At IIM Bangalore, the minimum CAT percentile for the 2023-25 batch was 86.18 percentile. A total of 175543 general category candidates selected IIM Bangalore as their CAT preference, of which 742 were shortlisted for PI WAT round and 283 received the final offer. IIM Bangalore RTI Data is as follows:

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Seth GS (KEM) and AIIMS Raipur are both renowned medical institutes that have dedicated faculty. However, KEM is located in Mumbai while AIIMS Raipur is located in Chattisgarh. 

KEM located in Mumbai has a very metropolitan lifestyle, which is always amidst the hustle and bustle. The 1st year students at KEM are not provided with hostel facilities. Hence, they must look for private accommodation and travel to KEM every day. Mumbai is one of the metropolitan cities where the cost of living is very high. Hence, the food, accommodation and living expenses are very high. Although students get hostel accommodation on campus in 2nd year. It is highly crowded and has less living space. 

AIIMS Raipur located in Chattisgarh is spread across 103.63 Acres and has a green luscious environment. Students are provided with hostels, mess and other facilities with less costs. Also, students graduating from AIIMS get the AIIMSONIAN tag. It is less crowded at AIIMS Raipur as they offer an annual intake of 125 students for MBBS while Seth GS offers 250 seats annually. Hence, hostels, laboratories and mess might seem a bit crowded and individuals might have less attention from the faculty. 

However, the final decision is based on individual choices and preferences. 

There are various events organized by the clubs and committees of SIBM Pune, throughout the year. Some of the major events of SIBM Pune include The Grand Pitch: Where Innovation Met Opportunity, Breaking Brand Write-Up, Research Conclave, SAARANG, Rendezvous, Respire, Coffee with SIBM Edition 18, NEXUS, Transcend, Black and Tackle, Advent, StartupVerse.

SIBM Pune is a student-driven college where the clubs and committees are usually managed and run by the students. The teams consist of students from the first and second years, led by coordinators. Through various committees, clubs and events, students get enough opportunity to interact with their seniors.

The eligibility criteria to apply for SIBM Pune is a minimum of 50% aggregate in graduation. To get selected the candidates will have to appear for SNAP and will have to clear the minimum cutoff. 

The SNAP exam is of 60 marks and is converted into percentiles. The SNAP score of 43.5 marks is usually converted into 99.9 percentile. 41.5 marks into 99.75 percentile, 38 marks into 99 percentile, 35 marks into 98 percentile and 34 marks into 96 percentile. To receive an interview call, an individual should have a minimum 97-98 percentile in the SNAP exam.

SIBM Pune considers SNAP scores and performance in WAT-GE-PI. The SNAP score carries a total weightage of 50%, Group Exercise has 10% weightage, Personal Interaction (PI) has 30% weightage and Writing Ability Test (WAT) has a 10% weightage. There is no separate weightage for work-ex, internships or extra-curricular activities, it is considered under the section of Personal Assessment only.

There is no such criteria mentioned that a person with a gap year is not eligible. Anyone who has a bachelor’s degree is eligible to apply for the MBA program at SIBM Pune. However, once you get the interview call, you might be asked about your gap years and at that time you should have proper reasoning to substantiate your answer.

Generally, 100-110 students get PPO offers (out of 180). Last year the number was 111 students. There is a 14% year-on-year growth in the number of PPOs. Specialization-wise PPO conversions are as follows:

The students can increase their chances of getting PPOs through the following:

1. Deliver exceptional work performance during the internship. 
2. Build strong relationships with colleagues i.e. Networking 
3. Take initiative on Projects and tasks.
4. Communicate your accomplishments, goals and career interests to your supervisors and other relevant stakeholders. 
5. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times. 
6. Continuously seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills 
7. Make sure your contributions are visible to decision-makers within the organization. 
8. Demonstrate your alignment with the company's values, culture and long-term goals.

Companies from different sectors and industries visit SIBM Pune for the Summer Internship Placement as well as for the Final Placements. The major sector during the summer internship placements was IT/ Consulting and during the final placement was BFSI and FMCG/ FMCD.

The Sector-wise representation is as follows: 

IIM Bangalore faculty members are usually in favor of extracurricular activities occurring on campus. They value a well-rounded education and know that getting involved in extracurricular activities like clubs, athletics, cultural events, and community service improves student’s personal and professional growth. Instructors frequently urge their students to participate in these events because they think it enhances the whole learning experience and helps students gain important abilities like time management, leadership, and teamwork. In order to promote a sense of community and cooperation on campus, a large number of faculty members also actively participate in extracurricular activities. They do this by offering advice, mentoring, and occasionally even by taking part themselves.