Should I do CSE core or CSE with specialization??? Im asking this cuz im little bit confused regarding the debate that only core isnt enough or go for core bcuz in india there is no good faculties for specialization other than iits..... What should i do???
There is no direct evidence that you will be disregarded somewhere if you do ot have a cse specialization degree yet if you such a degree than that is going to do just good to you and there will be no harm in core cse you are taught about everything in cse but within limits of each topic whereas in specialization you take up a subject where in you study deeper like AI cloud computing or data science although people with specialization are preferred but if you have appropriate coding skills then it hardly matters but yes if you get a chance to do a specialization degree then you should definitely go forward.
I got 84% in my 10th, 91% in my 12th , 68% in graduation, work experience of 15 months in reputed Digital Media Platforms as a Journalist and holding 104 Certificates of Debate competitions on Regional and National level, I belong to NON OBC Category, What are my chances for IIM?
Hello Aspirant,
On the basis of such above than average overall academic performance and work performance you have good chances of getting some top IIMs only if you will be able to secure 99+ percentile in CAT because you belongs to General category.
Now let us discuss about admission criteria of some of the top IIMs like IIM A,B&C so that you can understand more clearly :-
IIM Ahmedabad
Admission process for IIM A is a two step process. First step is for preliminary screening on the basis of Sectional cut-offs and overall cut-offs along with different rating points for IIM A which are described in the tables below and you need to clear sectional cut-off as well as Overall cut-off :-
Category |
VRC percentile |
DILR percentile |
QA Percentile |
Overall Percentile |
General, EWS |
70 |
70 |
70 |
80 |
NC-OBC cum Transgender |
65 |
65 |
65 |
75 |
SC |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
ST |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
PwD (EWS, General, SC, NC-OBC) |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
PwD (ST) |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
Ratings on the basis of class 10th score :-
Per cent Score in Xth Std. Exam |
Rating Score A |
<=55 |
1 |
>55 and <=60 |
2 |
>60 and <=70 |
3 |
>70 and <=80 |
5 |
>80 and <=90 |
8 |
>90 |
10 |
Rating on the basis of class 12th score :-
Per cent Score in XIIth Std. Exam |
Rating Score B |
<=55 |
1 |
>55 and <=60 |
2 |
>60 and <=70 |
3 |
>70 and <=80 |
5 |
>80 and <=90 |
8 |
>90 |
10 |
Rating scores on the basis of field of graduation and percentage :-
Per cent score in Professional courses |
Rating Score C |
<= 50 |
1 |
> 50 and <= 55 |
2 |
> 55 and <= 60 |
3 |
> 60 and <= 65 |
5 |
> 65 and <= 75 |
8 |
> 75 |
10 |
Rating scores on the basis of work experience (if any) :-
Work Experience in Month (July 31, 2021) |
Rating Score D |
< 12 months |
0 |
>= 12 and <= 36 months |
MF * (number of months of work experience – 11) |
> 36 months |
5 |
Work-experience Multiplication Factor (MF) = 0.20 |
After considering all the ratings on the basis of above discussed factors candidates are shortlisted for Step 2 which is Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview round.
You can check out complete admission process for IIM A from the link given below :-
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/iim-ahmedabad-admission-criteria
IIM Bangalore
In IIM B also there is a two stage selection process and the cut-offs are given below :-
Category |
Quantitative Aptitude Percentile |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Percentile |
Verbal and Reading Comprehension Percentile |
Overall Percentile |
General |
75 |
75 |
80 |
85 |
EWS |
65 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
NC-OBC |
65 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
SC |
60 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
ST |
55 |
55 |
55 |
65 |
PWD |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
For shortlisting of candidates for PI and AWT following weightage is considered by IIM B :-
S.No. |
Components |
Weightage |
1 |
Gender Diversity |
2 |
2 |
CAT 2021 |
40 |
3 |
10 Standard |
20 |
4 |
12 Standard |
10 |
5 |
Bachelors |
20 |
6 |
Weighted Work Experience |
8 |
Total |
100 |
Note that weightage mentioned is in points and the 40 points of CAT weightage can be bifurcated as follows :-
- Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 14 points
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 16 points
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA) - 10 points
You can check out complete admission process for IIM B from the link given below :-
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/iim-bangalore-admission-criteria
IIM Calcutta
In IIM C also there is a two stage selection process and the cut-offs are given below :-
Category |
VA |
DILR |
QA |
Overall Percentile |
General |
≥ 75 |
≥ 80 |
≥ 80 |
≥ 85 |
NC-OBC |
≥ 65 |
≥ 65 |
≥ 70 |
≥ 75 |
EWS |
≥ 65 |
≥ 65 |
≥ 70 |
≥ 75 |
SC |
≥ 60 |
≥ 60 |
≥ 65 |
≥ 70 |
ST |
≥ 55 |
≥ 55 |
≥ 55 |
≥ 65 |
PwD |
≥ 45 |
≥ 45 |
≥ 45 |
≥ 55 |
Class X Marks (in per cent) |
Points |
Class XII Marks (in per cent) |
Points |
≥80 |
10 |
≥80 |
15 |
≥75 and < 80 |
8 |
≥ 75 and < 80 |
12 |
≥70 and < 75 |
6 |
≥70 and < 75 |
9 |
≥65 and < 70 |
4 |
≥65 and < 70 |
6 |
≥60 and < 65 |
2 |
≥60 and < 65 |
3 |
< 60 |
0 |
< 60 |
0 |
Bachelor’s Degree Marks (in per cent) |
Points |
≥ 60 |
15 |
≥ 55 and < 60 |
10 |
≥ 50 and < 55 |
5 |
< 50 |
2.5 |
For IIM C also you need to clear the above cut-offs and your points as mentioned in the above table should be decent enough to get shortlisted for Stage 2 which is of AWT and PI.
Final selection will be made on the basis of following weightage :-
Components |
Weights |
CAT 2021 Score |
30 |
Personal Interview (PI) |
48 |
Point granted for Academic Diversity at Bachelor’s level for Non-Engineering degree |
4 |
Work Experience |
8 |
Total |
90 |
You can check out the link given below for complete admission Process of IIM C :-
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/iim-calcutta-admission-criteria
You can also use CAT Pathfinder to predict your chances to get call from different IIMs :-
https://bschool.careers360.com/pathfinder/cat
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
Examine the debate about relevance of political theory?
Dear Candidate,
As per your query ,
Political theory is a form of all embracing system of values which a society adopts as its ideal with a view to understand the political reality and it necessary to change it involves speculation at higher level about the nature of good life,
the political institutions appropriate for its realization to what end the state is directed and how it should be constituted to achieve those ends.
the relevance of political theory lies in providing the moral criteria that ought to be used to judge the ethical worth of a political state and to propose alternative political arrangements and practices likely to the moral standards.
for further sake of information you can check out this link as given below:
Hope you understand.
Thank you and all the best.
To pursue MBA/Masters abroad in top universities like ivy league or oxford does participation in college clubs/societies matter? should I join the debate, finance, and all the other possible societies or does that not matter?
Hello candidate,
The top colleges in the world for Masters in Business Administration and Masters course including ivy league and others like Cambridge aur Oxford university's generally look for students who have a diversify their portfolio rather just focusing on their academic achievements.
Most of these colleges generally provide admission to those who have an active role in leadership skills sports participation any significant contribution to the society through social measures and a variety of other factors apart from his overall academic record. So it's better that you join a few clubs or societies so that it will add that extra value to your portfolio.
Hope you found it helpful. If you have any further queries feel free to post it here!!