What is the IIM selection criteria through CAT?

<p>The selection criteria for the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) through the Common Admission Test (CAT) may vary slightly from year to year.&nbsp;The CAT exam evaluates candidates' quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, data interpretation, and logical reasoning skills.</p><p>1. Shortlisting for Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI): Each IIM sets a minimum CAT score cutoff for shortlisting candidates for the next stage of the selection process, which may include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).&nbsp;</p><p>2. Written Ability Test (WAT): In the WAT, candidates are given a topic and are required to write an essay or express their views on the given topic within a specified time limit. The purpose of the WAT is to assess candidates' written communication skills, clarity of thought, and analytical thinking.</p><p>3. Group Discussion (GD): Some IIMs conduct group discussions where candidates are divided into groups and are given a topic to discuss. The GD assesses candidates' abilities to articulate their thoughts, work as a team, and engage in constructive discussion.</p><p>4. Personal Interview (PI): The personal interview is conducted to evaluate candidates' overall personality, communication skills, academic background, work experience (if applicable), and their fit with the institute's values and goals.&nbsp;</p><p>5. Work Experience: Some IIMs consider work experience as a factor in their selection process. The weightage given to work experience may vary, and candidates with relevant work experience may receive advantage during the selection process.</p>

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<p>IIM selection criteria for all the 21 campuses is same and includes selection of candidates through three stages. CAT score Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview (PI) Academic record, work experience Academic and gender diversity CAT exam score is the first parameter on which candidates are shortlisted for admission. In the first state of IIM admission, the institutes shortlist candidates for WAT, GD and PI on the basis of their CAT score and class 10, 12 and graduation marks. The cut offs for shortlisting of candidates is between 95-100 percentile (for SC/ST/PwD candidates the cut offs are lower). These shortlisted candidates have to then appear for What, GD and PI round. Those who clear this round are considered for final admission. For the final selection, every IIMs takes into consideration the following aspects: CAT score What, GD and PI performance Class 10 and 12 marks Graduation marks Work experience Academic diversity Gender diversity.</p>

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