Which is the toughest IIM to get into?
IIM A, B & C are the toughest IIMs to get into as a candidate needs 99+ percentile in CAT. These IIMs provide admission to candidates to its PGP programme depending on multiple parameters, namely academic performance in 10th & 12th grades, graduation programmes as well as the section-wise scores in CAT.
Which IIM has the highest placement?
IIM Calcutta offered the highest placement in 2023 with the domestic package standing at INR 1.15 CPA. IIM Ahmedabad offered a domestic package of INR 61.48 LPA and an international package of INR 1.32 CPA in 2023. The average packages at IIM Calcutta and IIM Ahmedabad stood at INR 35.07 LPA and INR 32.79 LPA, respectively.
Which IIM has the lowest CAT qualifying cutoff?
IIM Ahmedabad has the lowest CAT qualifying cutoff. The overall qualifying CAT cutoff is 80 percentile for the General Category, 75 percentile for NC-OBC and Transgender Categories, 70 percentile for SC and PwD Categories, and 60 percentile for ST Category.
What is the eligibility criteria at the CAT 2024 participating colleges?
The eligibility criteria at the CAT 2024 participating colleges vary from one college to another. However, the general requirements include that a candidate must have completed the bachelor's degree with at least a 50% aggregate score and qualified for the CAT exam with the minimum required percentile.
Do IIM placements offer decent salary packages?
Yes, IIM placements offer decent salary packages. At the top IIMs, A, B, and C, the highest pay offers ranged from INR 70 LPA to INR 1 CPA as CTC. While the pay packages of the more recent IIMs lie between INR 10 LPA and INR 20 LPA, the average salary package provided to applicants in the top IIMs is from INR 20 LPA to INR 25 LPA. Typical international compensation packages start at INR 60 LPA.
Can I pursue an MBA for free at IIMs?
Well, any student can't pursue an MBA for free; however, one may be eligible for need-based financial assistance, which reimburses 50–60% of the tuition costs. In addition to this, there are many government financial aid programs where you can even receive your entire tuition reimbursed.
Can I get admission to any IIM without appearing for the CAT exam?
No, you can't get admission to any IIM without appearing for the CAT exam. Each IIM accepts CAT scores before moving further with the application procedure. Therefore, there is no likelihood of being admitted directly into any IIM without taking the CAT for an MBA.
Which CAT participating college will I get admission to after the CAT exam?
The CAT participating college you will get admission to after the CAT exam will depend on your choice and cutoff percentile. There are 21 IIMs and other top MBA colleges like FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR Mumbai, SJMSoM IIT Mumbai, and DoMS IIT Delhi.
What is the selection process for Non-IIM CAT participating colleges?
The selection process for non-IIM CAT participating colleges includes qualifying for the entrance exam and participating in GD-PI. You must apply independently by completing the application forms for any non-IIM MBA colleges in India that you aspire to seek admission to through the CAT.
What is the selection process for IIMs participating in CAT?
Candidates from all participating IIMs undergo WAT-PI rounds, which are led by the coordinating IIM. The candidates will be chosen by IIMs based on how well they did on the written ability test, personal interview, and CAT. When creating the selection list, IIMs will also take candidates' work experience into account.
Which non-IIM colleges are participating in the CAT exam?
The most eminent non-IIM colleges that are participating in the CAT exam are: MDI (Management of Development Studies), Gurgaon; SJMSOM (Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management), IIT Mumbai; IMT (Institute of Management Technology), Ghaziabad; VGSoM (Vinod Gupta School of Management), IIT Kharagpur; DoMS, IIT Madras; IRMA ( Institute of Rural Management Anand), Gujarat, etc.
How can I apply for admission to CAT 2024 participating colleges?
To apply for admission to CAT 2024 participating colleges, candidates first need to fill out the application form if they meet the minimum CAT scores and submit the relevant documents. After this, shortlisted candidates must appear for the group discussion and personal interview rounds.
Will there be a separate cutoff for all the CAT participating colleges?
Yes, there will be a separate cutoff for all the CAT participating colleges. The cutoffs of all the participating colleges are released after the declaration of the CAT result and vary every year. Students who meet the cutoff of their desired colleges are considered for the selection rounds.
Is CAT only for IIM?
No, the CAT exam is not conducted to provide admission to IIMs only. While IIMs have mentioned that obtaining a certain minimum cutoff score on the CAT exam is mandatory for securing admission to its MBA programmes, CAT scores are also accepted by other management institutes in India.
Will I still be eligible for admission to the CAT 2024 participating colleges if I do not clear the CAT cutoff?
No, you will not be eligible for admission to the CAT 2024 participating colleges if you do not clear the CAT cutoff. For many CAT 2024 participating colleges, passing the CAT cutoff is a crucial component of the admissions process. Nonetheless, several private universities may invite candidates for admission based on their academic background.
