IIM Kashipur Admission 2027 is based on entrance scores, merit ranking and interview performance for all programmes. The main admission options covered here are MBA and MBA Analytics, and the total two-year fee stated for these programmes is INR 20,80,000.

The MBA and MBA Analytics use separate admission routes, seat pools and eligibility rules. The regular MBA joins JAP 2027 with IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Trichy, so students fill one JAP form and attend one Personal Interview for all four institutes.

Admission Update:
  • MBA (2027-29 Batch): Students must take CAT 2026 on Nov 29, 2026. JAP 2027 registration is expected in January 2027 (Tentative).
  • MBA Analytics (2027-29 Batch): Applicants need CAT 2026 or GMAT with a minimum score of 670. The application window is expected from January to March 2027 (Tentative).
  • PhD (2027 Cycle): The next admission notice is still awaited. CAT, GMAT, GATE, GRE, or UGC-NET/JRF scores are accepted as per the chosen specialisation.
  • IIM Kashipur MBA has 210 seats. Reservation is as per GoI rules: NC-OBC 27%, SC 15%, EWS 10%, ST 7.5% and PwD 5% as horizontal reservation.
  • The institute does not hold WAT or GD. MBA admission depends only on CAT score and Personal Interview.
  • MBA Analytics has only 12 seats in each batch and has its own application process.
  • The regular MBA accepts only CAT 2026. GMAT is not accepted for the two-year MBA.

IIM Kashipur Admission Portal 2027: iimkashipur.ac.in

Direct Admission at IIM Kashipur: IIM Kashipur has no management quota and no NRI management seats. Merit through JAP 2027 is used to fill all 210 MBA seats.

IIM Kashipur Important Dates 2027

Students applying for IIM Kashipur MBA and MBA Analytics must track CAT 2026, JAP 2027 and programme application timelines.

Event Current Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes Sep 15, 2026
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)
MBA Analytics Application Opens January 2027 (Tentative)
PI Shortlist Announcement February 2027 (Tentative)
MBA Analytics Application Closes March 2027 (Tentative)
Personal Interview Rounds for MBA March to April 2027 (Tentative)
MBA Analytics Shortlist Announcement April to May 2027 (Tentative)
Final Merit List and Offers for MBA May 2027 (Tentative)
MBA Analytics Personal Interview May to June 2027 (Tentative)
Programme Commencement June 2027 (Tentative)

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

IIM Kashipur PG Admission 2027

IIM Kashipur offers the regular MBA and MBA Analytics at the postgraduate level. The regular MBA uses CAT 2026 and JAP 2027, while MBA Analytics accepts CAT 2026 as well as a valid GMAT score.

IIM Kashipur MBA Admission 2027

The MBA admission process is meant for the 2027-29 batch. IIM Kashipur shares the JAP 2027 shortlist and Personal Interview process with IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Trichy, but each institute prepares its own final merit list.

IIM Kashipur MBA Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need a full-time bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Final-year students can also apply, but they must complete the degree and meet the minimum marks rule 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 figures are from JAP 2026. IIM Kashipur will update JAP 2027 cutoffs 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 students need 52 in each section. SC students need 45. ST and PwD students need 30 in QA and 25 each in DILR and VRC.
  • The shortlist score for PI is usually higher than the minimum eligibility level. In JAP 2026, General category students needed 96.25 overall for a PI call, while the eligibility floor was 95.
  • Students from all undergraduate streams can apply. An engineering degree is not required.

IIM Kashipur MBA Selection Criteria 2027

The MBA final score is calculated out of 100 points. CAT performance, interview performance, academics, work experience, diversity and professional qualifications are all counted, and there is no WAT or Group Discussion.

Component Points Details
CAT 2026 Score 41 Normalised against the highest CAT score among shortlisted students
Personal Interview (PI) 25 The panel checks academics, work experience, goals and current affairs
Work Experience 15 Full points are given for 18 to 30 months. No points are given below 6 months or above 36 months
Graduation Marks 5 Given through slabs based on graduation percentage
Gender Diversity 6 Female and transgender applicants get all 6 points
Academic Diversity 2 Given to 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 CA, CS or ICWA holders receive these points
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
  • 24 to 30 months: 15 points
  • 30 to 36 months: 5 points
  • More than 36 months: 0 points

CAT and PI together carry 66 out of 100 points. Female, transgender and non-engineering applicants can receive up to 8 extra diversity points.

How to Apply for MBA at IIM Kashipur?

Students need to complete CAT 2026 registration first and JAP 2027 registration later. Both stages are online, and students do not need to visit the campus 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 receive an email invitation from the JAP 2027 admission office.
  • Fill the JAP 2027 online form, expected in January 2027, and upload academic transcripts and category certificate if needed.
  • Applicants 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.
  • Accept the offer within the given deadline and pay the seat acceptance deposit to confirm admission.
  • For help, email admission@iimkashipur.ac.in or call +91-7900444090, Ext 324, 327 or 335.

IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics Admission 2027

MBA Analytics admission is separate from the regular MBA admission process. The programme has 12 seats in each batch, and students from any undergraduate stream may apply with CAT 2026 or a valid GMAT score.

The 2026-28 batch admission has been completed. The 2027-29 schedule has not been announced yet, but applications are expected to begin in early 2027 based on the previous cycle.

IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics Eligibility Criteria

Graduates from any discipline can apply for MBA Analytics. The category-wise minimum marks are listed below.

Category Min Graduation Marks
General / EWS 50%
NC-OBC 47%
SC / ST / PwD 45%
  • Applicants must have CAT 2026 or a valid GMAT score of minimum 670, taken from May 1, 2024 or later.
  • An earlier background in analytics or statistics is not compulsory.
  • Final-year students can apply, but they must meet the minimum marks condition before joining the programme.

IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics Selection Criteria

For MBA Analytics, IIM Kashipur first prepares a shortlist using exam score, work experience and past academics. The Personal Interview is then used for the final merit ranking.

  • Qualifying exam score, CAT or GMAT: 30% weight on the score above the minimum cut-off.
  • Work experience: 20% weight.
  • Past academics in Class X, Class XII and graduation: 20% weight.
  • Personal Interview: counted while preparing the final merit list after shortlisting.

The 2026-28 batch composite shortlist scores were as follows:

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 belong to the 2026-28 admission cycle and may change for the 2027-29 batch. Students should contact the admission office for current thresholds.

How to Apply for MBA Analytics at IIM Kashipur?

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

IIM Kashipur MBA and MBA Analytics Fees

Programme Year 1 Fee Year 2 Fee Total Fee
MBA 2027-29 INR 11,20,000, including tuition of INR 10,86,000 and other fees of INR 34,000 INR 9,60,000 INR 20,80,000
MBA Analytics INR 11,20,000 INR 9,60,000 INR 20,80,000

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

IIM Kashipur PhD Admission 2027

IIM Kashipur offers a full-time PhD in 9 specialisation areas across management and public policy. Selected scholars receive a monthly fellowship of INR 30,000 to INR 35,000, along with contingency and conference grants, and 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 programme is also accepted as an equivalent qualification.

IIM MBA or equivalent graduates from any IIM do not need a qualifying exam score if they have a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale. They can apply directly for PhD admission.

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

The 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 all categories.

IIM Kashipur PhD Selection Process

PhD selection has 2 stages. The first stage checks qualifying exam score and academic profile, while the second stage is a Personal Interview held at the IIM Kashipur campus.

  • Stage 1 uses qualifying exam score, academic record and Statement of Purpose for shortlisting.
  • Stage 2 is the Personal Interview, where students are expected to discuss a research paper from their chosen area.
  • Final offers are released category-wise and area-wise 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 for the full programme period.

IIM Kashipur Scholarships

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

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

Eligible students may 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 admission office for the latest partner bank list.

IIM Kashipur Admission FAQs

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

Ans. For JAP 2026, General category students had an eligibility cutoff of 95 overall with 75 percentile in each section. The General PI call cutoff was higher at 96.25 overall. EWS and NC-OBC had 81 overall, SC had 66, and ST/PwD had 42. JAP 2027 cutoffs will be released after CAT 2026 results in December 2026.

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

Ans. No. From the 2026-28 batch onward, IIM Kashipur does not use WAT or GD for MBA admission. Students are selected through CAT score and Personal Interview. The online PI is assessed jointly for all 4 JAP institutes.

Ques. Can freshers apply for the MBA at IIM Kashipur?

Ans. Yes. Work experience is not compulsory, so freshers can apply. Still, applicants with 18 to 30 months of experience get the full 15 points for the work experience component. Experience below 6 months or above 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 the two-year programme. Year 1 costs INR 11,20,000, made up of 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 bachelor’s students eligible for IIM Kashipur MBA?

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

Ques. How does JAP 2027 work for IIM Kashipur MBA admission?

Ans. JAP means Joint Admission Process. IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Tiruchirappalli use it for common shortlisting and one Personal Interview. Students submit one application, attend one PI and are then ranked separately by each institute for its own merit list.

Ques. What is the 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 portal, eligibility rules and selection method. The programme accepts CAT 2026 and GMAT, with a minimum GMAT score of 670.

Ques. Is GMAT accepted 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 students need a valid score of at least 670 taken on or after May 1, 2024.

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

Ans. Up to 23 MBA students per year receive full tuition fee waivers. The split is 10 need-based, 10 need-cum-merit and 3 merit-based waivers. SC, ST, OBC and PwD students may also apply for Government of India scholarships. Students already getting another institute scholarship cannot take 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 during the programme. The PhD is expected to be completed within 5 years.