IIM Raipur Admission 2026: Eligibility, Exams, Process

Entrance exams accepted

CAT
GMAT
GRE

How to apply

Most IIM Raipur programmes admit through CAT followed by a written test and interview, with a joint admission process in 2026. Executive and doctoral routes rely on profile review and interviews.

Eligibility & fees by programme

IIM Raipur - Indian Institute of Management eligibility and fees
Programme	Minimum marks	Total fee
MBA/PGDM	Graduation: 50%	₹18,41,000
Certificate	Graduation: 50%	₹75,000 to ₹13,25,000
Executive MBA/PGDM	Graduation: 50%	₹10,80,000
FPM		₹5,53,000
Others PG		₹13,25,000

Admission overview

Entrance exams and eligibility

IIM Raipur offers a PGP, an executive PGP, a working-professionals programme, an MBA in public policy and governance, and doctoral study.

PGP: any bachelor's degree from a recognised university, with a valid CAT score.
MBA in Public Policy and Governance: CAT, then group discussion and interview.
Executive programmes: a bachelor's degree and two years of work experience; some HR tracks ask for 50 percent marks; selection rests on profile and interview, and the executive MBA includes a test of verbal ability, reading comprehension, data interpretation, logical reasoning and quantitative aptitude.
PhD: a six-year programme taking a valid UGC-NET, GRE, GMAT, CAT, GATE or JRF score, then interview, applied for on the institute's online portal.

How to apply

Fill in the CAT form, choose IIM Raipur and the programme, and pay the fee. For 2026, IIM Raipur, IIM Kashipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Tiruchirappalli announced a joint admission process coordinated by IIM Raipur, so candidates should follow its notices. Executive and doctoral applicants apply on the institute website.

Selection and counselling

Candidates above the announced CAT cutoff are shortlisted for the written ability test and interview. The final merit combines CAT result, academics, work experience, test and interview marks, and extracurricular record. Admitted students visit the campus for document verification and fee payment.

Exam & counselling schedule

IIM Raipur - Indian Institute of Management exam and counselling dates
Event	Date
Counselling & other dates
CAT 2025 Registration Starts	August 1, 2025
CAT 2025 Exam	November 30, 2025
CAT Results	January 10, 2026
JAP Online Registration	January 15 to 20, 2026
GD-PI Shortlist Announcement	February 5, 2026
GD-PI Rounds (8 Cities)	February 10 to March 9, 2026
Final Offers	June 1 to 7, 2026
PGP Orientation	June 22, 2026

Admission details

Admission details
Category	Minimum Graduation Marks	CAT 2025 Qualifying Percentile (Expected)
General/EWS	60%	92 overall (75 VARC, 70 DILR, 70 QA)
OBC	60%	85 overall (65 VARC, 60 DILR, 60 QA)
SC	50%	70 overall (50 VARC, 50 DILR, 50 QA)
ST	45%	60 overall (40 VARC, 40 DILR, 40 QA)
PwD	50%	60 overall (40 VARC, 40 DILR, 40 QA)

Admission details

Admission details
Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Due Date
Tuition & Academic Charges	16,50,000	Trimester-wise
Hostel & Mess (Twin-Sharing)	1,41,000	June 2026
Laptop & Misc.	1,00,000	Registration
Commitment Fee (Adjusted)	1,00,000	Offer Acceptance
Total	19,15,000	Full by Term 1 End

Admission details

Admission details
Year	Applicants	PI Calls	Admits	Avg CAT Percentile
2024	18,000	600	360	95.2
2025	20,500	550	360	96.5
2026 (Proj.)	25,000	650	360	97.0

Admission FAQs

What are documents required for IIM Raipur admission process?

Copies of degrees and mark sheets for all school and college degrees (Self-attested), in the case of CGPA/CPA, a Percentage conversion certificate from a College/University, two references with contact details, work Experience Certificate if any (Self-attested) and caste certificate (if applicable) are some of the documents required for IIM Raipur selection process.

What is IIM Raipur admission process for EMBA programmes?

Indian Institute of Management admissions to Executive MBA programmes are done based on the performance of students in their profiles and a Personal Interview conducted by the institute.

How to get admissions at IIM Raipur?

JAP 2026 is the latest inclusion in the MBA admission process 2026 led by the Indian Institute of Management Raipur. Apart from the JAP 2026, management aspirants can get IIM admission 2026 through individual IIM admission process 2026, IIM CAP 2026, and IIM SAP 2026.

Is there any personal interview for shortlisted candidates for IIM Raipur PGPM admissions?

Yes, shortlisted candidates need to appear for the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) for Indian Institute of Management Raipur PGPM admissions.

How can candidates fill the Indian Institute of Management Raipur application form?

The application form can be filled by visiting the admission portal of the institute in online mode. Then fill out IIM Raipur application form and pay the application fees. Finally submit the application form.

Do I have to appear for CAT/GMAT/GRE for IIM Raipur admissions?

Yes, students have to appear for CAT/GMAT/GRE for Indian Institute of Management Raipur admissions. Valid CAT scores are required for IIM Raipur MBA admissions 2026.

What is the eligibility criteria for admission to PGPM at IIM Raipur?

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to be eligible for admission to PGPM at the Indian Institute of Management Raipur.

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Entrance exams accepted

How to apply

Eligibility & fees by programme

Admission overview

Entrance exams and eligibility

How to apply

Selection and counselling

Exam & counselling schedule

Admission details

Admission details

Admission details

Admission FAQs

Entrance exams accepted

How to apply

Eligibility & fees by programme

Admission overview

Entrance exams and eligibility

How to apply

Selection and counselling

Exam & counselling schedule

Admission details

Admission details

Admission details

Admission FAQs