IIM Kashipur MBA Admission 2025: IIM Kashipur has started the MBA admission process for the 2025-27 batch. The candidates will be shortlisted for its flagship MBA programme based on CAT scores. After shortlisting candidates based on their CAT scores, the institute will participate in CAP to conduct the PI round. To complete the application process, participate in the PI round, and accept the admission offer, candidates must know the key dates released by IIM Kashipur.
The institute also offers an Executive MBA (EMBA) for working professionals, requiring a minimum of two years of work experience. Other management programs provided by IIM Kashipur include certificate courses, postgraduate degrees, and doctoral studies.
The table below presents the key dates of the IIM Kashipur MBA programme 2025:
IIM Kashipur MBA Admission 2025 Key Dates |
|
Event |
Date (Tentative) |
Last Date for CAP Application Submission |
January 31, 2025 |
Personal Interview – Phase 1 |
February 15 – 20, 2025 |
Personal Interview – Phase 2 |
February 22 – 27, 2025 |
Personal Interview – Phase 3 |
March 8 – 15, 2025 |
Final Result Announcement |
May 10, 2025 |
Last Date for Acceptance |
May 15, 2025 |
Deadline for Term-1 Fee Payment |
May 20, 2025 |
Commencement of Academic Session |
July 2025 |
Candidates with a bachelor's degree can apply for the MBA programme at IIM Kashipur. The admission process consists of the following stages:
Application Submission: Interested applicants must complete the CAT application form and select IIM Kashipur while registering.
CAT Examination: Candidates must appear for the CAT 2024 exam.
Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI): Based on CAT percentiles, candidates who meet both sectional and overall cut-offs will be shortlisted for the next round.
Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates will undergo a PI conducted by the Common Admission Process (CAP).
Final Selection & Merit List: After the completion of the PI round, candidates will be selected for IIM Kashipur admission based on multiple parameters, including CAT scores, academic background, PI performance, work experience, and diversity factors.
Candidates aspiring for the IIM Kashipur MBA programme must meet the following eligibility requirements:
A bachelor’s degree from a UGC/AIU-recognised institution.
Candidates must achieve the below provided minimum aggregate marks in the UG program:
General: 50%
NC-OBC: 47%
SC/ST/DAP: 45%
At least three years of post-graduation experience in managerial, entrepreneurial, or professional roles.
IIM Kashipur has released the CAT 2024 cut-off for selecting candidates for its MBA program. The table below presents the minimum CAT 2024 percentile required for each category to be considered for the CAP Personal Interview (PI) round:
CAT Cut-off for IIM Kashipur MBA Admission 2025 |
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Category |
QA (>=) |
DILR (>=) |
VRC (>=) |
Total Percentile (>=) |
General |
75 |
75 |
75 |
95 |
NC-OBC |
52 |
52 |
52 |
81 |
EWS |
55 |
55 |
55 |
81 |
ST |
30 |
25 |
25 |
42 |
SC |
45 |
45 |
45 |
66 |
DAP |
30 |
25 |
25 |
42 |
Candidates from diverse academic backgrounds are eligible for additional diversity factor marks. The disciplines considered for this criterion include the following:
Arts and Humanities: Includes subjects such as Anthropology, Education, Archaeology, Fine Arts (Dance, Music, Painting), History, Geography, Journalism, Library Science, Languages, Literature, Philosophy, Mass Communication, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology.
Science: Covers core science subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, and Zoology.
Commerce & Economics: Encompasses fields such as Accountancy, Banking, Auditing, Cost & Works Accountancy, Business Mathematics, Chartered Accountancy, Business Organization, Public Finance, Economic Development & Planning, Economics, Public Administration, and Secretarial Practices.
Other Disciplines: Includes Company Secretaryship, Law, Physical Education & Sports, Medicine, Pharmacology, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Management (BBA).
To secure admission to IIM Kashipur, candidates must appear for the CAT exam, as selection is based on valid CAT scores. Below are the steps to complete the CAT application process:
Visit the CAT official website at iimcat.ac.in.
Click on ‘New Registration’ and provide the necessary details to generate login credentials.
Use the credentials received via email to access the application form.
Enter personal, academic, and other relevant details.
Attach scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
Select IIM Kashipur and preferred courses, along with the preferred exam city for the test centre.
Complete the application by paying the fee via credit/debit card or net banking.
Download and print the acknowledgement slip for future reference.
Also read: IIM CAP 2025
The final selection for the MBA program at IIM Kashipur will be determined by the composite score of candidates, which is calculated based on multiple parameters. The table below presents the components and their respective weightage for computing the composite score for IIM Kashipur MBA admission:
IIM Kashipur Composite Score Components |
|
Selection Criteria |
Weightage (%) |
CAT Score |
33 |
Academic Performance |
15 |
Personal Interview (PI) |
25 |
Work Experience |
12 |
Professional Qualifications (CA/CS/ICWA) |
5 |
Gender Diversity |
6 |
Academic Diversity |
4 |
Total |
75 |
The total program fee for the MBA batch of 2025-27 at IIM Kashipur is INR 17,30,000, which is payable in multiple installments across six terms. The table below presents the breakdown of the IIM Kashipur MBA fee structure:
IIM Kashipur MBA Fee Structure 2025-25 |
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Fee Component |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
Total (₹) |
Admission Fee |
INR 25,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
INR 25,000 |
Course Fee |
INR 2,84,000 |
INR 2,82,000 |
INR 2,82,000 |
INR 2,84,000 |
INR 2,82,000 |
INR 2,82,000 |
INR 16,96,000 |
Caution Deposit (Refundable) |
INR 9,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
INR 9,000 |
Total Payable Amount |
INR 3,18,000 |
INR 2,82,000 |
INR 2,82,000 |
INR 2,84,000 |
INR 2,82,000 |
INR 2,82,000 |
INR 17,30,000 |