Is only CAT score a factor for admission in IIMs?

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    manoj vyas Happiness is within you | Contributor-Level 7

    8 years ago
    Yes, your CAT percentile have to be above 95% to get admission in IIMs and your graduation percentage also matters.
    All the best.
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    manas kumar | Contributor-Level 7

    8 years ago
    CAT Score is one of the factor to get admission to IIMs. The other factors are as follow :
    1. Academic
    2.Diversity
    3.Work Experience
    4.GD
    5.PI
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    Career Coach Coach Career Counseling | Contributor-Level 10

    7 years ago
    Hi,
    No CAT is not just the factor. What, Group Discussions and Personal Interview are some other factors to consider final selection. These all make your final score and hence decide the admission in your IIMs.
    All the best.
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    Vivek Nandwani | Contributor-Level 7

    7 years ago
    CAT score is not the only factor for getting selected into IIMs. There are various things that matter while the IIMs or any other B-School in India look for in a prospective candidate:
    1) Strong academic knowledge: May or may not be related to your grades but the application of concepts is very important
    2) Verbal and written communication skills: Gauged through a comprehensive process of GD/What and Personal Interview.
    3) Extra-Curricular Activities: It is expected that a student must show some amount of engagement in activities other than academics.
    4) General Knowledge: Not just mugging about the facts and current happenings, you need t
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    Raj shakya #ReadyToHelp | Scholar-Level 16

    6 years ago
    No, but it is one of the most important factor for grabbing admission in top B-Colleges.
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    Kanika Goyal | Contributor-Level 9

    6 years ago
    Yes, you require good percentile in CAT examination. And, secondary you need to clear interview for getting admission in IIMS.
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    Arpit Dongre Maturity is when you realize nothing is permanent | Scholar-Level 16

    6 years ago
    Not at all. Your CAT score along with academics will play an important role to get admission in IIM. Good luck.
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    Amul Tamboli Nothing is impossible in this world.. | Contributor-Level 7

    6 years ago
    Not only CAT score, the candidate's 10th & 12th marks are taken into consideration. \Also a work experience of up to 3 years after graduation in a reputed organisation further add chances of admission to IIM.
  • Shiksha Ask & Answer

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    Vivek Mittal

    6 years ago
    Yes, the IIMs and other big colleges like FMS consider only the CAT scores plus you have to clear the interview and GD round after CAT.
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    Debasis Senapati

    6 years ago
    No, different IIMs have different shortlisting criteria for their admission process. However, the weightage of CAT score plays a key role as that is something which is in your hands to improve, and not the past academic records to get a call. Good luck.

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