What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Kashipur MBA 2027?

Based on JAP 2026, the eligibility cutoff for General category was 95 overall (75 percentile in each section). The actual PI shortlist cutoff was 96.25 overall for General. EWS and NC-OBC eligibility was 81 overall. SC was 66, and ST/PwD was 42. JAP 2027 cutoffs will be published after CAT 2026 results in December 2026.

Does IIM Kashipur conduct WAT or GD for MBA admission?

No. From the 2026-28 batch onward, IIM Kashipur does not conduct any WAT or GD. The selection process involves only the CAT score and a Personal Interview. The PI is conducted online and is evaluated jointly for all four JAP institutes.

Is work experience mandatory for MBA admission at IIM Kashipur?

Work experience is not mandatory. Freshers can apply and qualify. However, candidates with 18 to 30 months of experience earn the maximum 15 out of 15 points in the work experience component. Less than 6 months or more than 36 months scores 0 points.

What is the total MBA fee at IIM Kashipur for the 2027-29 batch?

The total fee is approximately INR 20,80,000 for the two-year programme. Year 1 fee is INR 11,20,000 (tuition INR 10,86,000 plus other fees INR 34,000) and Year 2 fee is INR 9,60,000. Fees are subject to revision by the institute and should be verified at the official portal before payment.

Can final-year students apply to IIM Kashipur MBA?

Yes. Students in the final year of their bachelors programme can apply for IIM Kashipur MBA admission 2027. They must complete their degree and meet the minimum percentage requirement before the date of programme commencement in June 2027.

What is JAP 2027 and which IIMs participate in it?

JAP stands for Joint Admission Process. IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Tiruchirappalli run a combined shortlist and PI process under JAP 2027. Candidates fill one application form, attend one Personal Interview, and are ranked independently by each institute for their own merit list.

How many seats are available in MBA Analytics at IIM Kashipur?

The MBA Analytics programme at IIM Kashipur admits only 12 students per batch. It is a separate programme from the MBA with its own application portal, eligibility criteria, and selection process. Both CAT 2026 and GMAT scores (minimum 670) are accepted.

Does IIM Kashipur MBA accept GMAT for admission?

The regular two-year MBA does NOT accept GMAT. Only CAT 2026 qualifies for the MBA programme. However, the MBA Analytics programme accepts either CAT 2026 or a valid GMAT score of minimum 670 taken on or after May 1, 2024.

How many students receive scholarships at IIM Kashipur?

Up to 23 MBA students per year receive a full tuition fee waiver: 10 on need basis, 10 on need-cum-merit basis, and 3 on merit basis. Government of India scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD students are also available. A student receiving any other institute scholarship is not eligible for the IIM Kashipur waiver.

What is the PhD fellowship amount at IIM Kashipur?

PhD scholars at IIM Kashipur receive a monthly fellowship of INR 30,000 to INR 35,000. In addition, a contingency grant of INR 1,25,000 per year and a conference grant of INR 3,00,000 over the programme period are provided. The PhD programme duration is expected to be within 5 years.

How are the hostels at IIM Kashipur?

IIM Kashipur Hostels offers a list of facilities like mess and cafeteria, sports, gym, library, etc. to ensure students feel at home during their stays at hostels.

What is the fee structure for IIM Kashipur Hostels?

IIM Kashipur Hostels include a fees structure of INR 52,000 per term for MBA programs i.e. INR 1,56,000 per year with refundable mess charges worth INR 4,000 in the 1st year.

Are there sporting facilities at IIM Kashipur Hostels?

Yes, there are sports facilities for students to upskill and enjoy at the same time during their learning years.

What is the wellness facility available at IIM Kashipur Hostels?

Wellness facilities are led by a team of Wellness Coordinators at IIM Kashipur Hostels to ensure round the clock medical services for students.

Is their ambulance service available for emergencies in IIM Kashipur Hostels?

Yes, there are 24X7 ambulance services and for emergencies arising at any point of time.

What is the timing for doctors available at hostels in IIM Kashipur?

Doctors make frequent visits at IIM Kashipur hostels premises between 4:30- 5:00 p.m. and on call in case of emergency.

IIM Kashipur MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 7, 2026

IIM Kashipur offers MBA in 2 programs: MBA and MBA Analytics, both 2-year full-time residential programs. Total fee is INR 20,80,000 for both. Admission is through CAT 2025 (MBA Analytics also accepts GMAT). The institute conducts its own Personal Interview round independent of the IIM Common Admission Process.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Admissions expected to open November 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

IIM Kashipur is not part of the IIM CAP (Common Admission Process) and conducts its own PI rounds, meaning a shortlist from another IIM does not apply here
MBA Analytics is one of the few analytics-focused 2-year programs at an IIM, accepting both CAT and GMAT with a dissertation component in the second year
Up to 23 students per year receive full annual tuition fee waivers under need-based, merit, and need-cum-merit scholarship categories

IIM Kashipur MBA Fees 2026

Both MBA and MBA Analytics carry a total fee of INR 20,80,000. Year 1 is INR 11,20,000 (includes admission and caution deposit) and Year 2 is INR 9,60,000. Hostel and meals are charged separately.

Course	Year 1	Year 2	Total Fees
MBA MBA Analytics	INR 11,20,000	INR 9,60,000	INR 20,80,000

NRI quota: INR 36,00,000 for 2 years.
Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

IIM Kashipur MBA Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date (2026-28 Batch)
JAP 2026 Application Window	26 December 2025 to 16 January 2026
MBA Analytics Application Deadline	08 March 2026
PI Shortlist Announcement	28 January 2026
Personal Interview Rounds	February 2026 to March 2026
Final Admission Results	11 May 2026
Next Cycle Applications Expected	November 2026 (Tentative)

Applications via official iimkashipur.ac.in portal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (47% for NC-OBC/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a UGC/AICTE-recognised university
Valid CAT 2025 score with minimum 95 percentile overall and 75 percentile in each section (General category)
MBA Analytics also accepts GMAT taken after May 1, 2024 with minimum 610 score (General)

Admission Process

Apply via the JAP portal at iimkashipur.ac.in during the December to January application window
Shortlisted candidates appear for IIM Kashipur’s own Personal Interview round
Final merit uses CAT score, PI performance, academic background, work experience, and diversity factors
Admission offers released in May and fee payment required by May 16 to confirm the seat

IIM Kashipur MBA vs Other Colleges

Here is how IIM Kashipur MBA compares with peer IIMs on fees, CAT cutoff, and placement outcomes.

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
IIM Kashipur	20.80 L	CAT GMAT (Analytics)	CAT 95 percentile (General, 2026)	INR 14.95 LPA (Avg, 2025)	4.1/5
IIM Rohtak	20.03 L	CAT	CAT 97 percentile (General)	INR 18.73 LPA (Avg, 2025)	4.1/5
IIM Raipur	20.08 L	CAT	CAT 96 percentile (General)	INR 18.83 LPA (Avg, 2025)	4.0/5
IIM Trichy	19.50 L	CAT	CAT 95.25 percentile (General)	INR 19.27 LPA (Avg, 2025)	4.2/5

✓ Opt for this if

You want an IIM MBA with a 95 percentile CAT cutoff at a manageable total cost
You are specifically targeting MBA Analytics combining data science with management
You qualify for the need-based tuition waiver and want an IIM at reduced cost

✗ Skip if

You need maximum placement salary and IIM Trichy or Raipur are within reach
You are targeting Mumbai or Delhi-NCR placements as primary geography
You assumed a CAP interview converts across IIMs as it does not here

IIM Kashipur MBA Placement 2026

The 2023-25 batch saw 423 of 433 placement-seeking students placed across 190+ companies. Average was INR 14.95 LPA and median was INR 14.46 LPA.

Metric	2023-25 Batch
Highest Package	INR 33.12 LPA
Average Package	INR 14.95 LPA
Median Package	INR 14.46 LPA
Top 25% Average	INR 20.92 LPA
Students Placed	423 of 433
Recruiters	190+
Top Sectors	IT and Tech (26%), Marketing and Sales (21%), BFSI, Consulting

IIM Kashipur MBA Scholarships 2026

IIM Kashipur provides full annual tuition fee waivers to 23 students per year across three categories.

Scholarship	Seats	Criteria
Need-Based Tuition Waiver	10 per year	Demonstrated financial need
Need-cum-Merit Waiver	10 per year	Financial need plus academic merit
Merit-Only Waiver	3 per year	Academic merit only
PM YASASVI Scheme	As applicable	OBC/EBC/DNT students
Central Sector SC Scholarship	As applicable	SC category students

Waiver covers INR 10,86,000 annual tuition.
Not combinable with other government scholarships.

IIM Kashipur MBA Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2026, IIM Kashipur ranks #47 out of 350 colleges in India. According to 124 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the MBA program at IIM Kashipur is rated 4.1/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 667/1000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

IIM Kashipur is ranked by several ranking agencies such as India Today, NIRF, Outlook. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#27 out of 275 under India Today Ranking 2024.
#23 out of 125 under NIRF Ranking 2025.
#13 out of 25 under Outlook Ranking 2024.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#47 out of 350 (2026) #4th Uttarakhand	#40 out of 372 (2025)
	#27 out of 270 (2026) #1st Uttarakhand	#27 out of 275 (2024) #1st Uttarakhand
	#23 out of 125 (2025) #2nd Uttarakhand	#23 out of 125 (2024) #2nd Uttarakhand
	#13 out of 25 (2024)	#12 out of 24 (2023)
	#33 out of 100 (2026)	#26 out of 100 (2025)
	#10 out of 100 (2024) #1st Uttarakhand	#8 out of 100 (2023) #1st Uttarakhand

IIM Kashipur MBA FAQs

Ques. Is IIM Kashipur part of the IIM Common Admission Process and can a shortlist from another IIM be used here?

Ans. No. IIM Kashipur is not part of the IIM CAP. Each candidate must apply directly via the JAP portal and appear separately for IIM Kashipur’s own PI round. A shortlist from IIM Bangalore, Calcutta, or any other IIM does not transfer here. You need to separately apply, be shortlisted, and attend an interview with IIM Kashipur regardless of other IIM shortlists you hold.

Ques. What is the practical difference between MBA and MBA Analytics at IIM Kashipur?

Ans. The MBA is a generalist program where students choose electives across Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR, and Strategy in Year 2. MBA Analytics has a structured analytics core in both years, includes a dissertation, and accepts GMAT alongside CAT. Choose MBA for broad management education and MBA Analytics if data-driven business roles are your target and you have a quantitative background.

Ques. Do freshers get admitted to IIM Kashipur MBA or is work experience mandatory?

Ans. IIM Kashipur admits both freshers and experienced candidates. Work experience improves the composite score in merit calculation but is not mandatory. The selection criteria weigh CAT score, academic background, PI performance, and diversity alongside experience. Freshers with strong CAT percentiles and consistent academics do convert offers. A portion of each batch typically has 0 to 2 years of experience.

Ques. How do CAT cutoffs at IIM Kashipur compare with peer IIMs like Trichy and Raipur?

Ans. IIM Kashipur’s General category shortlisting cutoff is 95 percentile overall with 75 in each section. IIM Trichy is at 95.25, IIM Raipur at 96, and IIM Rohtak at 97. Kashipur and Trichy sit at the accessible end of this peer group. IIM Trichy’s placement average (INR 19.27 LPA) is higher than Kashipur (INR 14.95 LPA), which reflects the trade-off between cutoff accessibility and placement outcomes.

Ques. How does the need-based tuition waiver at IIM Kashipur work and who should apply?

Ans. IIM Kashipur awards full annual tuition fee waivers (INR 10,86,000 per year) to 23 students per year in need-based, need-cum-merit, and merit categories. Applications are submitted after admission with income documentation. Students already receiving a central government scholarship cannot simultaneously receive this waiver. Selection happens within the first weeks of the academic year after document verification. Financially constrained students from strong academic backgrounds have a realistic chance given the dedicated need-based seats.