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 |
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| 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 2025 score | CAT 2025 score-based shortlisting through JAP followed by Personal Interview | CAT registration: Aug–Sep 2025; JAP registration: Early Jan 2026; Last date: Mid-Jan 2026 (Tentative) |
IIM Ranchi Executive MBA Admission 2026
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
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Application Submission: Interested candidates must complete the EMBA application form available on the official IIM Ranchi website.
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Shortlisting & Interview: Applicants are shortlisted based on eligibility and application details and are invited for a Personal Interview.
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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.
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50% weightage: Verbal Ability
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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 |
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| 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.