Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur (IIM Sirmaur) has released its MBA admission policy for the 2026–28 batch under the Supernumerary Admission Process (SAP). The selection process focuses on evaluating candidates based on their CAT performance, interview, academic record, work experience, and diversity. This process is only for female candidates participating in the admission process of IIM Sirmaur.

Eligibility & Shortlisting

For admission to MBA course at IIM Sirmaur, candidates need to have passed a bachelor’s with at least 50% marks, minimum cutoff percentile in CAT 2025. The minimum CAT cutoff required to get shortlisted for PI calls are given below-

IIM Sirmaur Shortlisting Cutoff

Source: iimsirmaur.ac.in/admission-policy-mba

Candidates meeting these cut-offs are invited to the Personal Interview (PI) stage.

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Final Selection & Composite Score

After PI, IIM Sirmaur prepares final merit list based on the following weightage criteria-

Component Weightage
Scaled CAT Score 35%
Personal Interview (PI) 25%
Academic Performance (Class 10, 12 & Graduation) 15%
Work Experience 20%
Trailblazer / Diversity Factors 5%
Total 100%

*Note: IIM Sirmaur reserves sixty (60) of seats for female students. The first preference would be given to the qualified female candidates through the CAP 2026 process.

What Candidates Should Know

  • IIM Sirmaur follows reservation norms as per Government of India rules and gives importance to gender diversity.
  • Shortlisted candidates must submit original documents and certificates on time to confirm admission.
  • Communication and updates are sent through official channels, so candidates are advised to regularly check their email.

Summary

IIM Sirmaur’s MBA admission through SAP for 2026–28 begins with the CAT exam, followed by shortlisting based on sectional and overall percentiles, and ends with a composite score that carefully evaluates CAT results, interview performance, academics, work experience, and diversity. Applicants who prepare across these areas have the best chance of securing admission to this fast-growing IIM.