The IIM Indore Results 2026 are expected to be released in a few days. If you took part in the Personal Interview rounds this year and have been awaiting your final admission outcome, the wait is about to end. IIM Indore will release the final results on its official admission portal at student.iimidr.ac.in. Here’s a complete guide to help you check your result, interpret the merit list, and understand the expected waitlist movement across categories.
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IIM Indore Result 2026 – Important Dates at a Glance
Before anything else, save these dates. Missing the acceptance deadline by even one day can cost you your seat.
| Event | Date / Timeline |
| PI Shortlist Released | 14th January 2026 |
| PI Form Submission Deadline | January 2026 |
| Personal Interview Rounds | February – March 2026 |
| IIM Indore Final Result (Merit List) | Releasing Soon |
| Offer Acceptance Deadline | Within 5–7 days of result |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment | Within the acceptance window |
| Waitlist Movement Begins | After first round of acceptances – May to July 2026 |
Also Read: IIM Ahmedabad Results 2026 | IIM Bangalore Results 2026 | FMS Delhi Results 2026
How to Check Your IIM Indore Result 2026
IIM Indore does not release a public PDF merit list. Each candidate must log in individually to view their admission status. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official IIM Indore student admission portal: student.iimidr.ac.in
- Log in using your CAT 2025 Registration ID and your registered Email ID (or date of birth as applicable).
- Navigate to the ‘PGP Admissions 2026-28’ or ‘Admission Status’ section.
- Your status will show one of three outcomes: Admission Offered, Waitlisted, or Not Selected.
- If selected, download your offer letter from the portal. An email will also be sent to your registered ID, check your spam/junk folders.
- If waitlisted, your waitlist rank will be visible on the portal. Note it down, you will need to track movement actively.
- If you have received an offer, accept it within the deadline specified in the offer letter and pay the seat acceptance fee promptly.
Important: Keep checking your registered email, including spam/junk folders, as waitlist movement notifications are sent directly via email before appearing on the portal.
Also Check: IIM Results 2026
IIM Indore Merit List 2026 – How Is It Prepared?
The IIM Indore merit list 2026 is not a publicly ranked document. It is a category-wise internal ranking that determines who receives an admission offer and in what order. The final merit list is built using a Final Composite Score (FCS) that weighs several components differently from the shortlisting stage.
Final Composite Score Weightage (PGP 2026-28)
Per IIM Indore’s official selection criteria for the 2026-28 batch
| Selection Component | Weightage in Final Merit List |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 45% |
| CAT 2025 Score | 40% (VARC 20%, DILR 10%, QA 10%) |
| Class 10th Marks (normalised) | 5% |
| Class 12th Marks (normalised) | 5% |
| Diversity Factor (Gender / Academic) | 5% |
Key insight: The PI carries the single highest weight at 45%. A candidate with a 99+ CAT percentile can miss out if their PI performance was weak. Conversely, a strong PI performance can compensate for a slightly lower CAT score.
Also Check: IIM Kozhikode Results 2026 | IIM Calcutta Results 2026
CAT 2025 Cutoffs for IIM Indore Shortlisting
These are the minimum qualifying CAT 2025 percentile cutoffs officially published by IIM Indore for shortlisting. Clearing these was necessary, but not sufficient. Actual shortlists were prepared using a composite score (academics + CAT + diversity), so the effective competition cutoff was significantly higher.
| Category | Minimum Overall CAT Percentile | Minimum Sectional (VARC) | Minimum Sectional (DILR) | Minimum Sectional (QA) |
| General / EWS | 90 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| NC-OBC | 80 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| SC | 60 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| ST / PwD | 45 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
IIM Indore Waitlist Movement 2026 – What to Expect
Being on the IIM Indore waitlist is very different from being on the waitlist at IIM Ahmedabad or IIM Bangalore. Among all the older IIMs, IIM Indore historically records one of the highest waitlist movements, running into hundreds of seats across categories, because of its large batch size and because many top-scoring candidates choose older IIMs when they receive multiple calls simultaneously.
Previous Year Waitlist Movement
| Category | Approx. Waitlist Movement (2025) |
| General | 802 |
| NC-OBC | 519 |
| SC | 308 |
| ST | 153 |
| EWS | 102 |
| PwD (horizontal) | 68 |
DISCLAIMER: The waitlist movement data in the table above is from the 2025 admission cycle. Actual 2026 waitlist movement may differ based on acceptance rates, batch size changes, and the number of candidates choosing alternate institutes.
Why Does IIM Indore See Such High Waitlist Movement?
- Large batch size: IIM Indore has one of the largest PGP intakes among older IIMs, meaning more absolute seats and thus greater absolute movement.
- Multiple IIM calls: High-scoring candidates who receive simultaneous calls from IIM Calcutta, IIM Bangalore, or IIM Lucknow typically choose those over Indore, vacating seats.
- Competing admits: FMS Delhi, XLRI Jamshedpur, ISB Hyderabad, and SPJIMR Mumbai often pull candidates away from IIM Indore.
- IIM Indore releases multiple waitlist rounds, historically 17 to 22 waitlists, giving waitlisted candidates multiple opportunities.
What Should Waitlisted Candidates Do?
- Log in to student.iimidr.ac.in and check your waitlist rank. Note it down.
- Keep your registered email checked every single day, including spam and junk folders.
- Keep the seat acceptance fee amount (non-refundable; approximately ₹50,000 as per previous cycles) ready for immediate bank transfer. Waitlist offers typically come with a very short acceptance window (24–48 hours in some rounds).
- Do NOT assume the waitlist is inactive. Movement typically runs from May to July 2026.
- Continue pursuing backup options (other B-school admits, job opportunities) in parallel; do not put life on hold waiting for movement.
Conclusion
The announcement of the IIM Indore 2026 results will mark the end of a long journey, starting from CAT 2025 registration, followed by months of preparation, and concluding with Personal Interviews held across the country. No matter the results, whether you will secure an offer, be waitlisted, or are planning your next move, the key is to respond quickly and make informed decisions.
Indian Institute of Management Indore has consistently seen substantial waitlist movement, which keeps your chances very much alive for all those on the waitlist. And if you’re gearing up for CAT 2026, there’s no better time than now to restart your preparation with clarity and focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How to check the IIM Indore Result 2026?
A: Visit student.iimidr.ac.in, log in with your CAT 2025 Registration ID and registered email ID, and navigate to the PGP Admissions 2026-28 section. Your admission status, Offered, Waitlisted, or Not Selected, will be displayed once the results are out. If selected, you can download your offer letter directly from the portal. IIM Indore will also send an email notification to your registered email ID.
Q: What is the composite score weightage in IIM Indore’s final merit list 2026?
A: For the PGP 2026-28 final merit list, the composite score weightage is: Personal Interview (PI) – 45%, CAT 2025 Score – 40% (VARC 20%, DILR 10%, QA 10%), Class 10th Marks – 5%, Class 12th Marks – 5%, and Diversity Factor – 5%. The PI carries the maximum single-component weight, making interview preparation critical for conversion.
Q: What happens after IIM Indore sends the admission offer?
A: Once you receive an offer, you must formally accept it through the admission portal within the deadline specified in your offer letter (typically 5–7 days). You will then need to pay a non-refundable seat acceptance fee to block the seat. Document submission (10th, 12th, graduation marksheets, category certificate if applicable) follows. Failing to act within the acceptance window results in automatic forfeiture of the offer.
Q: How many waitlist rounds does IIM Indore typically release?
A: Historically, IIM Indore has released between 17 and 22 waitlist rounds for its PGP programme. This is significantly higher than most other older IIMs, which is why even candidates ranked relatively low on the waitlist have genuine chances of conversion. Movement continues from May to July each year.
Q: What is the minimum qualifying CAT 2025 cutoff for IIM Indore General category?
A: The official minimum qualifying CAT 2025 cutoff for General/EWS category candidates at IIM Indore is 90 overall percentile with a minimum of 80 percentile in each section (VARC, DILR, QA). However, the effective composite score-based cutoff for candidates who actually received PI calls was significantly higher, typically requiring 95+ overall percentile alongside strong Class 10 and Class 12 academic scores.
