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The IIMs use a two-stage selection process: the written exam (CAT) and the GWPI (Group Discussion / Written Ability Test / Personal Interview). Most IIMs create a shortlist of candidates after the first stage, considering factors like the written exam score, academic background, and work experience.

Shortlisted candidates need to attend the second stage, which includes a personal interview, written ability test, and/or group discussion. Many IIMs now prefer the Written Ability Test (WAT) over Group Discussion (GD) in their selection process. The final list of selected candidates is based on performance in both stages, as well as academic background and work experience.

Weightage - Various Components of Selection Process

The importance of different components in the selection process varies between institutes and from year to year. Generally, top B-schools give significant weight to the CAT/GD/WAT/PI rounds and relatively less to other factors such as academic profile and work experience.

Many students believe that getting an interview call from an IIM is very challenging, and converting it is even tougher. This section aims to clarify some myths about the IIM selection process and provide details on shortlisting at various stages.

Weightage for Written Exam (CAT)

Some students mistakenly believe that even with an exceptional CAT score, they might not receive an IIM call because IIMs also weigh academic background, work experience, and extracurricular activities heavily. Lets examine how various IIMs allocate weight to the CAT score in their interview shortlist preparation.

Weight of CAT ScoreList of IIMs
100.00%11 (Rohtak, Trichy, Udaipur, Kashipur, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Bodhgaya, Sambalpur, Jammu, Sirmaur)
60 to 80%2 (IIM Ahmedabad, Lucknow)
40 to 60%5 (IIM Bangalore, Calcutta, Kozhikode, Vizag, Amritsar)
Less than 40%2 (IIM Indore, Nagpur)

As shown in the table above, 13 out of 20 IIMs allocate at least 60% weight to the CAT score when shortlisting candidates for WAT/GD/PI rounds.

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