My academic profile is not good but if I score good marks in CAT then what are the chances of getting a call from IIM-A, B, C or FMS?

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Vinay Kr Pandey | Scholar-Level 16

4 years ago

Yes, you can get into IIMs. However old IIMs are going to be difficult, you can definitely aim for new and baby IIMs. You need to score high in CAT. You should also sit for other exams like IIFT XAT SNAP etc.

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Augustine Prabhu | Beginner-Level 3

7 years ago

It is mostly based upon your GD and PI performance.

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Vineet Kumar Rohilla | Guide-Level 12

7 years ago

Yes, chances are there but you must also present yourself in the best way. Score a percentile above 99 and perform well in GD-PI.

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Sayak Guha | Beginner-Level 5

8 years ago

FMS has higher focus on CAT score than IIM ABC.

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Vennela I | Beginner-Level 5

8 years ago

Honestly, it's hard to say. Even with good background profile, one should get 99+ percentile in CAT to be able to get shortlisted for IIMs. The academic profile has a certain weightage in the selection process. It also depends on the number of applicants and their profiles. This is just to state the

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Sonik Sourabh | Guide-Level 11

8 years ago

You have good chances provided you have exceptionally well in CAT. Keep your percentile above 99.8 and you can have calls from these premier colleges and convert it.

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