How do people with a poor ACAD profile survive in IIM Indore during the summer placements? Do they get jobs?

In IIM Indore, having a poor academic profile does not necessarily mean that you cannot secure a job during summer placements. While academic performance is one aspect of a student's profile, there are other factors that are also taken into consideration by companies during the hiring process. These include work experience, live projects, certifications, and PORs (Positions of Responsibility).

To compensate for a poor academic profile, students can focus on building up these other aspects of their profile. For example, if a student has below 85% in their 10th, 12th, and B.Tech, they can still secure a job if they have significant work experience in a relevant field, as demonstrated by one of the examples provided. In this case, the student focused on live projects, PORs, and certifications, which helped them to secure shortlists from top companies such as Google and eventually convert a PPO (Pre-Placement Offer).

Another example is a student who has less than 65% in graduation but has excellent work experience in operations. This student will still be able to secure several opportunities during summer placements and ultimately even convert into a PPO.

However, students with few accomplishments may have more trouble finding summer and final positions. Students should excel in academics, work experience, projects, certificates, and PORs. This will boost their job and career prospects.