CAP (Common Admission Process) historically pooled interviews across a few IIMs including Jammu, Sirmaur, Bodh Gaya, and Sambalpur. JAP (Joint Admission Process) is the newer centralized process for 11+ IIMs that consolidates application and eligibility into one portal. CAP focused on shared interviews post-shortlisting; JAP is more comprehensive covering application, eligibility, and shortlisting criteria. In 2026, JAP has largely subsumed CAP for most new IIMs, with Jammu and Sirmaur likely fully under JAP per user comments. IIM Ranchi at Rs 14L fees, IIM Jammu at Rs 13L fees, IIM Sirmaur at Rs 13L fees are all in the 2026 JAP. For CAT 25 aspirants, the EOI form fills under JAP for all 11 participating IIMs. Individual IIMs (Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode, Mumbai) run their own processes. Top IIMs (ABC) also run independent admissions. The JAP streamlines applications but doesn't guarantee interview calls; each IIM still applies internal composite score. For candidates, the JAP advantage is cost and administrative simplicity: one portal, one fee (typically Rs 500-1000), one eligibility check. Don't confuse JAP with IIM A/B/C admissions; those are separate. Don't assume CAP is running in parallel; JAP is the operative process for most new IIMs in
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