

Admission to IIM Kashipur is done on the basis of a valid score in the CAT for the flagship program of MBA at the institute. Students have to take CAT and other further rounds of selection to get into the institute. Even for other programs, the institute takes admission on the basis of entrance-based admission procedure. There are certificate, PG, and doctoral level courses offered by the institute. According to NIRF 2025, IIM Kashipur ranks #23 in Management. Apart from the above-mentioned program, IIM Kashipur also offers E-MBA program for the professional candidates. Two years of work experience are required for this program.
Updated on 20 Jul 2026
By Kartikay Sharma, Content Creator
The admission into IIM Kashipur is made on the basis of the eligibility criteria and selection procedure defined for each programme. The applicants are required to be eligible in terms of the academic criteria and to clear the entrance test followed by a number of rounds of selection in order to gain admission. In the case of MBA and MBA Analytics programmes, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD applicants). The table below provides the eligibility criteria and selection process for the major programmes offered at IIM Kashipur.
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) | CAT + Joint Admission Process (JAP) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| MBA Analytics | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) | CAT + Joint Admission Process (JAP) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| Executive MBA | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) | CAT/GMAT/EMAT (conducted by IIM Kashipur) + Minimum 3 years of work experience + Personal Interview (PI) |
| Certificate Programmes | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks | Minimum 2 years of work experience + Profile Evaluation |
| PhD | Master's degree or equivalent with at least 50% marks | GATE/GMAT/GRE/CAT/UGC-NET/CSIR-JRF/IIMB Test + Personal Interview + Work Experience (where applicable) |
Candidates who want to join IIM Kashipur must complete the admission process step by step. The process includes checking eligibility, submitting the application, appearing for the entrance exam, attending the selection rounds, and confirming admission after selection.
MBA course fee at IIM Kashipur is Rs. 20.5 Lakh. The IIM Kashipur fee structure includes different fee items. These include tuition fee, admission fee, application fee, and a one-time fee. Fees can be paid using any payment gateway that is approved by the university. If admission gets withdrawn then the entire amount paid will be refunded excluding the processing fee of Rs. 1000. Fees are varied between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20.5 Lakh. Have a look at the table below:
| Course | Total Tuition Fees |
| MBA | INR 17 Lakh - INR 20.5 Lakh |
| Executive MBA/PGDM | INR 11.4 Lakh |
| Certificate courses | INR 10,000 - INR 3.3 Lakh |
The institute provides selective seats for its courses. It is mandatory that students must enroll in JAP in order to secure MBA seats. However, for other courses, the admission procedure needs to be timely completed. The institute maintains the Government of India reservation criteria for SC/ST/NCL-OBC/PwD and EWS. Below is the table that students should look at to understand the IIM Kashipur seat intake for flagship MBA course:
| Course | Seat Intake |
| MBA | 340 |
The students looking to get admitted into IIM Kashipur must keep an eye on all the admission deadlines to not miss any of the steps in the process. The admission to the premiere MBA programme at the institute is done through the CAT exam, then JAP, whereas the MBA in Analytics follows a different set of admissions deadlines as per the institute. The following table contains the latest admission events for IIM Kashipur along with the projected CAT schedule for 2026.
| Dates | Upcoming Events | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2026 | CAT 2026 Registration Starts | Expected |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Last Date to Apply for CAT 2026 | Expected |
| 5 Nov 2026 | CAT 2026 Admit Card Release | Expected |
| 30 Nov 2026 | CAT 2026 Examination | Expected |
| Dec 2026 (Last Week) | CAT 2026 Result Declaration | Expected |
| Jan–Mar 2027 | JAP Shortlisting & Personal Interview (MBA) | Tentative |
Candidates interested in joining IIM Kashipur need to submit their online application before the stipulated date. In order to apply for an MBA programme, candidates need to take up the CAT exam first followed by JAP (Joint Admission Process) that allows applicants to apply in one go for the four IIMs (IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Tiruchirappalli).
Candidates must keep the following documents ready before completing the online application process.
| Document | Required For |
|---|---|
| Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate | Date of Birth and educational qualification proof |
| Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate | Educational qualification verification |
| Bachelor's Degree Marksheet & Certificate | UG qualification proof for all programmes |
| Master's Degree Marksheet & Certificate | Required for PhD admission |
| CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-JRF/EMAT Scorecard | Entrance exam verification (as applicable) |
| Work Experience Certificate | Executive MBA and other programmes requiring experience |
| Offer Letter (if applicable) | As required by the institute |
| Aadhaar Card or Government-issued Photo ID | Identity verification |
| Date of Birth Proof | Age verification (if separate from Class 10 certificate) |
| Address Proof | Residential address verification |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) | Reservation benefits (if applicable) |
| Caste Validity Certificate | Required for reserved category candidates (where applicable) |
| Income Certificate | Applicable for EWS or fee concession claims |
| Recent Passport-size Photograph | Online application form |
| Scanned Signature | Online application form |
| Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking Details | Online application fee payment |
Financial help is provided to the students at IIM Kashipur by way of scholarships from the Government of India scholarship schemes and the scholarships that are offered by the institute. Scholarships serve as a means of providing deserving candidates with some relief from their educational costs and are granted based on merit, financial requirement, and category.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility / Benefit |
|---|---|
| Institute Scholarship | Full tuition fee waiver for up to 10% of MBA students based on the institute's scholarship policy. |
| National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students | Available for eligible Scheduled Tribe (ST) students as per Government of India norms. |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students | Merit-based financial assistance for eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) students. |
| PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education for OBC, EBC & DNT Students | Financial support for eligible OBC, EBC, and DNT students under the Government of India scheme. |
| Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities | Financial assistance for eligible students with disabilities under the central government scheme. |
| Need-Based Scholarship | Offered to students from economically weaker backgrounds who meet the institute's eligibility criteria. |
| Merit-Based Scholarship | Awarded to students with outstanding academic performance as per institute guidelines. |
| Need-cum-Merit Scholarship | Granted to students based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. |
Stay informed and inspired with our blogs from DegreeFYD. Explore, whether you’re a student, working professional, or lifelong learner. DegreeFYD’s blog helps you make smarter decisions and stay ahead in your education journey.
© 2026 Nuvora Education Private Limited. All rights reserved.