IIM Kashipur Selection Criteria 2025
The IIM Kashipur selection criteria for the 2025-27 period have been announced. General category candidates must achieve a CAT qualifying cut-off percentile of 94. For NC-OBC candidates, the percentile is 77; for SC candidates, it is 60; and for SC and PwD candidates, it is 40.
The admission process for IIM Kashipur is organized into two phases. The first phase involves creating a shortlist of candidates who satisfy the minimum CAT cut-off criteria. During phase two, those candidates who have made the shortlist will need to take part in the Personal Interview (PI) round. After the PI round, a merit list will be generated based on the candidates' performance in the PI and other components. Through IIM CAP 2025, candidates will be selected by IIM Kashipur.
The PI round for IIM Kashipur will occur in February - March 2025. Shortlisted students will receive an email with the details of the PI's date and venue. Read this blog to understand the IIM Kashipur eligibility criteria.
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IIM Kashipur PI Shortlist 2025: How to Fill CAP form?
Candidates must complete the CAP 2025 form to take part in the selection round. Bodh Gaya will carry out the CAP this year. Check the process for completing the IIM Kashipur Shortlisting Process below:
- Visit the IIM Kashipur website
- Click on the link indicating the CAP form/ PGP admission
- Enter CAT ID and password
- Check PI shortlist status and fill out the form
The IIM Kashipur PI shortlisting occurs through IIM CAP, where one of the newer IIM colleges selects students for the PI round on behalf of nine IIMs: IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Kashipur, IIM Sirmaur, and IIM Trichy, as well as IIM Udaipur.
Individuals who selected IIM Kashipur as one of their preferred institutes in the CAT 2024 application can complete the IIM CAP 2025 shortlist form after it becomes available, based on their CAT 2024 results.
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IIM Kashipur Selection Criteria 2025: Minimum CAT cut off percentiles
Below are the category-wise and section-wise CAT cut off required to be eligible for the PI round for the IIM Kashipur selection process to the MBA program.
IIM Kashipur Cut-off Percentile (>=)
Category | Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC) | Total Percentile |
General | 75 | 75 | 75 | 95 |
EWS | 55 | 55 | 55 | 81 |
NC-OBC | 52 | 52 | 52 | 81 |
SC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 66 |
ST | 30 | 25 | 25 | 42 |
DAP | 30 | 25 | 25 | 42 |
IIM Kashipur Selection Criteria 2025-27: Composite Score Parameters
Components | Weight (MBA) | Method of Scoring |
CAT Score (CS) | 33 | (Candidate’s CAT Score / Highest CAT Score) * 33 |
Class X Marks (XM) | 5 | (Candidate’s Class X Percentage Scores / 100) * 5 |
Class XII Marks (12M) | 5 | (Candidate’s Class XII Percentage Scores / 100) * 5 |
(PQ) Professional Qualifications (CA/CS/ICWA) | 5 | If qualification = CA/CS/ICWA, PQ = 5; ELSE PQ = 0 |
Diversity Factor: Academic Discipline (DFa) | 4 | If academic discipline is listed, DFa = 4; ELSE DFa = 0 |
Diversity Factor: Female or Transgender (DFb) | 6 | If Gender = Female/Transgender, DFb = 6; ELSE DFb = 0 |
75 |
IIM Kashipur Work experience weightage:
Work Experience (in months) | Weight (x) |
Less than 6 months | 0 |
6 months - 12 months | 2 |
Greater than 12 months - 18 months | 6 |
Greater than 18 months - 24 months | 12 |
Greater than 24 months - 30 months | 6 |
Greater than 30 months - 36 months | 4 |
Greater than 36 months | 2 |
IIM Kashipur Final Selection Criteria 2025
Final selection for admission to the PGP course will be based on the Composite Score. The table below indicates the parameters and weight assigned to them for the calculation of the Composite Score:
Components | Weight in Percent |
CAT Score | 33 |
PI | 25 |
Academics | 15 |
Professional Qualifications (CA/ CS/ ICWA) | 5 |
Work Experience | 12 |
Academic Diversity | 4 |
Gender Diversity | 6 |
Total | 75 |
Selected candidates will be intimated via email by April 2025 following which they will have to confirm admission through an offer acceptance letter and a stipulated fee (INR 50, 000), which will be adjusted at the time of admission.
IIM Kashipur Selection Criteria: Academic disciplines eligible for diversity factor marks
- Arts/Humanities: Anthropology, Archaeology, Education, Fine Arts (Dance, Music, Painting), Geography, History, Journalism, Languages, Library Science, Literature, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work/Welfare, Sociology, etc.
- Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Zoology, etc.
- Commerce/Economics: Accountancy, Auditing, Banking, Costs and Works Accountancy, Chartered Accountancy, Business Mathematics, Business Organization, Economics, Economic Development and Planning, Public Administration, Public Finance, Secretarial Practices, etc.
- Others: Company Secretaryship, Physical Education and Sports, Law, Medicine/Dentistry, Pharmacology/Pharmacy, Management (BBA)
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Documents Required For IIM Kashipur Admission
Documents required for IIM Kashipur admission are given below. Candidates are advised to prepare the following documents for a smooth enrollment process.
- Class 10th and 12th Mark Sheets
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Migration Certificate (if required)
- Birth Certificate
- Aadhar Card
- Candidate Photographs (5)
- Parents Photographs (2 each)
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IIM Kashipur Selection Criteria 2025: Conclusion
IIM Kashipur has a clear and fair selection process to choose the best candidates for admission. The process happens in two stages – first, candidates must meet the CAT cut-off, and then they must perform well in the Personal Interview (PI) round. Other factors like academic scores, work experience, diversity, and professional qualifications also play a role in the final selection.
Those who qualify will receive an admission offer by April 2025. To confirm their seat, they must submit an acceptance letter and pay a fee of INR 50,000. Candidates should keep track of official announcements and have all required documents ready to complete the admission process smoothly.
