Four IIMs launch joint admission process 2026, IIM Raipur to coordinate

RAIPUR: The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in Kashipur, Raipur, Ranchi, and Tiruchirappalli have launched a Joint Admission Process (JAP) 2026 for their MBA programmes. IIM Raipur will be the coordinating institute for the JAP 2026, managing the entire admission process for all four participating institutes.This initiative is aimed at streamlining the admissions for aspirants, allowing them to apply to four IIMs through a single application. After the CAT result is declared, eligible aspirants can secure admission to any of the four participating IIMs through the joint process.Prof. Sanjeev Prashar, Director-In-Charge, IIM Raipur, said, "We are pleased to announce the Joint Admission Process 2026, which promotes collaboration among four premier IIMs. This move shows our dedication to student-centric admissions and strengthens the IIM brand."The Common Admission Test (CAT) for 2025 will be held on November 30, 2025, with registration open from August 1 to September 13, 2025. IIM Kozhikode will be administering the exam, which serves as a gateway for admission into the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other prestigious B-schools in India.After the exam, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Tiruchirappalli have announced the Joint Admission Process (JAP) 2026 for their MBA programmes.