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The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the most important component to get admission to any of the elite IIM. In order to get admission to IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore or Calcutta, you must obtain a good percentile in the CAT. However, even scoring a 99.5 percentile in the CAT will not give you a guarantee to get an interview call subject to the condition that you belong to the reserved category or diversified academic background. IIMs has a very complex admission process.

IIMs give consideration to a lot of factors while giving an interview call. These factors include CAT score, Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor's degree marks, work experience, academic, and gender diversity, etc. Your first priority should be to clear both the overall and sectional percentile.

If you even score more than 99.5 percentile in the CAT , this will not mean that you will get a confirm Interview call. Therefore, the CAT score is not the only criteria but is one of the major criteria for admission.

The marks obtained by you in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation will play a major role to get a shortlist for the WATPI process and during your final selection. Therefore, you have good chances to get admission in IIM A, B, C subject to the condition that you must perform well in the CAT followed by the WATPI process.

Also Check : CAT 2024 College Predictor

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the first and the most important component to get admission to the IIM Ahmedabad. In order to get admission to IIM A, you must obtain a good percentile in the CAT. However, scoring a mere percentile in the CAT will not give you a guarantee to get an interview call as IIM Ahmedabad has a very complex admission process.

IIM Ahmedabad gives consideration to a lot of factors while giving an interview call. These factors include CAT score, Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor's degree marks, work experience, academic, and gender diversity, etc. Having no work experience will not hamper your selection chances but you will not get points allotted for the work experience. Your first priority should be to clear both the overall percentile of 80 and sectional percentile of 70 in each section.

If you even score somewhere around 99 percentile in the CAT , this will not mean that you will get a confirm Interview call. Therefore, the CAT score is not the only criteria but is one of the major criteria for admission to the institute.

The marks obtained by you in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation will play a major role to get a shortlist for the WATPI process and during your final selection. Therefore, you have good chances to get admission in IIM Ahmedabad subject to the condition that you must perform well in the CAT followed by the WATPI process.

Also Check : CAT 2024 College Predictor

The academic scores that you have obtained in your Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation are good enough to help you during the selection process of IIM Ahmedabad. The minimum eligibility criteria to appear for the CAT is a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% marks for SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates). Your academic score will help you getting an Interview shortlist. But first, you need to obtain good percentile in the CAT . The percentile obtained by you in the CAT matters a lot along with other components such as Class 10, Class 12, Graduation marks, work experience, and academic diversity. If you will not be able to clear the minimum required overall and sectional percentile, then you will not be able to get WATPI shortlist from the IIM Ahmedabad . Therefore, now your first priority should be to score good percentile in the CAT.

Also Check: CAT Percentile Predictor 2024 .

Hi!

The marks obtained by you in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation are quite good. However, whether you will get admission in IIM Ahmedabad , IIM Bangalore or IIM Calcutta will primarily depend upon the percentile obtained by you in the CAT followed by your performance in the WATPI/ GDPI round conducted by these institutes. Your participation in various extra-curricular activities might give you an edge during the Interview process but will not help you to get a shortlist for the Interview round or final admission. You will be required to score good percentile in the CAT and must perform very well during the Interview round. Apart from the CAT, you can appear for the other management entrance tests such as XAT , SNAP, NMAT , MICAT, etc. and must consider other top business schools apart from the IIMs to increase the chances of your admission.

Hello there,

A BSc graduate with an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad can expect a highly competitive salary package due to the prestige of the institute and the skills acquired. On average, IIM Ahmedabad MBA graduates receive starting salaries in the range of Rs. 20-35 lakhs per annum . However, depending on the industry, company, and role, salaries can be much higher, with top placements reaching Rs. 50 lakhs or more annually, particularly in sectors like consulting, finance, and technology. Experience, specialization during the MBA, and job role will also significantly influence salary outcomes.

Hope this information was helpful. Good Luck!

Generally the calls are not solely depends upon your academic performance IIM A B C : Generally looks for a CAT score of around 98-99 percentile if you get this percentile you will surely get call from them and to you need to have good experience in order to get top iim however ,IIM-L, IIM-K, IIM-I, IIM-S, all the new IIM’s and other colleges like FMS, MDI Gurgoan, SP JAIN XLRI, IIFT accepts 97 percentile. So there are so many colleges in which you can take admission. So give cat exam with proper planning and you will surely get IIM’s call.

While your overall academic record is commendable, it's challenging to predict whether you'll be admitted to IIM Ahmedabad (IIM A) without considering other factors.

Here's a breakdown of the typical admission criteria for IIM A:

  • Academic Record: A strong academic record, including high scores in your undergraduate exams, is essential. While your 12th and graduation percentages are good, a higher 10th percentage might have been beneficial.
  • CAT Score: A high percentile score in the Common Admission Test (CAT) is crucial. IIM A typically sets a high cutoff percentile.
  • Work Experience: While not mandatory, relevant work experience can significantly enhance your chances.
  • Extracurricular Activities: A strong profile with extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and community involvement can set you apart.
  • Personal Interviews and Group Discussions: Your performance in these rounds assesses your communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall personality fit.

Given the high competition for IIM A, it's advisable to aim for a very high percentile in the CAT and focus on building a strong overall profile. While your academic record is good, it might not be sufficient to secure a seat without excelling in other areas.

I recommend exploring the official IIM A website for detailed information on the admission process and criteria. This will give you a better understanding of what is expected from applicants and help you tailor your preparation accordingly.

To know about IIM admission criterion you can go through the link attached below.

https://bschool.careers360.com/download/ebooks/know-all-about-iim-admission-criteria






No, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) does not offer a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course. IIM Ahmedabad is primarily known for its postgraduate and doctoral programs, particularly the Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP), which is equivalent to an MBA.

For information about other MBA colleges in India, you can go through the link below.

https://bschool.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-bba-colleges-in-india

Hello aspirant,

All the respective IIMs have released the IIM admission details and eligibility criteria for 2024 on their official websites. For candidates in the general category, the calling cutoff at leading IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta falls within the percentile range of 95 to 100.

To know complete information, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/iim-admission-criteria

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

Surya, if you look at the previous cut offs of these IIMs, you will need nothing less than 95 percentile if you belong to SC Category. The selection process is different for each IIM but on a generic note, the cut offs need to be as follows:

IIM A:

UR,EWS

70

70

70

80

OBC-NC, Trans

65

65

65

75

SC

60

60

60

70

ST

50

50

50

60

PWD

60

60

60

70

PWD-ST

50

50

50

60


IIM B:


Category

QA

DILR

VARC

Overall Percentile

UR

75

75

80

85

OBC-NC

65

65

70

75

SC

60

60

65

70

ST

55

55

55

65

PWD

50

50

50

60


IIM C:

Category

QA

DILR

VARC

Overall Percentile

UR

75

80

80

80

OBC-NC

65

65

70

75

EWS

65

65

70

75

SC

60

60

65

70

ST

55

55

55

65

PWD

55

55

55

65

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