Will I be selected by any IIMs if I have a good CAT score? In case I got selected, will I get placement?

I'm 30 years old and have no work experience. I'm from arts background. I have scored more than 85% in both 10th and 12th and scored above 75% in graduation.

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Asked by Anvesha A
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Vivek Bansode
8 years ago
It's difficult for you but not impossible by looking your marks from SSC, HSC and graduation. You have to score really very high for IIM and then have to crack Interviews as well. One if you reach to IIM then you will never ask your last question of placement to yourself again. Companies make queue

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Don't think like that, if I am the recruiter I'll think that after scoring low also you have made to IIM. Anyway while recruiting I'll check your recent IIM marks then I'll decide. Your past marks will be secondary.

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