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CAP IIM List 2026: Common Admission Process (CAP) is a single-window selection process for PGDM/MBA admission for some of the IIMs. Till last year, 8 IIMs participated in IIM CAP. However, this year 4 IIMs have already opted out of the IIM CAP 2026. The PI for CAP 2026 is expected to be around from the third week of February to the last week of March 2026. Candidates can visit the IIM CAP website, to know the IIM CAP Percentile required to attend the CAP round. IIM CAP admission results can be expected by May 2026. Last year, IIM Sambalpur and IIM Raipur opted out of the CAP admission process. The responsibility for conducting the CAP is given to one of the participating IIMs every year on a rotational basis. Read this article to know further about the CAP IIM list, cutoff, admission process, fees, etc.
The IIM Kozhikode will announce the Common Admission Test 2025 result soon on its official website at iimcat.ac.in. As per the previous years' trends, the CAT 2025 results are expected to be declared between December 19 and 24.
CAT 2025 results soon. (Image source: Official website)
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As per the CAP 2026 notification will be released by the institute, IIM CAP interviews will be conducted offline in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and some other cities. The IIM CAP process involves shortlisting candidates based on various parameters, including the score of the CAT, WAT/PI, and the final selection is based on academic record and work experience.
The CAP personal interview will be held in two slots. The IIM CAP results for all CAP-participating colleges will be announced in May 2026. Candidates should check their PGDM/MBA admission status on the institute website using their CAT 2025 login credentials.
Candidates who are going to participate in the IIM CAP admission process must know about the dates. Check the IIM CAP dates below.
IIM CAP Events | IIM CAP Dates |
Last date for IIM CAP registration 2026 | To be announced |
Slot booking for CAP 2026 personal interview starts on | To be announced |
| Last date for CAP slot booking | To be announced |
IIM CAP 2026 PI Date | Third week of February to last week of March 2026 |
IIM CAP merit list release date | May 2026 |
The total number of IIMs participating in the CAP 2026 round is eight (8). This year, IIM Raipur and IIM Sambalpur have opted out of the CAP 2026 process. Check out the complete list below.
CAP IIM List 2026 | NIRF Ranking 2025 | NIRF Ranking 2024 | Current Status | Courses Offered | IIM Fees (in Lakhs) | Average Package |
| 31 | 33 | In | Rs 15,50 | Rs 13.9 LPA | ||
| 35 | 42 | In | Rs 18,86 | Rs 15.48 LPA | ||
| 23 | 23 | Opted Out in IIM CAP 2026 | Rs 17,21 | Rs 15.04 LPA | ||
| 25 | 31 | In | Rs 18,90 | Rs 16.29 LPA | ||
| 18 | 17 | Opted Out in IIM CAP 2026 | Rs 17,30 | Rs 18.69 LPA | ||
| 51 | 57 | In | Rs 15,10 | Rs 14.45 LPA | ||
| 16 | 27 | Opted Out in 2026 | Rs 19,50 | Rs 19.34 LPA | ||
| 21 | 22 | Opted out in 2026 | Rs 19,26 | Rs 17.5 LPA |
IIM CAP cutoff is common for all CAP IIM colleges. Candidates need to get CAP cut off percentile as per their category to get IIM CAP calls. Check the IIM CAP list below.
Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Total IIM CAP cutoff |
General | 75 | 75 | 75 | 95 |
EWS | 55 | 55 | 55 | 81 |
NC-OBC | 52 | 52 | 52 | 81 |
SC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 66 |
ST | 25 | 25 | 30 | 42 |
DAP | 25 | 25 | 30 | 42 |
Also Read: How to prepare for GD-PI & WAT rounds of top B-schools
The IIM CAP 2026 process is explained below. Candidates must have selected IIM campuses while filling out the CAT application form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For CAP 2025, it is yet to be announced the conducting body.
IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Nagpur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Udaipur are the eight IIMs participating in the CAP 2026.
Under IIM CAP 2026, the qualifying CAT cut off for general category is 95 percentile (aggregate). Category CAT cut offs are as follows:
IIM CAP is a common admission process to shortlist candidates for admission to MBA/PGP programs offered by baby IIMs. To participate in CAP, one has to clear the CAT exam and meet the CAP cut offs prescribed by the CAP institutes.
Waitlist movements are announced in multiple rounds from May to July 2026. Higher-ranked IIMs experience slower waitlist movement due to high acceptance rates. Lower-ranked IIMs often see substantial movement as candidates opt for better alternatives.
No, having backlogs does not affect the student from getting admission into IIMs, especially if you have a strong CAT score and meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
On Question asked by student community
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For a raw score of 56 in CAT 2025 Slot 3, your expected overall percentile is likely to be in the range of the 90th-95th percentile. The exact percentile can vary slightly on the final normalization process and the process and performance of all test-takers. In this article you'll find more about the CAT result.
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With a projected CAT percentile of 87% but not clearing sectional cutoffs, your chances at top IIMs are limited because they require both overall percentile and sectional minimums. However, you still have a good shot at other reputed management institutes and non-IIM B-schools. Consider colleges like NMIMS, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and other well-ranked private or state-level B-schools that accept CAT scores and weigh your profile holistically. Your academic record, BSc in Animation with 80%, and 5 years of work experience at Ubisoft India are strong points and may help in institutes that value work experience in their selection process. Also, explore institutes that accept XAT, MAT, or CMAT, where your profile can be competitive.
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NIT Rourkela CAT cutoff range is between 70-85 percentiles for the general category. 70 is the minimum percentile needed to apply, and 85 is the highest percentile. However, the maximum percentile depends on the particular year competition. It can be changed.
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If you filled the UGC NET form under EWS but you don’t have a valid EWS certificate, then forget using the EWS category. They won’t accept it. You’ll automatically be treated as General category during document verification.
And no, this won’t make your form “invalid” or “illegal.” It just means you won’t get the EWS benefit.
So yes — you can still go for General category posts and Professor recruitment. Just don’t try to submit a fake/invalid certificate; that will get you disqualified.
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If your CAT admit card shows your surname first followed by your first name as entered in the form, it is correct. You do not need to worry about this format as long as it matches the details you provided. Ensure all other information on the admit card is accurate and carry it to the exam along with the required identification documents.
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