IIM Ranchi – Indian Institute of Management Admission Process

  Ranchi   MHRD, Public (Autonomous)   ESTD 2010
  Ranchi   MHRD, Public (Autonomous)   ESTD 2010

Admission

IIM Ranchi Admission 2027

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IIM Ranchi Admission 2027

  • CAT 2026 Registration Started: IIM Indore has started the CAT 2026 registration process at iimcat.ac.in from August 3, 2026. Candidates can apply online until September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM). The CAT 2026 exam will be held on November 29, 2026
 

IIM Ranchi Admission 2027 is conducted through a rigorous, merit-based selection process that evaluates candidates on academic performance, entrance exam scores, and personal interviews. The institute admits students to its IPM, MBA, Executive MBA, and Doctoral programmes, ensuring a holistic assessment of managerial aptitude, analytical ability, and leadership potential.

For the MBA 2027 intake, IIM Ranchi considers CAT 2026 scores as the primary shortlisting criterion and participates in the Joint Admission Process (JAP) along with select IIMs. Shortlisted candidates are further assessed through a Personal Interview (PI). Admissions to the IPM programme are based on IPMAT scores, while Executive MBA admissions follow a profile-based shortlisting process focused on work experience. Doctoral admissions consider national-level test scores such as CAT/GMAT/GATE/NET, followed by an interview. Through this structured approach, IIM Ranchi ensures the selection of candidates with strong academic foundations and high managerial potential.

IIM Ranchi Important Dates 2027

The CAT 2026 exam dates have been announced for IIM Ranchi Admissions 2027 to MBA programs 2027–29 batch. Key dates are listed below:

Indian Institute of Management Ranchi Admission Dates 2027

Program Event Important Dates
MBA / PGP CAT 2026 Registration August 3 to September 15, 2026
  CAT 2026 Exam November 2026
  CAT 2026 Result December 2026 (expected)
  MBA Admission Process January–April 2027 (expected)
  Final Admission Offer May 2027 (expected)

IIM Ranchi MBA/ MBA-HR/ MBA-BA Admission 2027

IIM Ranchi offers its flagship MBA programme across three specialisations: MBA (General Management), MBA (Human Resource Management), and MBA (Business Analytics). Admission to these programmes is based on a valid CAT score, followed by shortlisting through the Joint Admission Process (JAP) and a Personal Interview (PI).

For the 2026 admission cycle, the JAP cutoff for the General category for MBA admissions at IIM Ranchi is 90 percentile. From 2026 onwards, IIM Ranchi will participate in a Joint Admission Process along with IIM Raipur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Kashipur.

This unified admission process enables candidates to apply to all four institutes through a single application window, eliminating the need for multiple registrations and simplifying the overall admission procedure.

MBA Programmes at IIM Ranchi: Fees, Eligibility & Selection (2026)

Course Total Fees (Approx.) Seat Intake (Approx.) Eligibility Criteria Selection Process Application Timeline
MBA (PGP) / MBA-HR / MBA-BA ₹19.2 Lakhs 200–210 seats Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD); Final-year students eligible; Valid CAT 2026 score CAT 2026 score-based shortlisting through JAP followed by Personal Interview CAT registration: Aug–Sep 2026; JAP registration: Early Jan 2027; Last date: Mid-Jan 2027 (Tentative)

IIM Ranchi Executive MBA Admission 2027

IIM Ranchi offers an Executive MBA (EMBA) programme designed for working professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree and possess a minimum of three years of full-time work experience. The admission process is streamlined and primarily evaluates candidates on their professional profile and interview performance.

Executive MBA Admission Process

  • Application Submission: Interested candidates must complete the EMBA application form available on the official IIM Ranchi website.

  • Shortlisting & Interview: Applicants are shortlisted based on eligibility and application details and are invited for a Personal Interview.

  • Final Offer: Admission offers are issued to candidates selected after the interview stage.

Executive MBA Selection Criteria

Shortlisting is based on eligibility conditions and information provided in the application form, while final selection is determined through the Personal Interview. Eligible candidates can apply online by submitting the form and paying the applicable application fee.

IIM Ranchi IPM Admission 2026

IIM Ranchi offers a five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) for candidates who have completed Class 12 with at least 60% marks. Admission to the IPM programme is based on performance in IPMAT, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) and evaluation of the candidate’s academic profile.

IPM Admission Process

I. Initial Shortlisting for PI

An initial shortlist is prepared based solely on IPMAT 2026 scores conducted by IIM Indore.

  • 50% weightage: Verbal Ability

  • 50% weightage: Quantitative Ability (MCQ + SA combined)

II. Personal Interview (PI)

The PI process is conducted in offline mode across multiple cities including New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ranchi.

III. Final Selection

A Consolidated Merit List (CML) is prepared based on the combined scores of the admission test, PI, and academic profile.

IPM Final Selection Weightage

Component Weightage
Admission Test Score 65%
Personal Interview 15%
Academic Profile 20%
Gender Diversity (Bonus)* 5%
Total 100%

*Bonus points are added to the candidate’s score and not to the total weightage.

Within the Admission Test Score, 32.5% weightage is assigned to Verbal Ability and 32.5% to Quantitative Ability.