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IIM Ranchi Admission 2027

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government collegeEstd. 2009
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IIM Ranchi Admission Overview

IIM Ranchi admission has five steps: CAT, JAP registration, shortlist, interview and offer. The IIM Ranchi admission requirements are set per batch. IIM Ranchi, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur and IIM Trichy ran JAP 2026 together, and IIM Raipur coordinated it. Offers are provisional until the institute verifies your documents. Read the IIM Ranchi admission criteria for your batch before you apply.

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Admission Steps

CAT, JAP, shortlist, interview, offer

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IIMs in JAP 2026

Kashipur, Raipur, Ranchi and Trichy

65 / 20 / 15

Merit List Weights

CAT, profile and interview, in per cent

Batch 2027-29 Rules Are Not Out

IIM Ranchi has not published criteria or a JAP policy for the 2027 intake. The rules on this page are the latest ones, for Batch 2026-28. Read the new criteria when the institute posts them.

How to Get Admission in IIM Ranchi?

To get IIM Ranchi admission, take CAT, clear the percentile bars, register in JAP, attend the physical interview and accept the offer. Then pay the first-term fee on the portal by the deadline. IIM Ranchi admission is open to graduates for the MBA family. IIM Ranchi admission 2027 follows CAT 2026. Class 12 students apply to the IPM, which uses IPMAT instead.

IIM Ranchi Admission Dates 2027

The key IIM Ranchi admission dates 2027 aspirants should track start with CAT on Sunday 29 November 2026. Registration closed on 22 September 2026. The edit window ran from 10:00 on 5 October to 17:00 on 6 October 2026. IIM Ranchi admission dates for JAP 2027 are not announced yet. Track the IIM Ranchi admission dates on the admissions page.

  1. 22 September 2026

    CAT 2026 Registration Closed

    The fee was Rs 2,700, or Rs 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD candidates.

  2. 05 to 06 October 2026

    CAT 2026 Edit Window

    From 10:00 on 5 October to 17:00 on 6 October.

  3. From 04 November 2026

    CAT 2026 Admit Cards

    Download from the official CAT website.

  4. 29 November 2026

    CAT 2026

    Sunday exam.

  5. First week of January 2027

    CAT 2026 Result

    Likely, as in earlier years.

What Were the IIM Ranchi Admission Dates for the Last Cycle?

The last cycle was Batch 2026-28. IIM Ranchi released its third offer list on 23 May 2026, with payment due by 4:00 pm on 26 May 2026. Reporting ran from 12 to 15 June 2026, and classes began on 15 June 2026. The IPM 2026-31 stages are in the second timeline below.

  1. 23 May 2026

    Third Offer List, MBA Family

    Payment due 4:00 pm on 26 May 2026.

  2. 12 to 15 June 2026

    Reporting by Programme

    MBA-BA 12 June, MBA 13 June, MBA-HRM 14 June, PhD 15 June.

  3. 12 April 2026

    IPM 2026-31 Application Closed

    The last date to apply was 12 April 2026.

  4. 15 July 2026

    IPM First Offer List

    Waitlist numbers are shown on the portal.

  5. 07 August 2026

    IPM Classes Began

    Reporting was at 9:30 am.

IIM Ranchi Eligibility Criteria 2027

The IIM Ranchi admission eligibility for the MBA is a bachelor's degree with 50% marks and a valid CAT score. SC, ST and PwD candidates need 45% in graduation. The IIM Ranchi admission requirements also set Class 10 and 12 marks. The figures below are from the Batch 2026-28 rules.

Class 10 and Class 12 need 60% for General, EWS and NC-OBC, 55% for SC and ST, and 45% for PwD. Graduation needs 50%, or 45% for SC, ST and PwD. Marks are the aggregate of all subjects.

What Is the IIM Ranchi Admission Eligibility for the MBA?

You need a bachelor's degree with 50%, or 45% for SC, ST and PwD. The Class 10 and 12 marks are in the first tab. The MBA-BA also asks for a quantitative degree. The dates in the second tab are from the 2026 rules, so expect new dates for 2027. IIM Ranchi admission eligibility is fixed per batch.

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Can Freshers Get Admission in IIM Ranchi?

Yes. Work experience is not required for the MBA. A fresher scores 0 on the work experience part of the profile. Candidates with more than 12 months of full-time experience score 5 marks, and the best band is 24 to 36 months. Experience is counted as of 31 December 2025.

Who Can Apply to the IIM Ranchi IPM?

Class 12 students with 60% in Classes 10 and 12, or 55% for SC, ST and PwD. They must take IPMAT 2026, conducted by IIM Indore. The IPM 2026-31 application closed on 12 April 2026, and the next round is not announced.

IIM Ranchi Entrance Exams 2027

IIM Ranchi accepts CAT for the MBA family and IPMAT for the IPM. IIM Ranchi admission needs one of these scores. The table lists the exam for each programme. The PhD accepts several exams, and IIM Ranchi sets the rules for each batch.

ProgrammeExam
MBA, MBA-HRM, MBA-BACAT, through JAP
IPMIPMAT, conducted by IIM Indore
PhDCAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT or NET/JRF

Which Entrance Exam Does IIM Ranchi Accept for the MBA?

CAT only. CAT 2026 scores will apply to the 2027 intake, and the Batch 2026-28 rules used CAT 2025. The exam pattern and syllabus are on the official CAT website. PhD applicants are exempt from the exam if they hold an IIM PGP or PGDM from the last four years. They also need a CGPA of 6.5 or more.

IIM Ranchi Admission Process 2027

The IIM Ranchi admission process for the MBA family follows six steps after you take CAT. The institute says its offers are provisional until documents are verified. Use the steps below as the IIM Ranchi admission procedure.

  1. Step 1

    Take CAT

    Clear the sectional and overall bars for your category.

  2. Step 2

    Register in JAP

    Name IIM Ranchi in your CAT form and register on the JAP portal after you get the invitation email.

  3. Step 3

    Get Shortlisted

    IIM Ranchi ranks candidates inside each category.

  4. Step 4

    Attend the Interview

    The interview is physical and common to the JAP IIMs.

  5. Step 5

    Receive an Offer

    Offers follow the Consolidated Merit List. Waitlist numbers show on the portal.

  6. Step 6

    Pay and Report

    Pay the first-term fee in full, upload documents and report on campus.

What Is the IIM Ranchi Admission Process?

The IIM Ranchi admission process uses a mandatory JAP registration after CAT results. You are called for the interview only if your percentile is high enough for your category. Admission offers then follow a merit list built from CAT, profile and the interview. The weights are on the IIM Ranchi cutoff page.

Where Is the IIM Ranchi Interview Held?

The interview is conducted physically. It is common to the IIMs in JAP, and the dates are shared with shortlisted candidates. The IPM interview was tentatively planned in New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore and Ranchi. The IIM Ranchi channel has a student-led interview-tips episode.

IIM Ranchi interview tips, episode 1, from the IIM Ranchi YouTube channel, February 2023

IIM Ranchi Selection Criteria 2027

IIM Ranchi selection for the MBA family weighs CAT at 65%, profile at 20% and the interview at 15%. The full tables for the CAT sections and profile marks are on the IIM Ranchi cutoff page. IIM Ranchi admission criteria for the IPM use different weights.

IPM componentWeight
IPMAT Verbal32.5%
IPMAT Quant32.5%
Academic profile20%
Personal interview15%

How Is the IIM Ranchi IPM Final Score Calculated?

IPMAT carries 65% of the IPM score, split into 32.5 for Verbal and 32.5 for Quant. The interview carries 15% and the academic profile 20%. The initial shortlist is half Verbal and half Quant. Women and transgender candidates get 5 bonus marks. Profile marks use seven bands, from 90% and above down to below 65%. Class 10 gives 8, 6, 4, 2, 0, 0 or 0 marks across those bands. Class 12 gives 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 or 0 marks.

IIM Ranchi Shortlisting and Final Selection 2027

IIM Ranchi sends offers in lists, and a waitlist number shows on the portal. IIM Ranchi admission offers are made in rounds, and each round has a payment deadline. A candidate can hold an offer in only one programme.

Third Offer List for Batch 2026-28

23 May 2026

The MBA family offer list came out on 23 May 2026. Payment was due by 4:00 pm on 26 May 2026.

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How Does the IIM Ranchi Waitlist Work?

Candidates on the waitlist see their number after logging in to the admission portal. Offers that are not accepted free seats for the next candidate. A waitlist candidate who converts moves under the withdrawal policy. Switching between the MBA, MBA-HRM and MBA-BA before classes needs a fee adjustment through the portal.

What Happens After an IIM Ranchi Offer?

Pay the first-term fee in full by the deadline, because part payment is not allowed. Upload your documents. Your certificates must be valid for FY 2026-27. There is no late joining. Hostel accommodation starts on the date of reporting, after registration.

Documents Required for IIM Ranchi Admission 2027

The IIM Ranchi admission documents list for 2026-28 covers academic, identity and category papers. These are the IIM Ranchi admission requirements at registration. The institute asks you to complete registration before it allots a hostel room.

Which Documents Do I Need for IIM Ranchi Admission?

Keep these ready. The institute's registration checklist lists them.

DocumentDetail
Acceptance form and medical information formSigned
CAT scorecard and JAP call emailPrinted
Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marksheetsWith the degree certificate
Work experience proofIf you claim marks for it
Category and PwD certificatesValid for FY 2026-27
Identity proof, photographs and Term 1 payment receiptThree photographs
Medical certificate and migration certificateAs asked in the checklist

Candidates who are waiting for final results fill an incomplete graduation form. They must produce the final marksheet by 30 September.

IIM Ranchi Cutoff for Admission 2027

The IIM Ranchi cutoff for admission is 95.25 overall and 75 per section for General candidates. The bars for EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST and PwD are lower. The IIM Ranchi cutoff page has the full table and the merit list weights.

95.25

General Overall Bar

Batch 2026-28

75

General Section Bar

VARC, DILR and QA

90

JAP Minimum, General

To register

IIM Ranchi Reservation Criteria 2027

IIM Ranchi applies the Government of India reservation policy for Central Educational Institutions. IIM Ranchi admission follows it. The categories are General, EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST and PwD. The institute says the final call on which degree counts for academic diversity rests with it.

Keep Category Certificates Valid

Category and PwD certificates must be valid for FY 2026-27 under the Batch 2026-28 rules. Ask the admissions office what applies to the 2027 intake.

What Is the IIM Ranchi Reservation Policy?

Seats are reserved by category as the policy for central institutions says. The IIM Ranchi cutoff is lower for each reserved category, and candidates are ranked inside their category.

IIM Ranchi Scholarships 2027

IIM Ranchi offers a Merit Scholarship and a Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to admitted students. The IIM Ranchi scholarship page has the amounts, eligibility and selection rules. The admission criteria also point to loans and financial aid on the admissions page.

🏅MeritMerit Scholarship50% of annual tuition for 18 students a year.🤝Need and MeritMerit-cum-Means ScholarshipFor 25 students a year, based on merit and family means.🏦LoansEducation LoansEight empanelled banks, and the government PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for collateral-free loans.

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: Does IIM Ranchi accept GMAT for the MBA?

No. The MBA, MBA-HRM and MBA-BA admit through CAT and JAP. The PhD accepts GMAT as one of several exams. Data Sources: IIM Ranchi Admission Criteria 2026 and PhD page, 2026.

Q: Is IIM Ranchi admission open now?

Not for the full-time MBA family. The 2026-28 batch has started. The next cycle begins with CAT 2026 on 29 November 2026. Data Sources: IIM Ranchi announcement of 27 May 2026 and iimcat.ac.in.

Q: Who do I contact about IIM Ranchi admission?

Write to office.admissions@iimranchi.ac.in. The escalation address is chair.admissions@iimranchi.ac.in. The institute's help desk numbers are 0651-2280083 and 0651-2280113. Data Sources: IIM Ranchi admissions and contact pages, 2026.

Q: When does the Executive MBA admission happen?

The Summer 18th batch 2026-28 opened for applications on 19 May 2026, and the deadline was extended to 10 June 2026. Shortlist emails for the Winter batch 2026-28 went out on 6 January 2026. Data Sources: IIM Ranchi announcements of 6 January, 19 May and 1 June 2026.