Can final year students apply?

Yes, final year students can apply provisionally with the required certification.

What are the eligibility criteria for Fellowship Programmes?

Candidates must have completed degree requirements and can apply if awaiting results.

What is the deadline for application?

See the Important Dates section for the deadline.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, refer to the Application Fee section for details.

IIM CAT 2026 Admission Form

IIM is inviting applications for admission to Post Graduate Programmes in Management and Fellowship Programmes in Management. Open to candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree and specific marks criteria. Final year students can apply provisionally with required certification.

Post Graduate Programmes
Fellowship Programmes
Management Courses
Bachelor's Degree Required
Central Government

Timeline

Application opens 3 Aug 2026
Application closes 15 Sep 2026
Admit card released 4 Nov 2026
Exam 29 Nov 2026

Important Dates

Online Apply Start Date 03 August 2026
Last Date for Apply Online 15 September 2026
Last Date Online Payment 15 September 2026
Exam Date 29 November 2026
Admit Card Available 04 November 2026
Result Declared Date Will Be Updated Here Soon

Application Fee

General, OBC,

₹ 2700/-

SC, ST, PWD

₹ 1350/-

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Vacancy Details

Course Details

Course Details	Eligibility Criteria
Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP)	Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons With Disability (PWD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of the Parliament or State legislature in India or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
Fellowship Programmes in Management (FPM) / (PHD)	Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. However, it may be noted that such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if they submit a certificate from the Principal / Registrar of their University/institution (issued on or before the date as stipulated by the respective IIM) stating that they have completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP)

Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons With Disability (PWD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of the Parliament or State legislature in India or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

Fellowship Programmes in Management (FPM) / (PHD)

Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. However, it may be noted that such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if they submit a certificate from the Principal / Registrar of their University/institution (issued on or before the date as stipulated by the respective IIM) stating that they have completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate.

How to Apply

Visit IIM's official website.
Register for the admission process.
Enter personal details and educational qualifications.
Upload required documents as specified.
Pay the application fee as listed in the Application Fee section.
Review your application for accuracy.
Submit the application form before the deadline.

Important Links

Notification

Check Notification Click Here

Official website

IIM CAT Official Website Click Here

Reference

Download Information Bulletin Click Here

Frequently Asked

Who is eligible to apply?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Can final year students apply?

Yes, final year students can apply provisionally with the required certification.
What are the eligibility criteria for Fellowship Programmes?

Candidates must have completed degree requirements and can apply if awaiting results.
What is the deadline for application?

See the Important Dates section for the deadline.
Is there an application fee?

Yes, refer to the Application Fee section for details.

IIM CAT Admission 2026: Post Graduate and Fellowship Programmes Available