IIM Kashipur Admission 2027: Dates, Fees, Cutoff, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

No, it is not easy to get admission in IIM Kashipur, especially for the flagship MBA programme. It is one of 21 IIIMs of the country and is ranked at #23 for its MBA programme by NIRF 2025. The cutoff is also high and seats are limited making the admission chances very hard. The cutoff required by the General AI category stand at 94. But, students who prepare well can crack the cutoff and get a seat.

It should be noted here that the cutoff score details listed above have been taken from external sources. We make efforts to provide accurate information but cutoff scores can change based on categories and rounds of admission.

To get admission in IIM Kashipur MBA, students have to meet the basic eligibility of the programme. The IIM Kashipur PGP eligibility is as below:

• UG degree recognised university in any stream from with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% marks for reserved categories)
• Valid score in CAT + Personal Interview

There is no such thing as management quota in any of the IIM’s including IIM Kashipur. IIM Kashipur admissions are completely entrance exam and merit based depending on the course. Candidates first check the eligibility and selection process for that particular course in which they want to enrol.

For admission in MBA, candidates need to take the CAT exam and should obtain a valid score in it. Also, the candidate need to apply through IIM Kashipur official website for admission in MBA programme, shortlisted candidates will have to go through the personal interview (PI) round. Selected candidates will have to report to the admission cell at IIM Kashipur for document verification and fee payment.

Also, IIM Kashipur eMBA admissions are based on valid CAT/ GMAT score and for candidates who haven’t taken CAT or GMAT exam must take EMAT exam which is conducted by IIM Kashipur. Candidates having score/ rank in CAT/ GMAT/ EMAT above the closing rank specified in the cut-off list will be shortlisted for the personal interview round (PI) round.

Given below are two important factors for IIM Kashipur; one is IIM Kashipur MBA ranking and placements details based on which candidates who are seeking details regarding IIM Kashipur MBA programme can make better decision.

IIM Kashipur MBA Rankings

Given below are the IIM Kashipur rankings conferred by National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) which ranks colleges and universities based on several parameters. Given below are the ranking for IIM Kashipur.

IIM Kashipur MBA Placements

IIM Kashipur MBA placement rate for the year 2023 was 100%. Given below is the detailed placement information regarding MBA programme at IIM Kashipur for the year 2022 and 2023.

Find below the reviews by MBA students of IIM Kashipur:

For admission in MBA programme at IIM Kashipur, candidate must possess a UG degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) and should have a valid CAT score to get shortlisted for the personal interview (PI) round.

Candidates who qualify the personal interview (PI) round followed by document verification and fee payment will finally get selected for admission in MBA programme at IIM Kashipur.

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No, IIM Kashipur accepts only the CAT score for admission to the MBA programme. To be eligible for the aforementioned exam, applicants should have a UG degree in any domain with a minimum of 50% aggregate (47% for OBC/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/PwD). Further, a personal interview round is also conducted to shortlist candidates.

There is no such provision for getting direct admission in any of the courses offered at IIM Kashipur. IIM Kashipur courses admission are either entrance-exam based or merit-based. Candidates willing to take admission in courses offered at IIM Kashipur must fulfil the requirements for admission in that particular course. Given below are some popular courses of IIM Kashipur along with their eligibility and selection processes.

Note: The information tabulated above is sourced from various internet sources. Hence, it is indicative.

There is no such of provision for getting direct admission in Executive MBA course at IIM Kashipur. Candidates willing to pursue executive MBA programme at IIM Kashipur must have a valid CAT/ GMAT score (last two years), for candidates who haven’t appeared in CAT or GMAT must take the Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) conducted by IIM Kashipur and 3 year of work experience.

Candidates having a valid CAT/ GMAT/ EMAT score will be shortlisted for the personal interview (PI) round. Candidates who qualify the personal interview (PI) round will have to report to the admission cell at IIM Kashipur for document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.

Yes, IIM Kashipur offers a two-year full time Executive MBA Programme. IIM Kashipur Executive MBA programme is specially curated for working professionals. The programme will be conducted in blended mode (offline + online).

Candidates willing to pursue executive MBA programme at IIM Kashipur must have a valid CAT/ GMAT score (last two years), for candidates who haven’t appeared in CAT or GMAT must take the Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) conducted by IIM Kashipur and 3 year of work experience.

Candidates having a valid CAT/ GMAT/ EMAT score will be shortlisted for the personal interview (PI) round. Candidates who qualify the personal interview (PI) round will have to report to the admission cell at IIM Kashipur for document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.

Candidates need to submit documents when applying for MBA. Check below documents required for IIM Kashipur MBA application process:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Undergraduate (UG) degree certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Address proof
• Caste category certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned images of the candidate's photograph and signature
• Credit/debit card or internet banking details for fee payment

The IIM Kashipur application fees is different for each programme. The fees is non-refundable and has to be paid to submit the application. IIM Kashipur application fee for some courses is as below:

Yes, IIM Kashipur follows the Government of India's reservation rules for all Executive MBA admissions. The policy reserves seats for NC-OBC (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal reservation).

Students have to meet the IIM Kashipur course eligibility to get admission in any of the programmes. The selection is entrance-based mainly. The basic eligibility is as below:

• IIM Kashipur PG eligibility - UG degree with a minimum aggregate of 45%-50% 
• IIM Kashipur PhD eligibility - PG degree with a minimum aggregate of 60%

IIM Kashipur PhD cutoff changes depending on the entrance test. Students can check the table below to know the category and exam-wise PhD cutoff: 

To join the MBA (Analytics) program, one should have at least 50 marks or equivalent CGPA in their  bachelor's degree or equal academic qualification (10 + 2+ 3) (47% for NC-OBC/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/PwD).

Candidates should have a valid CAT percentile (valid for 1 year) or GMAT score (must have been taken within two years). For cutoff scores to make it to the PI round, please refer to the following table.

Yes, students have to clear the sectional cutoff in CAT in order to make themselves eligible for the next step (Personal Interview (PI)). Students who don’t clear the sectional cutoff in any one of the sections will not be eligible for the selection process.

It should be kept in mind that clearing the sectional cutoff only makes a student eligible for the PI process, and the selection process is done based on the composite score (CAT percentile + PI performance + academic score + work experience).

Kindly refer to the below-mentioned table in order to know about the minimum percentile required for the PI Round. The data mentioned below has been taken from the official website, as per CAT 2024:

*Above percentiles are based on 2024 CAT cutoff data and it is only for reference. Data will be updated once available.

Yes, IIM Kashipur offers a two-year executive MBA programme. Candidates willing to take admission to the MBA programme at IIM Kashipur must fulfil the following requirements:

• The candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories).
• Candidates should have a valid score in the CAT/ GMAT/ EMAT exam based on which they will be shortlisted for the personal interview (PI) round.
• Candidates should have a three-year of work experience.
• Candidates must qualify for the personal interview (PI) round followed by document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment in the MBA programme.

IIM Kashipur MBA admissions are completely entrance exam based. Aspiring candidates must take the Common Aptitude Test (CAT) and obtain a valid score. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round based on their CAT scores. Candidates who qualify for the Personal Interview (PI) round will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Kashipur for document verification and fee payment to complete the admission process.