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IIM CAP Colleges 2026-28: This year, MBA seats at the 4 IIMs will be filled through the IIM CAP round. In CAP 2026 four IIMs - Jammu, Bodhgaya, Nagpur, and Sirmaur will be part of the common selection process. To attend the IIM CAP counselling round, candidates must fulfil the overall and sectional-wise percentile in the CAT exam. The minimum cutoff required to appear for the IIM CAP college admission process will be 95 for the general category and 81 for the OBC/EWS category. IIM CAP 2026 will be held from February to March 2026. Last year, IIM Raipur and IIM Sambalpur exited from the CAP counselling round. This year, IIM Udaipur, IIM Kashipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Trichy aslo left the CAP 2026. Check out the new IIMs and old IIMs CAP participating colleges by reading this article and the selection criteria.
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Candidates who are looking for management course admission at any of the old or new IIMs recieved the IIM CAP call to participate in this counselling session. The IIM CAP interview 2026 will be held from February to March 2026. Check below to know about the IIM CAP Colleges fee structure and latest NIRF ranking.
IIM CAP Colleges 2026 | IIM CAP Colleges Fees | IIM CAP Colleges Ranking (NIRF) |
Rs 18.85 lakh | 35 | |
IIM Nagpur | Rs 18.90 lakh | 25 |
Rs 17.00 lakh | 31 | |
Rs 17.50 lakh | 51 |
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Candidates who wish to attend the IIM CAP 2026 rounds can check out the important events regarding the IIM CAP counselling sessions.
IIM CAP 2026 Events | IIM CAP Dates |
IIM CAP registration 2026 start date | Second week of January 2026 |
Last date for IIM CAP 2026 registration | Last week of January 2026 |
CAP 2026 interview slot allotment | Last week of January to first week of February 2026 |
IIM CAP Personal Interview Date | Third week of February to last week of March 2026 |
IIM CAP result date | Second week of May 2026 |
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements to attend the IIM CAP rounds 2026. The eligibility criteria to attend the IIM CAP counselling session are as follows:
Also Check: CAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
The IIM CAP participating institutes will release the IIM shortlist based on the overall and sectional-wise cutoff marks met by the candidates. The CAP cutoff is the same for all the CAP participating IIMs. Check out the expected IIM CAP 2026 sectional and overall cutoff percentile for PI shortlisting released at the IIM CAP official website.
Category | VARC | DILR | QA | IIM CAP Call Cutoff (Overall) |
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 |
PWD | 25 | 25 | 30 | 42 |
Some of the factors determining the IIM CAP college cutoff are mentioned below:
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The IIM CAP round is considered to be a single selection process for MBA/PGP/PGDM admission to both new and old IIMs. By conducting the IIM CAP round, there will be uniformity in the 10 IIM CAP colleges selection process. The IIM CAP round is an interview round without any additional written tests or GD rounds.
Follow the steps below to complete the IIM CAP registration 2026:
Step 1: Visit the IIM CAP conducting institute's official website.
Step 2: Click on the “IIM CAP 2026” link.
Step 3: Create an account in the IIM CAP registration portal.
Step 4: Enter the IIM CAP login—CAT registration ID, password, and captcha code—by using the link shared via the registered email ID.
Step 5: After IIM CAP login, fill out the IIM CAP application form and upload the required documents.
Step 6: Click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the IIM CAP registration.
Candidates who meet the CAT cutoff will receive the IIM CAP call for admission to the IIM CAP participating colleges. Check out the steps to know how to get admission at IIM CAP colleges:
Step 1 - Release of IIM CAP colleges shortlist
Step 2 - IIM CAP participating colleges will send the shortlist to the CAP 2026 Coordinator
Step 3 - CAP conducting IIM prepares a final merit list and sent to the selected candidates for the IIM CAP PI round with venue, date and time.
Step 4 - Attend the IIM CAP round in online mode or offline mode
Step 5 - After the completion of the IIM CAP round, the CAP conducting IIM will give the PI score to all IIM CAP colleges.
Step 6 - IIM CAP result 2026 will be released by all IIM CAP colleges on its official websites. The IIM CAP results will be released in the form of an IIM CAP merit list, or candidates will get their IIM CAP results to their registered email ID.
Also check: CAT Selection Process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate from a recognized university. Also, candidates should have a valid score card of the CAT entrance exam.
The top 5 Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) are IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode, and IIM Mumbai.
The IIM waitlist movement is when some candidates are not given admission but are put on the waitlist. These candidates are supposed to wait for someone who will not accept the admission offer. The vacant seat is then offered to the next candidate.
On Question asked by student community
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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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If your CAT admit card has a different date of birth than your Aadhaar card, you should get it corrected immediately . Here’s what you can do:
Check the CAT website : Log in to your candidate portal and look for the option to correct personal details.
Contact the CAT helpdesk : Email or call them explaining the issue. Attach a copy of your Aadhaar card as proof.
Do not ignore it : The date of birth must match your ID, otherwise you may face problems at the exam or during admission.
Usually, the CAT authorities allow corrections before the exam, so act quickly.
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