IIM Ranchi Admission 

IIM Ranchi is one of the most renowned IIMs for its participants’ diverse academic pursuits for excellence. IIM candidates who seek to study in a relatively pleasant climatic environment and scenic surroundings prefer IIM Ranchi Admission to IIM Ranchi is done through the IIMs CAP. The institute is one of the nine new IIMs registered to participate in the Common Admission Process 2024. A candidate for IIM Ranchi admission is shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the CAT exam. 

The shortlist for the first selection round for the IIM Ranchi Admission is given in the table below. However, it is to be noted that the eligibility criteria are just a figurative indication as a final shortlist will be released by IIM Ranchi in the month of January. This final shortlist is constructed considering the combined results of the participants for IIM Ranchi Admission. 

The institution no longer conducts WAP for IIM Ranchi admission. The shortlisting in the first round will take place first through the CAT exam cut off criteria, and then the shortlisted applicants will be reached for the Personal Interview (PI) for IIM Ranchi Admission. 

A list of shortlisted candidates will be released in mid-January. The candidates who find their CAT exam scores to be eligible for shortlisting may not find their name on the shortlist. For IIM Ranchi admission another shortlist is prepared by combining the applications shortlisted from this cut off criteria.  This will be the final list to be considered for the first round of shortlisting for IIM Ranchi admission. 

IIM Ranchi’s Official Estimated CAT Exam Cut off Shortlist:

Category	Quantitative Aptitude (AQ)	Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)	Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VA RC)	Total Percentile(overall)
General	70	70	70	92
NC-OBC	45	45	45	70
SC	35	35	35	54
ST	32.5	32	25	40
EWS	40	40	40	70
DAP	32.5	32	23	40

Shortlisted candidates will be reached by the institution for updates regarding the Personal Interview round for the IIM Ranchi Admission Process. The personal interview will be conducted virtually by IIMs under the Common Admission Process. IIM Udaipur is expected to host the interview round for IIM Ranchi Admission. Candidates from different categories namely (General, NC-OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and DAP) will be shortlisted based on the ranking mentioned in the table above. 

The final selection for IIM Ranchi admission takes place on the basis of the Consolidated Merit List. The list states that a candidate is evaluated through three major aspects. First, the candidate’s performance in the CAT exam is assessed, and then the score earned by them in the Personal Interview round is considered. The final criteria for consideration will be the candidate’s profile. A candidate’s profile comprises three sections namely: Academic Profile, Work Experience, Academic Diversity, and Gender Diversity. More in-depth information regarding the process for IIM Ranchi Admission is given further in this article. 

IIM Ranchi Admission Committee

IIMs conduct the CAT exam. The CAT Exam scores are the primary shortlisting criteria for all IIMs for admission. IIM Ranchi Admission committee is the same as the committee for the Common Admission Process. The CAP community was formed by the IIMs for the purpose of coordinating the admission process of nine new IIMs including IIM Ranchi namely: IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Trichy and IIM Udaipur. The admission procedures of these nine new IIMs are coordinated by the CAP community. 

IIM Ranchi Admission Committee, which is the CAP committee, has designed a methodology to be followed by the new IIMs for the admission process. This states that the IIM Ranchi admission process is divided into three stages: CAT exam cut off, Personal Interview, and Profile of the candidate. 

The first shortlist of the CAT exam cut off is released in mid-January. Applicants shortlisted in this stage are reached by the IIM Ranchi admission committee to provide updates regarding the Personal Interview round. This personal interview round is coordinated by the Common Admission Process Committee. IIM Udaipur is expected to host the interview (virtual) process of the IIM Ranchi Admission. 

IIM Ranchi Admission Process

How to get admission in IIM Ranchi? Following the steps mentioned below will guide a candidate to the final round of IIM Ranchi Admission. The IIMs Common admission process is to be followed by the nine new IIMs. IIM Ranchi is one of nine newly registered IIMs. IIM Ranchi Admission process is divided into three stages of shortlisting the candidates namely: CAT Exam cut off, Personal Interview, and profile evaluation of the candidate according to the Consolidated merit List given by the CAP committee. 

The CAT Exam 

First and foremost requirement of IIM Ranchi Admission is registering for the CAT Exam. The last date for the CAT exam registration is September 20, 2023. The applicants have to fill out IIM Ranchi as one of their preferred colleges. The application fees for IIM Ranchi admission are included in the CAT exam application fees. In the same application, the candidate must mention the course that they wish to study at IIM Ranchi. The application fee (non-refundable) is INR 2,300 for the general and INR 1,150 for the reserved category.

After the declaration of the CAT exam result the candidate can visit the official website of IIM Ranchi to check whether they are shortlisted or not. The candidates can register by entering their CAT 2023 registration ID and Password. IIM Ranchi doesn’t publish its list or cut off criteria on any public domains, those can only be accessed by the students after logging into the official website

A total of 100,716 candidates from the general category were selected IIM Ranchi as their CAT preference, of which 8998 were shortlisted by the institution for an interview and 2210 received the final offer. The CAT Exam is one of the most challenging national-level examinations conducted in India. The students who aspire to participate in the CAT exam should consider the following tips for preparation for the CAT exam: 

• Be updated with the Syllabus of the CAT Exam and question pattern
• Solve the previous year’s CAT question paper to minimize the scope of mistakes, it will also help in presenting the idea of question pattern and intensity of difficulty.
• Read newspapers, editorials, books, and journals to improve your vocabulary and develop precise brevity and reading skills. 
• Solve as many sample papers and CAT Mock tests as you possibly can.
• Practice from a  standard reference book. 

CAT Exam cut off for the first round of the IIM Ranchi Admission process is mentioned in this article in the table at the beginning. It must be kept in mind that the respective candidates from various categories will be shortlisted based on the updated list for the cut off for IIM Ranchi admission. This updated list will be designed after combining all the eligible candidates from the first cut-off list. The scores of these shortlisted candidates will be merged to construct the final shortlist for further consideration in the IIM Ranchi Admission process.

Important Dates and Events regarding the CAT exam and CAP events are mentioned below:

CAT Registration and Exam details:

CAT Exam/CAP Events	Dates/Details
CAT 2023 Registration Starts	August 02, 2023
CAT 2023 Registration Closes	September 13, 2023
CAT Admit Card Release	October 25, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam	November 26, 2023
Last date for CAP Application	January 22, 2024 (Tentative)
CAP PI Week 1	February 13 - 18, 2023 (Tentative)
CAP PI Week 2	February 20 - 25, 2024 (Tentative)
CAP PI Week 3	February 27 - March 4, 2024 (Tentative)
Submission of Confirmation of Interest	March, 2024
Final Admission Offer	May 10, 2024 (Tentative)
IIM Ranchi Session Commencement	July, 2023
CAT Exam Slots	3 slots
CAT Exam Cities	CAT 2023 will be conducted in around 155 cities
CAT Exam Duration	2hr for each slot
How to Prepare for CAT 2023	Best books, mocks, coaching, previous papers

Personal Interview Round

What is the importance of Personal Interview in the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi admission Process? Shortlisted candidates from the first round will be reached out for the Personal Interview Round for IIM Ranchi Admission. The candidate must be very attentive while filling their Email and phone number in the application form for the CAT exam. This information provided by the candidate will be used for communication between the IIM Ranchi Admission processes. 

The personal interview will be conducted virtually on an online mode, and the updates regarding this will be shared with the shortlisted candidates by the CAP community. It is expected that IIM Udaipur to coordinate the personal interview round for the IIM Ranchi admission process. The candidate’s score in the Personal Interview round holds 30% of the weightage in the Consolidated Merit List formed in the final round of the IIM Ranchi Admission process. 

Final Admission Round  

Candidates shortlisted from the personal Interview round are evaluated in the last round on the basis of the Consolidated Merit List. This list for the final round of IIM Ranchi admission is prepared on the basis of three components: CAT Scores, PI Scores, and the candidate’s profile. 

Consolidate merit list has assigned specific predetermined weights to these components as mentioned below. The table below shows the division of weights as shown on the official page of IIM Ranchi:

Component	Weight
CAT Exam	40%
Personal Interview	30%
Profile	30%

These elements are considered in the given ratio for evaluating a candidate in the final round of the IIM Ranchi admission Process. These individual elements are described in more depth further in this article by the Form Fees. 

The CAT Exam percentile

IIM Ranchi has assigned only 40% of the weightage to the CAT exam in the final round of the IIM Ranchi Admission Process. The CAT exam includes Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). This syllabus for the CAT exam is Designed by the IIMs. 

The candidates aspiring to crack the CAT exam cut off has to meet the eligibility criteria of individual section. The total cut off eligibility is secondary, the following cut off for different categories in individual sections must be considered. These sectional cut off of the CAT exam is taken from the official page of IIM Ranchi:

Category	Quantitative Aptitude (QA)	Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)	Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC)
General	70	70	70
EWS	40	40	40
NC-OBC	45	45	45
SC	35	35	35
ST	32.5	32	25
DAP	32.5	32	25

After the candidate meets the cut off requirement of the individual section does the total CAT exam percentile is considered for IIM Ranchi admission. The total cut off criteria of the CAT exam for the first shortlist is given in the table below:

Category	Estimated CAT 2023 Qualifying Cutoff
General/ EWS	93
EWS	70
NC-OBC	74
SC	54
ST	40
DAP	40

Note: The data mentioned above is not the final CAT 2023 Qualifying Cutoff. It is estimated based on the previous year's qualifying cutoff. The actual data might be on the higher side than this for 2023 based on the factors responsible for the CAT exam cut-off. 

The final score obtained in the CAT exam will hold only 40% of the weightage in the Final round of the IIM Ranchi Admission process. This 40% weight is assigned to the Consolidating Merit List to be followed for the Indian Institute of Management admission process. The rest of the 60% weight is assigned to the candidate’s profile, academic diversity, gender diversity, and work experience. Details for the further rounds of the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi Admission Process are given further in the article by Form Fees. 

The Personal Interview Round

As discussed earlier in this article, the IIMs CAP community hosts this personal interview round for the nine new IIMs. The personal interview round holds 30% of the weight in the consolidated merit list released by the IIMs for the admission process. IIM Ranchi is one of the nine newly registered IIMs including IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Udaipur. The admission procedures of these nine new IIMs are coordinated by the CAP community. 

IIM Udaipur is expected to coordinate the Personal Interview round for the IIM Ranchi Admission process. In this interview round, the candidate is evaluated under a broad spectrum. The candidate’s academic background and work experience are assessed during the interview. The communication skills of the candidate also play a crucial role in obtaining good scores in the personal interview round. Hence, a hint of confidence with appropriate fluency in the speech could help in stamping an excellent impression. 

Profile 

The profile of a Candidate comprises four elements: Academic profile, Academic Diversity, Gender Diversity, and Work Experience. Each of these elements has been assigned a specific weight in the Consolidated Merit List formed by the IIMs CAP community for the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi admission. 

Profile of the candidate is evaluated for Indian Institute of Management Ranchi Admission following the methodology given below:

Profile	Out of 30 Marks
Academic Profile	13
Work Experience	7
Academic Diversity	5
Gender Diversity	5

The academic profile is calculated on the basis of the candidate’s academic history given by the candidate in the CAT exam application form. This comprises three academic qualifications namely: SSC (Secondary School Certificate), HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate), and Graduation Certificate. These basic qualifications are necessary for the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi admission. 

The percentage of weights and the methodology as mentioned on the official page of IIM Ranchi followed for consideration of the candidate’s academic profile is given in the table below. 

As per CAP Information	>= 85%	>= 80% & < 85%	>= 75%& <80%	>= 65%& < 70%	>= 65%& < 70%	Less Than 65%
SSC	4	3	2	1	0	0
HSC	4	3	2	1	0	0
Graduation	5	4	3	2	1	0

Since 13 marks out of 30 is acquired by the academic profile of the candidate. The applicants who have performed well in the above-mentioned academic qualification will have an edge in the final round of the IIM Ranchi admission process. 

A candidate’s work experience holds 7 marks in evaluating the profile of the candidate according to the consolidating merit list formed by the IIMs CAP community. The duration for which the applicant had worked before will award the candidate scores accordingly.

Marks allotted to a candidate for IIM Ranchi Admission on the basis of work experience are given below:

Duration of Work Experience	Marks
Up-to 12 Months	0
13 to 18 Months	5
19 to 24 Months	6
25 to 30 Months	7
31 to 36 Months	4
37 to 42 Months	3
43 to 48	1
Greater than 48 Months	0

If the candidate is having an academic diversity in his/her academic history then that could allow the applicant up to 5 marks. These five marks in the Consolidated Merit List by the IIMs CAP community will contribute to the 30% of weight held by the candidate’s profile in the final round of the IIM Ranchi Admission Process. 

More detail of the methodology to be followed in evaluating the academic diversity of the candidate for IIM Ranchi Admission is given in the table below:

Academic diversity at Bachelor’s Degree level	Marks
If bachelor’s degree is a Non-Engineering degree	5
Other	0

The IIMs are supportive towards gender diversity. 5 marks out of 30 is reserved only for the female and transgender applicants of the IIM Ranchi Admission. These 5 marks will also be considered in the 30% weight allotted to the profile of the applicant in the Consolidated Merit List formed by the IIMs CAP community. 

IIM Ranchi Admission Fees 

Fee Structure of IIM Ranchi Admission

After the candidate has accepted the offer of IIM Ranchi admission, a fee of INR 1,00,000/- is to be deposited. This amount is adjusted against the 1st term fee. The tuition fee for the first term includes the amount paid as IIM Ranchi admission and tuition fees.

The IIM Ranchi admission fee of INR 1,00,000 has to be paid online and the balance of the first term fee of Rs 1,80,000/- plus the first term mess expenses of INR 15,000/- a total of which amounts to Rs. 1,95,000/- is to be paid before the date of registration, that is to be communicated by the PGP Office

Indian Institute of Management Ranchi admission fees include a caution deposit of INR 10,000 that is refundable at the time of leaving the institute subject to the adjustment, if any.

 The overall fee structure for IIM Ranchi Hostels ranges from INR 1,20,000 to INR 2,46,000. The hostels' charges are INR 60,000 per year. The hostels are situated within the beautiful infrastructure of Khelgaon Ranchi. The residences of Boys and Girls are in separate blocks at IIM Ranchi. The hostel facilities have potential flex for its participants. The rooms offered as IIM Ranchi facilities are equipped with three and four bedrooms that are fully furnished. The hygiene of these hostel rooms is up to the standards of this reputed infrastructure. Canteen facilities and snack bar services are available for almost twenty hours a day. The mess charges include INR 63,000 per year. 

The Indian Institute of Management Ranchi admission fee of INR 1,00,000 has to be paid online and the balance of the first term fee of Rs 1,80,000/- plus the first term mess expenses of INR 15,000/- a total of which amounts to Rs. 1,95,000/- is to be paid before the date of registration, that is to be communicated by the PGP Office.

The term-wise fee structure payable at the beginning of each term is mentioned in the table below.

Particulars	1st Term	2nd Term	3rd Term	4th Term	5th Term	6th Term	Total
Admission fee	1,00,000	--	--	--	--	--	1,00,000
Tuition fee	85,000	1,85,000	1,85,000	1,85,000	1,85,000	1,85,000	10,10,000
Course Material	24,000	24,000	24,000	24,000	24,000	24,000	1,44,000
Computer Charges	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	1,20,000
Library Fee	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	72,000
Room Rent	9,000	9,000	9,000	9,000	9,000	9,000	54,000
Caution Deposit	10,000	--	--	--	--	--	10,000
Alumni Fee	10,000	--	--	--	--	--	10,000
Student Activities	10,000	--	--	--	--	--	10,000
Total	2,80,000	2,50,000	2,50,000	2,50,000	2,50,000	2,50,000	15,30,000

IIM Ranchi Admission Criteria 

Are you wondering what the eligibility criteria for admission in IIM Ranchi are?  Candidates aspiring for IIM Ranchi Admission ought to have the necessary qualifications to meet IIM Ranchi Admission criteria namely: SSC (senior school certificate), HSC (Higher School Certificate), and Graduation certificate. The candidate is eligible to apply for the PGP, MBA, and MBA-HRM at IIM Ranchi with these qualifications. The Admission process for IIM Ranchi is at par with the admission process mentioned in the IIMs CAP.

A candidate must meet three stages of the IIM Ranchi Admission Criteria. The requirements for meeting these stages are mentioned below:

• CAT Exam Scores 
• SSC
• HSC
• Graduation certificate
• Non-Engineering Bachelor’s degree (+5points) 
• Personal Interview Score
• Duration of Work Experience

The Candidate must meet the sectional and total cut off for the CAT exam for being shortlisted in the first round. Detailed data for cut off of the three sections for different categories have been provided above in this article. The candidate will be approached by the CAP committee for a Personal Interview process after meeting the IIM Ranchi Admission criteria in the first shortlisting round. 

After the second round of IIM Ranch Admission criteria, that is the Personal interview. The candidates reach the final shortlisting round. The demanded qualifications play a crucial role in this final round of IIM Ranchi Admission Criteria. A candidate’s entire Academic journey is evaluated as per the methodology mentioned in the Consolidated Merit List formed by the IIMs CAP. 

There are three sections in which all the qualifications of the candidate are divided, namely: CAT exam scores 40%, Personal Interview 30% and Profile 30%. Requirements for meeting the CTA exam cut off criteria for the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi admission have been discussed earlier in this article. There are a number of factors to be considered in meeting the requirements for the Profile of a Candidate. A candidate who has a bachelor’s degree other than an engineering degree is awarded 5 points for academic diversity.

The academic profile is evaluated for the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi Admission on the basis of the candidate’s performance in SSC, HSC, and Graduation degree. The candidates ought to meet the requirements mentioned above in order to secure a seat in the IIM Ranchi for MBA, PGP and MBA-HRM courses.  

Frequently Asked Questions about IIM Ranchi Admission 

Q. How Can I Apply for IIM Ranchi?

Ans. Aspiring candidates can apply for admission at IIM Ranchi by filling out the CAT exam form. The applicant will have to select IIM Ranchi as one of their preferred IIMs for higher education. The students can also enroll in the MBA programs at IIM Ranchi After enrolling in its IPM. Aspiring candidates for the IPM can register for the IPMAT exam. 

Q. Is IIM Ranchi worth it? 

Ans. IIM Ranchi has been placed in 24th by the NIRF. It is considered in the list of premium institutions in the country offering MBA. So the answer to the previously asked question is yes, IIM Ranchi is worth it as an institution for MBA and MBA-HR courses. 

Q. What is the fees of IIM Ranchi?

Ans. A list of courses and their respective fee for IIM Ranchi are given below:

Course	Fees	Eligibility
EMBA	₹12.7 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation
IPM	₹33.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)	10+2
MBA	₹17.2 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation

Q. Can an underprivileged study in IIM?

Ans. Yes, they can, any aspiring candidate can study in IIM given that they meet the eligibility criteria for the admission process. There are numerous awards and scholarships offering financial assistance to its participants. Students also have the option of taking a student loan for their education which can be repaid after employment. 

Q. Which Baby IIM is the best?

Ans. A list of baby IIMs is mentioned below. 

IIM College	Ranking Body	Ranking
IIM Amritsar Rank	Outlook-ICARE 2021	27
IIM Kashipur Rank	NIRF 2021	33
IIM Nagpur Rank	NIRF 2021	40
IIM Trichy Rank	NIRF 2021	17

Q. What percentile is needed for IIM Ranchi? 

Ans. The cut off for the CAT exam for the batch 22-24 was 92%. IIM Ranchi CAT exam cut off for admission remains around 92%. The IIMs CAP community has formed the Consolidated Merit List which is considered for the final admission process of IIM Ranchi. 

Q. How can I Get into IIM Ranchi without taking the CAT exam?

Ans. The candidate can enroll in the five-year IPM offered at IIM Ranchi to avoid the rigorous competition in the CAT exam. The IPM is an integrated five-year program that offers both bachelor's and master’s degrees to its participants. The candidates can enroll in the IPM at IIM Ranchi after cracking the IPPMAT exam.   

Q. What is the IPMAT exam?

Ans. The IPMAT exam is conducted by the IIMs for admission to IPM which is a five-year integrated program of management. This program is divided into two parts. The first is a 3-year Bachelor program in management. After the completion of this course, the students are directly promoted to the MBA program. Two degrees are awarded to the participants of this program. There is no further requirement to clear the CAT exam and meet the cut-off requirements of the IIM Admission process for the MBA courses.