IIM CAP 2024: Know about the Important dates, Cut-offs, Application Process, Admission Process, and more.

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Amrapali Bhowmik

Updated on 15th July, 2024 , 5 min read

IIM CAP 2024: Know about the Important dates, Cut-offs, Application Process, Admission Process, and more.          

 

IIM CAP 2024 is the selection process conducted by the nine new IIMs for admission to its MBA/PGDM programs. 

 

What is IIM CAP?

IIM CAP stands for Indian Institute of Management Common Admission Process. It is a shortlisting process for admission into MBA or PGP programs of the nine newly formed IIMs, which started operation between 2010-2011, and 2015-2016. Every year, one IIM out of these participating IIMs is responsible for conducting CAP. Under this selection process, candidates will have to appear for a single WAT-PI round.

List of Participating IIMs in CAP 2024

There are a total of 13 new IIMs, out of which 9 will participate in CAP 2024. Below is a list of all the nine new IIMs participating in CAP 2024.

The new IIMs that have opted out of IIM CAP 2024 and will conduct their final admission round separately are IIM Nagpur, IIM Amritsar, IIM Rohtak, and IIM Visakhapatnam.

IIM CAP 2024: Important Points

  • The institute, which will conduct IIM CAP 2024, will be announced in January 2024. 
  • Admissions are based on CAT scores and will be conducted after the declaration of the CAT results.
  • The registrations will begin in January 2024.
  • Admissions are expected to be held between February and April 2024, and the final list for IIMs and IIM CAP will be declared in May 2024. 
  • The admission status will be available on the institute's website, and the candidate can check it by logging in using their CAT 2023 login credentials. 

 

How to Apply for IIM CAP 2024?

The steps to apply for admission are as follows:

  • Log in to the website of the conducting institute. 
  • Click on the IIM CAP 2024 link.
  • Go to candidate login, and then click here.
  • Enter the CAT registration ID and password, and then click on Submit.
  • Now, fill out the CAP form and upload the required documents.
  • Finally, click on Submit.

Important Dates for IIM CAP 2024

The important dates for events related to CAP 2024 are mentioned in the below table.

 

Timeline

Dates

Registration start date

January 15, 2024 

Last date to register

January 23, 2024

Personal Interview(PI)

January 29, 2024 onwards

Personal Interview Round-Phase I

February 15 to February 20, 2024

Personal Interview Round-Phase II

February 22 to February 27, 2024

Personal Interview Round-Phase III

March 8 to March 15, 2024

 

Admission Process for New IIMs: CAP 2024

The steps taken by the CAP in conducting the IIM for admission into the new IIMs are listed below.

  • A common list will be prepared by the CAP conducting IIM, which will contain all the candidates shortlisted.
  • These candidates will be called for the Personal Interview (PI) round.
  • The CAP conducting IIM will send an email to the candidates, containing details of the date, time, and venue for the PI round.
  • The PI round will be common for all the new IIMs participating in CAP 2024.
  • Every IIM will now make a list by combining CAT-2023 scores, the PI scores, and any other required scores of each individual.
  • Depending on this combined score, admission will be offered to the candidates.

 

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IIM CAP 2024 Registration: Documents Required

Some important documents of the candidates are required for the application of IIM CAP 2024. These documents are:

  • Any photo ID proof (Aadhar, PAN, Passport, Election ID, etc)
  • Passport-size photo.
  • Signature of the candidate.
  • Class 10 and 12 passing certificates.
  • Marksheet of all the semesters of graduation. 
  • Degree Certificate.
  • Provisional Degree Certificate for recent graduates who haven’t received the original degree certificate yet.
  • If the candidate has work experience, they need to provide the experience letter and relieving letter of all their previous employers.
  • Candidates who are currently working need to provide a service certificate from the current employer or the offer letter with the last two month’s payslip.
  • They also need to provide the CAT 2023 scorecard.

IIM CAP 2024: Shortlisting Process 

The shortlisting process for IIM CAP is the same as the shortlisting process for older IIMs. There are three stages, based on which a list of shortlisted candidates is released. These are:

  • Students are shortlisted based on the CAT cut-off. Those who clear the cut-off are invited for the next round of shortlisting.
  • The next round is WAT GD/PI, which is the Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.  
  • The final shortlisting list is then generated based on the CAT Composite score, and admission is offered based on that.

What is the CAT Composite Score and How is it Calculated?

The CAT Composite Score is the overall score out of 100 secured by the candidate during the final selection round. The CAT composite score is calculated based on some factors, such as academic scores, graduation scores, interview performance, and a few more. All the factors that determine the composite scores are described below:

 

Parameter for CAT Composite Score

Description

Class 10 Score

Percentage/CGPA scored in Class 10 is taken into consideration.

Class 12 Score

Percentage/CGPA scored in Class 12 is taken into consideration.

Graduation Score

The total percentage/CGPA scored in the 3-year or 4-year degree program.

CAT Score

The total percentile score obtained in the CAT exam.

WAT GD/PI 

Marks are allotted based on the performance of candidates in the interview.

Academic Diversity

Fair representation of students from diverse streams is encouraged. Hence, extra points are given to candidates from non-engineering backgrounds. This varies for each campus.

Gender Diversity

Extra points are given to female and transgender candidates to ensure fair representation of genders. This varies for each campus.

Work Experience

Extra points are given to candidates who have prior work experience. The points range from 1 to 5. The points vary for each campus

 

IIM CAP 2024: CAT Cut-offs

The cut-off for the CAT exams is listed below for each section. Clearing the cut-off will ensure the candidate is eligible for the next round of the selection process.

Category

Quantitative Aptitude

Verbal and Reading Comprehension

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

Total cut-off percentile

General 

70

70

70

92

NC-OBC

45

45

45

74

EWS

40

40

40

70

SC

35

35

35

54

ST

32.5

32

25

40

PWD

32.5

25

32

40

 

IIM CAP 2024: Written Ability Test (WAT)

The written ability test is an important test for the second round of the shortlisting process. However, it wasn’t conducted for two consecutive years by many IIMs due to the pandemic. 

  • The test duration ranges between 15 minutes and 30 minutes.
  • The marks obtained in WAT contribute to 10%-30% of the total score.
  • The WAT assesses certain abilities of the candidate. These are clarity of thoughts, simplicity of expression, comprehensiveness of perspective, and robustness of reasoning.

 

Some of the important topics that candidates must prepare for, to ace the written ability test round are: 

  • GST: Aim to take economy on faster growth path.
  • Demonetization in India: Decision is more appreciated than criticized.
  • Global Economic Slowdown.
  • Union Budget of India.
  • Make in India.
  • Digital India.
  • Women’s Reservation Bill.
  • Covid-19 Pandemic.
  • Farm Bill 2020: Protests and more.
  • Privatization of Indian Economy.
  • Should Petroleum Subsidy go away?
  • Ethics and morals cannot be taught in classrooms only.

IIM CAP 2024: Personal Interview (PI)

The Written Ability Test is followed by the Personal Interview round. It is a very important round in the IIM CAP Selection Process.

  • The PI round is done to assess the ability of candidates to express themselves with confidence and clarity.
  • The selection panel consists of 2–4 experts who examine the candidates through the interview.
  • The questions asked in the interview include topics such as Personal life, Academics, Work experience, extracurricular activities, perspective on different issues, etc. 
  • To ace the PI round, candidates should work on their communication skills and public speaking skills

Frequently Asked Questions in PI round

Some of the most commonly asked questions in the PI round are:

  • Tell us something about yourself.
  • Questions related to your academics, work experience, and hobbies.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why do you want to pursue an MBA?
  • Why should we select you? 
  • Why do you want to join IIM (campus name)?
  • Do you have any questions for us?

IIM CAP Final List

The final merit list is produced by combining the total weightage of all the parameters mentioned below. (Note: Below is the parameter and weightage of CAP 2023. For 2024, it may differ).

Parameter

Weightage

CAT Score

30

WAT Score

10

PI Score

30

Profile

30

Total

100

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for CAP 2024?

Candidates who have opted for CAP 2024 IIMs during the CAT registration and have cleared the CAT exam, are eligible to apply for CAP 2024.

How many IIMS are there in CAP?

There are 9 IIMs which participate in the CAP, which are IIM Udaipur, IIM Kashipur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Trichy, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Ranchi, IIM Raipur, and IIM Jammu.

What is the last date for IIM CAP?

The last date to register for IIM CAP 2024 is January 23, 2024.

Is the IIM 2024 interview online or offline?

The IIM 2024 interview might be conducted online or offline. It will be updated on the official website.

Which IIM has the maximum number of seats?

IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Indore have the maximum number of seats.

Which IIM is conducting IIM CAP 2024?

IIM Kashipur is conducting IIM CAP 2024.

Is CAT tougher than IIT?

The CAT exam is supposedly a little tougher compared to the JEE Advance (IIT Entrance Exam), as CAT aspirants will be hired for managerial roles in the future, which hold more responsibilities.

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