IIM Shortlist 2021 – 2023

IIM Shortlist / Wait List 2021 – 2023 – Check here final IIM Shortlist 2021 – 2023 for all 20 Indian Institute of Management. Candidates can also check CAP result, final result, and IIM waitlist from this page. IIMs shortlist candidates, for WAT and PI, on the basis of CAT 2020 percentile score. Candidates whose name appears in the IIM admission 2021 – 2023 shortlist / waitlist have to report at the respective IIM for PI and WAT round. For admission in the academic session 2021 – 2023, IIMs use their individual selection process. However, few IIMs participate using common admission process (CAP) for admission in PGP / MBA courses. For more details on IIM shortlist 2021, process, waitlist movement, final selection result etc. read below.

IIM Shortlist 2021 – 2023

From below candidates can check the IIM shortlist / waitlist 2021 for all the IIMs. If you can see your name in the shortlist, you can login at the respective IIM admission portal and download the call letter for PI and WAT. All the details regarding writing ability test (WAT) and personal interview (PI) is provided in the call letter.

IIM Final Selection List 2021 – 2023

In the table below check the final selection list for IIM admission 2020-22. Candidate can check previous year final selection list for reference.

IIMs	IIM Shortlist 2020-2022
IIM Visakhapatnam	PGP result announced- check here
IIM Sirmaur	Click here to check ADMISSION STATUS MBA (T&HM) Batch (2020-22)
IIM Rohtak	Click here to check the list of candidates shortlisted for PGP admission 2020-22
IIM Calcutta	Click here to check the MBA result for 2020-22 batch
IIM Ahmedabad	Check here PGP admission status for 2020-22 batch Click here to check the admission status for the PGP-FABM 2020-2022 batch
IIM Bangalore	Click here to check PGP 2020 Admission Status
IIM Amritsar	Click here to check status
IIM Kozhikode	Click here to check candidates selected for PGP 2020-22 Batch
IIM Shillong	Click here to check the Admission Status for Post Graduate Programme in Management.
IIM Raipur	Click here to check Result status
IIM Sambalpur	Click here to check the result
IIM Nagpur	Final offer has been sen to the candidates via [email protected]
IIM Jammu	Click here to check the MBA Admission Result
IIM Bodhgaya	Click here to check PGP admission result.
IIM Tiruchirappalli	Click here to check PGPM result
IIM Ranchi	Click here to check the result
IIM Kashipur	Click here to check the admission offer list for session 2020
IIM Udaipur	Click here to Check the result
IIM Indore	Click here to check the admission status for session 2020
IIM Lucknow	Click here to check the admission status for session 2020

IIM Shortlist 2020-2022 for GD-PI and Other Rounds

In the below table students can check shortlist status for all IIM’s GD, PI and WAT rounds:

IIMs	IIM Shortlist 2020-2022
IIM Lucknow	Click here to check the WAT and PI schedule for PGP/PGP-ABM/PGP-SM -Batch 2020-22 Check here admission status for WAT-PI shortlist for PGP/PGP-ABM/PGP-SM Check here candidates shortlist for WAT and PI
IIM Rohtak	Click here to check 1st waitlist for PGP Admission 2020-22.
IIM Calcutta	Check here interview shortlist for MBA 2020-22 Batch Click here to check PI and WAT Schedule for shortlisted candidates for MBA Batch (2020-22) Click here to check the result of MBA 2020-22 Batch.
IIM Bangalore	Click here to check PGP 2020-22 Call for Interview shortlist
IIM Indore	Click here to check the Provisional admission status for PGP and PGP – HRM (2020 – 22 Batch) Click here to check Provisional Short-list for WAT and PI : 2020-22 (Batch)
IIM Raipur	Coming soon
IIM Ranchi	Coming soon – via CAP
IIM Kashipur	Coming soon – via CAP
IIM Tiruchirappalli	Coming soon
IIM Udaipur	Coming soon – via CAP
IIM Nagpur	Click here to check the second PI shortlist for PGP 2020-22 admission.
IIM Sambalpur	Coming soon
IIM Visakhapatnam	admission offers on May 20, 2020
IIM Jammu	Coming soon

First Generation IIMs Selection Criteria 2021

The candidates can check below the selection criteria of the first generation IIM from below:

#1. Indian Institute of Management Calcutta: Fist the candidates are selected based on CAT 2019 score. These candidates have to appear for PI and WAT. The final admission is offered based on the following parameters:

• Marks in CAT 2019
• Marks in 10+2
• Marks in Graduation
• Previous Work Experience
• Gender Diversity Factor

#2. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad: The selection process includes selection of the candidates based on CAT 2019 scores for PI and WAT. Then a final admission list is prepared as per the below given details:

• Score of PI and WAT
• CAT Score
• Application Rating (AR) this includes scoring based on Class 10 marks, Class 12 Marks, Bachelor’s Degree Examination, and Work Experience

#3. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore: The selection process includes selection of the candidates based on CAT 2019 percentile score. The shortlisted candidates are then called for PI and WAT. the final admission offered is based on the following factors:

•  Scores in the 10th and 12th board exams
•  Bachelors’ degree exam marks
• Work Experience
• PI and WAT performance
• CAT 2019 scores

#4. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow: First the candidates have to qualify the CAT 2019 cutoff for admission in IIM Lucknow. Selected candidates have to appear for PI and WAT. Next, the final admission is given based on the following:

• Scaled CAT 2019 score
• Class 12 marks
• Graduation marks
• Work experience
• PI and WAT scores
• Diversity factors – gender and academic discipline

#5. Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode: The selection process is like all other first-generation IIMs. First, the selection is based on CAT percentile score for PI and WAT. Thereafter, candidates are called for final admission based on the below factors:

• CAT 2019 index score
• Class 10 percentage scores
• Class 12 percentage scores
• Gender and academic diversity factor
• PI and WAT scores

#6. Indian Institute of Management Indore: The selection process includes the selection of the candidates based on CAT score for PI and WAT. Then the shortlisted candidates are given final admission based on the below-given factors:

• Class 10 score
• Class 12 score
• PI score
• WAT score
• CAT score

CAT 2019 Cutoff for IIM Admission 2020-22

Candidates can check below the cutoff of CAT 2019 for selection for further stages of admission in IIMs:

Note: This is only for the general category candidates:

IIMs	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
IIM Ahmedabad	70	70	70	80
IIM Calcutta	≥ 75	≥ 80	≥ 80	≥ 85
IIM Bangalore	80	75	75	85
IIM Lucknow	85	85	85	90
IIM Indore	80	80	80	90
IIM Kozhikode	75	75	75	85
IIM Shillong	75	75	75	–
IIM Raipur	80	80	80	94
IIM Ranchi	80	80	80	90
IIM Rohtak	70	70	70	95
IIM Kashipur	80	80	80	90
IIM Tiruchirappalli	80	80	80	95
IIM Udaipur	80	80	80	90
IIM Amritsar	80	75	75	80
IIM Bodh Gaya	80	80	80	90
IIM Nagpur	72	72	72	85
IIM Sambalpur	80	80	80	94
IIM Sirmaur	80	80	80	90
IIM Visakhapatnam	80	80	80	85
IIM Jammu	80	80	80	90

Seats in IIMs for Admission in PGP 2021 – 2023 Batch via CAT 2020

The following tentative number of seats are to be offered by the IIMs for admission in the 2021 – 2023 batch. The seats are as per the last year’s data and the tentative batch size available on the websites of the respective IIMs.

IIMs	Number of Seats in PGP
IIM Lucknow	419
IIM Ahmedabad	385
IIM Kozhikode	375
IIM Bangalore	382
IIM Calcutta	280
IIM Indore	450
IIM Shillong	120
IIM Raipur	120
IIM Ranchi	120
IIM Rohtak	120
IIM Kashipur	90
IIM Tiruchirappalli	102
IIM Udaipur	120
IIM Amritsar	to be announced
IIM Bodh Gaya	150
IIM Nagpur	240
IIM Sambalpur	to be announced
IIM Sirmaur	to be announced
IIM Visakhapatnam	to be announced
IIM Jammu	180

As per the reports the new / baby IIMs, that do not have their campus, shall get their permanent campus by June 2021. These IIMs are:

IIM Amritsar
IIM Bodh Gaya
IIM Nagpur
IIM Sambalpur
IIM Sirmaur
IIM Vishakhapatnam
IIM Jammu

How are candidates shortlisted for IIM Admission 2021 – 2023

The shortlisting process includes the following steps:

Step 1: IIMs determine CAT percentile cutoff. This is based on several factors that are decided by the IIMs.

Step 2: The candidates who get more than or equal to the CAT percentile score are placed in the shortlist.

Step 3: The shortlisted candidates are thus issued call letter for PI and WAT.

IIMs Admission Criteria 2021 – 2023

The admission criteria vary for different IIMs. However, all IIMs have certain common features when it comes to the admission criteria. Following are the generally followed admission procedure in the IIMs:

In the first stage: IIMs take into account the Common Admission Test (CAT) percentile score and then prepare a list of shortlisted candidates for PI and WAT. The CAT percentile cutoff differs as per the IIMs and there is a relaxation of percentile for the reserved category candidates.

The second stage: The shortlisted candidates appear for PI and WAT at the respective IIMs where they are shortlisted.

The third stage: In this stage, admission criteria involve a calculation of the score for final admission. This score is called the composite score (CS) in most of the IIMs. The calculation of CS is based on the weightage given to various factors. These factors differ from IIM to IIM. Some of the factors are:

• CAT score – This is taken into account by all IIMs
• PI and WAT scores
• Past academic performance (PAP) – Class 10, 12 and UG marks
• Work experience
• Reference letter

The fourth stage: The candidates who are selected for final admission, have to report at the respective IIM and complete the admission process and document verification.

For the second and third generation of IIMs or more commonly called the new and baby IIMs respectively, the shortlist process is via a centralised admission process which is called the common admission process (CAP). The participating IIMs of CAP 2021 are as follows:

IIM Common Admission Procedure (CAP) 2021

The process of CAP includes, a candidate appearing in a single written ability test (WAT) / personal interview (PI). The scores of the WAT / PI are then shared with the members of the CAP. On the basis of these scores, each of the member institutions of CAP releases final admission list.

• CAT Score – The conducting IIM sends candidate’s CAT Scores to all the members of the CAP
• Shortlisting – CAP members release a shortlist based upon the percentile of a candidate in the Common Admission Test (CAT). Candidates receive the intimation via an e-mail for a single WAT/PI.
• CAP Form – The candidates also receive a CAP form, which they have to fill to further the procedure.
• WAT /PI – Then the candidates face the CAP procedure, which consists of a single WAT/PI.
• Final Merit List – The scores of the candidates in the WAT/PI are then sent to all the IIMs under CAP. Taking the score into the account, all the CAP IIMs prepare a final shortlist.

The following IIMs are part of CAP 2021:

1. IIM Ranchi – Conducting body of CAP 2021
2. IIM Trichy
3. IIM Raipur
4. IIM Udaipur
5. IIM Kashipur
6. IIM Amritsar
7. IIM Bodh Gaya
8. IIM Sambalpur

The difference between CAP and individual IIM selection process: The only difference is that the shortlisted candidates have to appear for a common PI and WAT for admission in member IIMs of CAP.

CAP 2021 PI and WAT Centers

CAP 2021 is to be held in the following cities. The time and date for CAP are intimated to the shortlisted candidates via call letter or email.

1. Bangalore
2. Chennai
3. Kolkata
4. Mumbai
5. New Delhi

Meaning of Various Terms in IIMs Admission Criteria 2021 – 23

Written Ability Test (WAT) – It is a written test wherein the candidates are judged based on their writing and management skills.

Personal Interview (PI) – Usually, an IIM attaches a lot of value to the PI, and a significant amount of weightage is given to it. Candidates are judged for the personality, presence of mind and lot of other factors.

Past Academic Performance(PAP) – Percentages/CGPA of 10th board, 12th board and graduation are considered in here. A rating or point system is attached and the score is awarded based on the percentage in all these courses and the difficulty level of degree.

Work Experience (WE) – The quality of work experience is considered in many IIMs and a rating/points system is attached to it.

Reference Letter (RL) – Some IIMs ask a candidate to bring two reference letters from the teachers, where the performance of the candidate is evaluated. This section also carries a certain amount of weightage.

Diversity (DI) – The diversity section is based upon the allocation of marks according to gender. In certain Institutes, an extra score is credited to female and transgender candidates.

IIM Admission 2021 – 23 Personal Interview Tips

The candidates shortlisted for personal interview must not take this stage any lightly. PI holds great weightage in IIM selection criteria. Thus here are some tips to help you out.

Have a good SOP (statement of purpose): Candidates who attended interviews at IIM Bangalore said last year that 3 professors interviewed them. They were very interested in looking at the SOP.

SOP means you explaining to the interviewer why you are so interested in a particular position, in this case, joining a particular IIM.

Be honest and respect the panel: The ones sitting on the other side of the table are experienced people who can sense when the interviewee is making things up. It is a good idea to stick to strengths and steer the ongoing interview in a direction that leads to your strengths.

Keep all documents managed: It would be indeed beneficial to have all the required documents together so that you can present as and when needed during the interview. The first impression is the last one. If a management candidate is not well managed, the impression goes down and you lose crucial points.

Documents Required in IIMs Admission 2021 – 23 PI/WAT

Candidates who get shortlisted for the PI/WAT need to bring certain documents with them:

• A printout of the CAT 2019 Scorecard
• Original X, XII and graduation marksheets (all semesters) along with photocopies
• Work experience certificate along with the salary slips
• Caste certificate for the reserved candidates
• Reference letter (wherever applicable)
• Copy of the form filled for the particular IIM

IIM Admission 2021 – 23 Waitlist Movement

This refers to the number of seats that move up from waitlist to offer. In other words, if the candidate is in waitlist number 10, whether or not they get a call letter for PI and WAT.

It is interesting to note the waitlist of the past few years in all IIMs. Though there is a dearth of official data on this, here are some of the data available via discussions and blogs / social media on this topic. Below is the waitlist movement of the most searched IIMs, which are IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA), IIM Bangalore (IIMB), and IIM Calcutta (IIMC).

IIMs waitlist movement from past trends for general category candidates:

IIMs	Waitlist movement by
IIM A	16
IIM B	61
IIM C	96

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)

There are in all 20 IIMs in India. All of them enjoy the status of “Institutes of National Importance”. The 2 years Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is the flagship course of the IIMs. The course is equivalent to the MBA course. The admission in this course across all the IIMs is based on the common admission test (CAT). Out of all the 20 IIMs, 6 are the old IIMs, 7 are the new ones and the rest 7 are the baby IIMs that have been established from 2015.

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