IIM Kashipur offers entrance-based admission for MBA, MBA Analytics, and PhD programmes for the 2027 cycle. MBA and MBA Analytics follow separate admission routes, seat counts, and eligibility rules. The MBA fee is INR 11,20,000 for Year 1 and INR 9,60,000 for Year 2, making the total INR 20,80,000.

The MBA admission process is part of JAP 2027 with IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Trichy. Students need one JAP registration and one Personal Interview for all four institutes. Admission is merit-based, and IIM Kashipur does not offer management quota seats or NRI management seats.

Admission Update:
  • MBA (2027-29 Batch): Students must appear for CAT 2026 on Nov 29, 2026. JAP 2027 application is expected in January 2027 (Tentative).
  • MBA Analytics (2027-29 Batch): Applicants need CAT 2026 or GMAT with at least 670. The application window is expected between January and March 2027 (Tentative).
  • PhD (2027 Cycle): The next notification is still awaited. Depending on the specialisation, CAT, GMAT, GATE, GRE, or UGC-NET/JRF scores are accepted.
  • The MBA programme at IIM Kashipur has 210 seats. GoI reservation rules apply: NC-OBC 27%, SC 15%, EWS 10%, ST 7.5%, and PwD 5% horizontally.
  • IIM Kashipur does not conduct WAT or GD. MBA admission depends on CAT score and Personal Interview only.
  • MBA Analytics has a separate admission process and takes only 12 students in each batch.
  • GMAT is not accepted for the regular MBA. CAT 2026 is the only entrance test for the two-year MBA.

IIM Kashipur Admission Portal 2027: iimkashipur.ac.in

Direct Admission at IIM Kashipur: IIM Kashipur fills all 210 MBA seats through JAP 2027 merit. It has no management quota or NRI management quota.

IIM Kashipur Admission Important Dates 2027

Students applying for IIM Kashipur MBA through JAP 2027 must track CAT 2026 and the later JAP stages.

Event Date
CAT 2026 Admit Card Release Nov 4, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Nov 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result Dec 24, 2026 (Tentative)
JAP 2027 Application Opens January 2027 (Tentative)
JAP 2027 Application Closes January 2027 (Tentative)
PI Shortlist Announcement February 2027 (Tentative)
Personal Interview (PI) Rounds March to April 2027 (Tentative)
Final Merit List and Offers May 2027 (Tentative)
Programme Commencement June 2027 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MBA Analytics has its own schedule and accepts CAT 2026 as well as valid GMAT scores.

Event Date
CAT 2026 Exam Nov 29, 2026
GMAT Validity Window Score from May 1, 2024 or later
MBA Analytics Application Opens January 2027 (Tentative)
MBA Analytics Application Closes March 2027 (Tentative)
Shortlist Announcement April to May 2027 (Tentative)
Personal Interview May to June 2027 (Tentative)
Programme Commencement June 2027 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIM Kashipur PG Admission 2027

IIM Kashipur MBA Admission 2027

IIM Kashipur selects MBA students for the 2027-29 batch through CAT 2026 followed by JAP 2027. IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Trichy use a common shortlist and Personal Interview process. Each student registers once, appears for one PI, and is then considered separately by every participating IIM.

IIM Kashipur MBA Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need a full-time bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. The minimum graduation percentage changes by category. Students in the final year may also apply, but they must complete the marks requirement before joining.

Category Min Graduation Marks CAT Overall Percentile (Ref: JAP 2026)
General 50% 95.00
EWS 50% 81.00
NC-OBC 47% 81.00
SC 45% 66.00
ST 45% 42.00
PwD (DAP) 45% 42.00

The CAT percentile cutoffs belong to JAP 2026. JAP 2027 cutoffs will be known after CAT 2026 results.

  • For General category students, the sectional CAT minimum is 75 percentile each in QA, DILR, and VRC. NC-OBC and EWS need 52 in each section. SC needs 45. ST and PwD need 30 in QA and 25 each in DILR and VRC.
  • The PI shortlist can be higher than the basic eligibility score. In JAP 2026, General category students needed 96.25 overall for a PI call, while the eligibility floor was 95.
  • Students from any undergraduate stream can apply. Engineering is not compulsory.

IIM Kashipur MBA Selection Criteria 2027

The MBA merit score at IIM Kashipur is calculated out of 100 points. The process has no WAT and no Group Discussion. CAT score, PI, work experience, academics, diversity, and professional qualifications decide the final score.

Component Points Details
CAT 2026 Score 41 Normalised with the highest CAT score in the shortlisted group
Personal Interview (PI) 25 Panel discussion on academics, work experience, goals, and current affairs
Work Experience 15 Highest score for 18 to 30 months. No points below 6 months or above 36 months
Graduation Marks 5 Given as per graduation percentage slabs
Gender Diversity 6 Female and transgender candidates get all 6 points
Academic Diversity 2 For students with non-engineering undergraduate degrees
Class X Marks 2 Based on percentage scored
Class XII Marks 2 Based on percentage scored
Professional Qualifications 2 Only for CA, CS, or ICWA holders
Total 100

IIM Kashipur gives work experience points as follows:

  • Less than 6 months: 0 points
  • 6 to 12 months: 3 points
  • 12 to 18 months: 7 points
  • 18 to 24 months: 15 points (maximum)
  • 24 to 30 months: 15 points (maximum)
  • 30 to 36 months: 5 points
  • More than 36 months: 0 points

Key insight: CAT and PI carry 66 of the 100 points. A good interview can help a student with a slightly lower CAT score. Female, transgender, and non-engineering candidates can get up to 8 extra diversity points.

How to Apply for MBA at IIM Kashipur?

Students must complete two online steps for IIM Kashipur MBA admission. First, they register for CAT 2026. After that, eligible students complete the JAP 2027 form. A campus visit is not needed before the Personal Interview.

  • Register for CAT 2026 at iimcat.ac.in between Aug 3 and Sep 15, 2026. Choose IIM Kashipur in the institute preference section.
  • After CAT 2026 results, expected on Dec 24, 2026, eligible students get an email invite from the JAP 2027 admission office.
  • Fill the JAP 2027 online form, expected in January 2027. Upload academic transcripts and category certificate, if needed.
  • Students with work experience must upload an employer-issued work experience letter.
  • Attend the Personal Interview as per the JAP 2027 schedule, expected from March to April 2027.
  • After selection, accept the offer within the deadline and pay the seat acceptance deposit.
  • For help, email admission@iimkashipur.ac.in or call +91-7900444090 (Ext 324, 327, 335).

The MBA fee for the 2027-29 batch is INR 11,20,000 in Year 1 and INR 9,60,000 in Year 2. The total fee is INR 20,80,000. The institute may revise the fee.

IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics Admission 2027

IIM Kashipur runs MBA Analytics admission separately from the regular two-year MBA. The programme has only 12 seats in each batch. Students from any undergraduate discipline can apply through CAT 2026 or a valid GMAT score.

IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics Eligibility Criteria

Graduates from any stream can apply for MBA Analytics at IIM Kashipur. The category-wise minimum graduation marks are listed below.

Category Min Graduation Marks
General / EWS 50%
NC-OBC 47%
SC / ST / PwD 45%
  • Students must have CAT 2026 or a valid GMAT score of at least 670, taken from May 1, 2024 or later.
  • Any undergraduate discipline is accepted. Analytics or statistics in the earlier degree is not compulsory.
  • Final-year students can apply, but they must meet the minimum marks rule before joining the programme.

IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics Selection Criteria

For MBA Analytics, IIM Kashipur first shortlists students using exam score, work experience, and academic record. The Personal Interview is then used for final ranking.

  • Qualifying exam score, CAT or GMAT: 30% weight on the score above the minimum cutoff.
  • Work experience score: 20% weight.
  • Past academic performance in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation: 20% weight.
  • Personal Interview: used for the final merit list after shortlisting.

The reference composite shortlist scores from the 2026-28 batch are given below:

Category Composite Shortlist Score (Ref: 2026-28)
General 60.13
NC-OBC 53.98
EWS 48.20
SC 44.76
ST 29.52
PwD 13.83

These scores are from the 2026-28 cycle and can change for the 2027-29 batch. Students should contact the admissions office for the latest thresholds.

How to Apply for MBA Analytics at IIM Kashipur?

  • Take CAT 2026 on Nov 29, 2026 or have a valid GMAT score of 670 or above, with the score dated May 1, 2024 or later.
  • Apply at mbaanalytics.iimkashipurportal.org when the portal opens, expected in January 2027.
  • Pay the online application fee: INR 1,500 for General, NC-OBC, and EWS candidates, and INR 750 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
  • Upload academic transcripts, valid exam score card, and category certificate, if applicable.
  • Upload a work experience letter if applicable. Work experience adds weight to the shortlist score.
  • Shortlisted students appear for an online Personal Interview.
  • For programme queries, email admission@iimkashipur.ac.in.

The total MBA Analytics fee is INR 11,20,000 in Year 1 and INR 9,60,000 in Year 2. The total comes to INR 20,80,000. The fee is indicative and may be revised.

IIM Kashipur PhD Admission 2027

IIM Kashipur offers a full-time PhD in 9 areas of management and public policy. Selected scholars get a monthly fellowship of INR 30,000 to INR 35,000, along with contingency and conference support. The programme is expected to be completed within 5 years.

Students need a master’s degree with at least 60% marks. A 4-year bachelor’s degree with 60%, CA/CMA/CS, or an integrated master’s qualification is also accepted as equivalent.

Key insight: Students with an IIM MBA or equivalent degree from any IIM and a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale do not need a qualifying exam score. They can apply directly for the PhD programme.

IIM Kashipur PhD Eligibility and Qualifying Exams

Specialisation Accepted Qualifying Exams
Economics GATE, GMAT, GRE, CAT, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test
Finance and Accounting GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test
IT and Systems GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, IIMB Test, UGC/CSIR-JRF
Marketing GMAT, GRE, CAT, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test
Public Policy UGC/CSIR-JRF only
Strategy GMAT, GRE, CAT, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test
Business Communication, OB/HRM, Operations GMAT, GRE, CAT, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test

Category-wise minimum qualifying exam scores are:

  • CAT: General 85 percentile, NC-OBC/EWS 80 percentile, SC/ST/DAP 60 percentile.
  • GMAT: General 610, NC-OBC/EWS 580, SC/ST/DAP 550.
  • GRE: General 310, NC-OBC/EWS 295, SC/ST/DAP 275.
  • GATE: General 95 percentile, NC-OBC/EWS 90 percentile, SC/ST/DAP 75 percentile.
  • IIMB Test: General 85 percentile, NC-OBC/EWS 80 percentile, SC/ST/DAP 60 percentile.
  • UGC/CSIR-JRF: Qualified status is enough for every category.

IIM Kashipur PhD Selection Process

The PhD selection process has two stages. First, IIM Kashipur shortlists students using the qualifying exam score and academic profile. The second stage is a Personal Interview at the IIM Kashipur campus.

  • Stage 1: Shortlist based on qualifying exam score, academic record, and Statement of Purpose.
  • Stage 2: Personal Interview, where students are expected to discuss a research paper from the selected area.
  • Final admission offers are made by category and specialisation area based on interview performance.
  • Monthly fellowship: INR 30,000 to INR 35,000.
  • Contingency grant: INR 1,25,000 per year.
  • Conference grant: INR 3,00,000 during the programme.

IIM Kashipur Scholarships

IIM Kashipur gives full tuition fee waivers to a fixed number of MBA students every year. These waivers are given under need-based, need-cum-merit, and merit-based categories.

  • Up to 23 students per year can get a full tuition fee waiver in Year 1, and up to 23 students can get it in Year 2 of the MBA programme.
  • The yearly split is 10 need-based, 10 need-cum-merit, and 3 merit-based waivers.
  • Students who already receive another institute or government scholarship cannot get these waivers.
  • MBA Analytics also offers full yearly tuition waivers to 10% of each batch under the same three categories.

Eligible students can also apply for these Government of India scholarships:

  • National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students.
  • Central Sector Scholarship for Top Class Education for SC Students.
  • PM YASASVI Scheme for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students.
  • Top Class Education Scholarship for Students with Disabilities.

Education loan support is available through partner banks. Students should contact the admissions office for the current partner bank list.

IIM Kashipur Admission FAQs

Ques. What CAT percentile is needed for IIM Kashipur MBA admission?

Ans. In JAP 2026, the General category eligibility cutoff was 95 overall, with 75 percentile required in each section. The actual General category PI shortlist cutoff was 96.25 overall. EWS and NC-OBC needed 81 overall, SC needed 66, and ST/PwD needed 42. JAP 2027 cutoffs will be released after CAT 2026 results in December 2026.

Ques. Is there any WAT or GD round for the MBA at IIM Kashipur?

Ans. No. From the 2026-28 batch onward, IIM Kashipur has removed WAT and GD from MBA selection. Students are evaluated through CAT score and Personal Interview only. The PI is held online and is used jointly for the four JAP institutes.

Ques. Can freshers apply for IIM Kashipur MBA?

Ans. Yes. Work experience is not compulsory, so freshers can apply. Work experience only adds points to the selection score. Students with 18 to 30 months of experience get the full 15 out of 15 points, while less than 6 months or more than 36 months gets 0 points.

Ques. What is the MBA fee for the 2027-29 batch at IIM Kashipur?

Ans. The total MBA fee is INR 20,80,000 for two years. Year 1 costs INR 11,20,000, which includes tuition of INR 10,86,000 and other fees of INR 34,000. Year 2 costs INR 9,60,000. The institute may revise the fee, so students should check the official portal before payment.

Ques. Are final-year graduation students eligible for IIM Kashipur MBA?

Ans. Yes. Final-year bachelor’s students can apply for IIM Kashipur MBA admission 2027. They must finish the degree and meet the minimum percentage rule before the programme begins in June 2027.

Ques. Which institutes are part of JAP 2027?

Ans. JAP means Joint Admission Process. IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Tiruchirappalli use JAP 2027 for a common shortlist and PI process. Students submit one application and attend one Personal Interview, but each IIM prepares its own merit list.

Ques. What is the seat intake for IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics?

Ans. IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics admits only 12 students per batch. It is separate from the regular MBA and has its own application portal, eligibility rules, and selection method. Students can apply with CAT 2026 or GMAT, but GMAT must be at least 670.

Ques. Can GMAT be used for the regular MBA at IIM Kashipur?

Ans. No. The regular two-year MBA accepts only CAT 2026. GMAT is accepted only for MBA Analytics, where the required score is at least 670 and the score must be from May 1, 2024 or later.

Ques. How many IIM Kashipur students can get fee waivers?

Ans. Up to 23 MBA students per year receive full tuition fee waivers. This includes 10 need-based waivers, 10 need-cum-merit waivers, and 3 merit-based waivers. Government scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD students are also available. Students already getting another institute scholarship cannot receive the IIM Kashipur waiver.

Ques. What financial support is given to PhD scholars at IIM Kashipur?

Ans. IIM Kashipur PhD scholars receive a monthly fellowship of INR 30,000 to INR 35,000. They also get a contingency grant of INR 1,25,000 per year and a conference grant of INR 3,00,000 across the programme. The PhD is expected to be completed within 5 years.