The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) has released its list of candidates invited for personal interviews for the MBA 2026-28 batch. Students who listed IIM Ahmedabad in their CAT 2025 application form and met the required cut-off scores can now check their interview status online.
These interview invitations are a key step for admission into one of India's top business schools. To get an interview call, candidates generally needed a minimum of 95 percentile in the CAT 2025 exam. However, for final admission, the scores of selected students are usually much higher, often in the 99-100 percentile range.
How to Check Your IIM Ahmedabad Interview Status
Candidates can easily check if they have been shortlisted for an interview. Follow these simple steps:
- Go to the official IIM Ahmedabad website.
- Look for the 'Announcement' section on the homepage.
- Click on the link that says 'Admission Status: PGP 2026-28 batch'.
- Enter your CAT registration number.
- Enter your Email ID.
- Click the 'Go' button.
- Your interview status will appear on the screen.
- If shortlisted, fill out the form to confirm your interview slot.
CAT 2025 Cut-Offs for IIM Ahmedabad Interviews
The table below shows the minimum CAT 2025 percentile ranks required for different student categories to receive an interview call from IIM Ahmedabad. This is the initial cut-off for screening candidates for the personal interview round.
| Category | Overall Percentile | VARC, DILR, QA Percentile |
| General/EWS (Non-PwD) | 95 | 85 |
| NC-OBC (Non-PwD) | 90 | 80 |
| SC (Non-PwD) | 85 | 75 |
| ST (Non-PwD) | 75 | 65 |
| General/EWS (PwD) | 85 | 75 |
| NC-OBC (PwD) | 80 | 70 |
| SC (PwD) | 75 | 65 |
| ST (PwD) | 65 | 55 |
Please note that 'PwD' refers to Persons with Disabilities. 'VARC' stands for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, 'DILR' for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and 'QA' for Quantitative Ability. Each section has its own minimum percentile requirement.
How Students are Finally Chosen for IIM Ahmedabad MBA
The final selection for the IIM Ahmedabad MBA 2026-28 batch will be based on several factors. The personal interviews are expected to happen in February 2026, and the final admission results will be announced by May 2026. The following table shows how much importance each part of the selection process holds:
| Parameters | Importance (Weightage) |
| CAT Score | 25% |
| Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI) | 60% |
| Application Rating (Academic record, work experience, etc.) | 15% |
The Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) combined carry the highest importance. This means performing well in these rounds is very important for getting into IIM Ahmedabad. The Application Rating considers your past academic performance and other details in your application form.
Apart from IIM Ahmedabad, other top IIMs like IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Vizag, and IIM Udaipur have also started releasing their interview shortlists for their MBA programs. Students who applied to these institutes should also check their respective websites for updates.
