IIM Kashipur conducts MBA admissions through CAT, followed by shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) round under the Joint Admission Process (JAP).

As per the Admission Policy of IIM Kashipur, MBA CAT cutoff percentile was 96.25 for the general category in 2025.

IIM Kashipur CAT Cutoff

IIM Kashipur MBA CAT cutoff for 2025, as per the Joint Admission Process (JAP) is tabulated below:

Category VARC Percentile DILR Percentile QA Percentile Total Percentile
General 75 75 75 96.25
EWS 60 60 60 89
NC-OBC 60 60 60 88.5
SC 45 45 45 75
ST 25 25 25 44
PwD 25 25 25 30

Note - These are minimum eligibility cutoffs required to be considered for PI shortlisting. Meeting the cutoff does not guarantee a call.

JAP CUTOFF

IIM Kashipur MBA Selection Process

IIM Kashipur evaluates candidates based on CAT score, academics, work experience, diversity factors, and Personal Interview, and prepares the final merit list according to the official weight distribution policy.

Step 1 - Candidates need to appear for the CAT Examination

Step 2 - Getting a required CAT cutoff makes the candidate eligible for the Personal Interview (PI) round.

Component Weight
Personal Interview 25

Step 3 - Composite Score is prepared based on the following weightages for IIM Kashipur MBA admission, as tabulated below:

Component Weight
CAT Score 41
Class X Marks 2
Class XII Marks 2
Graduation Marks 5
Professional Qualification (CA/CS/ICWA) 2
Work Experience 15
Academic Diversity 2
Gender Diversity 6
Total 75

Step4 - Publication of Final Merit List

Final Score = PI Score (25) + Composite Score (75) = 100

Note: Candidates are ranked based on this final score.

IIM Kashipur CAT Cutoff Trend

IIM Kashipur conducts MBA admissions through CAT followed by the Joint Admission Process (JAP). Below is a comparative overview of the minimum overall CAT percentile required for PI shortlisting over recent admission cycles.

Admission Batch General
2026 96.25
2025 92
2024 92

IIM Kashipur vs IIM Jammu vs IIM Raipur CAT Cut-Off

IIM Kashipur CAT cutoff, and the comparison below highlights IIM Jammu and IIM Raipur cutoff for MBA shortlisting.
 

IIM'S CUTOFF COMPARISON

IIM Kashipur has the highest CAT cutoff among the three IIM’s.

IIM Kashipur Cutoff FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between minimum cutoff and actual cutoff at IIM Kashipur?

Ans. The minimum cutoff at IIM Kashipur is the lowest CAT percentile required to be eligible for PI shortlisting under the Joint Admission Process (JAP). However, the actual cutoff is usually higher and depends on factors such as the number of applicants, seat availability, category-wise competition, and overall candidate profiles.

In simple terms, meeting the minimum cutoff makes you eligible, but the actual percentile required to receive a PI call may be higher.

Ques. Does meeting the cutoff guarantee admission to IIM Kashipur?

Ans. No, meeting the minimum CAT cutoff does not guarantee admission at IIM Kashipur. It only makes a candidate eligible for shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI). Final admission depends on the composite score (CAT + PI + Academics + Work Experience + Diversity).

Ques. Are category-wise cutoffs different at IIM Kashipur?

Ans. Yes. IIM Kashipur follows Government of India reservation norms, and category-wise cutoffs differ for General, EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.