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If older IIMS call only 99+ %ilers then how 97%ilers are studying in IIM C?

Dear Nilay, there can be multiple reasons.

1. Reserved category - The candidate may belong to reserved category which has lower cutoff than that of general category.

2. Exceptionally good profile - The shortlist and final selection is based on composite score which consists of multiple factors like past academic profile, work experience, other attributes like ECA and diversity factors. Those candidates may be excelled in any of those parameters which had compensated for the percentile.

3. Excellent performance in wat/pi - While candidates' aptitude is checked through CAT, their soft skills and communication abilities are examined through the selection rounds. Those who can impress the panel with their wat and pi and scored high in these rounds would have chance to convert the call.

Last but not the least, the final discretion is that of IIMs. In case of further doubts, you may check the IIM admission criteria or file RTI to seek derailed procedure.

Hope this helps.