IIM CAP 2024: Top Colleges, Cut Offs, Selection Criteria

Overview: The IIM CAP Admission represents a centralized mechanism adopted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) to facilitate entry into postgraduate management programs. Read on to know more!

• CAP IIM Admission 2025 is the final selection round for MBA admission 2025 and will be conducted by one of the new IIMs that will be functional after 2010.
• There will be 10 participating IIMs in the Common Admission Process 2025.
• IIM CAP admission 2025 will occur online from the second week of February 2025 to the first week of March 2025. 
• IIM Kashipur conducted the CAP IIM  admission 2024.

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What is IIM CAP 2025?

The IIM Common Admission Process (CAP) 2025 is the conclusive selection phase for MBA admissions 2025 at the newer and smaller IIMs, providing a unified framework for all participating IIMs. The roster of IIMs participating in the CAP may vary, with the potential to expand or contract. Currently, 10 IIMs partake in the IIM Common Admission Process.

• CAP 2024 streamlines the selection process for MBA admissions, offering a unified approach across all participating IIMs.
• The IIM CAP process typically includes a Personal Interview (PI) and a Writing Ability Test (WAT). However, in response to the post-COVID scenario, the current format has been adjusted to feature only the Personal Interview component.
• This adjustment means candidates need not undergo separate PI-WAT sessions for each participating IIM, as all recognize the CAP scores.
• The newer IIMs determine candidates' final admission decisions, considering CAP round performance, CAT scores, academic credentials, diversity, work experience, and other specific selection criteria.

IIMs Participating in CAP 2025

IIM CAP (Common Admission Process) 2024 is a golden gateway to not just one but ten IIMs and their selection process, viz.,

1. IIM Udaipur
2. IIM Tiruchirappalli
3. IIM Kashipur
4. IIM Nagpur (A fresh entrant in CAP 2024, adding more excitement!)
5. IIM Raipur
6. IIM Ranchi
7. IIM Bodh Gaya
8. IIM Jammu
9. IIM Sambalpur
10. IIM Sirmaur

Key Highlights of IIM CAP 2024 

CAP 2024 Conducting IIM	IIM Kashipur
Number of CAP IIMs listed Participating in 2024	IIM Kashipur, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Trichy, Udaipur, Bodhgaya, Sambalpur, Sirmaur and Jammu
Key Components of IIM CAP Admission Process 2024	Personal Interview (PI), A Writing Ability Test (WAT) will not be conducted.
CAP 2024 Dates	February to March 2024
Relaxation for Candidates	Candidates who have completed the Personal Interview (PI) round at select older IIMs may have their PI scores considered, potentially exempting them from participating in CAP 2024.
Individual PI Round by CAP participating IIMs	CAP participating IIMs will not conduct their final admission round separately.
Final Merit List by Individual IIMs	After the CAP round, each participating IIM will prepare a merit list based on CAP scores and other admission criteria to finalize admission offers.
Overall, CAT 2023 cut-off for shortlist in CAP 2024	94 percentiles
Sectional CAT 2023 cut-off for CAP 2024	73 percentiles

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IIM CAP 2025 Important Dates

IIM CAT result 2023 declaration	Jan-25
Commencement of CAP IIM registrations	Jan-25
CAP IIM application last date	Last week of January 2025
Release of CAP IIM 2024 PI dates	1st week of February 2025
IIM CAP PI Phase-1	2nd week of February 2025
IIM CAP PI Phase-2	3rd week of February 2025
CAP 2024 for IIM PI Phase-3	Last week of February 2025
Declaration of final IIM CAP 2024 admission list	April/May 2025

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IIM CAP 2024 Registering Process

To participate in the IIM Common Admission Process round 2024, follow these steps for a smooth registration process:

• Access the officiall CAPIIM 2024 portal at cap2024.iimkashipurportal.org.
• Navigate to and select the "CAP 2024 IIM" option on the homepage.
• Initiate the registration by providing your personal information on the form, including your name, email ID, and contact details.
• Log in using your valid CAT registration ID and password, along with the displayed captcha code.
• Complete the CAP application form by filling in the necessary information and uploading any documents required.
• Submit the registration form to finalize your registration. Print a copy for your records.

Documents Required for Filling the IIM CAP Admission 2025 Form

Keep the following documents in hand before filling out the IIM CAP form 2024:

• Soft copy of the Photograph (Less than 100 KB)
• Soft copy of the Signature (Less than 100 KB)
• Photo Identity Card Document
• CAT 2023 score Card
• 10th & 12th Marksheet with a pass certificate

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IIM CAP 2025 Eligibility Criteria

You need to full fill in the following eligibility criteria for CAP IIM admission 2025

• Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation (45% for Reserved category candidates).
• Candidates must meet the qualifying CAT cutoff set for IIM Common Admission Process colleges.
• WAT-PI selection will be based on the final CAT 2024 cutoff, which may exceed the qualifying cutoff.

IIM CAP Admission Process 2025: Step Wise Process

Here is the simple step wise process of shortlisting the candidate and roadmap to final ,admission process during IIM CAP admission 2025:

Step	Process	Details
Step 1	Shortlisting by Individual IIMs	Each new IIM shortlists candidates independently, 10-12 times the intake for MBA 2025. This may lead to multiple calls for the same candidate if they meet the criteria for several IIMs.
Step 2	Shortlist Sent to CAP Coordinator	Each IIM sends its shortlist to the CAP 2025 coordinating IIM.
Step 3	Final List of Shortlisted Candidates	The coordinating IIM compiles the lists from all participating IIMs and creates the final list for CAP 2025 calls. Over 20,000 candidates are expected to receive CAP calls.
Step 4	Participation in PI Process	Candidates participate in the Personal Interview (PI) round. The Written Abilities Test (WAT) and Group Discussion (GD) are not conducted. The PI is held online instead of at the 5 CAP centers (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata).
Step 5	Scores Sent to Participating IIMs	Based on the PI performance, the coordinating IIM prepares CAP scores and sends them to all participating IIMs.
Step 6	Final Admission List by IIMs	Each IIM uses its own criteria to prepare the final admission list, considering CAT scores, CAP scores, and sometimes the applicant's profile. Admission offers may vary between IIMs.

IIM CAP 2024 Cut Off Criteria

Each category whether reserved or unreserved have some specific sectionals cut off criteria. This includes:

CAP-2024 Total Cut-off Percentiles & Sectional Cut-off Percentiles for PI Shortlisting
Category	IIM CAP Year	VARC	DILR	QA	Total
GEN	2024	73	73	73	94
EWS	2024	50	50	50	77
NC-OBC	2024	50	50	50	77
SC	2024	44	44	44	60
ST	2024	25	25	30	40
DAP	2024	25	25	30	40

Merit List and Offer of Admission 

After selection, participating IIMs release the final merit list of candidates selected for admission. Candidates admitted receive admission offers from the respective IIMs and must validate their acceptance by paying the requisite fees within the specified deadline.

Seat Allocation

• Once the acceptance deadlines are over, the participating IIMs conduct a seat allocation process to fill the available seats in their respective management programs.
• You who have been admitted but have yet to confirm their acceptance within the deadline may forfeit their seats, which are then allocated to other deserving candidates.

Waitlist Movement

• Waitlisted people may receive admission offers if seats become available due to withdrawals or non-acceptance of offers by others.
• The waitlist movement typically continues until all available seats are filled or until the of the academic term.

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How to Participate in IIM CAP 2025: Step to Note Down

Here are the steps you can consider while filling the IIM CAP Application form 2025:

Steps	Description
Register Free	There is no additional registration fee for the applicants.
Keep tracking your mails	Check your emails and spam folders regularly to avoid missing important communication. Also, monitor your phone for messages from CAP IIMs.
Always fill the relevant information	Ensure accurate information while filling out forms to prevent any risk of candidature cancellation later on.
Shortlisting Information will be sent via mail	All shortlisted applicants will be informed of their status through email.
Register Before the Last Date	Shortlisted applicants must register on the CAP 2025 portal to participate in the Personal Interview (PI) round.
Opportunity to Update Details	Applicants will have another chance to update their academic qualifications and work experience, if any.
Appear in Online CAP on the Designated Date & Time	Applicants must attend the online PI process at the scheduled date and time.

IIM CAP Admission Centres 2025

There will be 5 CAP 2025 centres in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. But 2025 CAP admission process will be held online so candidates can attend the process from their home only. They can attend the PI round on their respective date from their home.

CAP 2025 New Rules for IIMs

IIM Common Admission Process (CAP) 2025 has introduced some pivotal rules that redefine your path to joining the elite New IIMs:

• The process has been streamlined to make your admission journey smoother and more unified. Unlike in the past, individual IIMs are stepping back from preparing their shortlists based on CAP cutoffs Instead of a common shortlist.
• Writing Ability Test (WAT) may take a backseat this time, spotlighting the PI as a crucial determinant for your admission.
• Requests for changes in the CAP center must be communicated early, specifically by the last week of January or the first week of February 2024.
• Each IIM will integrate your PI score with other critical metrics, such as your CAT 2024 score and profile score, to compile its unique merit list.
• Participating in the CAP 2024 is non-negotiable for all shortlisted candidates.

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