College Admissions: IIM Indore 2026: Eligibility, Cut-Off, Fees & Selection Process

Updated: Friday, July 24, 2026, 12:19 [IST]

The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) conducts admissions to its flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP) 2026-28 through the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, followed by a multi-stage selection process.

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As one of India's leading management institutes, IIM Indore follows a structured and merit-based admission system that evaluates candidates on academic performance, test scores, and interview performance.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the PGP programme must meet the following requirements:

A Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD categories)
Final-year students are also eligible, subject to completion within the specified timeline
A valid CAT 2025 score is mandatory

CAT Cut-Off (Expected 2026)

The minimum qualifying cut-off for shortlisting is:

General category: 90 percentile overall
NC-OBC: 80 percentile
SC: 60 percentile
ST: 45 percentile

However, candidates typically require a higher percentile (92-93+) for realistic chances of selection due to competition.

Selection Process

IIM Indore follows a three-stage admission process:

Stage 1: CAT-Based Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on CAT score along with academic profile and diversity factors.

Stage 2: Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates are called for the Personal Interview (PI) round (WAT may not be mandatory every year depending on policy).

Stage 3: Final Selection: The final merit list is prepared based on a composite score that includes:

CAT score (approx. 40%)
Personal Interview (approx. 45%)
Academic performance & diversity factors

Fees (Indicative)

The total fee for the PGP programme is typically in the range of ₹20-25 lakh for two years (subject to revision by the institute).

Candidates should refer to official notifications for the exact fee structure for the 2026 batch.

What Applicants Should Know

Simply meeting the CAT cut-off does not guarantee admission
Academic consistency (Class 10 & 12 scores) plays a role in shortlisting
Work experience and diversity factors may add weight in final selection

Final Word

IIM Indore admissions remain highly competitive, with selection based on a holistic evaluation rather than just CAT scores. Candidates aiming for admission should focus on strong percentile, academic profile, and interview preparation.