IIM CAP is the common joint admission process which is conducted for admission to IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu and IIM Sirmaur and nearly 640 MBA seats are available as per IIM CAP 2026 seat matrix.
- As per IIM CAP 2026 seat matrix, IIM Bodh Gaya nearly accounts for nearly 180 seats, IIM Jammu has 290 seats for MBA and IIM Sirmaur has 170 seats for the 2026- 28 batch.
- The category- wise reservation policy is same across all the three participating institutes of IIM CAP 2026 which follows Central Government reservation norms.
- You can check out the category- wise IIM CAP 2026 seat matrix for three participating institutes in details below.
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Key Summary
- The supernumeraray seats for female candidates at IIM Bodhgaya is around 30 and 60 at IIM Sirmaur.
- The MBA programme is expected to commence from July/August 2026 at IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Sirmaur and IIM Jammu.
- The cutoff percentile for PI was around 90 percentile for general category candidates for 2026 batch.
IIM CAP 2026 Seat Matrix at a Glance
The three institutes in IIM CAP 2026 collectively offer 640 MBA seats for the 2026–28 batch.
- IIM Jammu has the largest intake at 290 seats, followed by IIM Bodhgaya at 180 seats and IIM Sirmaur at 170 seats.
- All programmes are full-time, two-year residential MBA programmes leading to a Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) degree.
| Institute | Programme | Total Seats (2026–28) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Bodhgaya | MBA (PGP) | 180 | Bodhgaya, Bihar |
| IIM Jammu | MBA (PGP) | 290 | Jammu, J&K |
| IIM Sirmaur | MBA | 170 | Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh |
| Total | - | 640 | - |
Note: A single CAP registration and interview round covers all three institutes.
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Ques. How many total MBA seats are there in IIM CAP 2026?
Ans. IIM CAP 2026 offers 640 total MBA seats across three institutes — IIM Bodhgaya (180 seats), IIM Jammu (290 seats), and IIM Sirmaur (170 seats) for the 2026–28 batch.
IIM CAP 2026 Category-wise Seat Distribution
All three CAP 2026 institutes follow Central Government reservation norms mandating 40.5% General, 27% NC-OBC, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, and 10% EWS seat allocation.
Source: iimbg.ac.in
The table below presents the institute-wise, category-wise seat breakdown for IIM CAP 2026.
| Institute | General | NC-OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Bodhgaya | 73 | 49 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 180 |
| IIM Jammu | 123 | 77 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 290 |
| IIM Sirmaur | 69 | 46 | 25 | 13 | 17 | 170 |
| Total | 265 | 172 | 92 | 46 | 65 | 640 |
Note: Category-wise figures for IIM Bodhgaya and IIM Sirmaur are indicative and calculated based on GoI reservation norms. A 5% horizontal PwD reservation applies within each category quota and is not additive to the total seat count.
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Ques. Which IIMs participate in IIM CAP 2026?
Ans. Three IIMs participate in IIM CAP 2026: IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu, and IIM Sirmaur. These newer IIMs share a common WAT-PI process, so students apply once and can get interview calls from all three.
IIM CAP 2026 Supernumerary Seats for Female Students
To promote gender diversity, IIM CAP 2026 institutes offer supernumerary seats exclusively for female students. These seats are over and above the regular total intake and do not reduce the number of seats available to other students in any category.
| Institute | Supernumerary Seats for Female Students | Over and Above |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Bodhgaya | 30 | 180 regular seats |
| IIM Jammu | NA | 290 regular seats |
| IIM Sirmaur | 60 | 170 regular seats |
Note: Female students who are shortlisted and appear for WAT-PI are first considered on the regular merit list. If not selected in the regular merit round, they are evaluated against supernumerary seats provided they meet the minimum composite score cut-off set by each institute. The supernumerary seats also follow category-wise reservation norms.
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Ques. How are CAP 2026 seats distributed across categories?
Ans. All three CAP institutes follow GoI norms: General 40.5%, NC-OBC 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, and EWS 10%. Across all institutes, this gives approximately 265 General, 172 NC-OBC, 92 SC, 46 ST, and 65 EWS seats. PwD candidates receive a 5% horizontal reservation within each category.
According to a reddit post, many users claimed that they did not have the required CAT 2026 Cutoff for CAP and found JAP as a good alternative to get admission to MBA programme.
Source: Reddit
CAT 2025 Cutoff for PI of IIM CAP 2026 Eligibility
To be shortlisted for the IIM CAP 2026 WAT-PI process, you must have scored at or above the minimum CAT 2025 percentile cutoffs published by the participating institutes. These cutoffs were released by IIM Bodhgaya as the coordinating institute for CAP 2026 for Gender Neutral Candidates:
| Category | Minimum CAT 2025 Percentile for PI |
|---|---|
| General | 90 |
| NC-OBC |
75 |
| EWS | 75 |
| SC | 60 |
| ST | 38 |
| PwD | 38 |
Note: Clearing the CAT 2025 cutoff guarantees a shortlist call for WAT-PI but not a final seat. Final admission is based on a composite score that includes CAT percentile, WAT-PI performance, class 10 and 12 marks, graduation percentage, gender diversity factor, and work experience — each weighted as per the individual institute’s admission policy for 2026–28.
Source: Cutoff for PI of CAP 2026
You can check out the official PDF CAT Cutoff percentile required for PI CAP 2026 for various MBA programmes by clicking on the link below:
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IIM CAP 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. Are there any supernumerary seats for female students in IIM CAP 2026?
Ans. Yes. IIM Sirmaur offers 60 supernumerary seats and IIM Bodhgaya offers 30 supernumerary seats for female students, over and above their respective regular intakes of 170 and 180 seats.
Ques. What CAT 2025 percentile is needed for IIM CAP 2026?
Ans. The minimum CAT 2025 percentile for IIM CAP 2026 shortlisting is 90 for General, 81 for NC-OBC and EWS, 70 for SC, and 60 for ST and PwD students.
Ques. Does IIM Jammu have more seats than IIM Bodhgaya and IIM Sirmaur?
Ans. Yes. IIM Jammu has the largest seat intake among CAP 2026 institutes at 290 seats, followed by IIM Bodhgaya at 180 seats and IIM Sirmaur at 170 seats.
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