Established in 2010 by the Government of India, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur is a prominent second-generation IIM. The institute operates from a state-of-the-art 200-acre campus located in the capital city of Chhattisgarh. IIM Raipur has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, securing the #15 rank in the NIRF 2025 management category. Its flagship offering is the two-year, full-time, residential Post Graduate Programme (PGP) leading to an MBA degree.
IIM Raipur: Courses, Fees & Eligibility
The institute provides several management programs, with the PGP (MBA) serving as the primary academic track.
| Course | Fees (Approximate) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (PGP) | ₹19,77,000 – ₹20.16 lakh (Total Fee for 2026-2028 batch) | Bachelor’s degree (min. 50% aggregate; 45% for SC/ST/PwD) + valid CAT score |
IIM Raipur: Admission Policy for PGP 2026-28 batch
The admission process for the flagship MBA program is primarily driven by performance in the Common Admission Test (CAT).
- 2026–2028 Batch Admission: This cycle is managed through the Joint Admission Process (JAP 2026). IIM Raipur serves as the coordinating body for JAP 2026, which includes IIM Kashipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Tiruchirappalli.
The selection framework consists of:
- Mandatory online registration following the declaration of CAT results.
- Initial shortlisting based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS), which factors in CAT performance, academic history, and diversity.
- A Personal Interview (PI) stage for qualified candidates.
- A final merit list derived from a comprehensive composite score.
Shortlisting Criteria (CAT-Based)
Sectional and Overall CAT Cutoffs
Shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) stage is based on minimum percentile requirements set for JAP 2026.
| Category | VARC Percentile | DILR Percentile | QA Percentile | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 92 |
| EWS | 40 | 40 | 40 | 70 |
| NC-OBC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 25 | 32 | 32.5 | 40 |
| Differently Abled (DAP) | 25 | 32 | 35.2 | 40 |
Final Selection Criteria
Final Score Weightage (PGP 2026-2028 Batch)
The final merit list for JAP 2026 is determined using a score calculated out of 150 marks.
| Component | Weightage (Marks out of 150) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Index Score | 50 |
| PI Score (Personal Interview) | 40 |
| SSC / Class X Percentage | 15 |
| HSC / Class XII / Equivalent | 15 |
| Work Experience Score | 15 |
| Gender Diversity (Female/Transgender) | 8 |
| Profile Score (UG Institution/CFA) | 5 |
| Academic Diversity | 2 |
Note: Candidates may receive either the Gender Diversity Score or the Academic Diversity Score, but not both.
Work Experience Scoring
Experience Brackets
Work experience accounts for up to 15 marks in the final evaluation. For the upcoming cycle, experience is calculated up to December 31, 2025. Typically, maximum weightage is awarded to candidates with 12 to 36 months of professional experience.
Sectional and Overall CAT Cutoffs
Shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) stage is based on minimum percentile requirements set for JAP 2026.
| Category | VARC Percentile | DILR Percentile | QA Percentile | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 92 |
| EWS | 40 | 40 | 40 | 70 |
| NC-OBC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 25 | 32 | 32.5 | 40 |
| Differently Abled (DAP) | 25 | 32 | 35.2 | 40 |
Final Score Weightage (PGP 2026-2028 Batch)
The final merit list for JAP 2026 is determined using a score calculated out of 150 marks.
| Component | Weightage (Marks out of 150) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Index Score | 50 |
| PI Score (Personal Interview) | 40 |
| SSC / Class X Percentage | 15 |
| HSC / Class XII / Equivalent | 15 |
| Work Experience Score | 15 |
| Gender Diversity (Female/Transgender) | 8 |
| Profile Score (UG Institution/CFA) | 5 |
| Academic Diversity | 2 |
Note: Candidates may receive either the Gender Diversity Score or the Academic Diversity Score, but not both.
Reservation Policy:
IIM Raipur strictly follows the Government of India’s reservation norms for Central Educational Institutions (CEIs). Admission offers are extended based on category-wise merit lists as per the Reservation in Admission Act, 2006.
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