Overview

• IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Tiruchirappalli announced a Joint Admission Process (JAP) for the 2026 MBA intake.
• IIM Raipur will run the unified application and post-CAT selection process for all four participating institutes.
• The initiative promises a one-form, single-window route for candidates to be considered across the four campuses after CAT results.
• Prof. Sanjeev Prashar of IIM Raipur framed the move as collaboration that prioritizes resource optimization, transparency and a student-centric experience.
• CAT 2025 registration closes on September 13 with the exam on November 30, and detailed JAP timelines and selection procedures will be released later.