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IIM Raipur Appointed Coordinating Institute for JAP 2026; Unified Admission Process to Cover Four IIMs

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Praful Bhatnagar
College Admin | Updated on Dec 26, 2025

IIM Raipur Appointed Coordinating Institute for JAP 2026; Unified Admission Process to Cover Four IIMs: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur has been designated as the coordinating institute for the Joint Admission Process (JAP) 2026, marking an important step towards streamlining and standardising the admission process across multiple IIMs. Through JAP 2026, aspirants will be able to apply to four participating IIMs via a single, common admission platform, ensuring a simplified and unified application experience.

The four Indian Institutes of Management admitting candidates through JAP 2026 are IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Tiruchirappalli. This collaborative admission framework aims to enhance transparency, reduce duplication in application procedures, and offer candidates a more efficient pathway to management education at these institutions.

JAP 2026 Admission Process Explained

As per the JAP 2026 admission framework, candidates will be required to complete their registration through a shared online platform. Once the registration process is concluded, the final shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) stage will be conducted from a common pool of registered applicants. The participating institutes will shortlist candidates based on their respective selection criteria.

Institute-wise and category-wise cut-off scores for shortlisting candidates to the PI round will be announced at a later stage. These cut-offs will be released separately by the participating IIMs once the evaluation process is completed.

According to official information, the Personal Interview stage for JAP 2026 is tentatively scheduled to be held between February and March 2026. Detailed information regarding interview schedules, shortlisting parameters, and other procedural aspects of the admission process will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through official channels in due course.

Role of IIM Raipur in JAP 2026

In its role as the coordinating institute, IIM Raipur will oversee, manage, and monitor the overall conduct of the Joint Admission Process 2026. This includes ensuring the smooth execution of the registration process, coordination among participating institutes, and adherence to a uniform admissions framework.

Candidates aspiring for admission through JAP 2026 are advised to regularly visit the official websites of IIM Raipur and other participating IIMs to stay updated on important announcements, timelines, and further instructions related to the admission process.

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