IIM Tiruchirappalli Admission 2026: Eligibility, CAT Cut-Off, Selection Process and Key Details

Admission to the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy) for the MBA 2026-28 batch is conducted through the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, followed by a multi-stage selection process under the Joint Admission Process (JAP) 2026.

IIM Trichy participates in JAP along with IIM Kashipur, Raipur, and Ranchi, allowing candidates to go through a common interview process before final admission decisions are made.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the MBA (PGPM) programme at IIM Trichy, candidates must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
• Appear for and qualify in CAT 2025
• Meet minimum sectional and overall percentile cut-offs

Final-year students are also eligible, subject to meeting graduation requirements within the specified timeline.

CAT Cut-Off and Shortlisting

For the 2026 admission cycle:

• Minimum qualifying CAT percentile: Around 90 (General category)
• Competitive percentile for shortlisting: Typically 94-96+ (General category)
• Sectional cut-offs apply across all CAT sections

Meeting the minimum cut-off does not guarantee selection, as candidates are shortlisted based on overall profile and competition levels.

Selection Process

The admission process involves multiple stages:

• CAT 2025 Score Evaluation
• Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) via JAP 2026
• Personal Interview (PI)
• Final Merit List Preparation

Final selection is based on a composite score including:

• CAT percentile (major weightage)
• Personal Interview performance
• Academic performance
• Work experience and profile factors

As per the official admission policy, CAT score carries around 52% weightage, followed by PI and other parameters.

Admission Timeline (Expected)

• CAT 2025 exam: November 2025
• Shortlisting: January 2026 onwards
• Personal Interviews (JAP): February-April 2026
• Final admission offers: April-May 2026

Candidates do not need to apply separately for IIM Trichy beyond CAT but must meet its criteria during the selection process.

Programmes Offered

IIM Trichy offers:

• PGPM (MBA) - flagship programme
• PGPM-HR (MBA-HR) - specialised HR programme

What This Means for Aspirants

Admission to IIM Trichy is competitive and profile-based. While CAT performance remains the primary filter, final selection depends on interview performance, academic consistency, and overall profile strength.

Candidates are advised to focus on both CAT preparation and interview readiness to improve their chances in the 2026 admission cycle.

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