Is gender also considered in IIM selection, is this a disadvantage for a male candidate?I want to give CAT?

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Is gender also considered in IIM selection, is this a disadvantage for a male candidate?I want to give CAT?

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Varun 22nd Nov, 2016

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Rajni 23rd Nov, 2016

I did not knew this. Good to know. Thanks for the information.

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Varun 22nd Nov, 2016

@Priyanka Kaul: Thanks anyway.

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None 22nd Nov, 2016

@Varun: Well everyone has their own perspective. And after all it comes under CAT rules and regulation so one should understand the reason behind this condition. Good Luck!

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Varun 22nd Nov, 2016

@Priyanka Kaul: I don't think so its being equal what girls demand. this seems unfair to me.

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None 22nd Nov, 2016

@Varun: Yes these are the factors to judge the selection process- CAT exam score. Class 10th marks. Class 12th marks. Bachelor's degree marks. Work experience. Gender diversity. Basically overall approx 20-22% percent is given to girls so that they

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