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List of IIMs that have separate forms 2025-26: Admission to the top IIMs is primarily based on CAT exam score, and to secure admission to most of them, candidates only need to fill the CAT application form. However, several IIMs such as IIM Rohtak, IIM Amritsar, IIM Vizag, IIM Raipur, and IIM Mumbai require candidates to submit a separate IIM application form after the CAT results. The IIM application fee typically ranges from Rs. 500 to Rs. 3,095, depending on the IIM. Additionally, IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE) does not charge any fee for its separate application. Keep reading to find the complete list of IIMs with separate forms, application fees and the step-by-step process to fill IIM forms beyond CAT for the 2025-26 admission cycle.
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With CAT 2025 applications open till September 13, 2025. Following this, all candidates must note that IIMs also require a second-stage application, separate from the CAT 2025 registration. Here is the following list of top IIMs that have a separate application form along with the fee for IIms that need a separate application form.
IIM Separate Form 2025-26 | IIM Form Fees (Subject to change) | IIM Application Dates (Tentative) | Form Availability Status |
Rs. 3,095 | January 3, 2026 | Separate Application Form | |
IIM Amritsar |
| January 25, 2026 | Form expected to be out soon |
IIM Vishakhapatnam (IIM Vizag) | Rs. 1,000 | Early January 2026 | Application date to be out soon |
IIM Mumbai (ex NITIE) | 0 | January 31, 2026 | Separate Application Form |
Rs. 1,000 | To be announced soon | Form to be out soon |
The separate IIM application forms or the second stage application process for getting admission to the above list of IIMs will include the following details:
CAT Details: Roll Number and CAT 2025 Percentile
Academic Records: Class 10, 12 and Graduation marks
Work Experience: Company name, role and duration of work
Extra Documents: Resume, ID proof, category certificate (if applicable)
Application Fees: Between Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3,000 (online payment)
Statement of Purpose or essays (optional at some IIMs)
Here’s a generic step-by-step process to fill IIM separate application forms (Rohtak, Amritsar, Vizag, Mumbai and Raipur) for you.
Things to Keep in Mind and Ready
CAT 2025 registration ID, registered email, DOB (some forms auto-fetch scores once declared)
Personal information such as CAT ID, address, mobile, photo/signature (JPEG/PNG) and valid ID
Class 10, 12, graduation (degree/discipline, board/university, %/CGPA and other documents)
Work Experience (if any) must have Employer name, roles, start and end dates, total months, proofs (offer/reliving letters, salary slips, EPF/appointment letter)
Category certificates (if applicable)
Resume (PDF) and achievements list
SOP/Essays (if required)
Paytm/card/net banking
Create/Sign Up on Institute’s Admission Portal
Make sure you use the same email and mobile number for CAT
Verify via OTP/email link; note your application ID and password
You will also need to choose the relevant programme
Select PI/WAT city preference, if the form asks.
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Enter CAT Details
Provide CAT registration/ID, DOB, email
Double-check your name and category
Fill Personal Information
Enter your official ID (Aadhar/Passport/Driving Licence)
Upload passport-size photo and signature within stated size/dimensions
Fill Academic Details
Class 10, 12 and Graduation (and post graduation, if applicable)
Follow the institute’s aggregate/percentage conversion rules; don’t self convert CGPA (unless asked to do so)
Mention backlogs (if any)
Enter Work Experience (Full-Time Only)
List each of your employers with start-end dates; compute total months accurately.
Exclude internships/ part-time unless the institute counts them.
Keep proofs ready; some portals ask for one merged PDF.
Category/Reservation Section
Select the correct category (Gen/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/PwD)
Upload valid, current certificates in the required format.
Additional Sections (Vary by each IIM)
SOP/short essays (stick to the word limit)
Achievements/Position of Responsibility
Diversity/Extracurricular
Upload Documents and Preview
Upload documents in PDF/JPEG/PNG format
Upload photo, signature, resume, academics, experience proofs, category/PwD certificates
Use clear names for files
Pay Application Fees
You will have to pay the application fees via UPI/card/net banking
If the payment shows pending; wait for the stated sync time.
Final Submission
Lastly, click on Submit after you have previewed all the information as some portals lock edit post-submit.
Download the application PDF/receipt and save the acknowledgement email/SMS.
Work experience plays a significant role in shortlisting and in the selection process of the candidate for several IIMs which require separate application form (such as IIM Rohtak, Amritsar, Vizag, Mumbai, Raipur). Let us look at some of the points suggesting why work experience matters.
Many IIMs allocate 5-20% weightage to work experience in their shortlisting criteria. For example: IIMs such as Amritsar, Vizag and Raipur often give 10-15% weightage, while IIM Rohtak might go up to 20%.
Candidates with relevant experience tend to bring in industry insights, maturity and diversity perspectives, which IIMs are known for as they value classroom discussions.
Lastly, students with relevant work experience often become a strong differentiator in interviews, especially when they link their learnings to leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Once the candidate meets the CAT qualifying criteria, they will need to apply separately for the IIMs that have been stated. Following that, below are the steps that you will need to go through:
Shortlisting candidates based on WAT-GD-PI: All shortlisted candidates must appear for the WAT-GD-PI rounds and must qualify these rounds to get into the final admission list.
Final Selection based on Profile, CAT scores and WAT-GD-PI: final shortlisting will be done based on factors like academic proficiency, work experience of the candidate, diversity, CAT scores and performance in WAT-GD-PI
Admission Offer to Selected Candidates: Finally, all shortlisted candidates will be offered the final admission in top IIMs.
If you don’t fill separate IIM application forms, all select candidates will have to go through the following:
You won’t be shortlisted, regardless of your CAT performance.
Many toppers miss out every year by not filling out the CAT form.
Keep in mind that not all IIMs advertise their deadlines widely, so make sure you are vigilant, especially for Amritsar and Vizag.
Lastly, ensure that you pay the application fees on time as the application will be incomplete without the payment.
Candidates must note that not every IIM participates in the Common Admission Process (CAP). There are a few new IIMs which run their own shortlisting via dedicated forms. In case the candidate ignores this form, post-CAT applications could mean losing out on that college, even if you have cleared the CAT exam.
To avoid losing out on your IIM seat, you can follow the steps, which will help you stay informed:
The following is the eligibility criteria for separate IIM applications:
Check out the following difference between IIM CAP vs separate application form.
Particulars | IIM CAP | Separate IIM Application Forms |
Participating IIMs | Newer IIMs (IIM Bodh Gaya, Kashipur, Ranchi, Trichy, Udaipur, Sambalpur, Jammu and Sirmaur) | Selective IIMs not in CAP (IIM Rohtak, Amritsar, Vizag, Mumbai, Raipur, Nagpur) |
Form Requirement | No separate application form needed (CAT form required) | Mandatory to fill separate form in addition to CAT form |
Application Fees | No extra fees | Separate fees (Rs. 500 - Rs. 3,093) will vary for each IIM |
Admission Process | Single WAT/PI shared across several IIMs | Independent shortlisting + separate PI for each IIM |
Interview Rounds | One PI/WAT valid for all CAP IIMs | Multiple PIs, if applying to multiple non-CAP IIMs |
Convenience for Candidates | Single process covers multiple IIMs | Multiple forms and interviews |
Control of IIMs | Jointly conducted by a coordinating IIM | Each IIM manages its own admission process |
Shortlisting Criteria | Similar criteria across CAP IIMs | Institute-specific criteria and weightage |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you need to apply separately to IIM Bodh Gaya, as it participates in the Common Admission Process 9IIM CAP) for admission to MBA program.
Yes, a separate application form is required for getting admission to IIM Mumbai, although it does not charge any application fee.
IIM Kozhikode does not consider 10th or 12th percentage for the final selection.
Yes, while IIM A does use the score of CAT for its Post Graduate Programme (PGP) admissions. Candidates do need to apply separately to IIM Ahmedabad after the CAT results are announced.
For most IIMs, you do not need to apply separately once you have submitted your CAT application form. However, there are exceptions. Some IIMs do require candidates to fill a separate application in addition to the CAT registration. These IIMs include IIM Rohtak, IIM Mumbai, IIM Amritsar, IIM Vizag and IIM Raipur.
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