IIM Indore Admission Criteria 2026-2028: PI Calls OUT; Check CAT 2025 Cut Off Percentile

IIM Indore Admission Criteria 2026-2028: PI Calls OUT; Check CAT 2025 Cut Off Percentile

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IIM Indore Selection Criteria 2026-28 PGP batch includes CAT score and WAT-PI. Candidates must note that for admission to the institute, they have to not only meet the overall IIM Indore CAT cut off percentile but also the sectional cut off. Check here IIM Indore admission criteria 2026.

IIM Indore Selection Criteria 2026-28 - PI calls are out for MBA (PGP) admission. Check here IIM Indore selection criteria and admission process and PI shortlist. Also know CAT cut off percentile and PI process for MBA admission.

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IIM Indore Admission Criteria 2026-2028 for Post Graduate Programme (PGP) is 90 percentile for General category students, same as last year. For EWS category too, the minimum qualifying CAT 2025 cut off is 90 percentile. For NC-OBC candidates the qualifying CAT ut off is 80 percentile whereas for SC/ST candidates, it is 60 and 45 percentile, respectively. According to IIM Indore admission criteria 2026, candidates belonging to PWD category also need at least 45 percentile in CAT 2025 to be able to eligible for Personal Interview (PI). 

Candidates have to meet not only the overall IIM Indore CAT cut off percentile but also the sectional cut offs to be selected for the PI round. Thus, IIM Indore aspirants must aim to score above 90 percentile in the CAT exam.

IIM Indore PGP shortlist 2026 for the PI round has been released today.  Candidates who selected IIM Indore as a preferred campus for MBA admission in the CAT 2025 application form, are eligible for the PI round. However, they will need to meet the minimum CAT cut off percentile requirement. Detailed IIM Indore Admission Criteria 2026-2028 has been shared below.

Table of contents
  • IIM Indore PI Shortlist 2026-2028: How to Check Status?
  • IIM Indore Selection Criteria and Admission Process 2026-28
  • IIM Indore Admission Criteria 2025: CAT Cut Offs
  • IIM Indore Selection Criteria 2026-28: Composite Score and Parameters for PI
  • IIM Indore Selection Criteria 2026-28: Final Selection
  • IIM Selection Criteria and Admission Process 2026-2028

IIM Indore PI Shortlist 2026-2028: How to Check Status?

PI shortlist for PGP 2026 batch admission has been released at the institute website. Given below are the steps to check the status:

  • Go to IIM Indore website
  • Click on option showing Provisional PI shortlist PGP 2026-2028
  • Enter CAT 2025 registration ID
  • Enter registered email ID or date of birth
  • Click on 'Get Status'
  • If you have been selected follow further instructions to apply for WAT-PI

Candidates have to fill the PI form 2026 by the given deadline. IIM Indore PGP WAT-PI round will be conducted in February-March. Selected candidates will be informed about PI dates and venue via email. 

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Q:   How can I get admission at IIM Indore for IPM course?
A: 

IPM course offered by IIM Indore is a five-year integrated Management programme that provides students a comprehensive understanding of the Business and Management industry. Designed to prepare students for a career in the corporate world in sectors, such as Consulting, and Entrepreneurship, the admission process for IPM at IIM Indore is highly competitive. For IIM Indore's IPM admission, candidates must visit the official website of the institute to apply online. Accredited by the Association of MBAs, AMBA London, IIM Indore IPM admission is based on candidates' performance in IPM Aptitude Test (IPMAT). Candidates are shortlisted after it is called for a Personal Interview (PI) round for final selection. Want to know more about the IIM Indore IPM course - click here.

Q:   What is the selection criteria for IIM Indore BBA?
A: 

IIM Indore selects students for BBA basis IPMAT score and personal interview round. The selection process is mentioned below:

ComponentScore (Weight)
Aptitude Test Score (ATS)65
Personal Interview (PI)35
Composite Score (CS)Sum of above score
Q:   Are Class 12 marks important for IIM Indore?
A: 

The weightage given to Class 12 marks while shortlisting candidates for the personal interview round is 40%, which is the highest among other factors. However, while preparing the final merit list after PI round for admission offers, the weightage of class 12 marks comes down to 10%. Hence, it can be concluded that having a good score in Class 12 is an advantage for candidates seeking admission to IIM Indore MBA.

The other components considers for shortlisting for PI and final admission offers along with the weightage given are mentioned in the below table:

Shortlisting for PI:

Components Weightage
Class 1034%
Class 1240%
CAT 20%
Diversity6%

For Final Admission Offers:

Components Weightage
Class 1010%
 Class 1210%
CAT20%
PI Score40%

Note: The numbers above are taken from the IIM Indore PGP Admission 2023 brochure. 

Q:   How much does MBA cost in IIM Indore?
A: 

The cost of IIM Indore MBA ranges between INR 17.30 Lacs and INR 35 Lacs as per unofficial sources. However, the fee structure given on IIM Indore official website, the total fee of the PGP course is inclusive of the course fee, alumni fee, medical insurance and mess deposit.

Given below is fee structure of IIM Indore MBA fees, as per the official website for 2023-25 batch:

ParticularsTotal Amount (for 2 years)
Course feeINR 20 lakh
Alumni fee INR 23, 600
Medical InsuaranceINR 2,716
Refundable Caution DepositINR 1 lakh
Mess depositINR 1.08 lakh

IIM Indore Selection Criteria and Admission Process 2026-28

For admission to 2026 batch, PI will be conducted face-to-face. IIM Indore admission process will consist of three phases:

  • Screening of candidates on the basis of CAT 2025 score
  • Personal Interview (PI)
  • Final Selection for admission
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IIM Indore Admission Criteria 2025: CAT Cut Offs

Sectional and overall IIM Indore cut off percentiles for every category are mentioned in the below table. The candidates must note that, CAT 2025 cut offs mentioned in IIM Indore admission criteria are only the qualifying marks, and the actual CAT cut offs were higher.

Category

QA

DILR

VARC

Overall

General/EWS

80

80

80

90

NC-OBC

70

70

70

80

SC

55

55

55

60

ST

40

40

40

45

PWD

40

40

40

45

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Q:   Is IIM Indore costly?
A: 

Find below IIM Indore fee for all courses as per an unofficial source:

Course NameTotal Tuition Fee
PGPINR 17.30 Lacs - INR 35 lakh
EPGPINR 7.50 Lacs - INR 17.60 lakh
FPMINR 5.50 lakh
CertificateINR 56,000 - INR 22.10 lakh
Q:   When will CAT 2023 result be declared for IIM Indore admission?
A: 

For admission to IIM Indore for the flagship MBA (or PGP) course, the result of CAT 2023 can be expected by the last week of December 2023 (If the CAT conducting body follows the trend as in 2022). However, if the trend is not followed, the same will most probably be out by the first week of January 2024. After the release of result, the exam takers will be able to download their CAT scorecards from the official website using their login credentials for IIM Indore admission.

Q:   How much does BBA at IIM Indore cost?
A: 

BBA at IIM Indore is a part of the institute's dual degree programme in Management. The institute offers IPM which is an integrated BBA + MBA course. The first three years of the course are dedicated to the BBA programme. For the first three years, domestic applicants must pay INR 5 Lacs per annum. Hence, IIM Indore BBA fee is INR 15 lakh for three years.

For the final two years of the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), candidates must pay the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) fee at IIM Indore prevailing at that time. The course fee includes lodging, access to lectures, internet facilities and library. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is subject to revision and hence is indicative.

Q:   Is entrance exam accepted for BBA at IIM Indore?
A: 

Yes, IIM Indore conducts IPMAT for shortlisting candidates for the BBA programme. It is an online two hour exam conducted in online mode. There is only one slot for the IPMAT exam. The exam includes multiple choice questions in two sections-Quantitative Ability and Verbal Ability.

IIM Indore gives 65% weightage to IPMAT and 35% to the personal interview round. Aspirants need to score well in IPMAT to get admission to BBA course of IIM Indore.

IIM Indore Selection Criteria 2026-28: Composite Score and Parameters for PI

Candidates were selected for the PI round based on a Composite Score arrived at by calculating marks obtained on the following parameters. The below parameters are for 2026-28 batch admission:

Components

Score

Class 10

39

Class 12

20

CAT 2025 ( overall) score

35

Gender Diversity Factor

6

Composite Score

100

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of IIM Indore cut off 2026 for PI, will be informed via email in January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in the PI round in person, schedule of which will be shared with those selected. The IIM Indore PI round will be conducted in the following cities:

  • Bangalore
  • Chennai
  • Delhi
  • Hyderabad
  • Indore
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai

IIM Indore Selection Criteria 2026-28: Final Selection

Final selection for IIM Indore admission was based on the Final Composite Score arrived at by computing each candidate’s performance on the following parameters:

Components

Score

Class 10 and 12

10

CAT 2025 (overall) score

40

PI score

45

Diversity factor

5

Composite score

100

Candidates who have selected PGP course, in the CAT 2025 application form are eligible for PGP-HRM of IIM Indore also. However, final selection will be done as per the admission procedure for the respective programme. Upon selection, candidates will be informed via email in May 2025. Thereafter, candidates will have to confirm seat by accepting the offer of admission letter and paying the requisite amount as first fee instalment. The mark sheet and passing certificate of final year Graduation must be submitted by December 31, 2026, failing which the admission will be cancelled.

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Q:   How many seats are there in IIM Indore PGP?
A: 

Indian Institute of Management Indore offers a two-year full-time Post-Graduate Programme (PGP) at the postgraduate level. The total seat intake for the IIM Indore PGP course is 62. The seat information mentioned here is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. Accredited by the Association of MBAs, London (AMBA, UK based accreditation agency), the PGP in Management offered by IIM Indore is a two-year, full-time, and residential MBA programme. Spread over six trimesters across two years, it is also inclusive of a summer project of an eight-week duration. Additionally, in the second year, the course covers electives, namely Information Systems, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, OB & HR, OM & QT, Economics, Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences and Strategy. 

Q:   Who is eligible for Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) at IIM Indore?
A: 

The students admitted to the Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), PGP HRM (PGPH) and Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) with annual family income below INR 12 LPA are eligible to apply for financial aid. Eligible applicants who wish to apply for the IIM Indore NBFA may apply in the prescribed form as available in PGP/IPM Office.  It is important that they apply in the form taken from the respective PGP/IM Office only. All participants who have applied through the EWS quota but have secured the seat through general or any other quota can also apply for NBFA. Any participant who has applied through SC, ST, OBC or physically handicapped quota and falls within the above eligibility criteria can also apply for the NBFA.

Q:   What is the GMAT exam date for IIM Indore EPGP admission?
A: 

GMAT is conducted across India, so, you have a wide selection of test centres to choose from. GMAT is conducted in 33 cities in India across various GMAT test centres. GMAT will be conducted every month. The GMAT date available is different for each location. Click here to check the GMAT date for your location.

While selecting an exam date, you can choose the time of either the morning slot or the afternoon one. This can vary in the next attempt. The availability of GMAT dates depends upon the local test centres, thus, it is advised to start checking the dates in advance.

Q:   What is the MBA eligibility at IIM Indore?
A: 

Check below the IIM Indore eligibility criteria for PGP and PGP-HRM:

  • A pass in any UG degree or completed a professional degree (CA/ CS/ ICWA/ Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD)
  • Candidates, appearing for the final year of their UG degree and waiting for results can also apply. However, if selected, admission of such candidates will be provisional depending on the submission of a pre-final certificate signed by competent authorities of the previous institute/ university, the latest by June 30 of the year of admission
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