The Common Admission Process (CAP) 2025 serves as a unified selection process for multiple Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), streamlining admissions for MBA/PGP programs. IIM Bodh Gaya is coordinating CAP 2025, with eight IIMs participating in the selection process this year.

Participating IIMs in CAP 2025

●      IIM Bodh Gaya (CAP 2025 Coordinator)

●      IIM Jammu

●      IIM Kashipur

●      IIM Nagpur

●      IIM Ranchi

●      IIM Sirmaur

●      IIM Tiruchirappalli

●      IIM Udaipur

Note: IIM Raipur and IIM Sambalpur have opted out of CAP 2025.

IIM CAP 2025 Key Highlights

●      IIM Bodh Gaya will conduct CAP 2025 for common admission to MBA programs in 8 IIMs.

●      The total and sectional cutoff percentiles for PI shortlisting will be released by IIM Bodh Gaya.

●      Shortlisting for PI will be based solely on percentile cut-offs.

●      Candidates must select the flagship MBA/PGP programs in at least one CAP-participating IIM while filling out the CAT form.

●      Shortlisted candidates must register on the PI portal to participate in the CAP 2025 PI process.

●      After the PI process concludes, CAP-participating IIMs will create individual merit lists and release admission offers.

IIM CAP 2025 Key Dates

●      CAP Registration Start Date: January 14, 2025

●      Last Date for Registration: Extended to January 23, 2025

●      Slot Selection for PI/WAT: January 27 to 30, 2025

●      PI/WAT Schedule: February 17 to March 22, 2025

●      Final CAP Result Announcement: Expected in May 2025

CAP 2025 Eligibility & Cutoffs

To participate in CAP 2025, candidates must meet the required CAT 2024 cutoff percentiles as determined by the participating IIMs:

IIM CAP 2025 Selection Process

The CAP 2025 selection process involves multiple stages:

1. Shortlisting for PI/WAT: Based on CAT 2024 scores and other criteria.
2. Notification to Candidates: Emails sent to shortlisted applicants.
3. Slot Selection: Candidates choose interview slots.
4. PI & WAT Rounds: Conducted across multiple locations.
5. Final Merit List Preparation: Based on CAT score, academic record, PI/WAT performance, and profile diversity.

Check Your IIM CAP Shortlist Status

Candidates can check their shortlist status by:

1. Logging into the CAP 2025 portal.
2. Entering their User ID and Password.
3. Clicking on the Shortlist Status section to view their eligibility.

Conclusion

All Personal Interviews (PI) will be conducted offline, ensuring a standardized assessment process across locations. Each CAP-participating IIM follows its own final selection criteria, considering factors like CAT scores, PI performance, academic background, work experience, and diversity. Candidates must prepare diligently and stay informed about individual IIM requirements.

Note: Out of these 8 CAP IIMs, 3 IIMs—IIM Jammu, IIM Sirmaur, and IIM Bodh Gaya—are also part of the SAP process, which has a lower cutoff compared to CAP.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the IIM CAP 2025?
The Common Admission Process (CAP) 2025 is a centralized selection process conducted by IIM Bodh Gaya on behalf of 8 participating IIMs for MBA/PGP admissions.

Q2. Which IIMs are part of CAP 2025?
The 8 IIMs are: IIM Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Kashipur, Nagpur, Ranchi, Sirmaur, Tiruchirappalli, and Udaipur.

Q3. Which IIMs are not participating in CAP 2025?
IIM Raipur and IIM Sambalpur have opted out of CAP 2025.

Q4. What are the CAP 2025 registration dates?
Registration started on January 14, 2025 and closed on January 23, 2025 (extended).

Q5. What is the PI/WAT schedule for CAP 2025?
The PI/WAT rounds will be conducted between February 17 and March 22, 2025.

Q6. How can I check my CAP 2025 shortlist status?
Log in to the CAP portal using your User ID and Password, then check the “Shortlist Status” section.

Q7. What are the minimum CAT 2024 cutoffs for General category candidates?
General category candidates need 95 overall percentile and 75 sectional percentile in VARC, DILR, and QA.

Q8. When will the final CAP 2025 results be declared?
The final results are expected to be announced in May 2025.

Q9. Is CAP the same as SAP?
No. CAP is for 8 IIMs, while SAP (Separate Admission Process) is used by some IIMs like Jammu, Sirmaur, and Bodh Gaya with lower cutoffs.

Q10. Is work experience necessary for CAP 2025?
No, work experience is not mandatory, but it may add weightage in the final merit list preparation.