IIM Kashipur offers flagship management programmes such as MBA (General), MBA (Analytics), Executive MBA, PhD and other postgraduate diplomas. Admissions for the 2026‑28 batch are underway, based on national entrance scores followed by selection rounds.

🧑‍🎓 Eligibility Criteria

📌 MBA & MBA (Analytics)

  • Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) from a recognised university.
  • Minimum aggregate:
    • General: 50 %
    • NC‑OBC/EWS: 47 %
    • SC/ST/PwD: 45 %
  • Required Entrance Scores: Valid CAT 2025 score (or GMAT for some programmes).

📌 Executive MBA (EMBA)

  • Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50 % marks (relaxations for reserved categories).
  • Minimum 3 years work experience after graduation.
  • Acceptable scores: CAT/GMAT (last 2 years) or Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) conducted by IIM Kashipur.

📌 PhD & Other Programmes

  • PhD applicants require scores in CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC‑NET/JRF depending on the discipline.
  • Other specialised diploma or research programmes have specific criteria listed on the official admission portal.

📝 Selection Process

🔹 MBA / MBA Analytics Admission through JAP 2026

From 2026, the MBA admissions for IIM Kashipur are conducted under the Joint Admission Process (JAP) along with IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Tiruchirappalli. A single application form is used for all four institutes.

Selection stages generally include:

Shortlisting based on CAT/GMAT scores + academic performance (10th, 12th, graduation)

Personal interview (PI)

Final merit list based on composite scores (entrance score + interview performance + academic record + work experience + diversity points)

Note: Recent updates indicate that for JAP 2026, there may be only the Personal interview round after registration without a separate WAT or GD in some cases.

📌 Executive MBA Selection

  • Shortlisted based on test score (CAT/GMAT/EMAT), work experience and interview.

📚 Courses Offered and Fees

Here are some of the main programmes with indicative fee structures:

Programme

Duration

Approx. Fee (Total)

Selection Criteria

MBA (General)

2‑year

₹17.30 lakhs

JAP (CAT: percentile + academics) + PI

MBA (Analytics)

2‑year

₹17.30 lakhs

JAP (CAT/GMAT + academics) + PI

Executive MBA

2‑year

₹12.10 – ₹16.00 lakhs

CAT/GMAT/EMAT + Experience + PI

PhD

Variable

Varies

Entrance + Interviews

💡 Fees may vary slightly based on programme, hostel charges, and other academic costs. Scholarships and fee waivers are available for eligible candidates.

📅 Admission Timeline (Typical)

  • CAT 2025 exam: Late 2025 (held in November)
  • CAT result & JAP registration: Early 2026
  • Shortlist announcement: January 2026
  • Personal Interviews: February‑March 2026
  • Final Offers: March‑April 2026 (Tentative)
  • Classes begin: Mid‑2026

🎯 Final Tips

✅ Aim for a high CAT percentile (above ~90+ for General category) to stay competitive.
✅ Strong academic records and relevant work experience boost your composite score.
✅ Apply early through the official JAP 2026 portal to avoid last‑minute issues.

 

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29/03/2026 12:57 PM