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    IIM CAP 2026: Registration, Dates, Eligibility, Cutoff, Selection Process & Participating IIMs

    IIM CAP 2026: Registration, Dates, Eligibility, Cutoff, Selection Process & Participating IIMs

    Team Careers360Updated on 22 Jan 2026, 04:00 PM IST

    The IIM CAP 2026 registration process is live from January 22, 2026. After the IIM CAP online registration process, interview allotment will take place from January to February 2026. Going by past year trends, IIM CAP 2026 interview round will be held from February to March 2026, and the final CAP result will be announced in the second week of May 2026. The IIM CAP selection criteria will be based on the CAT cutoff percentile, work experience and academic performance. IIM CAP cutoff percentile for PI & WAT will be 90 for General, 60 for SC, 38 for ST/PwD. This year, a total of 3 IIMs have participated in the IIM CAP round 2026 to choose the eligible candidates. Candidates who will submit the IIM CAP 2026 application form and select their PI slot for the CAP 2026 PI round online at the official website.

    This Story also Contains

    1. IIM CAP 2026: Key Highlights
    2. What is IIM CAP 2026?
    3. IIM CAP Dates 2026
    4. IIM CAP Eligibility Criteria 2026
    5. IIM CAP Registration 2026: How to Fill the CAP Application?
    6. Required Documents to Fill the CAP Application Form 2026
    7. IIM CAP Result 2026
    8. IIM CAP Colleges: List of IIMs Participating in CAP 2026
    9. IIM CAP Cutoff 2026
    10. CAP Final Merit List: Parameters and Weightage
    11. Steps of IIM CAP Selection Criteria 2026
    12. Previous Year IIM CAP Shortlisting Criteria
    13. IIM SAP 2026
    IIM CAP 2026: Registration, Dates, Eligibility, Cutoff, Selection Process & Participating IIMs
    IIM CAP

    IIM CAP 2026: Key Highlights

    ParticularsDetails
    CAP 2026 Conducting IIMIndian Institute of Management (IIM), Bodh Gaya
    IIM CAP 2026 official websitecap2026.iimj.ac.in
    Number of IIMs Participating in CAP 20263
    Key component of IIM CAP 2026Personal Interview (PI)
    IIM CAP 2026 PI datesTo be announced
    IIM CAP Relaxation for candidatesCandidates who have already participated in the Personal Interview (PI) round of some of the older IIMs will have their PI score used, and candidates may not be required to participate in the CAP 2026 IIM
    IIM CAP Individual PI round by CAP participating IIMsCAP participating IIMs will not conduct the final admission round separately
    IIM CAP Final merit list by Individual IIMsBased on candidates' scores in the IIM CAP round, along with individual admission components, each participating CAP in the IIM will prepare the merit list to offer a final admission offer to the candidates after the conclusion of the CAP round
    CAP IIM cut off90 percentile in CAT (General)
    IIM CAP sectional cutoff65 percentile (General)

    What is IIM CAP 2026?

    IIM CAP full form is the Indian Institute of Management's Common Admission Process (CAP), which is a single-window selection process for MBA admission to the three top IIM colleges in India. The candidates in the IIM admission process 2026 will be selected based on their CAT 2025 score, a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI). The final selection is based on various parameters, including academic record and work experience.

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    However, the new IIMs have a CAP process. Under the IIM CAP 2026, the selection process of the participating IIMs is common. It is done by one of the 3 IIMs on rotation. This year, IIM Bodh Gaya will conduct IIM CAP for MBA admission.

    IIMs conduct admissions for MBA/ PGP separately between February and March 2026 through IIM CAP interviews. Final admission lists and IIM CAP cutoffs for all top IIMs and IIM CAP participating institutes will be announced in May 2026. Candidates can check their admission status on the institute website using their CAT login credentials

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    IIM CAP Dates 2026

    CAT exam aspirants can check the table for IIM CAP 2026 mentioned below.

    IIM CAP 2026 Schedule

    CAP Dates

    IIM CAP registration start dateOut Now

    Last date for IIM CAP 2026 registration

    February 2026

    CAP 2026 interview slot allotment

    To be announced

    Last date for CAP 2026 slot bookingTo be announced
    IIM Interview Dates 2026

    IIM CAP Personal Interview Date

    To be announced

    IIM CAP merit list release dateTo be announced

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    IIM CAP Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Candidates registering for the IIM CAP selection process must meet the eligibility criteria for the CAP process 2026. The IIM CAP eligibility criteria can be checked below:

    • Minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent in graduation (45% for Reserved category candidates).
    • To be eligible for selection, candidates must ensure they also meet the qualifying CAT cutoff fixed for IIM CAP colleges.
    • The selection for WAT-PI will be based on the final CAT 2026 cut-off, which can be higher than the qualifying cut-off.

    Also Check: CAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

    IIM CAP Registration 2026: How to Fill the CAP Application?

    Candidates can fill the IIM CAP application form 2026 on the hosting institute website with the help of their CAT 2025 login ID. Check the steps to follow:

    Steps to Fill the IIM CAP Registration Form 2026?

    • Step 1: Log in to the conducting IIM website.
    • Step 2: Next, find and click on the “CAP 2026 IIM” link.
    • Step 3: Then, go to the candidate login and enter 'Click here’.
    • Step 4: Enter the IIM CAP login - CAT registration ID, password, and captcha code.
    • Step 5: After entering the valid details, click on ‘Submit’.
    • Step 6: Next, fill out the CAP form and upload relevant documents.
    • Step 7: Finally, click on the ‘Submit’ button.

    Required Documents to Fill the CAP Application Form 2026

    Candidates aiming for admission to top MBA colleges accepting CAT scores must attend the CAP 2026 counselling session. Keep the following documents ready before filling out the IIM CAP registration form:

    • Soft copy of the Photograph and Signature (Less than 100 KB).
    • Photo Identity Card
    • CAT 2025 Scorecard
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets with a pass certificate
    • Graduation certificates
    • Experience certificates (Please do not consider training and apprenticeship as experiences)
    • Issue valid caste certificates (NC-OBC/ SC/ ST) as per the format given on the CAT website. (For NC-OBC, it is valid for the next six months from the date of registration.)
    • In the case of DAP / PwD, issue the certificate following the format given on the CAT website.
    • In the case of EWS, issue the certificate following the format given on the CAT website. The certificate is valid for the year 2026-27 (based on income for the financial year 2025-27).
    • Extra-curricular and co-curricular certificates

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    IIM CAP Result 2026

    The final IIM CAP results will be announced in online mode. The IIM CAP results will be released in the form of a final merit list. The final IIM CAP merit list consists of the names of candidates who have cleared all the IIM CAP rounds and have been offered admission. The rounds of the IIM CAP process will include the WAT and PI rounds, followed by the final selection based on the candidate's overall performance in all rounds.

    Also check: IIM Shortlist

    IIM CAP Colleges: List of IIMs Participating in CAP 2026

    CAP cut-off is common for all IIM CAP colleges. Candidates must get the cutoff percentile according to their category to get a call for PI. Check the CAP IIMs list, which is also called baby IIMs.

    IIM CAP Cutoff 2026

    The table below indicates the IIM CAT cut-off percentiles for various categories to qualify for the 2026 batch. CAP percentiles of CAP calls, the IIM cutoff may be higher for the 2026 batch. The CAP IIM sectional cutoff varies for each category- 65, 45, 50, and 40 percentiles for General, NC-OBC, EWS, and SC categories.

    CategoryVARCDILRQATotal IIM CAP Call Cutoff
    General65656590
    EWS50505075
    NC-OBC45454575
    SC40404060
    ST25303038
    DAP25303038

    Check: IIM CAT Cut Off

    CAP Final Merit List: Parameters and Weightage

    The CAP final merit list is prepared based on the marks of all candidates participating in the CAP admission process 2026 on the following parameters. Below mentioned are the parameters and weightage of last year's CAP IIM list. For batch 2026, the parameters and their weightage may be different.

    IIM CAP Parameter

    Weightage

    CAT Score

    30

    WAT Score

    10

    PI Score

    30

    Profile

    30

    Total

    100

    Steps of IIM CAP Selection Criteria 2026

    Candidates who cleared CAT 2025 are eligible to participate in CAP 2026 for admission to IIM CAP colleges. Steps followed in the IIM CAP admission process:

    Step 1 - Shortlisting of candidates by respective IIMs

    All the candidates who meet the respective cutoff for the IIMs they have applied for are shortlisted for the next round of selection. Candidates who meet the required cutoffs of the IIM to which they have applied for admission will be called from several IIMs for the next round of selection.

    Step 2 - List of shortlisted candidates to be sent to the CAP 2026 Coordinator

    All the IIMs that participate in CAP 2026 will send the list of shortlisted candidates to the CAP conducting IIM.

    Step 3 - CAP conducting IIM to prepare a list of shortlisted candidates

    Once the IIMs send the list of shortlisted candidates for the next round of IIM selection criteria, IIM prepares the final merit list and sends an email to the students who have confirmed their participation in the admission round, informing them of the WAT-PI date and venue.

    Step 4 - Candidates to take part in PI

    All the candidates who receive the call for CAP 2026 IIM Jammu will have to participate in the personal interview round in either online mode or in person at the campus.

    Step 5 - CAP conducting IIM sends the PI score report to all participating institutes under CAP

    Depending on the performance of the candidates in the personal interview, IIM will prepare the final marks for the candidates participating in CAP 2026. The marks will be sent to the respective IIMs.

    Step 6 - Preparation of Final List of Candidates

    All the participating IIMs have their own admission policy, and they give weightage to the CAT score, the applicant’s profile, as well asthe CAP score before they make a final offer to the candidates. The offer letters are then sent to selected candidates via email.

    Also check: CAT Selection Process

    Previous Year IIM CAP Shortlisting Criteria

    The minimum CAT cutoff required for IIM CAP in each sectional and overall percentile of last year for shortlisting candidates for CAP personal interview is given below.

    CategorySection-1 VARCSection-2 DILRSection-3 QuantPrevious year overall CAT cutoff percentile
    General70707092
    EWS40404070
    NC-OBC45454574
    SC35353554
    ST253232.540
    DAP253232.540

    IIM Admission Criteria

    IIM SAP 2026

    IIM SAP is conducted after the conclusion of the IIM CAP process. After the IIM CAP 2026, if the seats are still vacant, candidates who did not receive the IIM CAP call will be invited to the IIM SAP. The IIM SAP cutoff is generally lower than the IIM CAP cutoff. The SAP selection procedure will include the following rounds:

    • Shortlisting based on CAT 2025 scores
    • WAT PI round
    • Final IIM SAP merit list preparation

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the cut off for IIM CAP 2026?
    A:

    CAT 2025 score is the basic shortlisting criteria of CAP 2026 for the admission process of new IIMs. The overall cut off is 90 percentile and the sectional CAT cut off is 65 percentile.

    Q: What is the criteria for CAP 2026?
    A:

    IIM CAP 2026 shortlist criteria or CAT 2025 cut off will be 90 percentile for General, 75 for NC-OBC, 75 for EWS, 60 for SC, and 38 percentile for ST and DAP categories. The percentile of division also varies by category.

    Q: What is the last date for CAP 2026?
    A:

    The CAP registration 2026 last date is expected to be in February 2026.

    Q: Which IIM is conducting CAT 2025?
    A:

    IIM Kozhikode will conduct the CAT 2025 entrance exam in online mode on November 30, 2025.

    Q: What is the eligibility for IIM CAP?
    A:

    The IIM CAP eligibility criteria are the same as CAT eligibility criteria i.e. candidates should have secured 50% marks in total aggregate or its equivalent in graduation (45% in case candidates belonging to reserved category).

    Q: What are the CAP 2026 centres?
    A:

    The likely IIM CAP 2026 centres will be as follows:

    • New Delhi
    • Chennai
    • Kolkata
    • Mumbai
    • Bengaluru
    Q: Which IIMs are the part of CAP process? or Which IIMs are included in CAP?
    A:

    A total of three IIMs will participate in the IIM CAP 2026 process. They are IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, and IIM Sirmaur.

    Q: What is the CAT cutoff for General category candidates under IIM CAP?
    A:

    IIM CAP cutoff for General category candidates is 90 percentile (overall). The sectional cutoff for QA is 65 percentile, DILR- 65 percentile and VARC- 65 percentile.

    Q: Which baby IIM is not participating in CAP process?
    A:

    IIM Nagpur, IIM Visakhapatnam, and IIM Amritsar are not participating in the CAP process.

    Q: How can I get admission in IIM 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can get admission to IIM 2026 via CAT 2025 score, academic performance, and other criteria.

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