Last Updated on July 27, 2024
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IIM Kashipur, a highly ranked B-school in NIRF Ranking 2024 is a high RoI B-School with a fee of Rs.17.30 lakhs and strong placements with average salary of Rs.18.11 LPA in Placement 2023. IIM Kashipur will award 33% weight to CAT 2023 exam score in final selection for admission to the flagship MBA 2024-26 batch. The final selection process at IIM Kashipur is based on CAP 2024 comprising PI round which is the common final selection round for 10 IIMs
IIM Kashipur, one of the highly ranked and high RoI B-schools in India, has registered 18% hike in average salary which has gone up at Rs.18.11 LPA in Placement 2023 for MBA 2021-23 batch while the 2 years program fees, despite its increase for 2024-26 batch is Rs.17.30 lakhs. IIM Kashipur 2-year MBA Program is a full-time residential course and CAT 2023 is the mandatory exam for admission at IIM Kashipur. Apart from the flagship MBA, IIM Kashipur also offers MBA Analytics which is also a two year full time residential programme. IIM Kashipur is coordinating and participating in Common Admission Process (CAP) which comprises Online PI Round and is common for all the 10 CAP 2024 participating IIMs. CAT 2023 percentile score is the sole criteria for shortlisting for CAP round.
IIM Kashipur Admission 2024 Highlights
Key highlights for IIM Kashipur MBA Admissions 2024 including IIM Kashipur Fees Structure, Placements, Courses Offered are as below:
| Programs Offered | MBA; MBA-Analytics; EMBA |
| Exams & Score Cut offs | CAT 2023 (94%ile for CAP Shortlisting) |
| IIM Kashipur MBA Fees | Rs.17,30,000 |
| Placements 2023 | Highest Package: Rs.37 LPA Average Package: Rs.18.11 LPA |
| NIRF Ranking 2023 | Ranked # 19 among top 125 B-schools. |
| IIM Kashipur Shortlist Criteria 2024 | Common Shortlist through CAP 2024 |
| IIM Kashipur Final Selection Criteria | 33% Weight to CAT 2023 Score; 25% Weight to PI Round in CAP 2024; Academic Excellence 20% Weight; Work Ex 12% Weight; Academic & Gender Diversity 10% Weight |
Based on the performance in CAP round and other components like CAT 2023 score, academics, diversity, work experience, final merit list will be prepared by IIM Kashipur for MBA admission 2024. Read below all about the IIM Kashipur admission criteria 2023, key USPs of IIM Kashipur, cut offs, programs offered, Fees, Placements and more.
Table of Contents
1. IIM Kashipur Admission 2024-25: Key Changes
1.1 IIM Kashipur Admission 2024 through CAP 2024: Key Details
For MBA admission 2024 in following 10 new & baby IIMs, the Common Admission Process (CAP) will be conducted by IIM Kashipur. All the IIMs will follow common criteria at first stage shortlisting for CAP 2024
List of IIMs Participating in CAP 2024
The CAP round is organized for the IIMs which started operation in 2010-11 and for the new generation IIMs that started operating in 2015-16. It is the final selection round comprising common PI process for following 10 IIMs which are participating in CAP 2024:
2. IIM Kashipur: Key Highlights and USPs
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur is the second generation IIM set up in 2011 and has grown up to one of the top B-schools in India. The Key highlights and USPs of IIM Kashipur are:
3. IIM Kashipur Leadership
IIM Kashipur is led by its Director, Dr. Kulbhushan Balooni. He joined IIM Kashipur in June, 2019. Previously, he was associated with IIM Kozhikode for more than two decades and has been a visiting faculty to National University of Singapore, University of Copenhagen, Uppsala University, Wageningen University and the University of Tokyo. He was Director (i/c), IIM Kozhikode during the period 2014-18 and was also involved in instituting IIM Amritsar as mentor director. Dr Balooni undertook post-doctoral research in the University of Tokyo, and doctoral research at the RBI Endowment Unit, Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). He is a Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) fellow. Dr Balooni undertakes interdisciplinary research on environment, resources, development policy and sustainability, and agribusiness in the context of developing countries.
4. IIM Kashipur MBA Programs offered
IIM Kashipur offers following management programmes:
4.1 IIM Kashipur Redesigns its MBA Programs
The MBA programme at IIM Kashipur has been recently redesigned to take it ahead of the industry cutting edge concepts by making it more futuristic adding diverse skill sets and perspectives through introduction of many new core offerings such as Design Thinking and Experiential learning. These differentiators coupled with enablers such as critical thinking, leadership and leadership communication are intended to enrich the candidates with skills for the future. A strong focus on analytics is enabled by offering both core and electives to make it a formidable career option.
4.2 IIM Kashipur MBA Program Offers Diverse Specializations
IIM Kashipur offers wide range of specializations in its MBA program. These are Communications, Economics, Finance, Information System, Marketing, OB & HR, Operations & Decision Sciences and Strategy
5. IIM Kashipur Fees & Scholarships
5.1 IIM Kashipur Scholarships
IIM Kashipur will provide full waiver of Tuition Fees for upto 23 students in first and 23 students in second year. Accordingly, upto 46 students in first and second year can avail full waiver of Tuition Fee in an Academic Year.
6. IIM Kashipur Intake: 295 Seats in Flagship MBA
IIM Kashipur has increased its intake during last 2-3 years. Presently IIM Kashipur seats for 2 year full time MBA programs are as below
| Program | IIM Kashipur Seats (Regular Intake) | Supernumerary Seats only for Girl Students | Total IIM Kashipur Seats |
| MBA | 280 | 15 | 295 |
| MBA Analytics | 160 | -- | 160 |
| Total* | 440 | 15 | 455 |
*IIM Kashipur seats may increase further for 2024-26 batch
7. IIM Kashipur Placements 2023
For the 12th consecutive year, IIM Kashipur has concluded successfully 100% final placement for the MBA 2021-23 batch and the second MBA(Analytics) 2021-23 batch at its campus as early as on 10th January 2023, making it the fastest placement season to ever close off with the highest package of Rs 37 LPA. The average CTC of the batch 2021-23 stands at Rs.18.11 LPA with a YOY growth of 19%. The median CTC is 17.2 LPA with a YOY growth of 16% while the highest CTC stands at 37 LPA with 28% growth over the previous year. IIM Kashipur goes through an independent audit for both summer and final placement reports as per IPRS standards. IIM Kashipur is one of the few IIMs following IPRS to prepare and report placement data.
IIM Kashipur Placement 2023: Highlights
8. IIM Kashipur Eligibility criteria 2024
9. IIM Kashipur Admission Application Process 2024: How to Apply?
Submission of Application for IIM Kashipur Admission 2024 is a two step process. The first one is to apply for CAT 2023 based on which IIM Kashipur will consider you for next round of admission process and second is to register separately for IIM-CAP 2024 for IIM Kashipur admission 2024 in January 2024 after release of CAT 2023 result. Let us understand each step:
Step-1: CAT 2023 registration process had started from August 2, 2023. Candidates had to apply for CAT 2023 by the last date of September 21, 2023. Check below the key points in IIM Kashipur admission application process through CAT 2023:
Step-2: In January 2024, after declaration of CAT 2023 exam result, registration for Common Admission Process (CAP) will open. You need to register for CAP round to participate in PI process at the official IIM CAP website.
9.1 IIM Kashipur Application Fees
IIM Kashipur has not prescribed any separate application fee. The CAT 2023 registration & Application fee includes the IIM Kashipur application fees, as detailed below
| Category of Applicant | CAT 2023 Registration & Application Fees | IIM Kashipur Application Fees |
| General | Rs.2400/- | NA |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs.1200/- | NA |
10. IIM Kashipur Admission 2024: Important Dates
All the candidates who have registered and applied for CAT 2024, who have opted for admission in IIM Kashipur in the CAT 2023 application form, and score the required cut off percentile, will be considered for next stage of IIM Kashipur Admission criteria. Important dates related to admission activities 2024 at IIM Kashipur are as below:
| IIM Kashipur Admission activity | Important dates | Remarks |
| Admission 2024 Application Starts | August 2, 2023 (10 AM) | Apply for CAT 2023- tick on the IIM Kashipur program, choose preferred interview cities in the application form. No extra application fees to be paid. |
| Last date to Apply | September 21, 2023 | Extended by few days |
| CAT 2023 Exam | November 26, 2023 | At 160 test cities in three slots on same day |
| Shortlist Announcement for PI- CAP Round | January 2024 last week | For the Common Admission Process (CAP) 2024 |
| Final selection (PI) round start date | February 2024 | CAP 2024 is common for 10 new & baby IIMs and Will continue till March 2024 |
| Submission of Confirmation of Interest online | March 2024 | After CAP round 2024 is over |
| Final Admission Offer | April/May 2024 | After receiving admission offer, confirm acceptance |
| Session Commencement | July 2024 | Selected Candidates to register online and pay acceptance fee before orientation |
11. IIM Kashipur Cut off
Only the candidates above the minimum cut-offs in the CAT 2023 sectional percentile ranks, the overall percentile rank and obtaining a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of CAT-2023 are considered for shortlisting. The table below indicates the minimum performance expected from candidates to be shortlisted for the PI . However, achieving the cut-off percentile in CAT is a necessary but not sufficient condition for being shortlisted by IIM Kashipur.
The actual cut-off percentiles for the 2024-26 batch may be higher. IIM Kashipur will decide the number of candidates to be called for the PI for each category, depending on which the cut off percentiles can also change.
| Category | Section-1 VARC | Section-2 DILR | Section-3 Quant | Overall CAT 2022 Percentile |
| General | 73 | 73 | 73 | 94 |
| EWS | 50 | 50 | 50 | 77 |
| NC-OBC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 77 |
| SC | 44 | 44 | 44 | 60 |
| ST | 25 | 25 | 30 | 40 |
| DAP | 25 | 25 | 30 | 40 |
Source: Based on IIM Kashipur Admission Policy 2024-26 batch for MBA
12. IIM Kashipur Admission Criteria 2024: Exam Accepted, Selection Process
IIM Kashipur Admission 2024 is a five-stage process
Stage-I: IIM Kashipur Shortlisting Criteria 2024
IIM Kashipur will shortlist the candidates on the basis of CAT 2023 score, and other parameters for final selection round as under:
Stage-2: IIM Kashipur Final Admission Selection Process: CAP Round
Stage-3: The Final Selection List based on CAT score, CAP Score and other parameters
The scores obtained by the candidate in PA process of CAP 2024 would be considered for preparing the merit list
IIM Kashipur Final Selection Criteria Weights for Admission
Final selection criteria through CAP round includes Personal Interview. The exact date for PI will be communicated by the CAP coordinating IIM Kashipur, on behalf of all participating IIMs. Following are the key components and weightage to each area which will be awarded while preparing final merit list for admission:
| Component | Weightage Percentage | Remarks |
| CAT 2023 Score | 33 | CAT Score to be used and not the CAT Percentile |
| Personal Interview (PI) Round | 25 | Obtained Score in CAP used in Final Merit List |
| Written Analysis Test (WAT) | -- | Conduct of WAT depends on Covid pandemic situation at the material time |
| Class 10 Marks | 5 | Above 90% Marks (No weight for 50% & below marks) |
| Class 12 Marks | 5 |
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| Graduation Marks | 5 | Above 90% Marks (No weight for 50% & below marks) |
| Professional Qualification | 5 | CS/CA/ICWA |
| Work Experience | 12 | Relevant Work Ex between 18 and 30 months |
| Academic Diversity | 4 | Arts, Humanities, Commerce, Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Management |
| Gender Diversity | 6 | Only for Women Candidates |
| Total Weightage points | 100 | After Final Selection Round |
Based on IIM Kashipur Admission Policy for 2024-26 batch
Stage-4: Offer for Provisional Admission for the MBA 2024-26 batch
IIM Kashipur will issue provisional admission offer on registered e-mail ID of the selected candidates after generating the final merit list in April last week/May first week 2024. You need to accept the admission offer online and should pay the admission fee by the stipulated date to avoid cancellation of candidature.
Stage-5: Reporting for joining the MBA 2024-26 program
IIM Kashipur will notify and will send the communication to report at the institute to complete the joining formalities. The academic session is likely to commence in the first week of July.
IIM Kashipur Now offers MBA Degree instead of Diploma
After implementation of IIM Act 2017, IIM Kashipur has started awarding MBA degree to its students. The two-year MBA at IIM Kashipur is recognized by Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a Master’s Degree of an Indian University for the purpose of admission to higher studies.
13. Role of IIM-CAP 2024 in IIM Kashipur Admission 2024
IIM Kashipur Admission criteria 2024 is based on Common Admission process (CAP) 2024. IIM Kashipur will have the same shortlisting criteria as that of all 10 participating IIMs for Common Admission Process (CAP) 2024 while CAT 2023 is the mandatory exam to be considered for shortlisting by IIM Kashipur.
13.1 CAP 2024: Key Points
IIM Kashipur is conducting and participating in Common Admission Process (CAP) which is the PI round, conducted for admission to new IIMs. Last year 9 IIMs participated in the process. However, with IIM Nagpur participating in CAP 2024, total CAP IIMs have gone up at 10. Admission to the MBA Programs at IIM Kashipur for the year 2024-26 batch shall constitute the following parameters under Common Admission Process (CAP):
It is mandatory for the candidates who wish to pursue MBA from IIM Kashipur to appear in the CAT exam. A balanced score in all the three sections of CAT and good academic profile is the key to get admission in IIM Kashipur. MBA at IIM Kashipur is a master’s level program, leading to the grant of a degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA).
14. IIM Kashipur Admission 2024: Step by Step Process
Following steps are included in the IIM Kashipur Admission process:
Step 1: The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required sectional and overall percentile in CAT 2023, a major component for Shortlisting candidates for CAP 2024. Category wise short-lists of the candidates are prepared for CAP round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT-2023 score, who have applied to the programme at the time of submitting the CAT 2023 application form and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme of IIM Kashipur
Step 2: Shortlisted Candidates have to attend Common Admission Process (CAP) 2024 for the participating IIMs. CAP 2024 will begin in February 2024 and will consist of PI . Candidates not meeting the minimum performance in PI round will not be considered for the final selection. The PI would be conducted online. The exact date for PI will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates by CAP coordinating IIM.
Step 3: After the CAP score is received by IIM Kashipur, final merit list will be prepared and admission offers will be made by IIM Kashipur to successful candidates. The final selection is based on composite score of the candidates. This includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP, academics, work experience, diversity among others. Category wise merit list will be generated based on weightages awarded to various components.
Step 4: Final Admission Offer will be made to the candidates in the last week of April/first week of May 2024 on the basis of Final Merit Score and will be available on IIM Kashipur website.
There are many young students who wish to appear in CAT and apply for IIM Kashipur admission to pursue MBA but they are in the second year or third year of their bachelor’s degree course and are not eligible this year but can apply for IIM Kashipur admission 2025 through CAT 2024. For the last 2-3 years IIM Kashipur admission policy has remained on same lines and it is expected that the IIM Kashipur admission 2025 process will remain on similar lines as this year.
The Indian Institute of Management Kashipur is a second-generation IIM set up by the Government of India and commenced operations from July 2011 under the mentorship of IIM Lucknow. The rigorous curriculum seeks to instil a passion for knowledge and ability to apply that knowledge to real life scenarios. The programme lays emphasis on all-round personality development and inculcates the values of leadership and integrity. The faculty at IIM Kashipur represent the best mix of academic and industrial experiences. The institute aspires to achieve excellence in management education by using innovative teaching methods, promoting high quality research and practicing sustainable leadership.
In its 12 years of serving the education and management sector, IIM Kashipur is committed to its four core values - collegiality, transparency, green consciousness, pro-active engagement with all stakeholders. As an institution of national importance, IIM Kashipur has a larger role to play in the field of management education and social transformation. Its strategic goals include improvement of the academic ecosystem; synergy between educational theory, practice and research; promotion of innovation, entrepreneurship and public service; empowerment of local stakeholders; upliftment of economically challenged sections of the society and gender diversity.
Hope you found this article with all the information on IIM Kashipur quite useful to decide on MBA admission 2024.
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