Scoring well in CAT 2026 isn't enough... Know about these changes in IIM admissions..

CAT 2026: The online application process for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 began on August 3, 2026. IIM Indore is conducting CAT 2026 this year. The exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026, at various centers across the country. While a CAT score offers the opportunity to pursue an MBA at prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top business schools, the score alone is not sufficient for admission to IIMs. Many IIMs have altered their methods for shortlisting and selecting candidates, implementing various changes.

Let us look at five key changes made regarding IIM admissions—specifically, how admission processes differ across various IIMs.

**CAP No Longer Common for All IIMs**