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Is there any chance of getting a seat at IIM Ahmedabad if I get above 90% in the CAT exam, but I have 72% in 10th and 60% in 12th?
Honestly, there is almost no chance of getting into any IIMs with your profile with any percentile. Even getting a 99 score in CAT will not guarantee your admission into IIM Ahmedabad given your past academic score is so low.
Still, you can try your best and score the maximum CAT percentile and instead go for institutes like FMS, MDI and NITIE, IIT B/D/M. Another tip is to take XAT as it may increase your chances of admission.
A 90-95 CAT score will open other options for you such as
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IIFT (own entrance)
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SIBM, SCMHRD (both through SNAP)
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NMIMS (through NMAT)
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IMT, XIMB, IMI, Delhi University courses (DSE, MIB, MBE)
So it’s best if you try all options and sit for various exams. Then choose the best institute for you.
Is it better to be a topper in the new IIMs (Tricky, Ranchi, Rohtak, Udaipur, Raipur, Kashipur) than being an average student at IIM A,B, or C?
One cannot really compare the enriched experience and worth of old IIMs to the newer ones. No matter how high grades you score in the older IIMs, they can never be at par even with the average marks of an old IIM student. Their skills, knowledge, and confidence are at another level. Older IIMs help you achieve bigger goals and earn much more. So it’s better if you are an average student at an old IIM than a topper at a new IIM.
Can a person with 77% in class 12 be selected in IIM Ahmedabad?
The good thing about IIM Ahmedabad is that it does not take much consideration of past academics in comparison to other IIMs. So don’t let your class 12 marks demotivate you and cause a distraction while you are preparing for your CAT.
So, instill in yourself the confidence that your hard worlds and efforts while preparing for the CAT matter more than your class 12 marks. In fact, your low marks should motivate you more to score marks higher than others with better past scores.
And as for facts, people with such low percentages have got into IIMA though the numbers are less. Don’t let what has not happened affect what you could have achieved.
Is there any 100% scholarship for 2 years available at IIM Ahmedabad?
IIM Ahmedabad students can benefit from various scholarships and financial aids for their PGP/PGP-FABM.
Some of these scholarships/ financial aids are- Aditya Birla Group Scholarships, Dunia Scholarships for scholastic excellence, OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship, T.Thomas Scholarship, PGP Alumni Endowment Funds, IIMA Special Need Based Scholarships, etc.
It is possible to accept scholarships/ financial aids from more than one source to cover your yearly study and lodging expenses entirely. However, your selection for these financial benefits depends on the selection committees of the respective sources offering these scholarships/monetary aids.
You can check the IIMA official website to gather more information on the subject.
Is there any English graduate who has made it into IIM Ahmedabad Bangalore or Calcutta?
Yes, there are English graduates who got into IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, or Calcutta. Although the number of such people is less. If you are an English graduate, you will be at an advantage. As your profile will add diversity to the batch. If you can manage to score well in CAT and have a stellar academic background, you can get calls from IIM ABC.
What is the difference between IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore, considering the brand value, placements, packages, etc.?
I have drawn a clear comparison between IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore based on the following parameters:
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Campus size: IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore both has a campus of 100 Acres.
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Hostel: IIM Ahmedabad has 25 student dormitories with a total capacity to hold about 740 occupants. IIM Bangalore also offers single-room occupancy to its students.
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Internet facility: Both the hostels have a 24/7 internet connection.
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Crowd Diversity: IIM Bangalore is slightly at an advantage here because IIM Ahmedabad lays more emphasis on the engineering background of students.
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Learning experience: IIM Ahmedabad is more academically oriented whereas IIM Bangalore focuses on the overall development of its students.
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Rigour: The faculty strength, academic mix, and more balanced approach to extra-curricular activities make IIM Ahmedabad a better one in this regard.
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Fees: IIMA- INR 23 LPA, IIMB- INR 24.5 LPA.
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Placements: It will be unjustified to decide which IIM of the two offers better placement opportunities. This is because both offer the best but in their respective specialties. IIMB offers more placement in IT functions and IT/E-commerce industry whereas IIMA offers better consulting and financial services.
Based on the above factors we can infer that no B-School is better than the other. It all depends on how well you make use of the resources and achieve your goals. Both the IIMs will definitely give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What is the difference between IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Shillong?
Here are some differences between IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Shillong-
- IIM Ahmedabad is the top business school in India, while IIM Shillong is amongst the top 30.
- MBA aspirants highly desire IIMA, but they are skeptical about IIM Shillong because of the location factor.
- IIMA has a strong alumni network. Its graduates are in top positions in almost all kinds of industries. IIM Shillong doesn’t have such a strong alumni network, it will require some time to build one.
IIMA is already the leader, while IIM Shillong aspires to become one. Regardless, both of these are great institutes for management studies.
Who earns more, IIT Delhi (B.Tech) or IIM Ahmedabad (MBA)?
Comparing the average CTC of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad we get:
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Average CTC of IIT Delhi: INR 16 LPA
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Average CTC of IIM Ahmedabad: INR 26 LPA
One gets into IIM Ahmedabad after gaining 2.5 years of work experience. Adding the 2 year PGP Program, he is likely to start earning after 4.5 years. Around this time, candidates of both IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Delhi will be earning almost the same amount.
The only advantage an IIM Ahmedabad student will have is its tag which will add value in the long run.
Have any BBA or BMS grads made it to IIM Ahmedabad?
I’ve had the opportunity to visit IIM Kozhikode, IIM Bangalore and IIM Ahmedabad for various competitions. While at these institutes, I interacted with many students. Some of them were from Economics background, and one had even completed her graduation in Philosophy.
Students from all these backgrounds, including BBS/BMS enjoy the diversity factor. This gives them an upper hand in the selection process over Engineers. But to enjoy this benefit, one must have a good CAT score, and a good academic record.
Prepare well for your CAT, and make sure you have a good academic record. If you fulfill these criteria, you’ll get into IIM Ahmedabad, regardless of your educational background.
Also, make sure to prepare well for the quant section of CAT. This is where the engineering students outdo the candidates from other academic backgrounds.
How is it to intern at CIIE IIM Ahmedabad?
The internship experience at CIIE IIM Ahmedabad is one of the finest experiences you will get and may even help you to become an entrepreneur yourself.
Opportunities are galore here and you will get the first-hand experience of understanding the technologies and business models being followed by startups all over the world. You will get in-depth knowledge about market research such as segmentation, gapping, opportunities, and drawbacks, etc.
One of my friends did his internship there during his summer break a few years back. Here are some of the things that he got to experience there.
- Work culture – The best thing about working here is this. All the interns play games like cricket together like a team.
- Networking – You will interact with lots of entrepreneurs and get exposure. There are various events such as Startup Saturdays and Tech 4Impact where you can make contacts with many budding entrepreneurs.
- Learning Experience – You can learn while you work and start your own business venture as well.
Thus overall it is a very nice and enriching experience to work here which you will cherish forever.
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