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IIM CAP 2024: Registration, Dates, PI, Shortlist Criteria, Selection Process

Abhinav Chamoli
Abhinav ChamoliUpdated On: December 01, 2023 07:41 am IST | CAT

IIM CAP 2024 registration is expected to begin in the first week of January 2024. Candidates can participate in the IIM Common Admission Process (CAP), a single-window selection process for MBA admission to the 9 baby IIMs. Check all of the important details regarding IIM CAP 2024 here!

IIM CAP 2024

IIM CAP 2024: The last date to apply for IIM CAP 2024 will be announced soon after the CAT 2023 results are declared.  The IIM CAP 2024 registration process will be started in January 2024, for 9 participating IIMs (IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Udaipur). Candidates interested in applying for CAP had to first register using their CAT 2023 credentials (ID and Date of Birth) and then log in to fill out the application form. 

The IIM CAP (Common Admission Process) is the selection process conducted by the 9 new IIMs. It is conducted for admission to the postgraduate programs of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) participating in CAP 2024. Candidates who will qualify for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2023 conducted on November 26, 2023, were eligible to participate in CAP 2024.

The Personal Interview will be conducted in three phases from February to March 2024. The final admission lists for all IIM CAP participating institutes will be announced in April/May 2024. Candidates will be able to check their admission status on the institute website by using their CAT 2023 login credentials. 

The CAP 2024 coordinating IIM will conduct the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) of applicants. Group Discussion (GD) will not be a part of CAP 2024. Thereafter, the merit list of candidates for each individual participating college will be calculated and sent to the respective college. The final results of MBA admissions will then be announced by the colleges individually.

The respective institutes will also send admission offers to the selected candidates through email and they will have to confirm the acceptance of the admission before the due date to avoid rejection by the IIMs. Candidates can find all of the important details regarding IIM CAP 2024, such as the important dates, centers, shortlisting criteria, cutoff, etc. in this article.

Also Read: CAT 2023: Check Seat Reservation Policy at IIMs

IIM CAP 2024 Schedule

The official dates for CAP 2024 will be released soon. The table given below will provide the official CAP 2024 schedule when released.

Event

Dates

CAT 2023 Results

January 2024

IIM CAP Registrations Begin

January 2024

Last Date to Apply for IIM CAP

Last week of January 2024

Intimation Regarding IIM CAP 2024 Personal Interview (PI)

    First week of February 2024

IIM CAP PI Phase 1

Second week of February 2024

IIM CAP PI Phase 2

Third week of February 2024

CAP 2024 for IIM PI Phase 3

Last week of February 2024
Final IIM CAP 2024 Admission List

April/May 2024

List of IIMs Participating in CAP 2024

The list of IIMs participating in CAP 2024 is available here. Candidates can check the table given below for the updated list of colleges participating in IIM CAP 2024:

IIM Ranchi

IIM Udaipur

IIM Trichy

IIM Kashipur

IIM Sambalpur

IIM Bodh Gaya

IIM Sirmaur

IIM Raipur

IIM Jammu

How to Apply for IIM CAP 2024?

Here are the steps candidates need to follow to fill out the application form for CAP for IIMs in 2024
  • Step 1: To register for IIM CAP 2024, candidates need to visit the official website- cap2024.iimu.ac.in.
  • Step 2: On the homepage, find and click on "Candidate Sign in."
  • Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering the required details.
  • Step 4: Upload all the required documents in a prescribed format.
  • Step 5: Finally, submit the filled-in CAP application form 2024.

Documents Required to Fill IIM CAP 2024 Application Form

Here are the documents candidates must keep ready before filling up the IIM CAP registration form 2024:

  • CAT 2023 Scorecard
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet with a pass certificate
  • Graduation certificates
  • Soft copy of the Photograph and Signature (Less than 100 KB).
  • Photo Identity Card
  • Experience certificates (Please do not consider training and apprenticeship as an experience)
  • Issue valid caste certificate (NC-OBC/ SC/ ST) as per the format given on the CAT website. (For NC-OBC, it is valid for the next six months from the date of registration)
  • In the case of DAP / PwD, issue the certificate following the format given on the CAT website.
  • In the case of EWS, issue the certificate following the format given on the CAT website. The certificate is valid for the year 2024-25 (based on income for the financial year 2023-24).
  • Extra-curricular and co-curricular certificates

IIM CAP 2024 WAT/ PI Selection Criteria

It is important for the candidates who wish to participate in CAP 2024 to have a good knowledge of the selection criteria of CAP 2024. The first stages of the selection criteria for IIMs are common for all the institutes but the decision for giving final admission to a candidate and the final stages of the process depend on individual institutes. Candidates can refer to the steps given below for information on how to participate in CAP 2024.

Step 1: Shortlisting of Candidates

Candidates are required to clear the CAT 2023 Cut Off specified by the individual IIMs to which they have applied for admission. The IIM CAT cutoff percentile is released by IIMs separately and candidates must stay updated with the latest information to ensure that they are eligible for admission to their choice of IIM.

Step 2: Preparation of List of Shortlisted Candidates for CAP 2024

The list of shortlisted candidates is prepared by various IIMs and sent to the institute responsible for conducting the CAP for that particular year. CAP 2024 is being conducted by IIM Tiruchirappalli.

Step 3: Candidates Called for CAP 2024

Once the final list of candidates shortlisted for CAP 2024 has been prepared by IIM Trichy, the candidate will get an invitation to participate. The candidates who have received the call for CAP 2024 have to appear at one of the CAP 2024 test centers and participate in the next round of selection for IIMs.

Step 4: WAT and PI

Invited candidates have to go through the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) round of selection at one of the CAP 2024 test centres. Both the tests are conducted on the same day.

Step 5: CAP 2024 Scores Sent to Respective IIMs

Candidates are scored based on their performance in the WAT and PI and the scores of the candidates are sent to the respective IIMs to which they have applied. The CAP conducting body will be responsible for the preparation of the final scores of a candidate in the WAT / PI round of CAP 2024.

Step 6: Final Selection of Candidates by Various IIMs

The final scores of a candidate for MBA admissions are calculated by individual IIMs based on the weightage specified in their selection policy. Apart from the WAT / PI scores, a candidate's previous academic performance and work experience are also considered when evaluating them for admission to PGP / MBA / PGDM courses offered by various IIMs. Check the various parameters and weightage mentioned below for final selection in IIMs through CAP 2024.

IIM CAP Parameter

Weightage

CAT Score

30

WAT Score

10

PI Score

30

Profile

30

Total

100


The candidates who have cleared the criteria specified in the admission policy of various IIMs can then complete the admission process and enroll for admission to their choice of management course. At the time of admission, they will be required to pay the requisite admission fee as well as submit several supporting documents for verification purposes.

IIM CAP 2024 List of Shortlisted Candidates

The list of shortlisted candidates of CAP participating IIMs will be updated in the table below once it is released online.

Participating IIM

List of Shortlisted Candidates

IIM Jammu

To Be Updated

IIM Raipur

To Be Updated

IIM Bodhgaya

To Be Updated

IIM Kashipur

To Be Updated

IIM Ranchi

To Be Updated

IIM Sirmaur

To Be Updated

IIM Sambalpur

To Be Updated

IIM Trichy

To Be Updated

IIM Udaipur

To Be Updated

IIM CAP 2024 Expected Seat Intake

Given below are the IIMs in CAP along with their expected seat intake for the 2024-26 batch.

CAP 2024 Participating IIM

Proposed Intake for 2024-26 Batch

IIM Jammu

140

IIM Raipur

260

IIM Bodhgaya

120

IIM Kashipur

240

IIM Ranchi

180

IIM Sirmaur

120

IIM Sambalpur

120

IIM Trichy

240

IIM Udaipur

325

IIM CAP 2024 Test Centres

The CAP 2024 is expected to be conducted at the following test centers. Applicants will have to personally appear at the CAP 2024 test centers to participate in the process. The final list of test centers will be announced soon.

New Delhi

Mumbai

Kolkata

Chennai

Bangalore

--


NOTE: The last date to change the CAP 2024 test center will be announced along with the CAP 2024 dates.

Also Read:MBA Admission without Entrance Exam - Direct MBA Admission Guide

CAP 2024 Category-Wise IIM Qualifying Cut Off

Given below is the minimum section-wise CAT 2023 cutoff to be shortlisted for the CAP 2024.

Category

DILR Percentile

QA Percentile

VARC Percentile

Overall Percentile

General

>=70

>=70

>=70

>=93

EWS

>=50>=50>=50>=74

NC-OBC

>=50

>=50

>=50

>=74

SC

>=35

>=35

>=35

>=54

ST

>=27

>=27

>=27

>=40

DAP

>=27

>=27

>=27

>=40


Also Read:How to Choose a B-School?

Shortlisting Cut Off of Individual IIMs

Candidates are shortlisted for participating in the admission process of IIMs based on their scores in the CAT 2023 exam. To be eligible for admission, they are required to have a score equal to or greater than the CAT 2023 cutoff announced by various IIMs. Candidates can refer to the table given below for the CAT 2023 expected cutoff for shortlisting applicants for admission. The number of candidates shortlisted by IIMs for the WAT-PI process is usually around 10 times the number of seats available.

NIRF Ranking 2023

Name of IIM

CAT Cutoff for Shortlisting

Admission Process

1

IIM Ahmedabad

80

IIM-A Admission Process 2024

2

IIM Bangalore

85

IIM-B Admission Process 2024

3

IIM Kozhikode

85

IIM Kozhikode Admission Process 2024

4

IIM Calcutta

85

IIM-C Admission Process 2024

6

IIM Lucknow

90

IIM-L Admission Process 2024

8

IIM Indore

90

IIM-IDR Admission Process 2024

11

IIM Raipur

94

IIM Raipur Admission Process 2024

16

IIM Udaipur

90

IIM-U Admission Process 2024

19

IIM Kashipur

94

IIM Kashipur Admission Process 2024

22

IIM Trichy

94

IIM Trichy Admission Process 2024

24

IIM Ranchi

94

IIM Ranchi Admission Process 2024

26

IIM Shillong

85

IIM Shillong Admission Process 2024

29

IIM Vizag

85

IIM Vizag Admission Process 2024

41

IIM Jammu

90

IIM Jammu Admission Process 2024

43

IIM Nagpur

85

IIM Nagpur Admission Process 2024

51

IIM Amritsar

85

IIM Amritsar Admission Process 2024
53

IIM Bodh Gaya

90

IIM Bodh Gaya Admission Process 2024

58

IIM Sambalpur

94

IIM Sambalpur Admission Process 2024

98

IIM Sirmaur

95

IIM Sirmaur Admission Process 2024

Since the competition for admission to management courses in India is very intense, candidates must put their best foot forward, especially when applying to the premier Indian B-Schools such as the IIMs. A ton of resources related to management admissions in India are available on our website and aspirants can take full advantage of these resources to improve their chances of admission to MBA courses in India.

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Candidates who have any confusion regarding the IIM MBA admission process can get their queries cleared by our experts by posting their questions on our Q&A Zone. Stay tuned with us for the latest news and updates regarding MBA admissions in India!

FAQs

Are baby IIMs worth getting MBA admission into?

Yes, the baby IIMs are worth getting MBA admission into. IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Udaipur are the baby IIMs that are growing at an impressive pace and offering excellent Management education, placements, and more to students.

Which IIM conducts the WAT-PI round under IIM CAP?

The conducting institute conducts the WAT-PI rounds under IIM CAP for all participating IIMs. For IIM CAP 2024, one of the 9 baby IIMs will conduct the WAT-PI round and send the scores of candidates to respective IIMs. All the CAP participating IIMs will then individually prepare the final merit list for MBA/PGP admission.

Is the admission process for CAP participating IIMs the same?

Yes, the admission process for all CAP participating IIMs is the same. The IIM CAP admission parameters, weightage, and cut off are the same for all participating institutes. The CAP conducting institute is responsible for conducting the shortlisting process for all 9 IIMs.

What are the IIM CAP 2024 eligibility criteria?

IIM CAP 2024 eligibility criteria are the same as the CAT eligibility criteria. To be eligible to participate in the IIM CAP 2024, candidates need to have a minimum 50 percent aggregate or equivalent in graduation (45 percent for reserved category candidates). Those who meet the qualifying CAT cut off fixed for IIM CAP institutes will be eligible for selection in the Personal Interview.

What is the IIM CAP cut off 2024 for SC/ST candidates?

The IIM CAP cut off 2024 for SC candidates is 54 percentile (overall) and the minimum cut off for ST candidates is 40 percentile (overall). Candidates clearing the minimum cut off will be shortlisted for the PI round of IIMs participating in the Common Admission Process.

What is the IIM CAP cut off 2024 for General category candidates?

IIM CAP cut off 2024 for General category candidates is 92 percentile (overall). Candidates can check the sectional CAT cut offs for participating in IIM CAP 2024 in the table below:

CAT Section

IIM CAP Cut Off for General Category

Quantitative Analysis (QA)

70 Percentile

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

70 Percentile

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

70 Percentile

How can I apply for IIM CAP 2024?

CAT 2023 qualified candidates can apply for IIM CAP 2024 by completing the online registration form. The conducting body will release the application form for IIM CAP 2024 on its official website as well as other participating IIM websites. Eligible candidates will have to fill out the application form using their CAT 2023 credentials and pay the fees.

Which IIM will conduct IIM CAP 2024?

The IIM CAP 2024 conducting body will be announced soon. The complete schedule for the Common Admission Process will be released by the institute on the official website in January 2024. Candidates can now register and appear in further selection rounds. In 2023, IIM Udaipur was responsible for conducting IIM CAP for nine IIMs.

Which IIMs are included in CAP?

There are nine IIMs that are included in CAP. These are - IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Udaipur. Earlier, IIM Rohtak was also a part of IIM CAP, but since 2022, it started conducting its own selection process for MBA/PGP/IPM admission.

What is the IIM CAP (Common Admission Process)?

IIM CAP is a Common Admission Process for shortlisting and selecting candidates for MBA/PGP admission into 9 baby IIMs (IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Udaipur). Those who qualify for the CAT exam and meet the minimum cutoff requirements are eligible to apply for IIM CAP.

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