Admission Process for IIMs

Please note that each IIM shortlists candidates for second stage of selection which may be independent of each other. The process may include

• Written Ability Test (WAT),


• Group Discussions (GD) and


• Personal Interviews (PI)

Performance in CAT2011 examination is an important component in the admission process. IIMs may use previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience and other similar inputs in short listing and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process. The processes, academic cut-offs and the weights allocated to the evaluation parameters may vary across IIMs. For more information, you may refer the admissions policies of IIMs from their respective websites

CAT Result and Short-listing
CAT 2011 result will be announced on 11 January 2012 on the CAT website. List of shortlisted candidates for the next level of selection will be made available on the individual IIM websites. Each IIM will send interview letters to the candidates it has short-listed. The criteria for short-listing vary from IIM to IIM. Please visit the admission hotlinks of the respective websites of IIMs for further information.

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