IIM Raipur Announces Independent Admission Process, Exists CAP 2025

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur has announced an independent selection process for admissions to its 2-year MBA program in the upcoming cycle. Departing from the Common Admission Process (CAP) 2025, the institute will assess candidates directly through CAT scores and personal interviews, adopting a more customized approach that aligns with its mission and objectives.

With this change, IIM Raipur aims to provide applicants with a streamlined and personalized application experience, reinforcing its dedication to academic excellence and innovation in management education.

The shortlisting process is set to commence in the second week of January 2025, followed by admission interviews in eight cities: Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Guwahati, and Raipur. These interviews will be conducted from February 10 to March 9, 2025. Detailed information regarding eligibility, selection criteria, and guidelines can be accessed on the official IIM Raipur Admissions Portal.

Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, said, “Our institute is committed to the holistic development of our students. Alongside academic excellence, we also present opportunities that, nurture cross-cultural and emotional intelligence, and innovation and enhance the entrepreneurial spirit. With our decision to conduct an independent admission process, we aim to provide a more tailored and seamless experience for applicants, aligning with our vision to nurture talent and innovation. For instance, we will have at least one industry expert in our interview panel, we plan to do interviews across 8 cities including Guwahati and Lucknow – signifying our intent to reach the hinterlands of our nation. This will also ensure a larger social outreach to our flagship MBA program delivered by our high intellect faculty continues to set benchmarks in academic excellence, diversity, and industry relevance, empowering students to excel globally.”

The flagship two-year MBA program at IIM Raipur is designed to build leaders with strong expertise in business management, analytics, and innovation. By offering a dynamic curriculum, industry-focused projects, and experiential learning opportunities, the program equips students to address complex business challenges and drive transformative change across sectors.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) has been set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development (now known as Ministry of Education) in 2010 at Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh is one of the fastest growing states of India with its rich mineral, forest, natural and local resources.