What happens after I score a good percentage in CAT?
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After getting a good percentile in CAT, the IIMs where you have applied looks at your profile, and they judge you on the basis of your class 10th, class 12th, undergraduate, CGPA marks. Weightage given to CAT is around 30-50%. Based on an overall score and CAT score, you may be called for a personal Interview, after which the deciding factor in selection will be mostly the interview performance. Also, you will start getting calls from different MBA colleges for their interview process. You have to shortlist the colleges accordingly, and then appear for the GDPI session for the college. If you pass the GDPI selection process, you are th...more -
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Anirban Ghosh Member - Branding and Sports Committee @ IMIB | Contributor-Level 8
7 years agoOnce you get a good score in CAT you start getting calls from different MBA colleges for their interview process. You shortlist the colleges accordingly and then appear for the GDPI session for the college. If you pass the GDPI selection process, you are through to the college. -
After getting a good percentile in CAT the IIMs that you have applied you take a look at your profile, and judge you best on your 10th, 12th marks, Undergraduate CGPA and add any diversity points if applicable. Weightage given to CAT is around 30-50%. Based on an overall score based on your profile and CAT score, you may be called for a personal Interview, after which the deciding factor in selection will be mostly the interview performance. -
If you able to crack cut-off of any college, then you got the call and they invites you for further processes like GD, PI etc. Good Luck!
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