Embarking on the journey to join the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) is both exhilarating and intricate. Each IIM, whether the old and established ones or the new ones, has certain differences in its selection criteria.
Scroll down to learn more about the IIM admission process, focusing on the Common Admission Test (CAT) and the nuances between older and newer IIMs.
Here's a quick look at weighage distribution across IIMs for admissions:
Older IIMs typically follow a balanced approach, assigning:
40–50% to CAT scores
20–30% to academic and work experience
20–30% to Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI)
The newer IIMs, commonly known as 'Baby IIMs', such as IIM Amritsar, IIM Nagpur, and IIM Sambalpur, have adopted a Common Admission Process (CAP) to simplify their selection procedure.
The baby IIMs often place greater emphasis on CAT scores and CAP performance, leveraging their streamlined approach. Additionally, they typically set lower CAT cut-off percentiles compared to older IIMs.
While CAT remains the primary screening tool for all IIMs, each IIM assigns different weightages to CAT scores, academic records, work experience, and other factors to evaluate candidates.
IIM aspirants need to not only excel in CAT but also build a strong, holistic profile to stand out in the competitive selection process.
Here’s a breakdown of the top IIM admission selection criteria that matter most, especially at the older IIMs:
1. CAT SCORES
The CAT score forms the backbone of the selection process for entry into IIMs. This computer-based exam evaluates candidates on quantitative ability, verbal ability, reading comprehension, data interpretation, and logical reasoning.
Older IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta typically set cut-offs at the 99th percentile or above for general category students.
For Baby IIMs, this threshold is slightly relaxed, ranging between 85 and 94 percentile.
2. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Older IIMs give significant weightage to academic consistency. They assess scores in Class 10, Class 12, and undergraduate studies.
Institutes like IIM Bangalore even assign separate weightages to each academic level, prioritising candidates with excellent track records.
3. DIVERSITY FACTORS
To encourage a mix of perspectives, many IIMs, particularly the older ones, offer bonus points for diversity. This includes:
Gender diversity:
Extra points for female and non-binary candidates to bridge gender gaps in management.
Academic diversity:
Candidates from non-engineering backgrounds often receive additional weightage.
4. WORK EXPERIENCE
For older IIMs, professional experience plays a significant role. Relevant work experience of 1–3 years is highly valued, as it brings practical insights to classroom discussions. Read More
This article is referenced from
https://www.indiatoday.in/
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