IIM Guwahati has been set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Education, in 2026 in Guwahati, Assam. In its formative phase, it will be mentored by IIM Ahmedabad. IIM Guwahati offers MBA as its flagship program. The expected fees is INR 14 to 16 lakhs. The final selection will be based on CAT scores, Academic performance in 10th, 12th, graduation, and work experience.
The final selection criteria does not include GD and PI. The total seat intake for MBA is 70. The minimum CAT percentile to be eligible for MBA admission at IIM Guwahati is 85 percentile. But the final admission cutoff might go till 90 percentile.
IIM Guwahati Important Admission Dates 2026
Some important admission dates for IIM Guwahati are-
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Communication to candidates satisfying basic academic and CAT eligibility | May, 2026 |
| Communication to candidates selected for the MBA program | June 1, 2026 onwards |
CAT 2026 exam dates are-
IIM Guwahati Courses and Fees 2026
The courses and fees offered at IIM Guwahati are-
| Course | Fees | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | INR 14 to INR 16 lakhs (official fees not released) | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) | CAT scores, Academic Profile, Work Experience |
IIM Guwahati Seat Intake and Reservation
The seat intake for MBA at IIM Guwahati is 70. The seat distribution for different categories is given below-
| CATEGORY | quota (%) | # seats | PwD* | Non-PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL | 40.5 | 28 | 1 | 27 |
| EWS | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| NC-OBC | 27.0 | 19 | 1 | 18 |
| SC | 15.0 | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| ST | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| TOTAL | 100.0 | 70 | 3 | 67 |
IIM Guwahati Admission 2026
The admission process for the MBA program at IIM Guwahati is-
- Stage 0 (Basic Academic Eligibility)- Candidates who secure a minimum of 50% marks in Graduation in any field (45% in the case of reserved categories) will be eligible for admission. Candidates who qualify this stage will receive an email with a link to an online application form from the IIMG Admission Office.
- Stage 1 (CAT Eligibility)- Candidates who qualify the minimum CAT cutoff 2025 (both overall and sectional) will be considered for subsequent stages of admission.
- Stage 2 (Final Selection Criteria)- For candidates who complete the application form, a Composite Score (CS) will be computed based on CAT-2025 scores, academics, and work experience. Final selection (Stage-2) will be based on the candidate’s Composite Score.
The composite score calculation will be based on the following formulae-
CS= 0.65 * NCAT + 0.35 * NAR
- NCAT is the normalized CAT score which is calculated as-
NCAT = CAT overall normalized score divided by the maximum possible CAT score
- The Normalized Application Rating Score (NAR) is computed as
NAR = (A+B+C+D)/35,
where,
- Score A is obtained based on class 10th performance
- Score B is obtained based on class 12th performance
- Score C is obtained based on Bachelor’s performance
- Score D is obtained based on Work Ex
| Table 2A: Score A based on class 10 | Table 2B: Score B based on class 12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent score in 10th Std. Exam | Score A | Percent score in 12th Std. Exam | Score B | |
| <= 55 | 1 | <= 55 | 1 | |
| > 55 and <= 60 | 2 | > 55 and <= 60 | 2 | |
| > 60 and <= 70 | 3 | > 60 and <= 70 | 3 | |
| > 70 and <= 80 | 5 | > 70 and <= 80 | 5 | |
| > 80 and <= 90 | 8 | > 80 and <= 90 | 8 | |
| > 90 | 10 | > 90 | 10 | |
| Table 2D: Score D based on Work Experience | Table 2C: Score C based on Bachelor’s Degree | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Experience (W) in months | Score D | Percent score in Bachelor’s Degree | Score C | |
| <12 | 0 | <= 60 | 1 | |
| 12 to 36 | 5*(W-12)/24 | > 60 and <= 65 | 2 | |
| 36-60 | 5*(60-W)/24 | > 65 and <= 70 | 3 | |
| >60 | 0 | > 70 and <= 75 | 5 | |
| > 75 and <= 85 | 8 | |||
| > 85 | 10 | |||
- The selected candidates will receive provisional admission intimation by email. They will have to accept and confirm the offer online on the IIM Guwahati website and pay an acceptance fee of INR 100,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only), which will be adjusted towards Term I fees subsequently.
IIM Guwahati Cutoff 2026
The minimum CAT cutoff 2025 required for MBA Admission at IIM Guwahati is given below. This is the minimum CAT percentile. To get admission, the safe score would be 90 percentile.
| Non-PwD CAT Cut-off | PwD CAT Cut-off | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Overall percentile rank | Section-wise percentile rank (VARC, DILR, QA) | Overall percentile rank | Section-wise percentile rank (VARC, DILR, QA) |
| General, EWS | 85 | 75 | 75 | 65 |
| NC-OBC | 80 | 70 | 70 | 60 |
| SC | 75 | 65 | 65 | 55 |
| ST | 65 | 55 | 55 | 45 |
IIM Guwahati vs IIM Shillong
The table below compares IIM Guwahati and IIM Shillong. IIM Guwahati is established very recently, so it does not have a graduating batch yet, therefore no placement statistics. The fees is also comparatively less since it does not have a permanent campus yet.
| Particulars | IIM Guwahati | IIM Shillong |
|---|---|---|
| Establishment Year | 2026 | 2007 |
| Collegedunia Ranking (MBA 2025) | - | 17 |
| Total MBA Fees | INR 14-16 lakhs | INR 26.18 lakhs |
| Seat Intake | 70 | 283 |
| Highest package | - | INR 71.50 LPA |
| Average Package | - | INR 26.44 LPA |
| Cutoff CAT | 85 percentile (minimum) | 90 percentile |
IIM Guwahati Campus and Infrastructure
The IIM Guwahati campus will have the following amenities-
- IIM Guwahati will currently function from its temporary campus at Tech City, Bongora, Assam. The permanent campus is being planned at Marabhita, Kamrup district, Assam.
- The permanent campus vision includes:
- Academic blocks (classrooms, seminar rooms, faculty areas)
- Library and learning commons
- Student hostels and residential facilities
- Sports and recreation zones
- Auditorium/event spaces
- Administrative and support services
- Green campus elements aligned to Assam’s ecology and sustainability priorities.
IIM Guwahati FAQs
Ques. What is the expected CAT cutoff for MBA admission at IIM Guwahati?
Ans. The cutoff for CAT 2025 at IIM Guwahati is generally expected to be around 90+ percentile for general candidates, with reported sectional cutoffs around 75th percentile and overall around 85th percentile for initial processes.
Ques. How many seats are there at IIM Guwahati for the MBA program? What is the selection process?
Ans. The sanctioned seat intake for MBA at IIM Guwahati is 70. The final selection will be based on CAT scores, academic profile, and work experience. There will be no personal interview.
Ques. Can final year students of graduation apply for MBA admissions at IIM Guwahati?
Ans. Yes, final year students in graduation can apply for MBA admissions at IIM Guwahati, provided their final year degree examinations are held on or before June 30, 2026. The deadline for submitting the marksheet and certificate is December 31, 2026. If they fail to submit the documents before the deadline, then it would result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.
Ques. How is the composite score calculated for MBA admission at IIM Guwahati?
Ans. The composite score calculation for MBA final admission at IIM Guwahati is calculated thorough the following formulae-
CS= 0.65 * NCAT + 0.35 * NAR
NCAT is the normalized CAT scores, NAR is the Normalised Application Rating Score. Application Rating Score is calculated based on the 10th, 12th, graduation marks and work experience.
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