 Admission to the post graduate programs and fellowship program is done through the Common Admission Test ( CAT ) , which is jointly conducted by the IIMs in the month of November every year . Applications are shortlisted based on CAT scores , scholastic achievement and work experience . The weightage given for each of these components varies each year . The candidates are called for group discussions and personal interviews , conducted in various cities of India in the months of February and March . The final selection is based upon the performance in CAT , scholastic achievement , work experience and performance in group discussion and personal interview . Admissions to the IPMX program are done based on GMAT score , work profile and personal interview . 
