IIM Ahmedabad Shortlist 2026 for the Post Graduate Programme is expected to be released in the first week of January 2026, as per the institute’s admission timeline. The shortlist will be prepared for candidates seeking admission to the PGP batch 2026–28 based on CAT 2025 performance and academic parameters. Candidates who appeared for CAT 2025 and selected IIM Ahmedabad during the application process are advised to regularly monitor the institute’s official website for updates related to the Personal Interview shortlist. The admission cycle has gained pace after the declaration of the CAT result on 24 December 2025.
IIM Ahmedabad Shortlist 2026 Selection Criteria and PI Process
The shortlisting process at IIM Ahmedabad follows a structured, multi-stage evaluation model. As outlined in the official admission policy, candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview stage based on CAT scores, academic record, and other predefined parameters. For the 2026 admission cycle, the institute has fixed the minimum overall CAT 2025 cut off at 95 percentile for PI shortlisting. This reflects a notable increase compared to earlier years. In previous admission cycles, candidates with an overall percentile of around 80 were eligible for initial consideration. It is mandatory for candidates to meet both overall and sectional cut offs to qualify for the PI round. Shortlisted candidates must also submit an online PI confirmation form within the specified timeline. Failure to complete this step may lead to cancellation of candidature, irrespective of shortlist status.
Steps to Check IIM Ahmedabad PI Shortlist 2026
Once the shortlist is released, candidates will be required to follow a defined process to check their status and confirm participation in the interview round. The steps below explain the process clearly: Candidates should first visit the official IIM Ahmedabad website and access the admissions or announcements section. The link titled “Admission Status: PGP 2026–28” will be available once the shortlist is released. After clicking the link, candidates must log in using their CAT registration number and registered email ID. The PI shortlist status will be displayed on the screen. Candidates who are shortlisted must complete and submit the PI confirmation form within the deadline mentioned by the institute.
IIM Ahmedabad CAT 2025 Cut Offs for PI Shortlist
The expected category-wise CAT 2025 cut offs for PI shortlisting are outlined below. These cut offs are indicative and based on the admission policy released by the institute. Before reviewing the table, candidates should note that meeting the cut off does not guarantee final admission, as the selection process includes multiple assessment stages.
Candidates belonging to the PwD category are eligible for relaxation in both overall and sectional percentiles, in line with institute norms. With several IIMs, including IIM Rohtak and CAP-participating institutes, already initiating shortlisting rounds, the release of the IIM Ahmedabad Shortlist 2026 is expected to be one of the most closely watched developments in the current admission cycle.
