IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) All Questions

Hello Priyanshu,

During the 2023 final placements at IIM Ahmedabad , the highest salary package offered was Rs.1.46 crore per annum, marking a significant achievement for the institute's placement process. This package was offered in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector, which is known for offering lucrative compensation to top-performing graduates.

The IIMA placement process saw a diverse range of companies from various sectors such as Consulting, Technology, FMCG, and BFSI hiring students for roles in management, consulting, and strategic positions. However, the exact company offering the Rs.1.46 crore package has not been disclosed, which is typically kept confidential to maintain the privacy of both the company and the candidate.

IIMA's reputation as one of India's top business schools and the extensive placement support it provides are reflected in the competitive salary offers that graduates receive. Additionally, IIMA achieved 100% placement for its students with a mix of roles offered by both domestic and international firms.|

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Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

Hello,

The specific company that offered a Rs. 1.46 crore package in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector during IIM Ahmedabad's placements has not been publicly disclosed. However, notable points include:

• The highest package of Rs. 1.46 crore in the BFSI sector at IIM Ahmedabad 2023 placements remains undisclosed.
• Prominent BFSI recruiters included Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and JP Morgan.
• BFSI sector's average package was Rs. 41.33 lakh per annum, with a median of Rs. 35.05 lakh per annum.
• The institute achieved a 100% placement rate, with Rs. 1.46 crore as the highest domestic package overall.
• Consulting emerged as the top sector, followed by BFSI, with leading companies like McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group actively recruiting.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

You are unlikely to get into IIM Ahmedabad's PGPX (Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives) with only 2 years of work experience. Key points:

• Minimum Requirement: IIM Ahmedabad requires a minimum of 4 years of full-time work experience for PGPX as of the start date of the program.
• Average Experience: Most candidates admitted have 8-10 years of work experience.
• Program Focus: PGPX is designed for mid-career professionals with substantial managerial or leadership exposure.
• Alternative Programs: Consider IIM’s PGP or Early Career programs tailored for candidates with 2-3 years of experience.

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Hello,

Kusum, it's great that you're determined to pursue your dream of an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad despite financial challenges. Here's a strategy for self-study:

• Understand the Exam Structure : Familiarize yourself with the CAT exam pattern, which includes sections on Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability, and Logical Reasoning.
• Create a Study Plan : Allocate specific hours each day for each section, focusing on weak areas. Break it into manageable chunks.
• Use Free Resources : There are plenty of free online resources that include YouTube channels, CAT preparation websites, and apps for practice questions with video tutorials. Some popular ones are Unacademy, BYJU's, and Career Launcher.
• Take Mock Tests Regularly : Use mock tests regularly to assess progress and adjust study plans accordingly.
• Focus on Concepts : Strong foundations in math, logic, and English. Regular practice with books like "Quantitative Aptitude for CAT" and "Word Power Made Easy" for vocabulary.

Consistency and discipline are the keys! Stay motivated, and you can achieve your goal.

Hello,

Based on the details you provided, here is an assessment:

1. IIMs (General Category) :

   • IIMA (FABM) : Your 92.4%ile in CAT is competitive, but for IIMA FABM, which focuses on agricultural business management, your BSc. Botany background might help, though the cutoff for FABM is typically around 95-96%ile. However, if you have strong academic performance in other areas (work ex, 10th/12th), there might be a chance for shortlisting in the interview round.
   • IIML (ABM) : With your work experience and background, IIM Lucknow's ABM program (Agriculture Business Management) could be a strong option, as the cutoff for this program is generally around 90-92%ile, and your CAT score is close to this threshold.

2. IITs :

   • You may have a better shot in IITs like IIT Kharagpur (for MBA in Agri-Business), as their cutoff is typically lower than IIMs, especially with work experience.

3. Improvement Areas :

   • Focus on your CAT score improvement or interview prep to bolster your chances further.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

CAT percentage score: 92.4%ile; Educational background: B.Sc. Botany; Work Experience: 34 months; CGPA 9 in Class 10 With such a profile, the niche programs like IIMA FABM (Food and Agribusiness Management) and IIML ABM (Agri-Business Management) present a competitive edge. This is because these programs offer good diversity in academic backgrounds that align well with your profile.

While your 12th (65.7%) and graduation (65.2%) scores may eliminate opportunities at the older IIMs for their core PGP programs, newer IIMs in the list are IIM Udaipur, IIM Raipur, and IIM Kashipur; the MBA programs at the IITs like IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, or IIT Kharagpur are also worth examining with their slightly lower cut-offs.

Emphasise academic diversity, work experiences, and career goals that are in agribusiness to strengthen your application and prepare for interviews to eventually apply strategically to maximise your chances at institutions whose values align with yours.

You can use the online CAT College Predictor tools to estimate the probability of receiving interview calls from different IIMs and other top MBA colleges based on your CAT percentile of 92.4% and academic background.

Business Schools across the country especially the IIMs promotes the academic diversity so that students from different academic backgrounds can bring fresh and unique perspective on the table during the discussion in the classroom. Students from different academic background such as Engineering, Commerce, Arts, Management, etc. get admission in IIMs. As you are pursuing History Hons and if get admission to IIM Ahmedabad, you will have to study different management related subjects which you have not studied during your graduation. The difficulty level of the journey will depend that how well you will be able to understand the course curriculum.

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the most important component to get admission to IIM Ahmedabad. In order to get admission at IIM A, you must obtain a good percentile in the CAT.

IIM Ahmedabad give consideration to a number of factors while giving an interview call. These factors include CAT score, Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor's degree marks, work experience, academic, and gender diversity, etc.

As you belong to the ST category, your first priority should be to clear both the overall percentile of 60 and sectional percentile of 50 in all three sections individually to be eligible to get WATPI shortlist. However, this is just a minimum percentile and does not give you a guarantee to get WATPI shortlist. CAT score is not the only criteria but is one of the major criteria for admission.

The marks obtained by you in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation, work experience, academic, and gender diversity will play a major role to get a shortlist for the WATPI process and your performance in the WATPI will play a major role during your final selection.

Also Check : CAT 2024 College Predictor

Hi!

Scoring a mere percentile in the CAT does not give you a guarantee to get an interview call from IIM Ahmedabad as the institute has a very complex admission process. IIM Ahmedabad gives consideration to a lot of factors while giving an interview call to candidates. These factors include CAT score, Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor's degree marks, work experience, academic, and gender diversity. If you even score somewhere around 99 percentile in the CAT , this will not mean that you will get a confirm call from IIM Ahmedabad. However, if you belong to the reserved category, then there are good chances of receiving an interview call at less percentile. Therefore, the CAT score is not the only criteria but is one of the criteria for admission to the IIM Ahmedabad . The cutoff will depend upon various factors which will change every year. However, candidates must meet the minimum overall percentile of 80 and sectional percentile of 70 in all three sections (less percentile for reserved category candidates) to become eligible to receive the WATPI shortlist.

You can predict your CAT percentile by using the CAT Percentile Predictor 2024 .

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the most important component to get admission to any of the elite IIM. In order to get admission to IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore or Calcutta, you must obtain a good percentile in the CAT. However, even scoring a 99.5 percentile in the CAT will not give you a guarantee to get an interview call subject to the condition that you belong to the reserved category or diversified academic background. IIMs has a very complex admission process.

IIMs give consideration to a lot of factors while giving an interview call. These factors include CAT score, Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor's degree marks, work experience, academic, and gender diversity, etc. Your first priority should be to clear both the overall and sectional percentile.

If you even score more than 99.5 percentile in the CAT , this will not mean that you will get a confirm Interview call. Therefore, the CAT score is not the only criteria but is one of the major criteria for admission.

The marks obtained by you in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation will play a major role to get a shortlist for the WATPI process and during your final selection. Therefore, you have good chances to get admission in IIM A, B, C subject to the condition that you must perform well in the CAT followed by the WATPI process.

Also Check : CAT 2024 College Predictor