The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) located in Kashipur, Raipur, Ranchi, and Tiruchirappalli announced online, the initiation of the Joint Admission Process (JAP) for MBA admissions for the upcoming academic year. According to the press release, IIM Raipur will serve as the coordinator for JAP 2026, overseeing the admission procedures for all four participating IIMs.
JAP 2026
JAP 2026 represents a collaborative effort that underscores a commitment to excellence, effective resource management, and the provision of a transparent, aspirant-centered admission experience that aligns with IIM standards, as stated in the IIM release.
The initiative also seeks to simplify the admissions process for candidates, enabling them to apply to all four IIMs through a single application portal. Following the announcement of the CAT results, candidates will have the opportunity to gain admission to any of the four participating IIMs via this joint admission process.
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In response to this announcement, Prof. Sanjeev Prashar, the director-in-charge of IIM Raipur, remarked, “We are privileged to introduce the Joint Admission Process (JAP) 2026, which promotes collaboration among four esteemed IIMs. This initiative exemplifies our dedication to resource optimization, student-focused admissions, and enhancing the IIM brand for future leaders. JAP 2026 signifies our commitment to upholding high standards and creating new opportunities for aspiring MBA candidates.”
Last year, IIM Sambalpur opted to independently manage its admission process for its MBA program. The same admission procedure will be applied to the newly launched course, the MBA in Business Analytics, which provides an option for a dual degree from an international institution. This process was implemented in the current academic year.
In the latest Financial Times (FT) rankings for Master’s in Management 2025, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore has achieved the distinction of being the leading institute in India. The Institute attained the 28th position, surpassing IIM Ahmedabad, which is recognized as the premier management institute in the country according to the NIRF 2025 rankings.
Following IIM Ahmedabad, which secured the 34th rank, the rankings continue with SP Jain Institute of Management & Research at 35, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta at 41, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow at 57, XLRI — Xavier School of Management at 58, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode at 69, Management Development Institute Gurgaon at 72, Indian Institute of Management Indore at 81, Indian Institute of Management Udaipur at 98, and IMI Delhi rounding out the list at the 99th position.
