| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Update | IIM Raipur, Kashipur, Ranchi, Tiruchirappalli exit CAP 2025 and join JAP 2026 |
| New Admission Route | JAP (Joint Admission Process) 2026 |
| Institutes under JAP 2026 | IIM Raipur, IIM Kashipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Tiruchirappalli |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | 30 November 2025 (3 slots) |
| Admit Card Released | 12 November 2025 |
| Selection Parameters | CAT Percentile, Academics, Work Experience, Diversity |
| Separate Admission | IIM Udaipur to conduct its own process |
| CAP 2026 Members | IIM Jammu confirmed to stay; others unclear |
The road to an IIM seat has taken a dramatic turn this year, filling thousands of aspirants with curiosity, excitement and, honestly, a little confusion too. Four prestigious second-generation IIMs - Raipur, Kashipur, Ranchi and Tiruchirappalli - have officially withdrawn from the earlier Common Admission Process (CAP) and will now conduct admissions jointly through JAP 2026.
For students dreaming of stepping into the corridors of IIMs, this shift brings hope of a more streamlined system, reducing repetitive interviews and procedures. Yet the scattered processes across different IIMs leave many wondering - why not one single counselling system for all 21 IIMs? That’s the emotion many candidates across the country are expressing today 💭
Why Did IIMs Switch to JAP 2026?
While CAT remains the standard entry gate for all IIMs, their post-CAT admission processes vary. JAP aims to simplify this journey:
What JAP brings:
- Single WAT/PI/GD for all participating IIMs
- One application for four institutions
- Uniform admission parameters
- Reduced cost, time & stress for aspirants
- More region-wise interview accessibility
JAP 2026 will base its selection on:
- CAT percentile
- Academic history
- Work experience
- Diversity factors
Where Do Other IIMs Stand?
| Status | IIMs |
|---|---|
| Joining JAP 2026 | Raipur (coordinator), Kashipur, Ranchi, Tiruchirappalli |
| Independent Admission 2026 | IIM Udaipur |
| Continuing CAP 2026 | IIM Jammu confirmed |
| Unconfirmed | Bodh Gaya, Nagpur, Sirmaur |
| Separate independent process | Old IIMs – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Indore, Lucknow, Kozhikode & others |
Many students now hope all IIMs might one day unite under a single-window system for maximum clarity and fairness.
What Should Aspirants Do Now?
If you’re preparing for CAT 2025, this is not the time to panic - it’s the time to plan!
Your goal remains clear: score strong, prepare for WAT/PI, and track admission portals carefully.
Here’s how you should proceed:
🔥 Must-do checklist for aspirants
- Focus on scoring maximum percentile in CAT 2025
- Track JAP 2026 notifications on official IIM portals
- Stay updated about CAP vs JAP admissions
- Prepare early for WAT + PI + GD
- Keep documents & academic proofs ready
📌 Boost your preparation – download free sample papers, PDFs, notifications & much more to stay ahead of the competition:
👉 https://crazinessheirloom.com/yjswc9rkh3?key=2e5082f5ba07ae1d0c587d34b31f4d7e
Important FAQs
Q1. Which IIMs are part of JAP 2026?
IIM Raipur, IIM Kashipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Tiruchirappalli.
Q2. Will CAT 2025 scores be accepted by JAP?
Yes. CAT percentile will be the primary shortlisting criteria.
Q3. Is CAP discontinued?
No. Many IIMs continue under CAP, including IIM Jammu.
Q4. Do aspirants need separate registration for JAP?
Yes, JAP 2026 will have its own unified registration for its participating IIMs.
Q5. Is one common counselling available for all 21 IIMs?
Not yet. Students strongly demand it, but no confirmation so far.
Hindi Version (हिंदी संस्करण)
CAT 2025 – 4 IIMs ने CAP छोड़ा, अब JAP 2026 से होगा एडमिशन
MBA की तैयारी कर रहे लाखों छात्रों के लिए यह बड़ा बदलाव है। IIM Raipur, Kashipur, Ranchi और Tiruchirappalli अब CAP से अलग होकर JAP 2026 के तहत एक साथ एडमिशन प्रक्रिया चलाएंगे।
यह कदम छात्रों के लिए किसी राहत जैसा है, क्योंकि अब हर IIM के लिए अलग-अलग इंटरव्यू देने की जरूरत कम होगी। हालांकि छात्रों में एक सवाल गूंज रहा है - क्या सभी 21 IIMs एक ही सिस्टम में शामिल नहीं हो सकते?
JAP 2026 क्या है?
- एक ही आवेदन से चार IIMs में प्रवेश
- एक बार WAT/PI/GD देकर सभी में मान्य
- खर्च, समय और मेहनत में कमी
- समान चयन मानदंड
- देश के कई इंटरव्यू सेंटर उपलब्ध
चयन इस आधार पर होगा:
- CAT Percentile
- Academic Performance
- Work Experience
- Diversity Factor
किन IIMs में क्या बदला?
| स्टेटस | IIMs |
|---|---|
| JAP 2026 के सदस्य | Raipur, Kashipur, Ranchi, Tiruchirappalli |
| अकेले एडमिशन 2026 | IIM Udaipur |
| CAP 2026 में जारी | IIM Jammu |
| स्थिति स्पष्ट नहीं | Bodh Gaya, Nagpur, Sirmaur |
छात्रों के लिए सुझाव
- CAT 2025 की तैयारी मजबूत रखें
- JAP और CAP दोनों का अपडेट ट्रैक करें
- WAT/PI/GD की तैयारी समय से शुरू करें
- डॉक्यूमेंट्स तैयार रखें
📥 तैयारी में मदद चाहिए?
मुफ़्त sample papers, PDFs, admit card updates और study material अभी पाएं 👇
👉 https://crazinessheirloom.com/yjswc9rkh3?key=2e5082f5ba07ae1d0c587d34b31f4d7e
FAQs (हिंदी)
JAP 2026 में कौन-कौन से IIM शामिल हैं?
Raipur, Kashipur, Ranchi, Tiruchirappalli
CAT स्कोर मान्य रहेगा?
हाँ, CAT Percentile मुख्य आधार है।
CAP बंद हो गया है?
नहीं, कई IIM अभी भी CAP में शामिल हैं।
क्या एक ही काउंसलिंग सभी 21 IIMs के लिए होगी?
अभी नहीं, लेकिन छात्र चाहते हैं कि ऐसा जल्द हो।