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How to get into Top IIMs Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta andLucknowPosted by: Career Anna September 9, 2013

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Well, I have been pondering over this thought for sometime now How to get into top IIMs namelyAhmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta and Lucknow in todays scenario. I have seen people getting baffled bythe criterion of top IIMs in India and bugging themselves to the extent that it starts hindering theirpreparation to the extent that people underperform on C-Day. While one should refrain from thinkingabout the criterion at this stage, he/she should also have a reality check and should not worry about justfew B-Schools. While top IIMs undoubtedly provide you a good platform to launch your career, they do

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not guarantee a successful career. Successful career ultimately depends on you and only you- and no onecan take it away from you if you are determined and focussed. However, in this article let us do a realitycheck of how can one make it to the top IIMs. Selection criterion set by top IIMs for admissions is no lessthan a case study in itself.

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Getting into Top IIMs Demystifying the CaseAs the first step to demystify the case in hand of selection criterion of top IIMs, let us consider thefollowing categories as and when applicable:

1. General Engineer Male (he is a GEM, Aah! only if IIMs realized)

2. General Engineer Female

3. General Non-Engineer Male

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4. General Non-Engineer Female

We are not taking possible permutations and combinations involving reserved categories intoconsideration for the analysis presented in this article.

In addition to the above, another broad classification can be done as shown below:

1. Strong Academics

2. Average Academics

Getting into IIM AhmedabadWhen we talk about top IIMs, IIM Ahmedabad is the first name that strikes us. It is the institute whosedream gave birth to the passion for cracking CAT. Let us dive deep into its selection criterion and see howeasy or tough it is to get into the undoubtedly top IIM of the country.

IIM Ahmedabad calculates Application Rating depending on the marks obtained by the candidate in classX, class XII and Graduation. The good thing about the rating system is that it doesnt provide any extrapoints for being a non-engineer or for being a female. It provides a level playing field to all irrespective ofgraduation background and gender, atleast in in the initial phase where shortlist for WA/PI process isdone. So, a General Engineer Male/Female and Non-Engineer Male/Female need to get same CATscore (assuming they have similar marks in Class X, class XII and Graduation). However, huge weightage isgiven to marks in Graduation and people who do engineering from universities where it is tough for evenuniversity topper to get 80% are at a disadvantage as compared to students who graduate from placeswhere toppers can easily get 90 plus in even engineering (Yes, there are universities in South India wheretopper of engineering batch has 96 plus).

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Composite Score for IIM A (CS -> Composite Score, value in bracket is CAT Score)

Analyzing the above calculated Composite Score (at different CAT Scores of 350, 300, 275, 250 and 200) outof 450, you would realize that even if the person scores 99.9 percentile in CAT but has less than 70% ingraduation, less than 80% in class XII and less than 90% in class X, it would be actually very tough forhim/her to get a call for WA/PI round, while a person with 90+ score in class X and XII and 80 plus score inGraduation, may fetch a WA/PI call at 99.5-99.6 percentile itself.

Though gender diversity and academic diversity are not taken into account for initial shortlist, it mighthave some latent weightage while candidates are evaluated in the second phase of the admissionprocess.

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IIM Bangalore is another top IIM which is at high priority for all MBA Aspirants. However, IIM Bangalorehas always enjoyed the reputation where it is considered to be completely out of reach of anyone whohad either of the academic scores in class X, class XII and graduation slightly less, unless the respectivecandidates score of either of the sections or overall is among the top 10 scores.

IIM Bangalore doesnt take the scores of class X, class XII and graduation at the absolute face value. Thescores obtained by students in respective classes are divided by the 90th percentile score for respectiveapplicable category and is then taken into account for calculation of score depending on whichcandidates are called for the next round of admission process.

Sample example of above normalization of class X, class XII and graduation marks is as shown in theimage below. Please see that following table reflects only hypothetical values to give you an idea aboutscoring and is not the exact set of values used by IIM Bangalore.

IIM B Scoring

So, a student with marks in 70s throughout would have weighted academic score like 33.32 (samplevalues taken).

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While a student with class X and class XII marks in 90s and graduation in 80s would have weightedacademic score like 40.45 (sample values taken).

Now, to cover the difference of approximately 7 points here, student with marks in 70s would have toscore around 0.35 to 0.40 percentile more. In a way, student with scores in 70s might not get a call evenat 99.9 percentile if there is a person with strong academics who has 99.5 percentile, assuming both havesame amount of work experience.

However, point to note here is that person with academics in 70s and score of 99.9 can get a call for nextphase over the student with strong academics, if he has more work experience than the other candidateespecially if it is 36 months or more in the case of IIM Bangalore.

IIM Bangalore considers amount of work experience as well for rolling out calls for the next phase of theadmission process (It provides maximum possible marks for work experience if it is equal to or more than36 months), unlike IIM Ahmedabad. However, the similarity between IIM A and IIM B is that they bothdont give extra bonus for being a girl and hence do not take away level playing field atleast when it comesto gender.

Getting into IIM CalcuttaWhen we talk about top 3 IIMs, IIM Calcutta is the only IIM that provides extra points to girls in the name ofgender diversity and provides a non-levelled playing field to lakhs of male aspirants who start preparingfor CAT with the dream of studying in Joka. The only better take away for the male applicant is that IIMCalcutta has not shown any significant reluctance for taking engineers by any seperate weightage for non-engineers in the initial shortlisting phase.

While students are evaluated against maximum of 100 marks for initial shortlisting, weightage given to CATscore is 77 and 10 each for class X and XII marks. There is no seperate weightage for graduation marks.However CAT, Class X and Class XII weightages sum up to only 97. Rest 3 marks are for gender diversity.Before getting into overall marks that can be obtained out of 100, let us see how much a student will scoreout of 97 depending on CAT Score, class X and class XII marks. CAT score is normalized depending onmaximum marks obtained in CAT 2013 out of 450. We have assumed that maximum marks obtained inCAT 2013 are 350 out of 450.

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IIM C Scoring

Coming back to the scoring on the basis of gender, female candidates get 3 out of 3 while male candidatesget 0 out of 3.

Thus, a male candidate with 350 marks (100 percentile in the assumed example) will be at the sameposition as the female candidate with approximately 336 marks if they both have similar marks in class Xand class XII.

Thus, creating a huge difference between the marks required by a male candidate and a female candidatefor getting shortlisted for second phase of the admission process.

Getting into IIM LucknowAmong top 4 IIMs, the IIM that is most reluctant for selecting engineers and to add on to it, even males is



IIM Lucknow.

In addition to weightage given to class X, class XII and graduation marks; it also gives weightage to GenderDiversity and Academic Diversity. However, before looking into these 2 additional parameters, let us have alook at the difference created in scoring of candidates after academic scores and CAT score has beentaken into consideration with due weightages.

IIM Lucknow calculates score out of 50 for shortlisting candidates. Out of 50, 38 marks are for CAT scorewhere score is normalized depending on the maximum score achieved in CAT 2013. 1 mark is there foreach class X and class XII and 3 marks are allocated for graduation. Graduation score is not taken at theabsolute face value but are normalized using a complex statistical formula including Mean of the marksand standard deviation of marks in each of the graduation streams.

Following table shows the score out of 43 (38 of CAT, 1 each of X and XII and 3 of Graduation) that wouldbe achieved by a candidate depending on his/her marks in X, XII, Graduation and CAT Score. We haveassumed that the maximum score obtained in CAT 2013 is 350 out of 450 and have calculated therespective scores accordingly. Also, please note that value of graduation scoring is based on a smallsample taken and might vary slightly when IIM L takes into account entire pool of applicants. However, thenumbers in table below reflect the trend which will more or less remain the same.



IIM L Scoring

In addition to the above 43 marks; 2 marks are for Work Experience, 3 for Academic Diversity (for PGPCourse) and 2 for Gender Diversity, taking the total of maximum possible marks to 50.

An engineer is not eligible to get any marks out of 3 allocated for Academic Diversity and a Male candidateis not eligible for any marks out of 2 allocated for Gender Diversity.

Because of this differential treatment to males and engineers, the difference created in required scores forgetting shortlisted for second phase of admission process becomes quite significant.

Male Engineer getting 350 marks (100 percentile in the assumed example) is equivalent to FemaleEngineer with approximately 330 marks which in turn is equivalent to Female Non-Engineer withapproximately 303 marks and Male Non-Engineer with approximately 322 marks.

Who belongs to Whom?



Before we conclude, let us have a loot at the snapshot of who belongs to whom as per the differentshortlisting criterion of different IIMs.

Who belongs to Whom?

Red blocks in the above image reflect the scenarios where getting shortlisted would be tough, yellowshades reflect the moderate chances while green reflects the strong chances. The slight shade variationsof the same color in the couple of blocks should be treated as better chances where the shade is brighter.

With this, we come to the end of the article with an attempt to facilitate you in understanding the realisticchances and putting the efforts accordingly. You should not be thinking that clearing the cutoffs asmentioned in the selection criterion of different IIMs should help you big time but you should be aimingat maximizing your scores to strengthen the chances.

Remember not to target 99.5 or for that matter even 99.8, target the magical figure of 100 if youwant to set any target. Aim at being the best, aim at the highest possible landmark and not thepredictive cut offs thrown by so called experts who claim of knowing the cut offs.



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March 7, 2014 at 5:37 pmYash Mehta

Hi!!

I am pursuing chartered accountancy and I have scored 88% in my third year BCom exams.. But in my firstand second yr BCom exams, I have scored in the range of 60-70% .. This is a specific question.. theuniversity doesnt take into account average marks over the three years, just the final exams. In case ofIIMA, how will they consider this? an average of three years or 88% ?

Please confirm.!

Thanks a ton!Reply

March 8, 2014 at 12:34 amCareer Anna

They will consider as per the university guidelines for graduation.Reply



March 6, 2014 at 11:50 amitaws

RESPECTED SIRi have94% in 1082% in 12and 72% in graduation. and belong from engg background, and from obc category, is there a possibilityto get into top 6 iims

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Strong probability buddy so need not worry work hard and maximize your CAT score tofurther strengthen your chances.

Cheers!Reply

March 5, 2014 at 10:35 pmJANA

hi,

I am from engg background my 10th-81.6% 12th-87.3% BE-74.1%(i belong to OBC in the State ofKarnataka)do i have the chance in any top iims(a,b,c,L,K)

Reply


You do have buddy only B looks tough!

Cheers and All the best.



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March 7, 2014 at 2:23 amabhijeet

Sir,My Acad. are as following=> 10th =>61%(CBSE)- 2006 pass out , 12th => 66% (CBSE)-2008pass out, B.Sc Multimedia & Animation => 59% . work ex => as of now 20 months , tillFed 2014. I am a male , General Category Candidate. In this 20 months i work with onenational news channel for 6 months & then left my job to work as a Freelancer project &recently join reliance (Jan. 2014). I have experience to work with both film ( Hollywood &Bollywood) & advertising as an Digital artist.

Sir, can u please tell me the chances of which IIM should i target? and requiredpercentiles approximately for them. .

Apart from IIMs does my profile fit for other top B School like XLRI, spjain, FMS, JBIMS,MDI, MICA etc.

THANKS in advance.Reply


Buddy Your profile does suit for all other top b schools except for spjain.And to be honest, IIMs look tough with these marks.

However, will suggest to not to worry on all these fronts but give your best tomaximize your score so that whatever the other parameters are you maystrengthen your case.

All the best.Reply


thanks for reply



March 5, 2014 at 5:05 pmAdi

Sir,The details of my past academic performance are as follows:Xth : 97%XIIth: 94%I m currently pursuing my B.Tech from a top notch gov college and tentative graduation percentage to bearound 79%And yeah..male general category ( reading your article i assume its a wrath !!)I have been scoring percentiles of above 99 in All India Mock CATs by some coaching institutesKindly enlighten me on my chances with the IIMs..obviously that is if I bell the CAT!!Regards.

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Sir,My Acad. are as following=> 10th =>61%(CBSE)- 2006 pass out , 12th => 66% (CBSE)-2008 pass out, B.ScMultimedia & Animation => 59% . work ex => as of now 20 months , till Fed 2014. I am a male , GeneralCategory Candidate. In this 20 months i work with one national news channel for 6 months & then left myjob to work as a Freelancer project & recently join reliance (Jan. 2014). I have experience to work with bothfilm ( Hollywood & Bollywood) & advertising as an Digital artist.

Sir, can u please tell me the chances of which IIM should i target? and required percentiles approximatelyfor them. .

Apart from IIMs does my profile fit for other top B School like XLRI, spjain, FMS, JBIMS, MDI, MICA etc.

THANKS in advance.Reply

March 5, 2014 at 12:59 amharsh



DEAR SIR,My academics are given below10th -c.b.s.e- 76%12th-c.b.s.e-87%B.E-delhi college of engineering-64.9%experience-1 yr with indiabulls power ltd as engineerwhere do i stand for 1) iims2)fms?pls reply me with your valuable answer!!!:)

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Buddy Apologies for late response.

FMS -Sure shot call if you can clear CAT score cutoff, calls are purely score based.

IIMs Look slightly tough but you never know that with high score that becomes a possibility.

Cheers and All the best.Reply

March 4, 2014 at 6:25 pmprachi

I want to know that do the chances of getting into iims and other reputed institutes become really less ifyou drop for a second year??(considering the cat percentile is 90+) ??

Reply

March 4, 2014 at 11:11 pmCareer Anna

Nope! Reply



March 4, 2014 at 1:03 pmSneha Ratakonda

HI I am currently doing CA Articleship and plan to write CAT in 2015. I have 94% and 92% in 10th and 12threspectively. I am also currently pursuing b.com at IGNOU and average aroung 65%. What chance do ihave to get into the IIMs?

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You do have good chances Sneha with good 10th and 12th scores. All the best.Reply

March 3, 2014 at 1:45 pmTushar

Respected Sir,I have scored 83.4% in my Xth and 88.8% in XIIth from CBSE board. But i have scored only 60% in grad. Iam also a CA Inter passout for which i have heard of getting some grace marks. Please tell me what are mychances in getting in top IIMs?

Reply


You do have chances for few IIMs, but yes Bangalore looks impossible!

Hope this helps.


March 6, 2014 at 12:32 pmTushar



Sir,can you please tell me which all iims i have chances to get in? And atleast what must bethe percentile to get into the same? And I saw the criteria of IIM Kolkata in which gradmarks are not given any importance and 10th and 12th both i have scored >83%

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March 3, 2014 at 1:32 pmJo

I am a female engineer currently working abroad (Current work experience 1 and a half years).My 10th score 91.412th score 84.6Graduation 6.42 (CGPA) (i knw this wil hurt my chances)I am planning on giving the GMAT next year. If i do well on the GMAT what are my chances of getting intothe holy trinity? Or any of the IIMs?

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GMAT or CAT?

You have very strong chances even through CAT!!Reply


Im working in kuwait right now so i dont know if i can giv the CAT, thats y i chose GMAT.Reply




Some IIMs do accept GMAT scores right?Reply


Yes Reply


thank u.


Cheers mate!


Hi,I am an engineer currently working abroad.My 10th score 91.412th score 84.6



Graduation 64.2%Planning on giving GMAT in a few months. If i do well on the GMAT do i have a shot at the holy trinity? Orany other IIM?

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March 3, 2014 at 10:36 amShuvayan Das

Hello Sir,

I am a 2009 B.tech (EE)graduate working in TCS for the past 4 years.I have resigned recently as there wasno growth for me(below average coder).Also I want to focus completely on CAT as time is of the essenceto me now.I do not regret my decision but I am not sure whether this will have any negative impact duringthe PI process.If yes,can you please suggest me some ways to cope with it.I have decided to work in a NGOalong with preparation.My profile:10th-85(ICSE) 12th-88(ISC) B.Tech-8.47.CAT-Gen.Please guide.

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Shuvayan,

There would be no negative impact- Many people have left jobs in past to prepare for CAT andhave converted top IIMs so need not worry you will just need to prepare one answer for thisduring PI time.

However, it is far now so will suggest to not think on this and prepare well for CAT and scorehigh. This can be tackled later.

Cheers!Reply

March 3, 2014 at 1:33 amShuvayan Das

Hello sir,



I am a male engineer with around 4 years of exp.My profile Xth-85(ICSE),XIIth-88(ISC).CGPA(8.47).I have been working in TCS for the past 4 years but resigned recently because I never liked coding andalways wanted to go for MBA.So with just 6 months left for CAT i wanted to go all out for it and hence leftmy job.I do not regret my decision because i know sooner or later i would have left IT.What I want to know is that will leaving my job for this reason have a negative impact during PI for the topB Schools?I plan to do some NGO work along with preparation.Please guide me as to how to fill the gap.Thanks in advance..

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March 2, 2014 at 8:49 pm

SIR I Got in 10th-75%,inter-78% and grad-7(cgpa) I am preparing for cat-2014Do I have any chance in IIM !!!!!!!!!

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You do have chance in few IIMs.Will suggest not to worry a lot on criteria front right now as it keeps on changing year on year rather focus to score high and maximize your chances.

Reply

March 2, 2014 at 6:50 pmsameena

Sir,I got in x-75% inter-78% and in grad-70% do I have any chance in IIM ???Reply


Slightly tough if in general category but not impossible though. Can be pulled with a good



score. Reply

March 2, 2014 at 10:55 amsambhav

99.3 cat percentile10- 92.4, 12- 92.8, grad 7.8work ex- 36 monthswhich all iims do i have chance

Reply


In almost all IIMs, if sectional cutoffs are cleared.Reply

February 27, 2014 at 4:12 amstin

i have got 81% in X , 75.4% in 12 and 69.97% in B.Tech from NIT(passed out in 2012). I have been workingwith NTPC(a PSU) since then. Do I have a chance of getting any IIM or any top B-school..

Would it be wise to leave a govt. job(with annual package of 11 Lacs) as you have already written that IIMdegree doesnt guarantee a successful career.? My age is 24+

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Buddy

Will suggest not to leave the job unless you get a ABCL/XLRI/FMS convert with this profile.



Hope this helps.Reply

March 3, 2014 at 11:13 pmstin

what percentile would be required to get into any old IIM with this profile. generalcategory.

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It is very subjective and no one can predict the percentile that may guaranteethe call- depends on class 10, 12, Graduation, work ex, sex etc. kind ofparameters as well.

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February 26, 2014 at 5:00 pmpankaj biswas

Sir, my academic record is as follows:-10th:-65.5%12th:-60.1%Graduation(B.E):-61% overallSir iam preparing for cat 2014 .Is there any chances of getting admissions in good B-schools..And if there is a chance list some good B-schools

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Hi Pankaj,



Yes, there are chances for sure to get into top 10-15 B Schools.However, IIMs would be a tough ask.


February 24, 2014 at 2:32 amAditya

Sir,The details of my past academic performance are as follows:Xth : 97%XIIth: 94%I m currently pursuing my B.Tech from a top notch gov college and tentative graduation percentage to bearound 79%And yeah..male general category ( reading your article..a wrath i guess!!)Kindly enlighten me on my chances with the IIMs..obviously that is if I bell the CAT!!Regards.

Reply

February 22, 2014 at 2:03 amHARSH

DEAR SIR,My academics are given below10th -c.b.s.e- 76%12th-c.b.s.e-87%B.E-delhi college of engineering-64.9%experience-1 yr with indiabulls power ltd as engineerwhere do i stand for 1) iims2)fms?pls reply me with your valuable answer!!!:)

Reply

February 21, 2014 at 11:34 amTushar



Sir, I have scored 83.4% in my Xth and 88.8% in XIIth from CBSE board. But i have scored only 60% in grad.I am also a CA Inter passout for which i have heard of getting some grace marks. Please tell me what aremy chances in getting in top IIMs?

Reply

February 20, 2014 at 11:05 pmpranavi

Hello sir..I have 89% in tenth n 92% in inter and 85% in betech.I am preparing for cat. Will my tenth score effect myadmission into iim even if I score gud enough in cat

Reply

February 20, 2014 at 11:09 pmCareer Anna

89% is not a less score need not worry at all! You are all good with it.

Cheers and All the best!Reply

February 20, 2014 at 9:31 pmSakshi Tewari

Hello sir,currently im a student of B.SC first year.I have scored 88%(ICSE) in class 10th, 87% in class 12th(ISC) and iwant to pursue mba after graduation. Do i have any chances of getting into top IIMs A B C L If i score wellin CAT and graduation. Another thing which I want to ask is whether work is necessary for getting intoIIMs.Can i get into IIM just after completing my graduation or will i have to acquire some work experiencebefore aiming for IIM?

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Hi Sakshi,

Yes, you do have a strong chance for top IIMs no need to worry!

And, work ex is not mandatory you can get into IIMs even immediately after graduation.


February 20, 2014 at 6:46 pmayush

hello sir,i have 85.5% in 10th65.8%in 12th and70.5% in B.E. and i have secured 95 percentile in CAT in my first attempt so, what are my chances for iimahmedabad,calcutta,lucknow,kozhikode and kashipur if will score more than 99.8+ percentile in mysecond attempt.please reply me sir i am waiting for your valuable suggestions..

Reply


Buddy

A and K look tough for rest, you do stand a chance!

All the best.Reply

February 20, 2014 at 11:03 pmayush

and sir what about business schools of top iits like bombay delhi kharagpurReply




Their calls are majorly purely based on CAT score, especially Bombay andDelhi!

Reply

February 19, 2014 at 3:26 pmVARUN

Hello sir presently I am a CA final student..and I am going to attempt cat 2014 . Academically I m having72% in 10th , 91% in 12th and 76.5 in B.COM (gen)..I belong to a general catagory.can u predict some fairchances towards iim A,C,LDoes CA articleship considered as work experience??

Reply


CA articleship will not be considered as the work ex buddy!

You have decent chances for C and L, A looks slightly tough due to 10th marks!!

However, will suggest to not to think a lot on all these at this stage and focus on CAT preparationto score as high as possibe it will strengthen your chances!!


February 19, 2014 at 10:51 amKaushiki

Hii sir ,I have 73 % ( CBSE ) in 10th , 68%( CBSE ) in 12th ans 75 % in engineering additionally I have 2 years of work



ex. Do i have chances of getting a call from top IIMs if I score well ?Reply


Kaushiki,

Yes, you do have in few IIMs!!

All the best!Reply

February 19, 2014 at 10:21 amshampy

Hi sirI have 91% in 10th79.8 % in 12thand 73.5 % in Btech from a government college.I will have work of 18months till CAT 2014I sthere any chance of getting a call from abcl??????

Reply


You do have chances buddy except in B!!

However, will suggest not to worry for all this now but focus on CAT preparation and score ashigh as possible to give you the best possible chance.

All the best!:)Reply



February 17, 2014 at 9:30 amRushabh

Sir, I will be prepering for CAT again next year.This year I scored 96.5%tileWhat are my chances for IIMs.General Engineer Male

10th 73.8 state board12th 72.6 stateGrad 63.7.

Thank YouReply


Buddy,

To be true, IIMs look slightly tough unless you score in 99.9 + range. But definitely, top non IIM B-Schools (except SPJain) are in your range and you may get them!


February 16, 2014 at 8:05 pmAadish Tantia

sirive got 9 cgpa in class 10th(2010-11) and 69% in class 12(2012-13) . At current i am a b.tech year 1 studentand want to go for mba after my graduation . Considering a good score in CAT will there be any chance ofgetting listed for IIM A,B and C and other b-schools like SP Jain and other.Will my class 12 percentage can be the spoiler

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Aadish,

Unfortunately, class 12th will be the spoiler for IIM B AND SPJain other colleges you may scrapethrough on the basis of lass 10th score (and a good B.Tech score). Try to maximize your score inB.Tech as much as you can and then couple it with good CAT score.

Hope this helps.

All the best.Reply

February 16, 2014 at 4:58 pmAadish Tantia

sirive got 9 cgpa in class 10th(CBSE 2010-11) and 69% in class 12th(CBSE 2012-13) . At current i am a b.techstudent year 1 and an iim aspirant ,considering a good score in CAT will there be any fair chances ofgetting listed for IIM A,B or C or any other good b-schools like SP Jain and others .Will my class 12percentage can be a spoiler?

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February 16, 2014 at 1:55 amaishwarya

Dear Sir,I have secured 80% in 10th and 76.2% in 12th(both from state board)and a year drop for engineering exam preparation.Im pursuing B.tech Final year and have 76.8% till 7thsemester.Is there any chance of getting call from any IIMs with such above academics score?and at what percentilein CAT?

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February 18, 2014 at 12:10 amCareer Anna

Buddy

No one can predict the CAT score that will assure the call as criteria of IIMs change every year!

However, having said that you do have a chance for IIMs except Bangalore.

All the best! Reply

February 16, 2014 at 1:15 amaishwarya

Hi SirI have 80% in 10th and 76.2% in 12th(both from state board) and a year drop. currently Im pursuingB.tech final year.I have 76.8%.Sir, can u please tell me the chances of which IIM should I target? andrequired percentiles aproximately for them

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February 13, 2014 at 12:25 pmSoham

Hi Sir,

I have secured 80.8% in class 10th,79.2% in class 12th & 7.74 DGPA in B.Tech.I am an electrical engg.having5 years of work exp. in field of design & engg.Do i stand a chance in getting into top IIMs even if i score agood percentile in CAT?

Reply


Yes, you do buddy in C, L and new IIMs.



All the best.Reply

February 11, 2014 at 10:44 amAlok Tripathi

Respected SirFirst of all, I would like to appreciate you guys for this fantastic post.Now for my case, I would require your opinion / suggestion on my below action plans for 2014-2015. Yoursuggestion would be highly valuable.I belong to general category.My academics are as follows:10th: 58%12th: 48%BTech:8.00(DGPA)Currently I have 6+ of work Experience in IT. And I want to pursue full time MBA from IIMs(old + new). Canu please suggest me the chances of getting into any IIMS (specially IIMC) or any top 20 MBA institutes withthis career profile?I am really looking forward to your valuable suggestions.

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February 8, 2014 at 10:33 pmkanika

86 in 10th 88 in 12th 80 in economics hons..which b school will i be considered in with zeroworkexperience being a female

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Yes, you will be!

All the best.Reply



February 6, 2014 at 6:10 pmprerna

sir i have10th: 84.4%12th:61%Btech:81%what are my chances to get into an iim?

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February 5, 2014 at 11:55 amMohamed Rameez

Dear sir,My academics are as follows:10th-87.6%12th-87.8%BTech-8.32(CGPA)MTech-8.00(ongoing)I am expecting to complete my MTech programme to complete in Nov 2014,I am giving CAT this year.Whatare my chances for A,B and C?

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February 4, 2014 at 5:55 pmtarun

Hello Sir.I have 73% in 10th and 83% in 12th. But two years gap after that due to severe family problems. Then Iagain started my studies and scored 65% in B.Com(H) from Delhi University through regular college. Then Icompleted Law from Delhi University with 64%. Was amongst the top 5% of my batch. Also I was amongstthe top 50 students in India in Company Secretary exams with 62%. Currently Im awaiting my final results.Kindly advise if Ive a chance to make it to IIMs if I work for a good law firm for atlest 2 years and thenappear for CAT.Thank You.

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February 4, 2014 at 12:38 pmabhisek

Respected SirI am really appreciating for the kind of adequate extrapolations u are forming to help us. So far as mycareer is concerned,being a candidate of general category , my 10th is 88.8%(Odisha State Board),12th(Odisha State Board) 76.4%, n then got 2 years f gap because of serious health issues.Then in Electricalengineering got 73.7%. All the institutions that i have pursued my academic career so far are the top Govtinstitutes of Odisha. Currently i have 13 months of work Experience in IT.Can u please suggest me thechances of getting into any IIMS(old + new) or any top 20 MBA institutes with this career profile?I am really looking forward to your valuable suggestions..

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February 2, 2014 at 4:19 pmdalal

Sir i have a 86.66% in 10th and 88% in 12th. I am a mechanical engineer with 8.57 cgpa and i currently have2 years of work experience in the oil and gas industry. Is it posssible to get through the top IIMs. If so, howmuch percentile do i need?..any other top b-schools i should be targeting?

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February 2, 2014 at 11:09 amrajesh

sir i have 84% in class 10 , 74% in class 12 and 84% in btech do i have a chance at iim a if i score good at cati belongs to general category.

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February 2, 2014 at 10:56 amrajesh

sir my profile 10th 84% 12th 74% graduation 84% do i have a chance at iim a if i score 99+ percentile in cat ibelongs general category and an engineering background



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February 2, 2014 at 9:50 amkarthik

Thank you so much anna for helping us to shape out carrier better.My profile10th(cbse)-61%12th-78%B.tech -70 (3rd yr)Im of obc category. . So what %le should I come up with to get into any of iim

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February 2, 2014 at 12:44 ammukesh

i having 88% in 10th and 78.58% in 12th(both in stateboard) and my current cgpa in engineering is6.5.Now i am in 4th sem.I have a dream to join in IIMBWhat i have to do?

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January 31, 2014 at 11:28 pmprashanth gn

hi siri have 70%in 10th and 84%in 12th(both from state board)&65% in grd plz tell. i am obc category.any chance of getting into top iims

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Yes, you do have a chance under reserved category.

Need not worry.



All the best.Reply

January 31, 2014 at 11:15 pmanup meena

hi sir,my academic scores:10th- 71%12th-59%graduation(engg.)-63.8%work ex- 2yrs in banking sectorcategory- STAre the top 4 IIMs out of my league? and if no then what CAT scores can see me through?

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No buddy you do have a chance if you apply through reserved category.

Need not worry, work hard and score well to maximize your score.

All the best.Reply

February 1, 2014 at 2:30 pmanup meena

thanks a lot,sirReply

January 31, 2014 at 7:41 pmprasanth kumar



siri got 90.1% in 10th ,80.9%in 12th,and7.2cgp in btech,is there any chance to get a call from iim .or shold i try for any b schools.

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You do have a chance even for IIMs, so need not worry.

Work hard to maximize your score as much as you can to strengthen your chances.

All the best.Reply

January 30, 2014 at 10:00 pmAaditya

Sir,Ive cpmpleted my 10th with 75% and 12th with 58% and Im in 6th semester of mybba(correspondance). 5th semester bba marks-85%.And Im thinking to prepare for CAT. Do I have any chance of getting selected in any of the good colleges? Iknow Ive average score. But do I stand any chance?

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Aaditya,

You do have a chance in non IIM top B-Schools if you score above the respective cutoffs. But, Iam afraid that IIMs look tough.

All the best.Reply



January 30, 2014 at 4:04 amsunny

HiMy 10th score is 83.4%12th score is 69.4%B.tech(ece) is 6.487is dere any top college for which I am academically eligible.if yes pls mention explicitly.planning to write 2014waiting for your reply

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January 30, 2014 at 10:45 amCareer Anna

If it is about academic eligibility you are eligible to write all the exams.

It is just that you might not be shortlisted for few colleges where lot of weightage is being given to12th or Graduation marks. However, there are still certain top colleges which does not have sucha criteria.

Will suggest to not to worry on this front, prepare well and score as high as possible to maximizeyour chances across top B-Schools.


January 30, 2014 at 1:10 amNishant

Hi SirI have 78% in 10th , 74% in 12th and 69% in BTech. I am a SC candidate. How much percentilei require to get call from IIM. Do i have chance for IIM ABC.

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Hi Nishant,

Yes you have a chance under reserved category.

Try to maximize your CAT score and you should be through.

Cheers!Reply

January 29, 2014 at 11:16 pmPalash

Sir,10th 95.42%12th 94.4%BE 7.2 CGPARealistically, what %ile do i need to get a call from IIMA and IIMB specifically, if at all, i am elegible, to getone!

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You definitely have a chance in A atleast, for B your grads may play a spoiler.

No one can predict a score that will guarantee a call but yes try to score in 99.6 plus bracketalteast to maximize your chances.

All the best.Reply

January 29, 2014 at 10:16 pmCB CHAK



Your comment is awaiting moderation.hii sirI have 70% in 10th and 85 % in 12th (both from state board) and a year drop.currently I am inIITROORKEE(B.tech EE-IInd yr) .My CGPA 7.8. How much percentile required for call from IIM ABC?? I ambelonging from Sc cat .No work experience .. Is there any benifit if someone belong from IITs?? and whatis better time to start preparation??

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Buddy,

1. You do have a good chance under reserved category.2. Being from IIT doesnt help in getting shortlist, it might help in WAT PI process.3. Focus on preparation and try to score high to maxmimize your chances. Also, improve furtheryour b.tech marks as much as you can.4. There is no designated right time to begin preparation. Few have cracked it in just 2 monthspreparation while few could not even in 10 months. Since you are in 2nd year engineering itseems will suggest to just work on vocabulary part and reading part right now work on otherthings from second half of third year.


January 30, 2014 at 7:11 pmCB CHAK

sirI have little bit confusio about calls from IIMs.Sir when they call to participant only seeCat percentile ya all past academic record?and My 10 th score you can see it is very lowis it a big issue on the time of shortlist ??THANKS SIR

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They first filter on the basis of some CAT cutoff. Then include academic scoreweightage and calculate a cumulative score of all the candidates in filtered list.

Now, on the basis of this cumulative score merit list number of calls (asdeemed suitable) are rolled out by colleges.


January 29, 2014 at 6:50 pmkushal

Sir my acads are as follows 10th 92%,12th 87% both from karnataka state board and have an aggregate of80% in my BE(EC) from vtu what are my chances for IIMA and IIMC considering a cat score of 99+

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Very strong chances. You need not worry from acads perspective.

All the best.Reply

January 29, 2014 at 5:00 pmPriyadarshani

Sir i got 88% in 10th 79% in 12th .67 in grad.but aggregate of BE is 56.. Doing ME..preparating for CAT2014..is any chances to get any of the iit..i m female.

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January 29, 2014 at 6:00 pmCareer Anna

Yes, there are chances.



Prepare well and score high.


January 27, 2014 at 9:53 pmaditi j

sir?? awaitin reply plz is it completely impossible?Reply


Responded below.

Apologies for the delay.

Cheers!Reply

January 27, 2014 at 4:28 pmvinay

Sir,I have 87.6 in 10th, 75.6 in 12th & 67.7% in grad..I am a NIFT student, what are my chances???

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Vinay,

Slightly tough but atleast one or two IIMs out of top 6 IIMs you may get, if you score really well inCAT. Atleast 99.6/99.7 required.



All the best.Reply

January 27, 2014 at 12:58 pmmayuri dasgupta

sir, i have a x score of 82.12% and xii 79.6% both state boards and have a graduation score of 8.01 cgpauntil now i am currently in my 8th semester. i will b taking cat this year. what are my chances of getting callsfrom iims?

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Strong chances Mayuri.

Need not worry from academic perspective.

Prepare well and score as high as possible.


January 28, 2014 at 5:40 pmmayuri dasgupta

Thank u sir..:)Reply

January 28, 2014 at 9:57 pmmayuri dasguptga

thank you sir. Reply



January 26, 2014 at 10:34 amjyothsna

Sir,My acads are as follows X-89.5%, XII-90.7% grad-75.4% i will have 45 months of wrk exp by june 2014.whatare my chances of getting into IIM-A,B,C??

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Good chances Jyothsna!

Just prepare well and clear the cutoffs.

Cheers!Reply

January 27, 2014 at 10:05 amjyothsna

Thank u sir:)Reply

January 25, 2014 at 8:21 pmaditi j

sir I am a female SE electronics engineering student I scored 75% in 10th cbse and 63%in 12th cbse exams.I am currently scoring 68% in my engineering ,if continue it till BE n score percentile 97+ can I get into aniim . I feel I am quite good at English communication and read newspapers daily since an year or twohow do I need to prepare from now to cover up my 10th n 12th scores how cani prepare for CAT fromnow??? plz guide

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Aditi,

Yes, you do have a chance to get into IIMs so need not worry. Just prepare well and score thebest possible.

For preparation, you may join our group at FB for CAT prep we kicked off yesterday with asession going forward we will be preparing together as a community to crack CAT 2014.

Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/661955027150852/

Also, to post questions to discuss and to attend our concept discussions, you may come toCareerAnna Forum CAT 2014 Prep threads here:http://www.careeranna.com/forum/forum.php#exam-preparation

Cheers!Reply

January 25, 2014 at 8:14 pmaditi

hello sir.. I am TE electronics engineering student (female) and have scored 75% in 10th CBSE and 63%in12th CBSE and have score 68% in 3rd yearif I score between 65 to 70% and 97+ percentile can I get into IIMs or any top college..please guide me I really dream of IIms and I am good at eng. communication and allplz guide

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January 24, 2014 at 12:50 amriya glowing star

my 10th percentage is 87.8% ,12th 97%..engineerng it is 7.88 cgpa am in 8th sem now..so i mayincrese my cgpa to 7.9 or 8 am gonna take cat this november (2014) ..so what should be my cat score toget into iim a,b,c ???? pls do rply ..plzzzzz

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You have very strong chances in all the top 3 IIMs, need not worry at all. Score above 99 shouldassure the same and even a score of 98.5 should fetch few calls.

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January 22, 2014 at 11:17 pmanurag

sir ive scored 85% in 10th 74 in 12th 65% in graduation 92 percentile in cat13 can i get admission at thesetop 3 iims if yes how i need toscore in cat14..

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January 22, 2014 at 4:16 pmRekha

Sir,

I completed my graduation(B.Tech) in 2013 May.I didnt do well in CAT13.. I am planning to take CAT14 seriously.I have 90% in 10th, 96% in 12th and 88% in grad. Do i need to do a job to get into IIMs or can i continue mypreparation for CAT14.

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January 22, 2014 at 9:11 amSnigdha Kamath

Hello Career anna,

I am a female engineer passed out in 2013,want to give cat 2014.My 10th marks are 88.32%,12th are 87%and engineering marks are 8.28 cgpa.I want to know what should be cat score for any of the top collegesatleast top 20!

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January 21, 2014 at 11:01 pmamit kumar mishra

hello sir i have 82 percentage in class 10th ;76 in class 12 and 69.99 in graduation with a experience of 1year n if i get a cat percentile somewhere between 95-100 what are my chance of getting into iims. pleasereply

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January 20, 2014 at 1:00 amManish

hi siri scored 91% in 10th69% in 12thb.tech percentage 73%cat percentile 96.89 general categorywhat good mba colleges can i get into and if i improve my percentile will there be any chance of call fromtop iims

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For A you need to score in 99.8 plus range.

B looks tough, but you should get C if you score decently in CAT.

All the best.Reply

January 20, 2014 at 1:03 pmManish

other than iims sir what good colleges can be expected?Reply



January 19, 2014 at 4:15 pmSid

hie sir, i scored9.6 gpa in 10th94.4% in class 12and 9 cgpa in my college(NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,SURAT)for extra curricular activities i am a keyboard player,sketching artist .

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Good marks buddy Need not worry at this front.

You should be getting calls if you clear the CAT score based cutoffs.

All the best.Reply

January 18, 2014 at 9:29 pmnnn

what one should do if he has got the calls with the top 5 percentage calculating criterion? should oneinform through mail or one should report them at the time of wat-pi? and even after calculating throughthis method doesnt make one ineligible for the call..

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Buddy,

If even by considering all the subjects, one is not becoming ineligible for call there is not needto worry and just drop them the email as well as let them know on the day of wat pi.



Issue happens only when considering all subjects makes one ineligible.


January 18, 2014 at 6:08 pmSupriya

Hiemy acad profile is as follows:-10th : 9112th : 91grad : 66I am in my final sem of economics hons therefore it is difficult to improve upon my grad score.pls ratemy acad profile and tell me whether i stand a chance or not of of getting a call from top 4 IIMs if i manageto get a high enough percentile.

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Supriya,

If you get a good score, then IIM C and IIM L will be in your reach from top 4.

Hope this helps.

All the bestReply

January 18, 2014 at 6:43 pmSupriya

Thank you sir for replying!what about IIM A?? Is my grad score too bad to think about it?? and good scoremeans???

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Hi Supriya,

Yes, you have decent chances for even IIM A.

Good scores definition will vary from IIM to IIM any score that fetches you acall! While 98.5 can be good for few IIMs, IIM A might need a score around99.5 !!


January 19, 2014 at 11:34 amSupriya

Thank you sir!

January 17, 2014 at 1:17 amSanjay Raghav

Respected sir,I hav 89.3% in class 10th, 84.3% in class 12th and 88.5%% as an aggregate in B.tech(Mechanicalengineering).Do i hold any chances to get a call from IIM AHEMADABD or IIM BANGALORE? If not, then from which allIIMs can i expect a call??

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Yes buddy You do hold a good chance from ABC if you score well in CAT too !

All the best.Reply



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January 20, 2014 at 12:25 amSanjay Raghav

Thank u so much for ur help and sport.I am a serious follower of ur website and found it very helpful for MBA Aspirants.The help provided by u is seriously commendable and appreciable.I read the previous posts and comments as well.Referring and comparing to those, I would like to know that even if i score 99.5percentile in CAT, wont my lesser 12th score(84.3%) pose a problem for me to receive acall from IIM Ahemdabad, Banglore, Calcutta?

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84.3 is not a bad score to pose any problems. So, need not worry buddy!

All the best.Reply

January 16, 2014 at 6:45 pmrashmi

Hello sir,

It was good to see that you were replying to almost everyones query.

I am an MCA having 3 and a half years of work experience in IT mainly in Developer and Tech lead role asof now.

10th 82%12th 78%Grad 60%MCA 9.3 (GPA)

What chances do I stand ? Executive MBA from IIMs / ISB is a preference to me.Reply




Hi Rashmi,

You stand good chances for IIMs.

For ISB you need to get an year or so more work experience atleast.

Cheers and All the best.

PS: Thanks for the appreciation.Reply

January 9, 2014 at 4:33 pmaisha

hi sir,kindly help mei scored 84% in 10 n 64% in 12 std..now im doing bba n wish 2 do mba from iim.what is my percentile on the basis of these 2?kindly reply

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Aisha,

Percentile needed when you take CAT cannot be predicted at this stage as criteria changes everyyear.

Will suggest to also maximize your BBA score and prepare well for CAT, trying to get as muchscore as possible. Need not worry about all this right now.




January 9, 2014 at 2:38 pmSoham

Hi Sir,

I have secured 80.8% in class X CBSE,79.2% in class XII & 7.74(CGPA) in B.Tech. Do I deserve a chance for acall from top 6 IIMs.Kindly suggest?

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Calls from 1-2 IIMs should not be an issue buddy if you score well in CAT.

All the best.Reply

January 7, 2014 at 11:40 amAnkur

Hi I am Ankur ,

My 10th%=78,12th%=67, and graduation(B.E)= 67 %. Please provide me the list of colleges from top 20-25colleges where I can get a call if I score 97+ percentile in CAT . I will have work-ex of 2 years by the time I willtake the CAT. Please be suggest me candidly.

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January 5, 2014 at 9:53 pmMadhu

I have secured 86.4% in 10th(CBSE) , 69% in class 12th(CBSE) and 68.4% in B.Tech (graduated in 2013 andhave no job experience) . Will appear for CAT 2014 , Is there is any chance for any IIM or IIT? Please tell methat from which B-schools I have the possibility to get a Call for GD and PI?

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January 2, 2014 at 8:21 pmAkansha BArua

Sir,

I have a percentage of 68 in class 10, after which due to some family problem had to stop mystudies.However, after 3years I enrolled into Diploma scored 84 percentage. Via campusing got a job andwhile working I had enrolled into Correspondence Course in Engineering and had completed AMIE with aCGPA of 6.73. Presently I have left my job and persuing my Masters in Engineering just to get a stamp.However, my dream is to study from an IIM.

I know my profile highlights too low a chance for getting a call. But would like to get your advise on thesame. Or shallI leave my hope on CAT and prepare for GMAT??

Please suggest and help.Reply


Akansha,

If you may score well in CAT, you may stand a chance in few IIMs which give extra weightage ongender diversity (hence extra points to female candidates).

You should give your best and try to score as much as possible in CAT 2014 to fulfill your dreamof being in IIM.


January 5, 2014 at 4:35 amaditya

pariba dia..bindass thakaReply



December 31, 2013 at 8:00 pmAyush Kumar

hello sir, i have 90.20 in 10th64.20 in 12tha year gap and then B.E, of 8.70I have one more semester to complete my graduation I am planning to write CAT in 2014what score/percentile I should aim to get into IIM?? any other suggestion regarding preparation is mostwelcomed, thanks in advance

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Ayush,

10th and graduation are your pluses while 12th marks are slight disadvantage.However, you do have decent chance if you back this with a good CAT score- somewhere in therange of 99.2+.

Coming to the percentile that you should aim, will suggest to maximize as much as possible anything above 99.6/99.7 should set a good stage for you.


December 31, 2013 at 10:59 amSomal Chaudhary

CBSE X 94.2%, CBSE XII 83%, I am pursuing 3rd year in Btech Electronics and Communication and have aCGPA of 6.13 till the 4th sem, with 4 more sems remaining, what are my chances of getting into top IIMsIIMA, IIMB or IIMC if I apply through OBC criteria?Ill be improving my CGPA too, thats for sure.

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Somal,

Good chances for sure, if coupled with decent CAT score.


December 26, 2013 at 1:22 amaditya

sirmy class ten percentage is 61.6 %12th board % is 78.6%till engineering 4th sem is 65.5%am i havng ny chances to get in iim? how much will i hv to score to get in iim if possible?

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Aditya,

Scene looks slightly tough seeing the class 10th marks.Our suggestion would be to work hard in engineering and maximize your score as much as youcan.


December 24, 2013 at 7:38 pmshikha

hello sir,i have 55% in 10th,69.8% in 12th and 74% in BE,what should i do sir for iim plz suggest me sir

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December 27, 2013 at 4:13 pmv ramesh naik

hii sir my name is ramesh naik i come under ST categoryi have 72.50% in SSC , 94.70% in HSC and 56.97% in B.TECHcan i have chance to get call from any of IIMs..I

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Yes buddy, you have good chances under the reserved category.

All the best.Reply


Shikha,

You need to score well to get call from IIMs. Atleast a score of 98 plus would be needed to createthe chances from atleast few IIMs.

All the best.Reply

December 22, 2013 at 5:02 pmAshok

Hello Sir!

I am a SC candidate got 75.2% in Xth, 80.2% in XIIth and 60.2% (Mech.) and I started running my owncompany as soon as I graduated after college. What is the chance of getting into IIMs? especially IIM-



Kochi..Reply


Good chances under reserved category!!

All the best.Reply

December 20, 2013 at 11:13 pmRakesh Dugishetty

Hi sir/madam ,

I have 86.5% in 10th , 92.5 in 12th and 76.5 in Graduation. May i know what are the chances for me to get agood place to do MBA.

Thanks ,Rakesh D

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Rakesh,

You have a good chance for IIMs, need not worry!

Hope you get a score to back above acads.

All the best.Reply

December 16, 2013 at 2:28 pmakshay



sir i have 85% in 10th , 94 % in 12th n 64.6%in graduation (mechanical engineering ) . what are my chancesof getting into the top 5 b-schools ?

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December 16, 2013 at 3:22 pmCareer Anna

Hi Akshay,

Chances are good except for the colleges where weightage of graduation is significant. So, neednot worry as not all the IIMs are out of question but yes B is definitely tough.

However, will suggest to not to think much on this as they say Karm Karo. Fal ki Chinta mat karo.

Thanks,CareerAnna Team

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December 15, 2013 at 11:41 pmanupam jain

i have 84% in class 10th,60% in 12th,,,,,,,,,,n 62% in graduation(btech),,,,,,,,wat r my chances in getting callsfrom any of the top 10 b schools,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,pls reply,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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December 16, 2013 at 12:35 amCareer Anna

IIMs look slightly tough especially if you are General category and an engineer.. However, othertop B-Schools like FMS, XLRI, MDI etc. are always in the range and you can get them.




December 15, 2013 at 6:47 pmPriyanga Singh

heloI have scored 80% in 10th icsc and 77% in 12th state board and 62% in b.com till 4th semester ,andperusing ca ipcc ,do i have chance of getting into iim ?

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You do have a chance but focus on increasing B.Com score a bit more till the time you graduate.


December 14, 2013 at 7:39 pmvikas

hello sir,,

i have 75% in 10th and 63% in 12th and 80% in b.e. till 6th sem . i m in 7th sem am i able for any iim???please rply

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You do have a chance with a strong CAT score.


December 7, 2013 at 10:19 pmkrithika



Hi sir,Im a pharma graduate ..my 10 th score is 85.3%,12th score is 90.2% ,graduation score is 77% and i havealso completed my masters in pharmacy with a percentage of 80 and i have a work experience of 3 yearstill date. I am planning to write CAT in the coming year.. what should be my percentile to get a callfrom IIMs, and in which IIM I have a chance to stand.thanks in advance ..

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Yes Krithika, you do have a good chance across the IIMs except IIM B (due to graduation). Try toget in 99 plus zone and that should further strengthen your case.


December 5, 2013 at 10:55 pmPrathik

Hello Sir,I have 88.15 % in Xth (State Board ) , 83% in 12th(State Board ) and 76% in my Final year of BE . mplanning to appear for CAT 2014 and m currently working . by the time i appear for cat and clear theformalities i would have a work exp of around 1.5 years.. do i stand with any chances to get into IIM A,Bor C with 99.5+ %tile

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Yes Prathik, you do have a good chance if you clear cutoffs.




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December 5, 2013 at 10:46 pmAnonymous

Hi,

I belong to PH category my 10th, 12th and Btech scores are 84, 60% and 79 percentages respectively.Currently i am holding an experience of 2.5 years in an IT company. My question is

1. What are my chances of getting call from IIMs( obviously if i score well) if i apply under reservation and2 Same as above question if i apply under general category.

Thanks in Advance.Reply


Strong chances through both the options, with stronger chances if you apply through PHreservation.


December 4, 2013 at 1:44 amTanmay

Sir, i Have 90.20% in class 10TH , 88% in class 12th and 73% in b.com. Do I have any chance at BLAC?Whatpercentile should I score to get a call from BLAC?

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Yes Tanmay, you do have a very good chance. Just try to get 99 plus with sectionals that help youclear the cutoffs and you should get the call.




December 3, 2013 at 8:46 pmAbhijeet

Really appreciate the post..I have 63% in 10th, 76 in 12th, 64 in B.techAm I eligible in any of the IIMs

Thanks in advanceReply


Abhijeet,

You are definitely eligible. But getting calls and converting from majority of IIMs can be slightlytough.

Hope this answers your query.Reply

December 2, 2013 at 11:54 amparmarprayank

Sir, Firstly, would like to thank you for this helping article. I am very much determined to pursue my MBAfor IIMs but really confused what should i do. My 10th, 12th and grads scores are 71.3 , 52 , and 67.3 %respectively. Please tell, what are my chances into IIMs if im scoring 99.8 Percentile in CAT. Do reply.

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Buddy,

Unfortunately with the 12th marks that you have, it is going to be very tough for getting into IIMs.However, would suggest you to hope for the best and maximize the score to the best possibleextent.

Rest, let the destiny decide! But, do not bog yourself down and do not stop working hard tomaximize the score.


December 1, 2013 at 12:38 pmVinet

Hello sirmy 10 percentage is 70 and have done diploma also with 70 percentage.Now I am in 3rd year of my engg.college and having around 70 percentage.What are my chances for IIM -A

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Your chances for IIM A depend on your CAT Score too. If you are asking if your profile is eligiblefor shortlisting by IIM A in case you score well, I would say that with your given scores in 10th andDiploma and your score in engineering till now, it would be really difficult for you to get into IIMA.

Thanks,CareerAnna Team

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November 28, 2013 at 1:17 pmsusen

i have 92.2 in my Xth and 92.2 in XIIth and have an aggregrate of 84 % in engineering and i would like toappear for cat examwill i be able to secure a seat in IIM-A without work experience if i could score a



better percentile in cat exam???? please reply me as soon as possibleReply

November 29, 2013 at 12:24 amCareer Anna

Susen,

Yes, definitely you would be able to.


November 27, 2013 at 11:01 pmHari

Dear Sir

First of all , I would like to really appreciate for this fantastic post. U guys rock.Now for my case, I would require your opinion / suggestion on my below action plans for 2014-2015. Yoursuggestion would be highly valuable.1. My score Xth -87 % , XII th- 93.75 % and BE Mech 74.15 % . I ve 4 + work experience in MNCs. With this ,what should be the CAT score which would help in receiving calls from IIM A, B , C, L , K and I. I belong toGeneral category2. Looking at my experience of 5 + years by Aug 2014, I am thinking of One year executive MBA in IIM A ,IIM B and IIM C. But with Min exp requirement for this course being 5 + , will my experience standcompetitive in comparison to average work exp of 9.5+ years( as per IIM brochures) for this course??. Andby chance what should be my GMAT score so as to receive calls from IIM A IIM B and IIMC.Which of the above would be favorable, please suggest

RegardsHari

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November 27, 2013 at 11:39 pmCareer Anna

Buddy,



We cannot predict the score that can assure an IIM call, however what I can say is that you have apretty good profile and you should be able to fetch decent IIMs calls if your score is good too.

With just 5 years of experience, you might not be a good fit for IIM A. However, you may get intoISB. But, my personal suggestion is to give the best shot at GDPIs this year for 2 year MBA and tryto convert it as it would suit you the best for now.


November 28, 2013 at 9:01 pmHari

Thanks for your valuable reply. Pl also advise whether should I take gmat or cat as isbaccepts only gmat . Also clarify whether cat coaching alone would be sufficient for gmat?

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Take CAT this year and then following year you can take GMAT. You need toprepare for certain topics seperately due to their different weightages inGMAT.

Also, taking GMAT mocks is very important.


November 26, 2013 at 8:09 pmkarthik

Dear Sir,

I have 75% in 10th , 78 % in 11th , 65% in BE With a work experience of around 7 years. Will i be able toget a chance in any of the IIMs executive MBA programs . I do have the desire and will to go through hardblocks to achieve. Please advice.

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November 23, 2013 at 3:26 amShaan499

Having 82.8 % in X and 78.8% in XII (WB State Boards) & 7.86 in B.Tech & > 14 months of Work Ex,SC . whatare my chances for old IIMs..?? and in what percentile ranges can I get expect to get calls?

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You have decent chances buddy, score in 99.5 plus range should strengthen your case further.

Cheers!Reply

November 23, 2013 at 3:09 pmShaan499

For Sc reservation 99.5 percentile required? I have SC reservationReply

November 19, 2013 at 5:52 pmChinnu

Dear Sir,Sir I have 80.2% in X(CBSE)69% in XII (CBSE)and 64.5 %in Btech Mechanical Engineering (CUSAT)this happens due to major personal problems in XII and first 2 years of BTEchCurrently m working in a good firm with ma hard work and gods grace?M i eligible for writing CAT. ?Will i get admission in one of the top colleges if i worked hard?

Awaiting ur reply.?



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Yes, you are eligible buddy!

You may get into top 15 B-Schools if you score well and perform good in GDPI.


November 16, 2013 at 2:22 pmaman

my 10th and 12th %age is 93 % in both graduation in engineering is in 80% what are the chances ofmy admission in any of the IIM if my percentile is near-about 90 percentile (general category)

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Near about 90 will not help.

If you score 99+, good chances across.

Cheers!Reply

November 14, 2013 at 4:13 pmsid

Hi SirI am male, Engineer with 10months work ex as on 31st august. My 10th % is 83.33, XII % is 96 (Both Stateboard) and engineering % is 71. I have written CAT and i am expecting a %ile between 98.2 to 98.8. Whatare my chances of getting any of the IIMs call



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Buddy

You need to clear overall and sectional cutoff first. Assuming you do so, looks decent chances forC while others look tough.


November 13, 2013 at 8:58 pmrsing

I have 88.4% in class 10th, 82.8% in class 12th and 67.2% in engineering till 6th semester.. What are mychances at IIMs and which one are out of question ?

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Buddy

B looks impossible good chances in C if you score well in CAT. In addition to create chances forA and L you must focus on improving graduation score in last 2 semesters and atleast get itabove 70.


November 28, 2013 at 6:30 amrsing

Thanks for your precious time.. Also what are the chances in other colleges such as



XLRI, FMS etc. At the time of final convert will it be a hindrance ?Reply

November 13, 2013 at 7:45 pmpartha

10th-92.3(icse)12th-80(state board -chse)btechelectrical(80.5)what are my chances of getting calls from iim-a,b,c,l?

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Strong chances if you score well.


November 13, 2013 at 7:29 pmankan sengupta

Dear Career Anna i would like to know my chances in these big four..Ive 91% in X and 91.2% in XII..75% is all Ive in my grads still now(Im in 3rd year currently of my course ofelectronics and telecomm. engineering)..and most of all Im a general category student..so really it wouldbe insightful for me to know from now to which top B-Schools I can aim for..

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Ankan,

Good chances must say! Just see if you can improve graduation score a bit more and you



should be good for 3 out of these 4 !


November 13, 2013 at 4:45 pmsuraj

Dear career anna ,I would like to know about my chances for any iims .. ? i have 79 % 10th , 66 % in 12th and 75% BEgraduation .. in SC category i would expect 80% in cat 2013 , then will there be a chance ?thank you .

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Suraj,

Looks slightly tough but not impossible.


November 2, 2013 at 12:01 pmdonnidarko

having 86% in X and 76% in XII and still in engineering 2nd year with 66.7% aggregatesir do i have anychances in IIMS ABCLK and also pls suggest me other IIMs too thank you.

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Buddy,



You do have chances but you need to buckle up your B.Tech marks.. Try to reach 75+ bracketatleast!


November 28, 2013 at 11:26 pmdonnidarko

sir,thank you for the reply and im an sc category student so m just worried about my 10thand 12th academics i cant change them anywaysbut will i get into top IIMs?? oratleast new IIMS? ill score upto 75% in btech by the end of my 4th year m ready towork hard n get into IIM watever i takes provide me a scenario sir thnq so much

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October 27, 2013 at 8:35 pmJyoti

Sir. I have 80.5% in 10th, 68.5% in +2 (state board) ,70% in B.Sc & having no experience..Also belongto NC-OBC Category Can I get calls from ALL old IIMs ????????U r really Great Sirdoing for our betterment Thanks a Tonnnn

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Apologies for late response Jyoti.

You do have chances for some IIMs but ALL IIMs look tough.

Last but not the least, thanks for the appreciation.

Cheers!Reply



October 26, 2013 at 5:29 amParth Kapoor

Sir , i have 82% in 10th , 85%in 12th whereas i have 62% in graduation (b.com). what are the chances ofgetting calls from IIMs.? If im aiming at a 99.5 percentile score in CAT.,.

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Parth,

Decent chances! And, apologies for the late response.

All the best.Reply

October 22, 2013 at 9:03 amRohan Saju George

I am a 3rd year male civil engineering btech student. have 95 percent in 10 th, 94.4 in 12th and till now Ihave a cgpa of 8.73. I am good at public speaking and conducting seminars.So should give a shot at catstraight after btech or should I work for some usual firms at my college like mu sigma, cognizant or ibmand then give a try.

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October 22, 2013 at 9:07 amRohan Saju George

Also please give me a list of b schools I should be targetingThank you

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October 22, 2013 at 9:49 amabhimukh19

There is no hard and fast rule that you must gain work ex before trying for MBA. Just considerhow important MBA is for you right now and what is missing without it. And then decide, you canget the list of good b-schools from our b-school ranking tab above.

ATB.Reply

October 14, 2013 at 9:12 pmparmarth

dear,i have 84% 78% 72% in 10th 12th and graduation respectively.with no experience (2013 engg. graduate).suggest colleges i can target..

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October 15, 2013 at 9:52 pmCareer Anna

Buddy,

You can always target any college! However, chances look bleak for colleges like IIM B and SPJain.


October 14, 2013 at 3:07 pmAnkit Geete

10th : 77% (MP)12th : 89% (MP)B.Pharm :77% from RGPVMS(Pharm.) : 9.34 (CGPA) NIPER (National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research)Work Exp : 1.5 year



Going to take exam in 2014

What about my ChanceReply

October 15, 2013 at 6:06 pmAnkit Geete

Please replay meThank you

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October 15, 2013 at 9:50 pmCareer Anna

Decent chances buddy everywhere except few IIMs like B. Cheers and All the best!Reply

October 4, 2013 at 3:51 pmsourav das

i got 57% in x and 64% in xii and did bsc in hotal and hospitality administration from ihm kolkata with 68%can i get any IIM and what other good collages i can tryi am working with a retail company.I am in sccategory.

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October 1, 2013 at 2:49 pmJanani

Dear Team Anna,

My X and XII scores are 93.5 and 97.5. Scored 84 % in graduation (Commerce) Completed CS with 51.9 infinals and have 16 months of work ex. Scored 85 percentile in CAT last year! Trying again this year..What are my chances at IIMs? If not them where else should I apply? Thanks!

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September 24, 2013 at 12:06 amadithya

HiI have 78% in 10th 76% in 12th and 69 % in graduation(BE CSE).i have work exp of 2 years

What are my changes in the top mba collegesReply

September 21, 2013 at 3:06 amGlady

Hello sir,I have X- 91%, XII- 81.2% and grad- 67%Im a female of general category with no work ex (fresher) Cani expect any call from IIM- A,B,C If yes, then around how much score do I need in CAT to get through???Please help sir.. Thank you so much!!

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September 19, 2013 at 12:19 amAnshuman Nanda

Sir,I would like to know what percentile I would require in CAT for calls by IIM A,B,C,L,and I.

My profile is as followsX th 94.14% (ICSE)XII th 85.66% (State Board-Orissa)Engineering- EC- CGPA 8.90 ie atleast about 89% ( got a few sems left) at NITRNo work experienceGeneral, Male

Also,does IIM L normalise the XII th marks while considering academics?Reply



September 20, 2013 at 12:54 amCareer Anna

Buddy,

You have strong chances of getting calls from top IIMs.No, IIM L doesnt normalize the 12th marks.


September 29, 2013 at 1:46 pmAnshuman Nanda

Sir,My grade point may drop to around 8.70. Will it affect my chances too negatively,especially in case of acads heavy old IIMs?Also what is the 90th percentile grade point on a ten point scale in engineering?

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