The Common Admission Test (CAT) results have been declared, and the IIMs have initiated their second-phase shortlisting. This year, data shows a significant shift toward "Profile-Based" shortlisting, where work experience and academic diversity are given nearly equal weight to the percentile. Shortlisted candidates are advised to begin preparation for Analytical Writing Tests (AWT) and Personal Interviews (PI) which will conclude by April 2026.
