Latest News: IIM Indore Releases PI Shortlist for PGP 2026–28; CAT Cut-offs and Selection Criteria Announced

Staff Writer: Upasana Sen

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Synopsis: IIM Indore has released the PI shortlist for PGP 2026–28 and announced CAT 2025 cut-offs. The qualifying percentile remains 90 for General and EWS candidates. Shortlisted aspirants must complete the PI process, with final selection based on CAT scores, academics, PI performance, and diversity factors.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has officially announced its admission criteria for the PGP 2026–28 batch, along with the release of the Personal Interview (PI) shortlist. As per the criteria, the minimum qualifying CAT 2025 percentile for General and EWS category candidates remains unchanged at 90 percentile, the same as last year. Aspirants aiming for IIM Indore must note that clearing the CAT cut-off is only the first step in a multi-stage selection process.

For other categories, the qualifying CAT 2025 cut-offs are 80 percentile for NC-OBC, 60 percentile for SC, and 45 percentile for ST candidates. Applicants belonging to the PwD category are also required to score at least 45 percentile to be eligible for the PI round. In addition to the overall percentile, candidates must meet sectional cut-offs in VARC, DILR, and QA, making it essential for aspirants to perform consistently across all sections.

The IIM Indore PGP PI shortlist 2026–28 has been released today on the institute’s official website. Candidates who selected IIM Indore as a preferred campus in their CAT 2025 application form and meet the required cut-offs can check their PI status online. Shortlisted candidates must complete the PI application form by the specified deadline to confirm participation in the next stage.

How to Check IIM Indore PI Shortlist Status 2026–28

Candidates can check their shortlist status by following these steps:

• Visit the official IIM Indore website
  
• Click on “Provisional PI Shortlist PGP 2026–2028”
  
• Enter your CAT 2025 registration ID
  
• Enter your registered email ID or date of birth
  
• Click on “Get Status”
  
• If shortlisted, follow further instructions to apply for the WAT-PI round

The WAT-PI process will be conducted in February–March 2026. Shortlisted candidates will receive detailed information regarding interview dates and venues via email.

IIM Indore Admission Process 2026–28

The admission process for the PGP 2026–28 batch will be conducted in three phases:

1. Screening of candidates based on CAT 2025 scores
   
2. Personal Interview (PI) conducted face-to-face
   
3. Final selection based on a composite score

IIM Indore CAT 2025 Qualifying Cut-offs

The qualifying sectional and overall CAT cut-offs for PI shortlisting are as follows:

Category	QA	DILR	VARC	Overall
General / EWS	80	80	80	90
NC-OBC	70	70	70	80
SC	55	55	55	60
ST	40	40	40	45
PwD	40	40	40	45

Candidates must note that these are minimum qualifying cut-offs, and the actual cut-offs for final selection are usually higher.

Composite Score for PI Shortlisting

Candidates are shortlisted for the PI round based on a Composite Score out of 100, calculated using the following parameters:

• Class 10 marks: 39 points
  
• Class 12 marks: 20 points
  
• CAT 2025 overall score: 35 points
  
• Gender diversity factor: 6 points

Shortlisted candidates were informed via email in January 2026 and are required to attend the PI round in person. Interviews will be conducted in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

Final Selection Criteria for IIM Indore PGP 2026–28

Final admission offers will be made based on a Final Composite Score, calculated as follows:

• Class 10 & 12 performance: 10 points
  
• CAT 2025 overall score: 40 points
  
• PI score: 45 points
  
• Diversity factor: 5 points

Candidates who selected the PGP programme in the CAT 2025 application form are also eligible for PGP-HRM at IIM Indore, subject to the respective programme’s admission process. Final admission offers will be communicated via email in May 2025. Selected candidates must confirm their seats by paying the first instalment and submit their final graduation documents by December 31, 2026, failing which the admission will be cancelled.

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