IIM Udaipur Exits CAP, Announces Selective MBA Admissions for 2026-28
Event summary
- IIM Udaipur announced MBA admissions for the 2026-28 batch on April 25, 2026.
- The institute exited the Common Admission Process (CAP) to implement a more autonomous selection framework.
- New process emphasizes academic excellence, diversity, leadership potential, and overall profile.
- IIM Udaipur ranks 4th in India for research in management according to UT Dallas methodology.
The big picture
IIM Udaipur's strategic exit from the CAP reflects a broader trend among elite business schools to assert greater control over admissions, aligning selection criteria with their unique academic visions. This move underscores the institute's ambition to enhance its global standing, as evidenced by its consistent rankings in FT and QS Global MIM. The shift also highlights the growing emphasis on research excellence in Indian business education.
What we're watching
- Autonomy Impact
- How IIM Udaipur's exit from CAP will affect its admissions quality and global standing.
- Competitive Positioning
- Whether the new selection framework can sustain IIMU's rankings in FT and QS Global MIM.
- Research Focus
- The pace at which IIM Udaipur can maintain its top research position in India.