IIM Shortlist 2025: The Indian Institute of Management shortlist 2025 is currently underway. The candidates are keenly waiting for the admission updates. Aspirants will find all updates on IIM Final Shortlist 2025, including significant dates, selection criteria, and processes of individual IIM colleges under the Common Admission Process (CAP). In addition, we will talk about the moving picture of IIM waitlists and how that would impact an aspirant's future.
IIM Shortlist 2025
Most top B schools in India, including BLACKI IIMs, release the shortlist for PI in January and February. This gives the students ample time to prepare for the interviews. Some B schools, like FMS, release their shortlist in March. The interview process for most of the MBA colleges starts in February itself, goes until the end of March, and sometimes until mid-April.
Students get notified through emails about their shortlist status and the process after shortlisting.
IIM CAP Shortlist 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAP Registration Start Date | January 14, 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | January 23, 2025 |
| PI/WAT Round Start | February 17, 2025 |
| PI/WAT Round End | March 22, 2025 |
| PI Results Announcement | 10 May 2025 (Tentative) |
The CAP process evaluates candidates based on:
- CAT score: Approximately 33% weightage
- PI: Around 25% weightage
- Academic profile: Around 15%
- Diversity and work experience: Approximately 27%
Such centralized process actually reduces the chances of multiple interviews, while at the same time ensuring fairness in judgment.
Also Read, Top MBA Colleges In India Based On Placement Reports 2025
IIM Final Result 2025: Expected Dates
The expected IIM final result dates for IIMs and other top B-schools are as follows:
| IIMs | Result Date | Non-IIMs | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad (IIM A) | April 14, 2025 | IIT Bombay | May 1, 2025 |
| IIM Bangalore (IIM B) | April 23, 2025 | SPJIMR | Announced |
| IIM Calcutta (IIM C) | May 1, 2025 | XLRI | April 24, 2025 |
| IIM Lucknow (IIM L) | May 8, 2025 | XIMB | April 23, 2025 |
| IIM Kozhikode (IIM K) | May 9, 2025 | MDI | April 15, 2025 |
| IIM Indore (IIM I) | May 12, 2025 | FMS | April 21, 2025 |
| IIM Shillong | May 6, 2025 | NMIMS | Announced |
| IIM Mumbai | May 6, 2025 | ISB Hyderabad | May, 2025 |
| IIM CAP | May 10, 2025 | Symbiosis, Pune | May, 2025 |
Also Read, IIM Lucknow Results 2025, Release Date, Waitlist Movement
IIM CAP Shortlist Process 2025
IIM admission is a three-stage process:
1. Primary Shortlisting
This stage includes selection by CAT score and eligibility under respective institute cut-off criteria. In general, this cut-off for qualifying CAT is between the 80th and 90th percentile for students belonging to the general category, while the final cut-off ranks higher.
2. WAT-GD-PI Screening
Shortlisted candidates must attend Written Ability Tests (WAT), Group Discussions (GD), and Personal Interviews (PI). This stage takes into consideration academic records, work experience, diversity factors as well.
3. Final Selection
Based on CAT scores, WAT/PI performance, academic history, work experience, and other parameters, a composite score is calculated. Now, all institutes release the final merit lists on individual bases.
Also Read, IIM CAP Results 2025, Release Date, Steps To Check, Merit List
IIM CAP Shortlist 2025
The CAP is designed to facilitate the admissions process across multiple IIMs, allowing candidates to apply to several institutions and be evaluated collectively. This year, it has been done by IIM Bodh Gaya.
| IIM CAP Participating Colleges |
| IIM Bodh Gaya (CAP Coordinator) |
| IIM Jammu |
| IIM Kashipur |
| IIM Ranchi |
| IIM Sirmaur |
| IIM Trichy |
| IIM Udaipur |
| IIM Nagpur |
IIM Interview Shortlist Criteria 2025
Shortlisting criteria differ across all IIMs. Among these common factors are:
- CAT Score: It is one major factor in filtering candidates initially.
- Academic Performance: Consideration on Class X, XII marks and graduation scores.
- Work Experience: Relevance of professional experience gives extra weightage.
- Diversity: Gender and academic diversity are favored to develop a well-rounded batch.
Also Read, IIM Ahmedabad Result 2025, Release Date, Waitlist Movement
IIM Waitlist Movement 2025
The IIM waitlist movement is very critical for final admission results. The way it works is this:
- When a selected candidate chooses to turn down the offer due to some other engagements, the seats will be opened for waitlisted candidates.
- Range of waitlist movement varies with respect to institutes and categories.
Waitlist Trends through the Years
For instance:
- In IIM Ahmedabad, the movement of the waitlist in the general category usually does not cross the top 3 ranks.
- In IIM Bangalore, movement under the general category can stretch from about 30-35 ranks.
IIM Shortlist 2025: Conclusion
The IIM admissions process is competitive, and whether admitted or not, candidates are encouraged to continue refining their profiles for future opportunities. Staying updated through official sources and utilizing preparation resources is critical for success in the admissions journey.
