Army Institute of Management- AIM Kolkata Admission 2026: Process, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Admission Process at Army Institute of Management (AIM), Kolkata (for the flagship MBA 2-year full-time program is merit-based, with priority given to wards of serving/ex-Army personnel, ex-Navy/Air Force, and war widows. Remaining seats are open to general category candidates. The process relies primarily on national entrance exams and includes GD/PI.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university (recognized by AIU/UGC).
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in graduation (relaxations may apply for reserved categories/Army wards as per AWES norms).
• Final-year students can apply provisionally (must complete degree by June 30, 2026, with proof).
• Valid entrance exam score required.
• Intake: 120 seats (with priority for Army wards).

Accepted Exams

• CAT (primary and mandatory for most admissions; CAT 2025 scores accepted for 2026-28 batch).
• JEMAT (West Bengal Joint Entrance Management Aptitude Test) considered only if seats remain vacant after CAT applications (candidates need valid JEMAT 2026 rank card and allotment from MAKAUT for direct admission).

Selection Criteria

• Merit-based: Entrance exam score (CAT primarily) + academic record.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) at AIM Kolkata.
• Final merit list prepared considering entrance score, GD/PI performance, and academics (holistic evaluation).
• Preference/reservation for Army wards (serving/ex-servicemen, war widows, Navy/Air Force equivalents).

Stepwise Admission Process (2026-28 Batch)

• Appear for Entrance Exam: Take CAT 2025 (main) or JEMAT 2026. 
• Apply Online 
  • Visit official website
  • Go to "Admission" menu  "Apply Online" (or "New Admission Enquiry").
  • Fill the form with personal/academic details, upload documents (photo, Aadhaar, PAN, CAT scorecard/JEMAT allotment, certificates for Army ward priority).
  • Pay application fee: INR 500 (Army ward categories) or INR 600 (general/other).
  • Submit and note reference number.
• Shortlisting & GD/PI — Institute shortlists based on CAT scores (and JEMAT if applicable); shortlisted candidates are invited for GD/PI (dates notified via email/phone; conducted at AIM Kolkata).
• Merit List & Offer: Final merit list released; selected candidates receive admission offer.
• Confirm Sea:  Pay seat booking amount (INR 60,000 via ERP portal) and submit documents for verification.