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 Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Programme	Total Fees
Ph.D. in Management (Regular FPM)	No tuition fee (monthly fellowship provided)
Ph.D. (Executive)	INR 12,60,000 over 5 years

Event	Date
Application window opened	February 2026
Last date to apply	15 March 2026
Personal Interview (PI) rounds	April to May 2026
Offer letters dispatched	June 2026
Programme commencement	July 2026

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
IIM Kashipur	No fee (FPM) INR 12.6L (Exec)	CAT GATE GMAT GRE JRF	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed	Not Rated
IIM Udaipur	No fee (FPM)	CAT GATE GMAT GRE JRF	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed	Not Rated
IIM Rohtak	No fee (FPM)	CAT GATE GMAT GRE JRF	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed	Not Rated
IIM Raipur	Not Disclosed	CAT GATE GMAT GRE JRF	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed	Not Rated

Support Type	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
Monthly Fellowship (Years 1 to 3)	INR 37,000/month	All enrolled FPM scholars	On enrollment
Monthly Fellowship (Years 3 to 5)	INR 42,000/month	FPM scholars who have cleared TAC	On TAC clearance
Annual Contingency Grant	INR 25,000/year	All enrolled FPM scholars	Every academic year
Equipment Grant (one-time)	INR 50,000	All enrolled FPM scholars	On enrollment
Conference Support	Up to INR 3,00,000	FPM scholars presenting research	As applicable
Hostel Accommodation	Free	All enrolled FPM scholars	Throughout programme

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#47 out of 350 (2026)	#40 out of 372 (2025)
	#27 out of 270 (2026) #1st Uttarakhand	#27 out of 275 (2024)
	#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)	#8 out of 100 (2023)

IIM Kashipur Ph.D FAQs

Ques. Can B.Tech graduates apply to IIM Kashipur’s doctoral programme without a Master’s degree?

Ans. Yes. IIM Kashipur accepts candidates with a four-year Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch) with at least 60% marks, bypassing the typical Master’s degree requirement. This is a genuine advantage for engineering graduates with strong GATE or GRE scores who want to pursue doctoral research in management without spending two additional years on a Master’s programme first.

Ques. What is the difference between the FPM and the Executive Ph.D. at IIM Kashipur?

Ans. The FPM is the full-time residential track with no tuition fee, where scholars receive a monthly fellowship of INR 37,000 rising to INR 42,000 after clearing the TAC milestone. The Executive Ph.D., at INR 12,60,000 total, is for mid-career professionals who continue working during the programme. The FPM is the standard route for those targeting faculty positions at business schools.

Ques. What is the TAC milestone and how does it affect the monthly fellowship?

Ans. TAC stands for Technical Advisory Committee. It is a formal milestone a doctoral scholar must clear after completing coursework and comprehensive exams, marking the transition from structured coursework to independent thesis research. Clearing TAC also triggers a fellowship increase from INR 37,000 to INR 42,000 per month. Scholars who miss the TAC deadline within the prescribed window may face academic review.

Ques. Is work experience mandatory to apply for the IIM Kashipur Ph.D programme?

Ans. No. Work experience is not a mandatory eligibility condition. Relevant industry or research experience may strengthen your application profile, but the programme is equally open to fresh graduates. The most important factors are your qualifying exam score in CAT, GATE, GMAT, or GRE, and a clearly articulated research interest you can defend in the Personal Interview stage.

Ques. What career paths do IIM Kashipur Ph.D graduates typically pursue?

Ans. Graduates primarily pursue faculty positions at business schools and management institutes in India and abroad, where an IIM doctorate carries strong credibility in academic hiring. A smaller segment joins research divisions at central banks, consulting firms, or government think tanks. There is no corporate placement drive, so those seeking standard corporate roles at programme end should consider the MBA or PGDM route instead.

Ques. How does the conference support grant work at IIM Kashipur?

Ans. IIM Kashipur provides each FPM scholar with up to INR 3,00,000 over the duration of the programme specifically to fund travel and registration costs for presenting research papers at national and international management conferences. This is separate from the monthly fellowship and the annual contingency grant. The funding is disbursed on a reimbursement basis against actual expenses incurred for approved conference presentations.