IIM Trichy to Coordinate Joint Admission Process (JAP) 2027 for IIM Kashipur, Raipur and Ranchi

CATKing is a Mumbai-based MBA entrance exam coaching company founded by Sumit Singh, offering preparation for CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CET, GMAT, and GRE through online and offline classes. IIM Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy) will coordinate the Joint Admission Process (JAP) for 2027, which covers IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Trichy. Here is what was announced, how JAP worked last year and what CAT 2026 aspirants should do now.

What Is the IIM Joint Admission Process (JAP) 2027?

The Joint Admission Process is a common MBA admission process run together by four IIMs: IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Tiruchirappalli. For the 2027 cycle, IIM Trichy has been named the coordinating institute and will facilitate the admission-related activities. The institutes signed a Memorandum of Understanding, and IIM Trichy director-in-charge Prof. Godwin Tennyson chaired the meeting on 2 November 2026 that finalised the agenda.

How Did JAP Work Last Year?

The previous cycle, JAP 2026, was coordinated by IIM Raipur and used CAT 2025 scores. The same four IIMs took part. The process had two main stages, and the same pattern is the best guide to what JAP 2027 is likely to look like until the official notice is out.

What was the JAP 2026 eligibility?

• A minimum three-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

• General, EWS and NC-OBC: at least 60% in Class X and XII and 50% in graduation.

• Final-year students could apply if they met the criteria.

These are the JAP 2026 criteria. The criteria for JAP 2027 will be announced by the coordinating institute.

What Does the IIM Trichy Announcement Mean for CAT 2026 Aspirants?

The announcement confirms that the four IIMs will again admit through one joint process and that IIM Trichy will run it. Your entry point is still the CAT 2026 score, so the exam on 29 November 2026 is what decides whether you receive an invitation. Nothing about the CAT exam date or format changes.

IIM JAP 2027: Quick-Reference

Frequently Asked Questions About IIM JAP 2027

What is the IIM Joint Admission Process (JAP)?

The Joint Admission Process is a common MBA admission process run together by IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy). Candidates use their CAT score and go through one coordinated process for these four institutes.

Which IIM will coordinate JAP 2027?

IIM Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy) has been named the coordinating institute for JAP 2027.

Which IIMs are part of JAP 2027?

Four IIMs: IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Tiruchirappalli.

What did IIM Trichy announce about JAP 2027?

IIM Trichy director-in-charge Prof. Godwin Tennyson chaired a meeting on 2 November 2026 that finalised the agenda. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed among the four institutes, and IIM Trichy will facilitate the admission-related activities for the 2027 cycle.

Who coordinated JAP last year?

IIM Raipur was the coordinator for the previous cycle, JAP 2026, which used CAT 2025 scores.

Which exam score is used for JAP 2027?

JAP uses CAT scores. For the 2027 admissions cycle that means your CAT 2026 score, and CAT 2026 is on Sunday, 29 November 2026.

When does JAP 2027 registration start?

The dates for JAP 2027 have not been announced yet. In the previous cycle, eligible CAT candidates were invited by email to register after the CAT result.

Is there a fee to register for JAP?

For the previous cycle, JAP 2026, there was no registration fee. The fee, if any, for JAP 2027 has not been announced.

How did the JAP process work in the previous cycle?

Eligible CAT candidates who chose one of the participating IIMs received an email invitation and registered online. Registered candidates were then shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on CAT scores and category.

What was the eligibility for JAP 2026?

A minimum three-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university, with at least 60% in Class X and XII and 50% in graduation for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates. Final-year students could apply. The JAP 2027 criteria have not been announced.

Do you need to apply separately to each of the four IIMs?

JAP is designed as a joint process for the four IIMs. Registration and shortlisting steps for 2027 will be announced by the coordinating institute.

Does JAP 2027 change the CAT 2026 exam date?

No. CAT 2026 remains on Sunday, 29 November 2026, conducted by IIM Indore. JAP only covers admission to the four participating IIMs after the CAT result.

What should you do now if you want to target these IIMs?

Focus on your CAT 2026 score and percentile, because the CAT result is what opens the JAP process. Keep taking and analysing mocks until 29 November 2026.