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12 hours ago

The Final Countdown: Expected Result Dates for IIMs 2026

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The month of April and May marks the most anxious period for MBA aspirants as the "Blacki" (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode) and newer IIMs begin releasing their final admission offers. Based on historical trends and current admission cycles, we are entering the peak window for results.

IIM Ahmedabad and Bangalore typically lead the charge, with expectations set for mid-to-late April. These results set off a "domino effect" across the ecosystem; as toppers secure their seats at A or B, waitlists at other premier institutes begin to c*urn. The CAP IIMs (Udaipur, Raipur, Ranchi, etc.) generally cluster their releases in the first two weeks of May, following the completion of centralized interviews. For candidates, this period requires constant monitoring of official portals, as the window to accept offers and pay the commitment fee is often very short.

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  • Priyanka
    Priyanka

    12 hours ago

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    IIM Indore releasing around 27th April is interesting itโ€™s right when people might be deciding between a New IIM convert and an Indore waitlist. The timing is always so tactical.

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  • Amit
    Amit

    12 hours ago

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    Final result on IIM Bangalore: They usually follow Ahmedabad within 24โ€“48 hours. If 'A' comes out on the 16th, 'B' is almost certainly dropping by the 18th

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    For the solution to the CAP IIM wait: May 7th to 9th seems to be the 'Mega Week.' Since Raipur, Ranchi, and Kashipur often release around the same time, expect the servers to be a bit slow.

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