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What are my chances to get admission in IIMs and IITs if I score 97+ in CAT exam? My scores: 10th-79%, 12th-76% and UG-73% CPI.

I belong to OBC category.

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Suruchi Mittal

8 years ago

Looking at your grades you have fair chances to get into new IIMs and IITs if you score above 97. If you manage to score above 99 then you have a good chance to convert for old IIMs as well. Prepare well in advance for the interviews. Start reading newspaper and be up to date with what is happening around the globe. Cracking interviews is again a challenge as you have competed with bright talents of the country.

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poornima balram

8 years ago

The main challenge lies in getting shortlisted for the interview rounds as your scores might not suffice. However, there is no certainty of rejection as such. Positive chances are there that you might make it to the new IIMs and some IITs in the second or third shortlists. Please do keep updated about spot admissions in these institutions. A lot of people clear through spot admission list released even after classes have begun.

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Nidhi Dahiwale

8 years ago

You have chances to get through IIM B,C,L,K,I and IITs as well given the category. However the cutoffs change every year subject to the batch and hence these cutoffs are not binding always.

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SANTHOSH POKALA

8 years ago

Great Chances:
Please visit below link for more details
http://www.time4education.com/CAT-MBA/Admission-Criteria/IIM-Admission-Criteria

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Rashmi Aggarwal Class Representative, DoMS, IIT Roorkee | Contributor-Level 7

8 years ago

Hello Akash,
You have a good chance of getting into IIT-Roorkee with this kind of marks.
I wish you good luck.

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Susant Das

8 years ago

You have a decent chance if you score above 96 percentile in CAT. Kindly go through the document for the breakup of weightages.
Link: https://iimk.ac.in/academics/pgp/AdmissionsPolicyPGP20172019Batchfinal.pdf.

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Gourav Choudhury WIMWIan | Dreamer| Painter | Auto enthusiast | Contributor-Level 10

8 years ago

Yes, you have decent chances to get a call from IITs and IIM K/L/I and new IIMs with 97+ percentile in CAT.

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Saumya Singh the important thing is not to stop questionin | Contributor-Level 9

8 years ago

Hi,
Yes, you might get a call from some IIMs but in most of the cases people with 99+ percentile don't get call letters. So to avoid that situation make your resume should be very strong.

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Vivek Kumar Writer by hobby coder by choice | Guide-Level 13

5 years ago

You are having good chances to get admission, attempt the interview, and give your best. Won't worry a lot. All the best for your future.

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Karthik A

8 years ago

You have high chances provided your interview and GD goes well.

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1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)

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Hi.

1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)

This is IIM Ahmedabad's flagship master's degree in management (equivalent to MBA).
Duration: 2 years, full‑time residential.
Admission Test: CAT (Common Admission Test) for Indian candidates.
Then shortlisting → Written Ability Test (WAT) → Personal Interview (PI).

Application Procedure

Register and apply online on the official IIM Ahmedabad admissions portal during the application window (starts after CAT results).
Pay the application fee online (fee and exact dates are announced each year on the IIMA site).
Submit CAT score and academic records.
Shortlisted candidates go through WAT & PI.
Final offers are based on CAT score + academics + WAT & PI performance.

Fee Structure
Total programme fee (tuition + academic charges) is about ₹25 – ₹30 lakhs for the entire 2‑year MBA (paid semester‑wise). Personal costs (hostel/mess, laptop, travel etc.) are extra.

2. MBA – Food and Agri‑business Management (PGP‑FABM)

This is a specialised two‑year MBA programme focused on food, agriculture, and related value chains — not hotel management but useful if you want to work in food services, food supply chains, procurement, or hospitality operations where food business strategy is important.

Eligibility & Admission

Must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
CAT score is used for shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI).

Fee Structure
The total fee for the PGP‑FABM programme is around ₹27 – ₹28 lakh for the two‑year duration (includes tuition; other personal and living expenses are extra).

Application Process

Fill the online application on the IIMA admissions portal.
Enter your CAT score and details.
If shortlisted, attend AWT & PI.
Final selection is based on CAT, AWT/PI, academics, and application rating.

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What is the selection process for IIM Ahmedabad?

Manashjyoti Srivastava

IIM Ahmedabad's selection criteria is entrance-based for the offered courses. Students need to meet both the basic eligibility and clear the selection rounds as well. Check out the table below to know about the selection criteria for IIM Ahmedabad:

Courses	Selection Criteria
PGP	CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)
PGP-FABM	CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)
e-PGP	CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMA Admission Test (IAT) + Personal Interview (PI)
MBA-PGPX	Valid GMAT/ GRE score + Essay submission + PI round

When will CAT take place for admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

Mani Khanna

For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT test is usually conducted in November. Aspirants of IIM Ahmedabad are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam is held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Are CAT dates out for admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

Mani Khanna

To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. The exam is usually conducted in November.

Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Ahmedabad must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call.