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Bihar

95%ile cutoff
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Jammu

Jammu & Kashmir

95%ile cutoff
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Sirmaur

Himachal Pradesh

95%ile cutoff
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Udaipur

Rajasthan

95%ile cutoff

IIM CAP 2026 Cutoff Percentiles

Category-wise minimum percentiles for Personal Interview calls

CategoryCutoff Percentile
General95
EWS81
NC-OBC77
SC60
ST40
PwD40

Note: Meeting the cutoff percentile is necessary but not sufficient. IIMs also consider sectional percentiles, academic profile, work experience, and diversity factors.

Update: For CAP 2026, IIM Kashipur, Ranchi, Trichy, and Raipur have opted out. CAP 2026 includes all 4 IIMs listed above.

CAP 2026 Interview Schedule

Personal Interviews and WAT rounds will be conducted between:

Start Date
Feb 2026
End Date
March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about CAP 2026 preparation

What is IIM CAP 2026?

IIM Common Admission Process (CAP) 2026 is a centralized PI/WAT round conducted for 4 IIMs: Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Sirmaur, and Udaipur. Candidates who meet the cutoff percentile are called for a single interview that counts for all participating IIMs. Note: Kashipur, Nagpur, Ranchi, and Trichy have opted out of CAP for 2026.

What is the CAP 2026 cutoff percentile?

For General category, the CAP cutoff is 95 percentile. Other categories: EWS (81), NC-OBC (77), SC (60), ST (40), PwD (40). Meeting the cutoff doesn't guarantee a call - IIMs also consider sectional percentiles (VARC/DILR/QA at 75/50/44 for Gen/OBC/SC respectively) and academic diversity.

When is the CAP 2026 PI/WAT schedule?

CAP 2026 interviews are expected to be scheduled from February to March 2026 (exact dates to be announced by IIM Bodh Gaya). The exact date depends on your application and will be communicated via email. WAT (Written Ability Test) is conducted before the Personal Interview on the same day.

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Can I practice for multiple IIMs separately?

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