How are CV points calculated at IIMs for summer placements?

Well, CV doesn't have points, it always carries weight. How strong your CV is and how capable you are. The most important thing which will be considered during your placements is your CGPA. Companies will shortlist mostly on the basis of CGPA. There have been times when the list of shortlisted candidates for some of the best firms consisted top 10-20 rank holders of the college (literally). So, no matter what anyone says, CGPA shouldn't be neglected. Especially for high demand jobs like investment banking, CGPA is a deciding factor. After CGPA, they will check for relevant internships. So, make sure that you do at least one or two internships in relevant fields in good companies so that you don't look like a novice. Then they see the past academic records and awards and honours including scholarships and fellowships. So, the order of importance would be: 1. CGPA 2. Relevant internships in reputed companies 3. Awards and Honors Don't think that extra-curricular activities matter a lot. It is good to have some to show that you are an interesting person. It may have a bit importance in marketing but not at all in finance. Having important position of responsibilities like the president of the student council or something may be helpful. But don't neglect academics for that.

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CV Points are not a thing to be calculated. They are merely bullet points. The achievements in your CV are called CV Points. The question is implying a wrong idea about CV points by thinking them as marks or points calculated on some basis. While preparing a summer CV, the points are clustered into different buckets. The buckets are classified as: Academic/Scholastic Achievements- This includes all the academic achievements/prizes/scholarships you have achieved in school/college. This also includes your rank/position in different entrance examinations, state/ national level competitions, etc. Co-Curricular Achievements- This includes any achievements apart from your academics. Internships/Projects- This section includes your college projects or industry internships (if any). Work Experience - This includes details of your work experience, and achievements/appraisals (if any). Positions of Responsibility- This section includes your PORs held at several school/college activities/events/ clubs or societies/ college festivals, or any NGO, etc. Extra-Curricular Achievements- This section will list your extra-curricular achievements such as sports, clubs, quiz competitions, volunteering work, etc.

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What I have read till now about placements in IIMs these facts are pretty clear - The most important thing which will be considered for your placements is your CGPA. Companies will short list mostly on the basis of CGPA. There have been times when the list of short listed candidates for some of the best firms consisted top 10-20 rankers of the college (literally). So no matter what anyone says CGPA is not to be neglected. Especially for high demand jobs like investment banking, CGPA is deciding factor. After CGPA they will check for relevant internships. So make sure you do at least one or two internships in relevant fields in good companies so that you don't look like a novice. Then they see the past academic records and awards and honors including scholarships and fellowships. So the order of importance would be – 1. CGPA 2. Relevant internships in reputed companies 3. Awards and Honors Don't think that extra-curricular activities matter a lot. It is good to have some to show that you are an interesting person. It may have a bit importance in marketing but not at all in finance. Having important position of responsibilities like president of student council or something may be helpful. But don't neglect academics for that.

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CV is very important for summer placements at IIMs because the shortlist for Interviews or GD (if any) happens purely based on your resume. The resume includes sections such as awards and achievements, Positions of responsibility, extracurricular activities and work experience if any. Freshers can include their internships/projects. All the points added to your resume will undergo a verification process by the placement committee. You will have to produce substantial proofs from the concerned authority to support your points. Also, you will have to mention data such as the number of participants, footfall, etc. for every point which might not be mentioned in your certificates. The more impact your resume has the more probability of shortlisting from companies. It is good to have points that will bring out your skills and the impact you have made at your workplace / college.

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