IIM Indore has opened applications for its MBA admission for the 2026 batch. The institute will shortlist candidates for personal interviews (PI) in January 2026 . Performance in the PI round carries the highest weightage, accounting for 45% of the final selection score. Admission is based on CAT 2025 scores, past academic performance, and diversity factors.
The selection process for the Postgraduate Programme in Management (PGP) at IIM Indore involves three stages. First, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria. Second, eligible candidates are shortlisted for the personal interview. The third stage involves a final selection based on a comprehensive evaluation.
CAT Cut-Offs for IIM Indore MBA 2026
Only candidates meeting the minimum sectional and overall CAT 2025 cut-off scores will receive a personal interview shortlist. The required percentile scores vary by category:
| Category | Quantitative Ability (QA) | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 90.00 |
| EWS | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 90.00 |
| NC-OBC | 70.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 | 80.00 |
| SC | 55.00 | 55.00 | 55.00 | 60.00 |
| ST | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 45.00 |
| PwD | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 45.00 |
Personal Interview Round Details
To participate in the personal interview round, candidates must register on the official IIM Indore website, iimidr.ac.in. Registration requires an 8-digit CAT registration number, an email address, or a date of birth. Shortlisted candidates will receive interview notifications in January 2026 .
Interviews will occur in both offline and online formats. Offline interview centers include Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, and Mumbai. Attendance at the personal interview is mandatory. Candidates failing to attend will not be considered for the subsequent selection stages.
The Admissions Committee at IIM Indore sets minimum performance expectations for various parameters within the personal interview. Candidates who do not meet these minimum standards in any PI parameter will be disqualified from further consideration in the selection process.
IIM Indore Final Selection Criteria
The final selection process, Stage 3, generates a category-wise merit list. This list relies on a Final Composite Score (FCS), which combines several components. Admissions offers are extended based on merit from this FCS list. The components and their respective weights are:
| Components | Score Weightage |
|---|---|
| Class 10/SSC Score | 5 |
| Class 12 Score | 5 |
| CAT 2025 Sectional Scores: | |
| VARC | 20 |
| DILR | 10 |
| QA | 10 |
| Personal Interview (PI) Score | 45 |
| Diversity Factor | 5 |
Candidates seeking admission to the IIM Indore PGP must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and actively participate in each stage of the selection process. For complete details, refer to the official IIM Indore admissions website.