• CAT = Common Admission Test (IIMs + 100+ B-schools)
• Conducted in 2-3 sessions; normalised
• Percentile-based scoring
• IIM admission: holistic criteria (CAT + interview + acads + work-ex)
• Each IIM has own selection criteria

1. CAT result + percentile — iimcat.ac.in.
2. IIM shortlist — Each IIM publishes own shortlist post-CAT.
3. WAT (Written Ability Test) + PI — At each IIM independently.
4. Final admission offer — Based on combined criteria.
5. Re-totalling possible — Within 30 days at iimcat.ac.in.
6. RTI for criteria + scoring — When standard channels exhausted.

• CAT roll number
• Aadhaar
• Application acknowledgement

• Percentile dispute — RTI to IIM convener for normalisation formula.
• IIM rejection without reason — RTI to specific IIM for selection criteria.
• Diversity sector reservation criteria — RTI for definition + application.
• Final admission offer dispute — RTI for selection committee minutes.

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of resolution / decision.

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Re-totalling within 30 days. No re-evaluation.

IIM uses combined criteria (CAT 30%, WAT-PI 30%, acads 20%, work-ex 10%, diversity 10% — varies). RTI extracts your scoring.

IIM-specific (gender, education stream, etc.). RTI for exact application.

File RTI to specific IIM admissions office.

• All exam guides
• 25 status-check guides
• 25 how-to-apply guides
• 16 rejection-recovery guides
• 32 helplines + grievance routes
• Full RTI Playbook

Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.