IIM Admission 2026: CAT Shortlisting, Cutoff & PI Dates

• ​IIM 2026 admissions are based on CAT scores, shortlisting candidates by cutoff marks and performance.
• The selection process includes WAT, PI, and GD rounds, evaluating candidates' skills and personality.
• IIMs give additional weightage to diverse backgrounds, work experience, and non-engineering candidates for selection.

The IIMs have issued notices covering the 2026 MBA Admissions, emphasizing stringent selectivity and increased access to aspiring management entrants. This year, IIMs will also grant significant emphasis to academic excellence, relevant work experience, and multiple skills in the selection criteria for admission to their prestigious MBA programs.

The admission process at IIM 2026 will commence with the (CAT), which is another important entry exam conducted for admission to IIM and other top business schools in India in various disciplines like quantitative ability, D.I., logical reasoning, etc.

The candidates need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria in order to withstand the challenges of IIM 2026 admission tests. The criteria generally require candidates to be a graduate from a recognized university along with a valid CAT score.

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With increased competition in recent years, it is advised that students prepare well in advance to cope with the high standards of IIM 2026 admission tests.

The IIMs also give greater emphasis on diversity, and several institutes are giving additional weightage to candidates from a non-engineering background or with considerable work experience.

The admission would involve multiple rounds where the screening of candidates is given on the CAT score, followed by WAT, PI, and GD for final selections.

Besides traditional MBA programs, IIMs have also been increasing their executive and specialized MBA programs, which cater to the needs of those who want to upgrade their managerial skills. As such, the need to develop a learning schedule and content that suits the business needs arose.

With a growing emphasis on diversity, global exposure, and interdisciplinary learning, the IIM 2026 MBA admissions are set to offer a unique platform for the next generation of business leaders.