What is the admissions procedure for an NRI residing in Nepal to get admissions to IIMs?

<p>As a NRI, residing in Nepal, to get a seat in IIMs, it varies based on the each institute.</p><p>Like there are some IIMs those consider Nepal people as nott the NRIs. So, they need to give the same exam as indians, i.e. <strong>Common Admission Test (CAT)</strong>.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Example: IIM Trichy.</li></ul><p>Then there are IIMs those prefer the NRI, and the overseas students to give, <strong>Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)</strong>, based on which there admissions are done.</p><ul><li>Example: IIM Ahemdabad.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Academic Qualifications</strong>: A bachelor's degree or any equivalent qualification (minimum three-year program) with minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university/institute.</li><li><strong>Standardized Test Scores</strong>:<ul><li><strong>CAT</strong>: Required for institutes like IIM Trichy.</li><li><strong>GMAT</strong>: Accepted by certain IIMs for overseas candidates. For example, IIM Calcutta requires a minimum GMAT score of 735, with specific sectional cut-offs.<div>&nbsp;</div></li></ul></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application Process</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>CAT Application</strong>: Register for and take the CAT exam as per the schedule announced by the IIMs.</li><li><strong>GMAT Application</strong> (if applicable):<ul><li><strong>Application Period</strong>: For IIM Ahmedabad, applications typically open on October 1 and close by December 15.</li><li><strong>Application Fee</strong>: A non-refundable fee is required; for example, IIM Ahmedabad charges US$ 200 or equivalent INR.</li><li><strong>Required Documents</strong>:<ul><li>Valid GMAT score report.</li><li>Academic transcripts and certificates (Class 10, 12, Bachelor's degree, etc.).</li><li>Proof of residence outside India, such as passport pages indicating your stay abroad.</li><li>Letters of recommendation, if specified by the institute.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Selection Process</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Shortlisting</strong>: Based on your CAT or GMAT scores, academic performance, work experience, and other criteria specified by the respective IIM.</li><li><strong>Personal Interview (PI)</strong>: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a PI, which is conducted in person or via video conferencing, depending on the institute's choice.</li><li><strong>Additional Assessments</strong>: Some IIMs may include Written Ability Tests (WAT) or other evaluations as part of the selection process.&nbsp;</li></ul>

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