Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur has announced to conduct admissions to its 2-year MBA program through independent selection process in the upcoming cycle. IIM Raipur will not be part of the Common Admission Process (CAP) 2025 and will evaluate candidates directly based on their CAT scores and personal interview, ensuring a more tailored approach to align with the institute’s mission and objectives.
IIM Raipur aims to offer applicants a streamlined and personalized application experience through this shift.
Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, said, “With our decision to conduct 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 hinterlands of our nation."
He further added, "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.”
IIM Raipur admission 2025
The short-listing of profiles will begin from the second week of January 2025. The admission interview will be conducted in the following eight cities across India: Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Guwahati, and Raipur. The tentative duration of interview is from 10th February to 9th March 2025. Aspiring candidates can access all information, including eligibility criteria, selection procedures, and guidelines, from the official IIM Raipur Admissions Portal.
Over the past years, the management institute achieved an impressive gender diversity ratio. For the 2022-2024 batch, the highest CTC offered was ₹42.29 LPA, while the average CTC stood at ₹18.15 LPA. With its legacy and steady industry connections, the institute attracted 116 recruiters during the past academic year’s placement drive, including 38 new additions to its recruiter pool.
