CAT 2026: Key Changes in IIM Admission Processes and Selection Criteria
CAT 2026 will be held on November 29 across 170 cities, with registration open until September 15, 2026. While the exam pattern and syllabus remain unchanged, several Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have updated their admission processes. Four IIMs—Kashipur, Raipur, Ranchi, and Tiruchirappalli—have introduced a Joint Admission Process with separate final selections. The Common Admission Process (CAP) now applies only to some IIMs, while others like Udaipur and Indore have distinct criteria, including revised weightages for academic performance and interviews.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, english, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 13 Aug, 01:46 am. Other outlets followed.