IIM admission 2027 begins with the CAT on 29 November 2026. The result is expected in the first week of January 2027, and each IIM then runs its own shortlisting process.
Meanwhile, other top colleges already accept applications. FMS Delhi and IIFT have forms open until 25 November 2026.
Key dates and facts for the IIM admission 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Entrance exam | CAT 2026, conducted by IIM Indore |
| Exam date | 29 November 2026 |
| Result | First week of January 2027 |
| Admission policy | Each IIM sets its own policy, which may include academics, work experience and other factors |
| Official website | iimcat.ac.in |
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How do IIMs select candidates after CAT?
Each IIM sets its own admission policy. Therefore, read the criteria of each institute before you apply. Also, IIMs may weigh your academic record, work experience and diversity along with your CAT score.
After the result, institutes usually shortlist candidates and then hold further selection rounds. However, the exact steps and dates differ, so check each IIM website once CAT results are out.
Which colleges can you apply to right now?
You do not need to wait for the CAT result to apply to every college. Also, FMS Delhi and IIFT accept applications until 25 November 2026, and MICAT Phase 1 closes on 22 November 2026.
Because of this, shortlist a mix of IIMs and non-IIM colleges early.
How one IIM selects: IIM Indore admission procedure (previous batch)
IIM Indore publishes its admission procedure. You can download the original IIM Indore PGP 2026-28 admission procedure (PDF). It covers the previous batch (CAT 2025), so use it as an example, because each IIM sets its own rules every year.
Stage 1: CAT percentile cut-offs
| Category | QA | DILR | VARC | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 60 |
| ST/PwD | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 |
Stage 2: shortlisting for the interview (100 points)
Class X carries 10 points and Class XII carries 25. CAT VARC carries 16, DILR 16 and QA 23. In addition, the diversity factor gives 7 points and work experience gives 0 to 3 points.
Stage 3: final selection (100 points)
The personal interview carries 45 points and CAT VARC carries 20. DILR and QA carry 10 each. Also, Class X, Class XII and diversity carry 5 points each. IIM Indore then prepares category-wise merit lists.
Eligibility and reservation
- A bachelor degree with 50% marks (45% for SC, ST and PwD), or a completed CA, CS, ICWA/CMA or FIAI with the required percentage.
- Reservation: NC-OBC 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, EWS up to 10% and PwD 5%.
- Interviews are held in cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata and Mumbai, or online.
How to apply: IIM admission 2027 step by step
- Take CAT 2026 on 29 November 2026 after you download your admit card.
- Wait for the result in the first week of January 2027.
- Read the admission policy and application notice of each IIM.
- Submit applications before each deadline.
- Prepare for further selection rounds as each institute announces them.
Who can apply? IIM admission eligibility
- A bachelor degree is the base requirement; confirm the exact marks criteria in the CAT brochure.
- Each IIM may add its own academic and work-experience rules.
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FAQ on the IIM admission 2027
How do I get into an IIM?
You take CAT and then meet the shortlisting criteria of each IIM.
When is the CAT 2026 result?
It is expected in the first week of January 2027.
Can I apply to non-IIM colleges now?
Yes. FMS Delhi and IIFT accept applications until 25 November 2026.
Where do I find official IIM updates?
Use the CAT website and the official website of each IIM.
Official website and next steps
Always read the official notice before you pay any fee. Visit the official CAT website (iimcat.ac.in) and the IIM Indore admission procedure PDF. Also, keep your documents ready, because deadlines rarely move. Finally, bookmark this page, since we update the IIM admission 2027 guide when new dates arrive.
Related guides: CAT 2026 notification, IIFT MBA 2027 application form, FMS Delhi MBA 2027 admission.
