IIM-Raipur has opted out of the CAP process for the 2025-27 batch admissions. Following the news, it has released a comprehensive selection process for its MBA program. It aims to find candidates with excellent academic records, diversified skill sets, and significant leadership potential. IIM Raipur admission criteria 2025-27 include various stages such as performance in the Common Admission Test 2024, educational achievements, work experience, and results from the Personal Appearance process.
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IIM Raipur Admission Criteria 2025-27: Shortlisting of candidates for the GD and PI
| Component | Weight |
| CAT 2024 Index Score | 50% |
| SSC/Class X Percentage Score | 20% |
| HSC/Class XII Percentage Score | 20% |
| Gender Diversity Score (female/ transgender candidates) | 7% |
| Academic Diversity Score | 3% |
- The aptitude and analytical skills of the candidate are represented through the CAT 2024 score, and this constitutes 50% weightage
- Class X and XII Grades (20% weights to each ): Academic performance in upper secondary school is considered to evaluate consistency in academic excellence.
- Candidates can get only one of academic or gender diversity.
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IIM Raipur Final Selection and Merit List Preparation Post PI 2025-27
Stage 2 shortlisted candidates undergo the Personal Interview round of the PA process. IIM Raipur will conduct the GDPI rounds in these 8 cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Guwahati, and Raipur. The final selection is based on a composite score calculated from the following factors:
| Component* | Weight |
| CAT 2024 Index Score | 50% |
| PI Score | 25% |
| Work Experience Score | 15% |
| GD Score | 5% |
| Profile Score | 5% |
- Profile Score:
- 3 Marks- For completing graduation in select fields from the Top 10 NIRF 2024 ranked institutes.
- 1 Mark: For CA/CMA(ICWA)/CS/MBBS/Master of Law (LLM)/Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)/Master of Design (MDes)/Master in Agricultural Science (MScAg).
- 1 Mark: For CFA level 1, 2, or 3 certification.
- Work Experience Calculation: Experience less than 6 months is not evaluated. Work experience between 24 and 36 months receives the highest score of 15 marks.
IIM Raipur follows a rigorous selection process involving many aspects of a candidate's profile to guarantee a dynamic and diverse batch. The institute reserves all rights to alter the selection criteria to preserve high academic standards and uphold its institutional goals.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q.1 Is IIM Raipur a part of the CAP 2025 Process?
Ans. No, IIM Raipur has opted out of the common admission process 2025-27. It will hold its GDPI Process independently.
Q.2 Are academics considered for GDPI shortlists for IIM-Raipur?
Ans. Yes, for GDPI shortlisting 20% weightage is assigned to each of the 10th and 12th class scores.
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