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I scored 81% in 10th and 62% in 12th (science). Do I have a chance of making it to IIM AHMEDABAD?
IIM Ahmedabad or even the top IIMs have very strict rules and regulations regarding the admission process. They strictly adhere to these rules. As of now, there is a rule that the average result combining class 10th and 12th should be at least 80 percent (for Science Students) and 87 percent (for Commerce Students).
If you are a general category student then it is less likely that you will be selected. Even if you get 100 percentile in CAT, you will not be shortlisted because of these criteria. However, you have other alternatives such as FMS, MDI Gurgaon, SP Jain, etc. These are some of the popular B-Schools that select students based on their CAT scores.
What is life like after receiving an MBA from FMS-Delhi as compared to top IIMs?
After receiving an MBA from FMS Delhi, life became quite simple owing to the following reason
Placements
Excellent placement, and a variety of offers from different fields made it easier for the students. FMS Delhi maintains a stable placement record over years. Students receive lucrative salary packages every year. This year too was no different. The highest salary stood at INR 58 LPA. Students received an average salary of INR 34.2 LPA which increased by 30.5% (approximately) as compared to the previous year. There was an increase of 37% in the top 100 average salaries, 24% in the freshers' average salary.
Will I get IIM A call at 95 percentile?
Yes, IIM Ahmedabad is one of the IIMs that gives calls to candidates at the 95 percentile. Here are some other IIMs that accept the CAT percentile in the range of 90-95. You can refer to the cutoffs of these colleges before admissions.
|
IIM |
Expected cutoff |
Qualifying cutoff |
|
IIM Calcutta |
99 |
91 |
|
IIM Lucknow |
97-98 |
89 |
|
IIM Indore |
97-98 |
89 |
|
IIM Kozhikode |
97-98 |
86 |
|
IIM Udaipur |
92-94 |
89 |
|
IIM Rohtak |
95-96 |
91 |
How do I make the best out of IIM Ahmedabad and B-School in general?
The primary thing to focus on while at IIM Ahmedabad or any other B School is the journey and not the end. Don’t start your college with the job as the end result. Upgrade your mindset. College is much more than just placements and jobs.
College life is about life struggles, a lot of knowledge, knowing your own self, finding your area or interests and pursuing your passion. So I would say to make the most of the B School, keep the thoughts of your future job aside and adopt a nature of learning new things every day.
Make the most of the liberal days in your life because once you start working your freedom will be restricted.
What is the average package a normal person gets in IIMs, XLRI, FMS or ISB Hyderabad?
Below is the average package information of IIMs, XLRI, FMS, and ISB Hyderabad.
| Institute | 2022 Median CTC (in INR) |
| IIM Ahmedabad | 26.5 LPA |
| IIM Bangalore | 28.98 LPA |
| IIM Calcutta | 31 LPA |
| XLRI | 29 LPA |
| FMS | 30 LPA |
| ISB Hyderabad | 27 LPA (2021) |
The average placement scenario for these institutes varies each year. As there are multiple factors at play, like specialization, recruiting companies, student crowd, etc.
Is AGMP from IIM Ahmedabad worth doing?
This program is specially designed for working professionals. So, you are not required to stop working, just because you are pursuing this course. You will learn through virtual classes. The online classes are highly interactive. You will even have a few campus immersions of IIM Ahmedabad.
I know people from this program who have gone on to get promotions after completing this course. Some even got higher job positions with cushy packages. For management education, the reputation of IIM Ahmedabad is unparalleled. So, if you are planning on pursuing this course, you should go for it.
Am I eligible for IIM Ahmedabad with 10th 87.83%, 12th 78.2% and graduation BSc 88%?
You are eligible for IIM Ahmedabad. However, the question is whether you will get a call from IIM A or not. For IIM Ahmedabad, as per the 2021-23 shortlisting criteria, you need to be in the top 80% at each step of academics and CAT. But with your 12th score, you probably won’t be in the 80% as you are from the science stream. So you might not be shortlisted for IIM Ahmedabad.
Your chances of getting into IIM Ahmedabad or any of the BLACKI are quite thin. However, you should consider other top institutions like FMS and MDA that do not take into account past academic performance.
Despite the thin chances try to score 99.7+ in your CAT. Since you are from a non-Engineering background, you won’t face competition from among the engineering graduates. You’ll also get an advantage in the name of academic diversity. Make sure to get some work experience to make your chances of getting into IIM Ahmedabad better.
Give your CAT all the effort. If not the top IIMs, you will get admission into the best MBA institutions in India.
How good is the IIM Ahmedabad PGPX 1-year full-time program?
If your current package is less than 15 LPA, pursuing PGPX 1-year full-time program at IIM Ahmedabad is good. You should look at international colleges if your current package exceeds 15 LPA. You should always do your MBA and find a job outside of India. India is simply the world's back office. It is different if you want to be an IAS officer, but Indian corporate is slavery and junk. Working here for an extended period of time will undoubtedly turn you into a lunatic.
One week of college life is enough to demonstrate the quality of American education. The tasks are out of this world. Americans are among the world's smartest and most innovative people. As a last resort, continue your education in India. Even if you have more than 5 years of work experience, IIM A/ISB will only hire you in one of India's back offices.
If I do my graduation from IGNOU, will there be any difference in chances of getting admission to IIM Ahmedabad?
An undergraduate degree from IGNOU is acceptable for taking the CAT and getting into an IIM.
An IGNOU degree in no way means that you can not try for the IIMs. But whether an IGNOU degree will lower your chances or not, is solely known upon the interviewers.
Your chances of getting selected largely depend on your overall profile. One of my seniors at IIM Ahmedabad had completed his UG from IGNOU. His overall profile was really impressive, and he also possessed work experience of 2 years as a CA. Thus, he was selected for IIMA.
Make sure to maintain an impressive academic profile, and score well in your CAT exam. If you do so, an IGNOU degree most likely won’t hinder your selection into IIM Ahmedabad.
Can I make it to IIM A B or C if my 10 score is 93, 12 is 82 and grade is 73 and from a tier 3 college?
Your question basically means what criteria are required to get into IIM A B or C. The table below has summarized the different parameters that decide your eligibility for admission into IIM ABC.
|
Particulars |
IIM Calcutta |
IIM Ahmedabad |
IIM Bangalore |
|
Academics |
Shortlisting-40% Final Selection-0% |
Shortlisting-30% Final Selection-15% |
Shortlisting-50% Final Selection-25% |
|
Worl Experience |
8% (final selection) |
5% (shortlisting) |
8% (shortlisting) 10% (final selection) |
|
Gender/Academic Diversity |
4% (shortlisting) 4% (final selection) |
2% (shortlisting) |
Non-Engineers can get a call with low percentile also |
Now considering your profile, you need the following CAT score to get into IIM A B C
IIM Ahmedabad: If you are a non-engineer you will get a call easily but if you are an engineer you will need work experience and at least 99.5+CAT score
IIM Bangalore: You will need work experience to compensate for poor academic record or at least 100 percentile to get a call
IIM Calcutta: you will need 98.8+ if you are a girl. For boys, it is around 99.6+.
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