IIT Kanpur MBA Admission 2026 Started; CAT 2025 Based Selection

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has started the application process for MBA admission 2026. The programme is offered through the Department of Management Sciences. Selection will be based on CAT 2025 scores, followed by the personal interview stage. Candidates planning to apply must complete the registration before the closing date. The institute has announced category-wise CAT cut-off requirements and interview timelines.

CAT 2025 Cut-off for IIT Kanpur MBA Admission 2026

The minimum percentile required for shortlisting is as follows:

• General, EWS and OBC candidates: 80 percentile
• SC, ST and PwD candidates: 55 percentile

Only candidates meeting the minimum cut-off will be considered for the interview round.

IIT Kanpur MBA Interview Schedule 2026

The personal interview round will be conducted from 13 March 2026 to 16 March 2026. The interview process will be held in Noida and Kanpur. Shortlisted candidates are expected to receive interview communication by 15 February 2026.

Academic Eligibility for IIT Kanpur MBA Admission 2026

Along with a valid CAT 2025 score, candidates must meet the academic requirements prescribed by the institute.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 60% marks or CPI 6.0 on a 10-point scale for General, EWS and OBC candidates
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 50% marks or CPI 5.0 on a 10-point scale for SC, ST and PwD candidates

The qualifying degree must be awarded by a recognised university or institution.

Steps to Apply for IIT Kanpur MBA Admission 2026

Candidates must complete the official admission process within the given timeline.

• Access the IIT Kanpur MBA admission section
• Review MBA admission 2026 details
• Register as a new user and generate login credentials
• Enter personal, academic and CAT 2025 score details
• Select the preferred PI city
• Pay the application fee and submit the form

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

IIT Kanpur MBA Application Fee 2026

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.