IIM 2026 Admission Latest Updates & Changes: There have been several crucial updates and changes in IIM admission 2026. After the CAT 2025 results to be announced on December 24, 2025, candidates would be wondering about the IIM admission 2026 updates. IPMAT Indore 2026 exam dates have been announced. According to the IIM Indore website, IPMAT 2026 will be held on May 04, 2026, in the afternoon shift. Apart from that, Several IIMs like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta have released IIM 2026 admission criteria. The IIM Ahmedabad published its IIM admission criteria, increasing the IIM Ahmedabad 2026 cutoff by 15%. For the general candidates, the minimum IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff 2025 is 95. However, the IIM Lucknow CAT 2025 cutoff remained at 90. Apart from these two, major IIM 2026 admission developments include the announcement of IIM JAP 2026 led by IIM Raipur and IIM Udaipur quitting CAP 2026. Explore the article to learn more about the major changes in IIM admission 2026.
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IIM Admission 2026: Major Changes & Updates So Far
IIM Ahmedabad remains at the top preference of the candidates in the IIM admission, being the top B-School in India. As per the IIM Ahmedabad admission criteria 2026, released last month, the IIM Ahmedabad CAT 2025 cutoff was increased 15% compared to the last year. IIM Ahmedabad 2026 Cutoff for General and EWS candidates was increased to 95 percentile from 80 percentile. While IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff 2025 for SC increased to 85, IIM Ahmedabad cutoff for ST moved up to 75, and OBC (NC) candidates now have to score 90 percentile in CAT 2025 to match the IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff 2026 as per IIM Ahmedabad selection criteria 2026. Apart from the increase in the overall IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025, the sectional Cutoffs for IIM Ahmedabad were also increased in this IIM Admission 2026 session.
In the table below, look at the IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff year-wise comparison.
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff: 2025 vs 2024
IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2026
General /EWS
NC-OBC
SC
ST
PWD
IIM Ahmedabad CAT 2025 Cutoff (percentile)
Overall: 95
VARC: 85 DILR: 85 QA: 75
Overall: 90
VARC: 80 DILR: 80 QA: 70
Overall: 85
VARC: 75 DILR: 75 QA: 65
Overall: 75
VARC: 65 DILR: 65 QA: 55
Overall: 85-65
VARC: 75-55 DILR: 75-55 QA: 75 -55
IIM Ahmedabad CAT 2024 Cutoff (percentile)
Overall: 80
VARC: 70 DILR: 70 QA: 70
Overall: 75
VARC: 65 DILR: 65 QA: 65
Overall: 70
VARC: 60 DILR: 60 QA: 60
Overall: 60
VARC: 50 DILR: 50 QA: 50
Overall: 70-60
VARC: 50-60 DILR: 50-60 QA: 50-60
IIM Ahmedabad Selection Criteria 2026
Recently, IIM Ahmedabad has released the IIM Ahmedabad selection criteria 2026. IIM Ahmedabad 2026 admission is based on 3 rounds: a) Ahmedabad Pre-PI selection b) IIM Ahmedabad PI-WAT rounds c) IIM Ahmedabad Final Merit List 2026
IIM Ahmedabad 2026 PI Shortlisting criteria is -
IIM Ahmedabad PI Shortlisting 2026
IIM Ahmedabad Selection Weightage 2026
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025
65%
IIM Ahmedabad AS 2025
35%
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IIM Lucknow Admission Criteria 2026 Released: Cutoff remains the same
In another IIM 2026 admission latest update, IIM Lucknow has released the 2026-28 batch admission criteria. Though IIM Ahmedabad increased the IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025, IIM Lucknow Cutoff 2026 remained the same from last year. According to the IIM Lucknow admission criteria 2026, IIM Lucknow 2025 CAT cutoff for the general candidates is 90 percentile, while IIM Lucknow Cutoff 2026 for SC/ST remained at 60 percentile for the IIM Admission 2026 session
In the table below, look at the IIM Lucknow CAT Cutoff year-wise comparison.
IIM Lucknow CAT Cutoff: 2025 vs 2024
IIM Lucknow Admission 2026
General
NC-OBC
EWS
SC
ST
PWD
IIM Lucknow CAT 2025 Cutoff (percentile)
90
VARC: 85 DILR: 85
QA: 85
82
VARC: 77 DILR: 77
QA: 77
82
VARC: 77 DILR: 77
QA: 77
65
VARC: 55 DILR : 55
QA: 55
60
VARC: 50 DILR : 50
QA: 50
60
VARC: 50 DILR : 50
QA: 50
IIM Lucknow CAT 2024 Cutoff (percentile)
90
VARC: 85 DILR: 85
QA: 85
82
VARC: 77 DILR: 77
QA: 77
82
VARC: 77 DILR: 77
QA: 77
65
VARC: 55 DILR : 55
QA: 55
60
VARC: 50 DILR : 50
QA: 50
60
VARC: 50 DILR : 50
QA: 50
IIM Lucknow Selection Criteria 2026
IIM Lucknow has released the IIM Lucknow selection criteria 2026, and as mentioned earlier IIM Lucknow cutoff 2026 remained the same. IIM Lucknow admission is based on 3 rounds: a) IIM Lucknow Pre-PI selection b) IIM Lucknow PI-WAT rounds c) IIM Lucknow Final Merit List 2026
IIM Lucknow PI Shortlisting criteria 2026 is -
IIM Lucknow PI Shortlisting 2026
IIM Ahmedabad Selection Weightage 2026
IIM Lucknow Scaled CAT Score 2025
60%
IIM Lucknow HSC Marks
10%
IIM Lucknow Graduation Marks
10%
IIM Lucknow Work experience
10%
IIM Lucknow Diversity: Academic Discipline
5%
IIM Lucknow Diversity: Gender Diversity
5%
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IIM Banaglore has released the IIM Banaglore selection criteria 2026, and as mentioned earlier IIM Bangalore 2026 cutoff remained the same as in previous years.
IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff for the IIM Bangalore Admission 2026
Category
VARC
DILR
QA
Aggregate
General
80
80
80
85
NC-OBC
70
70
70
75
EWS
70
70
70
75
SC
60
60
60
70
ST
55
55
55
65
PWD
50
50
50
60
IIM Calcutta 2026 Admission Policy Out
IIM Calcutta has released the IIM Calcutta selection criteria 2026, and as mentioned earlier IIM Calcutta 2026 cutoff remained the same as in previous years.
IIM Calcutta 2026 Selection Process: Pre-PI
Parameters
Weight
Method of Calculation
IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 Weightage
56
(A/B)* 56
IIM Calcutta Class 10 marks
10
Class 10 marks (per cent)
Points
Class 10 marks (per cent)
Points
≥80
10
≥65 and <70
4
≥75 and <80
8
≥60 and <65
2
≥70 and <75
6
<60
0
Class 12 marks for IIM Calcutta
15
Class 12 marks (per cent)
Points
Class 12 marks (per cent)
Points
≥80
15
≥65 and <70
6
≥75 and <80
12
≥60 and <65
3
≥70 and <75
9
<60
0
IIM Calcutta Gender Diversity Factor
4
4 points will be awarded for female and transgender candidates only.
Total
85
A = CAT 2025 Total Overall Scaled score of the Candidate
B = Maximum possible CAT 2025 Total Overall Scaled Score
IIM Calcutta 2026 Admission: Final Selection Process
Out of the candidates called for the IIM Calcutta Interview 2026, candidates will be selected for the IIM Calcutta Admission 2026 based on the following parameters: CAT 2025 score - 30% weightage, Personal Interview- 48% weightage, WAT- 8% weightage, Academic diversity -6%, and Work experience - 8%.
Parameters
Weights
CAT 2025 Score
30
Personal Interview (PI)
48
Writing Ability Test (WAT)
08
Points awarded for Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels for non-engineering degrees and professional qualifications as per the table below
06
IIM Calcutta Work Experience Weightage
If X <= 6 then 0 Points If 6 < X <= 24 then X/3 points If 24 < X <= 36 then 8 points If 36 < X <= 48 then 26- (X/2) points If X > 48, then 2 points
Total
100
IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 Cutoff
As per the IIM Calcutta selection process 2026, the IIM Calcutta Cutoff 2026 remained the same for all the categories. However, it would be important to note that these are the minimum marks to apply for the IIM Calcutta 2026 admission.
IIM Raipur, which left IIM CAP 2025 on the pretext of better control over the IIM Raipur admission, announced the formation of IIM JAP 2026 in the upcoming IIM admission 2026. Along with another three IIMs - IIM Kashipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Tiruchirapalli, IIM Raipur will initiate its own separate Joint Admission Process 2026 (JAP 2026). According to the JAP 2026 notification, JAP application process will begin after the CAT 2025. With the formation of JAP 2026, IIM 2026 Admission will witness 4 IIM selection processes in 2026.
JAP 2026 Announced: Key Highlights
What is JAP 2026: Joint Admission Process 2026 (JAP 2026)
No. of IIMs Participating in JAP 2026: IIM Raipur, IIM Kashipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Tiruchirapalli.
JAP 2026 Co-ordinator: IIM Raipur.
JAP 2026 Accepted Score: CAT 2025.
JAP 2026 Dates: To be announced later.
JAP 2026 Application Date: To be announced later.
IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff: To be released later.
Goal of JAP 2026: Single Admission Process, Meeting IIM Standard, Transparent, Aspirant-Focused Admission
Changes in IIM 2026 Admission: IIMs are opting out of CAP 2026
IIM CAP, which provided a single window common admission test to the new and baby IIMs, looks like gradually losing its importance in the IIM selection process 2026. On the one hand, IIM CAP 2026 made life easier through a single admission process for IIM aspirants; on the other hand, those IIMs participating in IIM CAP 2026 made the IIM Admission process less expensive and less time-consuming.
However, in the last two years, more and more IIMs have left IIM CAP, citing several reasons ranging from better control over the IIM admission process to matching the standard of the students in IIM Admission.
IIM CAP 2026: IIM Udaipur opted out of IIM CAP 2026 for the individual IIM Admission
IIM 2026 Admission : JAP 2026 announced, IIM Raipur to coordinate, IIM Trichy, IIM Kashipur, and IIM Ranchi will join.
IIM CAP 2025: 8 IIMs participated; IIM Bodhgaya coordinated.
IIM CAP 2025: IIM Raipur opted out of IIM CAP 2025.
IIM CAP 2025: IIM Sambalpur Opted out of IIM CAP 2025.
IIM CAP 2024: 10 IIMs Participated; IIM Kashipur coordinated
IIM Admission 2026 Latest Update: IIM Udaipur Opts Out of IIM CAP 2026
IIM Udaipur, which has been a part of IIM CAP for the last couple of years, have decided to opt out of the IIM CAP 2026. As the IIM Admission 2026 session is about to get started, management aspirants predict that the individual IIM Udaipur selection would increase the IIM Udaipur CAT Cutoff 2025.
IIM Udaipur announced its separate IIM selection 2026 because of the following reasons
As IIM Udaipur is gradually moving towards a globally recognised management school, the independent IIM Udaipur selection process would be a huge boost towards that global outlook.
Apart from that, the independent IIM admission will also cater for the IIM Udaipur selection criteria based on the distinct strengths and values of IIM Udaipur, keeping in mind the academic priorities and aspirations.
IIM Udaipur CAT Cutoff: 2025 vs 2024
IIM Udaipur Admission 2026
General
NC-OBC
EWS
SC
ST
PWD
IIM Udaipur CAT 2025 Cutoff (expected)
95 +
VARC: 75 DILR: 75
QA: 75
81 +
VARC: 77 DILR: 77
QA: 77
81 +
VARC: 77 DILR: 77
QA: 77
66 +
VARC: 55 DILR : 55
QA: 55
42 +
VARC: 50 DILR : 50
QA: 50
42 +
VARC: 50 DILR : 50
QA: 50
IIM Udaipur CAT 2024 Cutoff (part of CAP 2025)
95
VARC: 75 DILR: 75
QA: 75
81
VARC: 77 DILR: 77
QA: 77
81
VARC: 77 DILR: 77
QA: 77
66
VARC: 55 DILR : 55
QA: 55
42
VARC: 50 DILR : 50
QA: 50
42
VARC: 50 DILR : 50
QA: 50
IIM Guwahati became the 22nd IIM: IIM Admission to start in 2026?
IIM Guwahati became the 22nd IIM after the clearance from the Indian parliament on August 20, 2025. With Rs 555 Cr. funding, IIM Guwahati is not only the 2nd IIM from the North East region of India after IIM Shillong, but at the same time became an institute of national importance. On the very same day, the Union Education Minister also pointed out that IIM Guwahati will start functioning from the current IIM Admission 2026 session, including appointing IIM Guwahati professors as well as conducting IIM Guwahati MBA admissions. However, there has been no official communication about the IIM Guwahati admission process 2026.
22nd IIM : IIM Guwahati is 1st IIM from Assam , 2nd from North East after IIM Shillong , 22nd IIM of India.
Exams Accepted: CAT 2025
IIM Guwahati Admission Date 2026: Yet to be announced.
IIM Guwahati Application Date 2026: Yet to be announced.
IIM Guwahati Cutoff 2026: Yet to be published.
IIM Samabalpur NIRF Ranking 2025: Highest Gainer Among IIMs
IIM Sambalpur, which opted for the individual IIM admission last year, has been ranked 34 in the NIRF Ranking 2025, in the management domain, and was the highest gainer among the IIMs this year. Though IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode gained the first three spots among the top management colleges in India, it was a giant leap for IIM Sambalpur that gained the spotlight. However, rather than being a surprise improvement of the IIM Sambalpur inthe NIRF Ranking 2025 in the last couple of years. From the NIRF ranking 2022, where Sambalpur was ranked 66, it has moved gradually upwards in the next three years to reach 34 in the NIRF Ranking 2025.
IIM Sambalpur NIRF Ranking over the Years
Years
NIRF Rank
TLR
RPC
GO
OI
Perception
Score
NIRF 2025
34 (Up by 16 ranks)
80.96
20.77
84.61
80.34
31.31
58.59
NIRF 2024
50 (Up by 8 ranks)
64.06
18.02
81.32
75.56
30.31
51.47
NIRF 2023
58
(Up by 8 ranks)
70.41
14.09
78.38
74.76
23.95
50.9
NIRF 2022
66
56.84
13.00
84.26
70.52
22.58
47.11
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will IIM Guwahati start working in 2025?
A:
The Union Education Minister has stated that IIM Guwahati will start operation in 2025-206 sessions.
Q: What is the IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff 2026?
A:
IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff 2026 for the general candidates is 95 percentile.
Q: What is the IIM Guwahati budget?
A:
IIM Guwahati Budget is Rs. 555 Cr.
Q: What is JAP 2026?
A:
JAP 2026 stands for Joint Admission Process 2026, a common admission process for 4 IIMs - IIM Raipur, IIM Kashipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Tiruchirapalli
Q: The JAP 2026 will start?
A:
JAP 2026 will start after the publication of the CAT 2025 results.
Q: Which is the top-most MBA college in the NIRF Ranking 2025?
A:
IIM Ahmedabad is the top-most MBA college in the NIRF Ranking 2025.
Q: Which is the top-most non-IIM MBA college in the NIRF Ranking 2025?
A:
IIT Delhi is the top-most non-IIM MBA college in the NIRF Ranking 2025.
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The basic eligibility criteria for CAT are:
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