlist 2026 by referring to the step-by-step instructions mentioned in the following points.

    • Visit the IIM Bangalore official website - iimb.ac.in.

    • Navigate to the MBA admission tab.

    • Now, click on the PGP 2026 call for Interview Shortlist.

    • Enter your CAT 2025 application number and email address.

    • Submit and check the IIM Bangalore PI shortlist 2026.

    IIM Bangalore 2026 PI Shortlist

    Candidates who appeared for the CAT 2025 exam can check the IIM Bangalore Pre-PI shortlist process 2026. Refer to the points below for more details.

    • The candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria and have a positive CAT raw score will be considered for the pre-PI shortlist round.

    • The scores of Class 10 and 12 will be normalized. For the candidates who do not have Class 10 or 12 scores due to COVID-19, there will be no weightage for the component, and it will be readjusted in other components.

    • If the candidates do not have an undergraduate degree score due to COVID-19, there shall be no weightage for the same, and it will be readjusted in a different area.

    • Candidates who have done an internship, articleship, or any kind of unpaid work will not be counted a valid work experience. Moreover, the work experience will be counted as per months of experience up to July 2025.

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    IIM Bangalore 2026 PI Shortlist Criteria

    IIM Bangalore Pre-PI Shortlist Particulars

    IIM Bangalore Pre-PI Shortlist Criteria

    CAT 2025 Score

    VARC: 19

    DILR: 21

    QA: 15

    Overall: 55

    Academic Performance

    Class 10: 10

    Class 12: 10

    Bachelor’s Degree: 10

    Overall: 30

    Work Experience or Professional Course

    10

    Gender Diversity

    5

    IIM Bangalore Final Shortlist 2026

    Candidates are shortlisted for the WAT and personal interview based on the pre-PI shortlist process mentioned above. The candidates are called for the WAT and personal interview before the final selection, and an IIM Bangalore final shortlist will be created for the MBA admission 2026-28.

    • Candidates are required to appear for the WAT and interview at a specified location. WAT will be of 30 minutes duration, and it will be evaluated based on the style and content of the essay.

    • The final admission offer will be made strictly based on the final shortlist as per the post-PI scores.

    IIM Bangalore Final Shortlist Criteria

    IIM Bangalore Final Shortlist Particulars

    IIM Bangalore Final Shortlist Criteria

    Personal Interview Performance

    40

    CAT 2025 Score

    VARC: 8.75

    DILR: 10

    QA: 6.25

    Overall: 25

    WAT Score

    10

    Academic Score

    Class 10: 5

    Class 12: 5

    Bachelor’s Degree: 5

    Overall: 15

    Work Experience or Professional Course

    10

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How to check the IIM Bangalore shortlist?
    A:

    Candidates are required to visit the official website and enter their application number and email address to check the IIM Bangalore shortlist 2026.

    Q: How do I know if I am shortlisted for IIM?
    A:

    You are required to check the IIM shortlist released on the official IIM website, respectively. 

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