IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2026: Shortlisting, Expected Cutoff, PI Dates

IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2026: Check shortlisting criteria, CAT score needed, eligibility, admission process, AWT, PI dates and selection criteria

Sep 11, 2026, 09:48 IST

IIM Ahmedabad is one of India’s premier management institutes and accepts CAT scores for admission to its two year PGP (MBA) programme. For admission to IIM Ahmedabad batch 2027, candidates will need to appear and qualify CAT 2026 exam which is scheduled to be conducted on November 29, 2026, but admission is not based on the CAT score alone, IIM A also considers candidates Class 10, 12 marks and bachelors degree marks, work experience and other academic and profile based parameters while shortlisting candidates. All the shortlisted candidates are then called for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI). After which IIM Ahmedabad calculates a final composite score based on multiple selection components and offers admission to candidates based on their overall performance. Scroll the article to get more details.

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IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2026: Important Dates

IIM Admissions for the upcoming PGP batch will start after the CAT 2026 results are announced. Shortlisted candidates will have to follow the official timetable to appear for the events.

IIM Ahmedabad Cut off 2026 (Expected)

Candidates can check the expected IIM Ahmedabad Cut Off 2026 for different categories in the table below. The table also includes the expected section cutoff for each category.

Category	Overall CAT Cutoff	Sectional Cutoff
General	99–100	85+
EWS	98–99+	85+
NC-OBC	97–99	80+
SC	85–95	75+
ST	80–90	65+
PwD	90–95	75+

IIM Ahmedabad Shortlisting Criteria 2026

IIM Ahmedabad does not shortlist candidates only on the basis of their CAT percentile. After applying the minimum CAT requirements, the institute considers several academics and profile related factors while preparing the shortlist for the AWT and PI stage.

CAT score
Class 10th Marks
Class 12th Marks
Bachelors Degree marks
Total Work Experience
Gender diversity
Academic Category

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IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2027: Shortlisting Process

IIM Ahmedabad follows a multi stage process, beginning with CAT and application rating based screening, followed by composite score shortlisting, AWT, PI and final selection.

Stage	What Happens
Stage 1	Candidates are screened using CAT performance and application rating
Stage 2	Additional candidates are shortlisted using the composite score
Next Stage	Shortlisted candidates appear for AWT and PI
Final Stage	Final admission offers are made using the Final Composite Score

IIM Ahmedabad PI Dates 2026 (Expected)

Candidates shortlisted for the IIM Ahmedabad PI round can expect the Personal Interview (PI) process to be conducted tentatively between February and March 2026. The exact dates will be announced soon on the official website and will be updated on this page shortly.

Event	Date
Shortlist Announcement	January, 2027
PI Registration Deadline	2nd week of January , 2027
AWT and PI	February to March 2027
Final Admission Status	April, 2027

Also Read: CAT 2026: Institute-Wise and Category-Wise IIM Seat Matrix

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Process 2026

IIM Ahmedabad’s admission process involves multiple stages including shortlisting candidates for the AWT and PI. The final selection is based on the candidates overall performance across the prescribed admission parameters.

IIM Ahmedabad AWT & PI Shortlisting: Composite Score

For AWT and PI shortlisted, IIM A calculates a composite score using the candidates normalised CAT performance and application rating. The CAT score carries the higher weightage, while the application rating reflects the candidates academic profile and other relevant factors.

Component	Weightage
Application Rating Score	35%
Overall CAT Score	65%

Composite Score = 35% Normalised Application Rating + 65% Normalised CAT Score

IIM Ahmedabad Application Rating Score

The Application Rating Score evaluates a candidate’s academic record, work experience and other profile based factors. IIM Ahmebad assigns rating scores to different components, which are combined to determine the overall application rating.

Component	What It Considers
Rating A	Class 10 marks
Rating B	Class 12 marks and stream
Rating C	Bachelor's degree marks and discipline
Rating D	Work experience
Rating E	Gender diversity

IIM Ahmedabad Work Experience Criteria

The work experience score is calculated based on the relevant experience reported in the CAT application form, following IIM Ahmedabad prescribed cut offset and calculation method.

Work Experience	Rating Score
Less than 12 months	0
12–36 months	0.20 × (months of experience − 11)
More than 36 months	5

IIM Ahmedabad Class 10 Rating Score

IIM Ahmedabad considers the candidates class 10 percentage while calculating the Application Rating Score. Higher Class 10 marks attract a higher rating score, as shown in the table below.

Class 10 Percentage	Rating Score
55% or below	1
Above 55% to 60%	2
Above 60% to 70%	3
Above 70% to 80%	5
Above 80% to 90%	8
Above 90%	10

IIM Ahmedabad Class 12 Rating Score

The Class 12 rating score is determined based on the candidates percentage as well as their academic stream. Different score ranges are applicable to Science, Commerce and Arts/ Humanities candidates.

Stream	Score Range	Rating Score
Science	Up to 55%	1
Science	Above 55% to 60%	2
Science	Above 60% to 70%	3
Science	Above 70% to 80%	5
Science	Above 80% to 90%	8
Science	Above 90%	10
Commerce	Up to 50%	1
Commerce	Above 50% to 55%	2
Commerce	Above 55% to 65%	3
Commerce	Above 65% to 75%	5
Commerce	Above 75% to 90%	8
Commerce	Above 90%	10
Arts/Humanities	Up to 45%	1
Arts/Humanities	Above 45% to 50%	2
Arts/Humanities	Above 50% to 60%	3
Arts/Humanities	Above 60% to 70%	5
Arts/Humanities	Above 70% to 85%	8
Arts/Humanities	Above 85%	10

IIM Ahmedabad Academic Categories

IIM Ahmedabad groups candidates into different academic categories based on their undergraduate discipline or professional qualification. These categories help determine the applicable academic rating while evaluating candidates for admission.

Category	Major Academic Backgrounds
AC-1	Medicine and surgery-related degrees
AC-2	CA, CMA, CS, FIAI and similar professional qualifications
AC-3	Commerce, economics, finance and management-related degrees
AC-4	Engineering, technology, architecture, science and agriculture-related degrees
AC-5	Arts, humanities, education, design, law, journalism and related fields
AC-6	Other disciplines not covered under AC-1 to AC-5

IIM Ahmedabad Final Selection Process

IIM Ahmedabad prepares the final merit list using a composite score that considers the personal interview (PI) AWT, CAT performance and application rating. The Personal interview carries the highest weightage, followed by CAT score, AWT and the application Rating

Final Composite Score = 50% PI + 10% AWT + 25% CAT + 15% Application Rating

IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Shortlisted candidates can check the table below to know the eligibility criteria for admission at IIM Ahmedabad.

Eligibility Requirement	Details
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent institution
Minimum Marks	50% for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates
SC/ST/PwD Candidates	Minimum 45% marks
Duration of Degree	At least 3 years after completing Class 12
Final-Year Students	Eligible to apply if they meet IIMA’s prescribed conditions
Work Experience	Not mandatory for the two-year PGP/MBA programme

Admission Event	Expected Date/Timeline
CAT 2026 Exam	November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result	January 2026
IIM Ahmedabad Shortlist 2027	January 2027
PI Registration	January 2027
Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI)	February–March 2027
Final Admission Status	April 2027
PGP 2027–29 Batch Commencement	June–July 2027