IIM Kashipur successfully concludes CAP 2024

IIM Kashipur successfully concludes CAP 2024

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New Delhi, Updated on Aug 6, 2024 10:44 IST

The participating IIMs for this year’s CAP included Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Kashipur, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Sirmaur, Tiruchirappalli, and Udaipur.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur has successfully concluded the Common Admission Process (CAP) 2024. This annual event sees ten Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) collaborating to conduct a unified personal interview (PI) for admission into their prestigious MBA/PGP programs. The participating IIMs for this year’s CAP included Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Kashipur, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Sirmaur, Tiruchirappalli, and Udaipur.

Record Number of Candidates

This year’s CAP witnessed a record 16,371 candidates attending the personal interview round. Among them, 3,800 were female candidates, marking a significant representation. In line with previous years, the PI was conducted online, a practice that reduces both time and financial burdens for MBA/PGP aspirants.

Enhanced Candidate Experience

CAP 2024 introduced a feature allowing candidates to correct errors in their CAT registration forms. Additionally, candidates had the opportunity to view their normalized PI scores on the CAP portal after the results were declared, enhancing the transparency of the selection process.

Merit Lists and Offers

Each IIM participating in CAP generates its own merit list based on normalized PI scores and other criteria outlined in the admission policy. Offers are typically sent out simultaneously by all participating IIMs, enabling candidates to make well-informed decisions about their preferred institutes.

Coordination by IIM Kashipur

As part of the annual tradition, one of the participating IIMs is designated as the CAP coordinator. IIM Kashipur served in this role for CAP 2024, overseeing the entire process and ensuring its smooth execution.

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Q:   Who is eligible for the IIM Kashipur MBA?

A:

Given below are the eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Kashipur:

  • The candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
  • Candidates should have a valid score in CAT based on which they will be selected for the Personal Interview (PI) round.
  • Those who qualify for the personal interview round will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Kashipur for document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

Prepare well for the entrance exam. Follow the GATE preparation guidelines, attempt as many GATE question papers as possible, and hence study well for the entrance exam.

Q:   Are CAT 2023 dates out for admission to IIM Kashipur?

A:

Yes, CAT 2023 dates for admission to IIM Kashipur are out. To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The 2023 CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration will go on between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Students are required to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Kashipur admission will be held in three slots. These are as follows:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Kashipur must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call (provided the student gets a valid score in the exam).

Q:   When will CAT 2023 take place for admission to IIM Kashipur?

A:

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Kashipur, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Kashipur are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

Q:   When will CAT 2023 result be declared for IIM Kashipur admission?

A:

For admission to IIM Kashipur for the flagship MBA (or PGP) course, the result of CAT 2023 can be expected by the last week of December 2023 (If the CAT conducting body follows the trend as in 2022). However, if the trend is not followed, the same will most probably be out by the first week of January 2024. After the release of result, the exam takers will be able to download their CAT scorecards from the official website using their login credentials for IIM Kashipur admission.

Q:   Who is eligible for IIM Kashipur PGP?

A:

The eligibility criteria for admission in MBA programme at IIM Kashipur are as follows:

  • Candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree irrespective of the discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories).
  • Candidates should have a valid score in CAT exam based on which they will be shortlisted for the personal interview (PI) round.
  • Candidates must qualify the personal interview (PI) round followed by document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment in MBA programme.

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