How are entrance exam scores like CAT, MAT, or XAT considered during the selection process at GIBS?

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Amrita D jaiswal | Contributor-Level 7

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Entrance exam scores such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, or GMAT play an important role in the initial shortlisting of candidates for the PGDM program. These scores are used to assess a candidate's analytical, logical, and verbal abilities, serving as the first stage of evaluation. While a good percentile enhances the chances of being shortlisted, GIBS follows a holistic selection process that goes beyond test scores. After shortlisting, a candidate has to appear for subsequent rounds, which include Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and maybe a Written Ability Test. The final admission decision would then be made based on a candidat

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heena agrawal try to give best solution.. | Scholar-Level 17

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Entrance exam scores like CAT, MAT, or XAT are a mandatory and significant part of thr initial short listing process at GIBS Business School, but they are not the sole determinant of admission. GIBS uses a holistic evaluation process where these scores are combined with other factors.

Here is how they are considered:

Initial Screening and Shortlisting: The entrance exam score is the first step in the admission process. Candidates must have a valid score to be eligible to apply. Meeting or exceeding the expected cut-off percentile allows a candidate to proceed to the next selection rounds.
Weightage in Final Selection:&

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Hi.<div data-sfc-cp="" data-hveid="CAEIARAA" data-processed="true" data-complete="true">Entrance exam scores like CAT, MAT, or XAT are a mandatory and significant part of thr initial short listing process  at GIBS Business School, but they are not the sole determinant of admission. GIBS uses a holistic evaluation process where these scores are combined with other factors. </div><div data-sfc-cp="" data-hveid="CAEIAhAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">Here is how they are considered:</div><ul data-processed="true" data-complete="true"><li data-hveid="CAEIAxAA" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Initial Screening and Shortlisting: The entrance exam score is the first step in the admission process. Candidates must have a valid score to be eligible to apply. Meeting or exceeding the expected cut-off percentile allows a candidate to proceed to the next selection rounds.</li><li data-hveid="CAEIAxAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Weightage in Final Selection: The score typically carries a weightage of approximately 40% in the overall assessment. This indicates its importance, but also shows that other factors significantly impact the final decision.</li><li data-hveid="CAEIAxAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Best Score Consideration: If a candidate submits multiple test scores (e.g., both MAT and CMAT), GIBS considers the the highest or best score for evaluation to maximize the applicant's chances.</li><li data-hveid="CAEIAxAD" data-sae="" data-complete="true">Holistic Evaluation Parameters: The final selection decision is a weighted combination of:<ul data-complete="true"><li data-hveid="CAEIAxAE" data-complete="true">Entrance Exam Score  (around 40%)</li><li data-hveid="CAEIAxAF" data-complete="true">Academic Performance  (past 10th, 12th, and graduation scores)</li><li data-hveid="CAEIAxAG" data-complete="true">Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI) Performance</li><li data-hveid="CAEIAxAH" data-complete="true">Work Experience  (if applicable, which adds additional weightage)</li><li data-hveid="CAEIAxAI" data-complete="true">Statement of Purpose (SOP) </li></ul></li></ul>

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Online Application Submission: Candidates must first complete the online application form available on the official GIBS Business School website. This involves providing personal, academic (10th, 12th, and graduation details), and contact information, and uploading scanned copies of all necessary documents and a passport-size photograph. A non-refundable application fee (e.g., around ₹950 for PGDM) must be paid at this stage.
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