Does a B.Tech graduate have higher chances of getting into top management colleges like IIMs?

It is a misnomer or wrong perception that Engineering graduate have better chances to get admission in IIMs. Engineering graduates by virtue of thier studies have superior numerical ability but they also in general have handicap in communication skills. In order to crack CAT you require good numerical ability, data interpretation ability and Communication skills. Any graduate with above mentioned skills and leadership traits can crack CAT and get admission in IIMs.

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Hi, Currently, a majority of students studying in top IIMs are from engineering (generally from top colleges.) This is because of following reasons- 1. These students have a record of academic excellence coming from prestigious institutions from India. 2. Generally, engineering students have high analytical and reasoning skills because of the rigorous curriculum they study. But as many students from engineering background apply for IIMs there is no such advantage to an individual. Moreover, as the number of engineering students is more in IIMs, IIMs are giving diversity points to students from a non-engineering background making it a bit easier from them. Anyhow what matters is: 1. Your academic record. 2. Your work experience or volunteer/internship experiences. 3. Your interest towards the field you want to pursue. 4. Your leadership skills and creativity. Brand names like IITs, NITs, BITS surely add some weightage to your resume but you can't only rely on that. You should be an interesting person good in many things including academics.

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It depends more on your aptitude, then on where you hail from, for any admission process. Three things matter the most, for admission to the IIMs. First, the CAT exam, where your mathematical skills along with your proficiency in English and your logical reasoning are tested. Secondly, your IIM interview, which will decide whether you get through or not, because this is where most students are eliminated. Your logical thinking, leadership skills and presence of mind are tested here. Then comes your marks. In India, how much you score will decide whether you can or cannot proceed to the rounds after elimination is done. Unfortunately, marks mean everything, here. There's no stopping you, though. India us overflowing with engineers, and the rate of employment is really low. Nonetheless, it's great that you're aiming for something really prestigious. All the best.

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Yes, you can say that a B.Tech graduate has higher chances because they have very well experience of working in industry and they own management capabilities. As nearly, all IIMs require experienced students they produce quality MBA graduates involved in various sectors where employment is really good. Management sector gives you good source of money. The other graduates like B.Com or other lacking up in management experience due to low work load management. As per my friends experience, one with BBA and other B.Tech graduate, they both are equal for IIM if they have completed only graduation. But, the experience in working gives more weightage for getting admission in IIMs. Thus, IIMs prefer mostly candidates with experience in respective fields. In this case, BBA graduate will be dominated over B.Tech graduate as both having experience but different fields experience. Thus, experience in that field matters much if you want to go for post graduations. The chances of getting a placement are more with experience.

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