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Where do the bottom 10-20 percent scorers in a batch at IIM-Ahmedabad generally end up in life?
Your grades do impact the campus placement. Most of the finance and consultant companies will be out of bound if you do not maintain a certain CGPA. So, your choice is limited to the startups, media companies, tier 2 marketing, or companies that hire for character.
Once you start working, if you are willing to hustle and can communicate well, then you will be able to recover lost ground easily. And who knows, the startup that no one wanted to associate with might become the next big thing in the industry.
So, there is no generic rule here. As some of the students, who are in the bottom 20% do bad, some do average, and some make it big. In contrast to the top 20%, where most of the students do well, and a small minority of students do bad.
Overall, it depends upon you how you perform in the real world as some top students also do struggle whereas some of the bottom students shine.
What happens to IIM Ahmedabad (or any IIM for that matter) students who get a Cluster 3 summer internship?
You generally complete your internship in the first two months, after the completion of the internship you are able to return to the course.
After the internship, a question might pop in your mind, which is “Will you get good final placements?” The answer to this question depends on the C1 and C2 shortlists released during the summer.
If a student hasn’t managed to find a place on the shortlist, then he/she may face trouble while clearing the finals. However, there is no strict rule as such. The result depends on the performance of the student, which varies from person to person. If a student gets shortlisted but somehow fails to clear the interview, even then they do have a chance to steer out through the finals.
The students can even go for an exchange. Internship and exchange aren’t inter-related by any means. There have been students who have been placed at C1, C2, or C3 and they have gone for an exchange. Therefore, it’s totally possible.
Students often ask this question about how they can turn the situation around. Here, they need to understand that clusters don’t define how good or bad the assigned job is. All it does is highlights the type of recruiting company and the sector it belongs to. Thus, it is not a situation that needs to be turned around. C3 is equally good as C1, it isn’t inferior in any way.
The student needs to focus on keeping their GPA on track as well as getting done with their PGP2. Having gone through these steps the student will attain clarity, he/she can figure their way out. There aren’t any long term implications.
All the best!
Is there any chance of getting a seat at IIM Ahmedabad if I get above 90% in the CAT exam, but I have 72% in 10th and 60% in 12th?
The chances of getting into an IIM especially IIM Ahmedabad are quite less even though you score a good percentile in CAT as their admission process is quite varied and stands on different scores.
Merely a percentile or 90 percentile can’t help you secure a seat at IIM Ahmedabad. The cut-off indicates a specified score to be selected for the next round of the admission process.
Useful Tips:
- You should strive to secure a higher score in CAT. If you are confident that you can score around 98% in CAT, then aim for FMS, MDI, NITIE, and IIT B/ D/ M (if you are an engineering student). Attempt XAT also to have more options of getting into a good institute.
- With a score of 90-95 percentile, you can aim for institutes like IIFT (own entrance examination), SIBM, SCMHRD (both admission through SNAP), NMIMS (through NMAT), IMT, XIMB, IMI, and Delhi University courses (DSE, MIB, MBE). If you are interested to pursue marketing, rural management, or HR you will have a good chance of securing admission at IRMA, MICA, and TISS with this percentile.
It will be better to take all the tests and keep your options open. That way you can choose which institute you want to go to at the end of the session based on your choices.
What is the admission procedure for IIM Ahmedabad? I read that around 80 percentile is required, but what are the additional criteria?
The admission procedure for IIM Ahmedabad is a multi-step process that includes several components. While a high percentile score in the CAT is essential, there are other criteria that are taken into consideration as well. Here is a breakdown of the admission procedure:
- The first step is to appear for CAT, which is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management. A minimum percentile score is required to be eligible for further selection rounds.
- Once the CAT results are announced, candidates need to apply online to IIM Ahmedabad. The application process includes submitting academic records, work experience, and other personal details.
- Based on the CAT scores and the application, candidates are shortlisted for the WAT and PI rounds. The shortlisted candidates are informed via email.
- The WAT and PI rounds are conducted at various locations across India. During the PI, candidates are evaluated on their communication skills, personality, and knowledge.
- Based on the CAT score, performance in the WAT and PI rounds, and other criteria such as academic records and work experience, the final selection is made.
The additional criteria that are taken into consideration during the selection process are:
- Academic Performance: The academic records of the candidate are taken into consideration, including marks obtained in 10th, 12th, and graduation.
- Work Experience: Work experience is given weightage during the selection process. Candidates with work experience are evaluated on their job profile, responsibilities, and achievements.
- Diversity: IIM Ahmedabad encourages diversity in its student body. Candidates from different academic backgrounds, work experience, and gender are given preference.
It is important to note that the percentile requirement may vary from year to year, depending on the competition and the number of applicants. It is advisable to keep a target score of at least 80 percentile or above to have a good chance of being shortlisted for further rounds.
Which would be better: a PGD course at the IIM Ahmedabad or a master's in management at London Business School?
One of my friends was in a similar situation a few years back. After taking to the faculties of LBS, he decided to join the IIM Ahmedabad PGD course. Here are the reasons why.
- Masters in Management is a new course and doesn’t have much industry recognition. So, there aren’t many placement opportunities.
- Be it academics or placements, MiM students stay in the shadow of MBA students. It is not a good option if you have an ambitious career plan.
- MiM at LBS costs a lot and there aren’t many scholarship options available. Many MiM students choose to do an MBA later, which just doubles the cost.
- US has a vis permit issue for the non-Europeans, which makes it difficult to secure a job after graduation. Many students come back to India after completing their degrees.
When it comes to management education, IIM A is the best there is. Even a diploma for IIM A will have more value in India compared to a MiM from LBS.
What does IIM Ahmedabad teach that you can't learn anywhere else?
Among other things, IIM Ahmedabad will teach you to be accountable. You need to be 100% disciplined in the academic program. You are free to do what you want in your personal time. You can chill or party every night. You can also prepare for a start-up. It’s entirely up to you. You will have to make the choices and live with them.
Does it make sense to drop out of IIM Bangalore for IIM Ahmedabad?
If you had a confirmed admission at both IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore, you would have been strongly advised to attend IIM Ahmedabad due to its higher international repute and more extensive alumni base.
However, you should avoid leaving IIM Bangalore just to try your luck on the waitlist, which is unlikely to see much movement at IIM Ahmedabad anyway. IIM Bangalore is a fantastic institute in its own right, and you are extremely fortunate to have been accepted.
What makes IIM Ahmedabad superior to other IIMs?
IIMs, as a factory, produce only winners. The rest of the B-schools like FMS or XLRI manufacture losers, who aren’t going to survive the race to success.
Colleges like FMS, XLRI, OR SP Jain are perfect but on paper, the real story is completely contradictory in nature. These colleges don’t feed the students with experience, a factor which is abundantly available in every IIM. That’s the precise reason why the students from non-IIM B-schools struggle to survive in their respective fields after passing out.
At IIM, the students are trained alongside the most intelligent persons in the country, with a great mindset. They give a shape to the students’ personality, desirably mold them. Also, IIM acquaints the students with the skills of multi-tasking.
The Hindu newspaper conducted a survey, a while ago, which mentioned that students hailing from IIM possess sharper intellect in comparison to students from other B-schools. IIM students have a greater success rate than non-IIM students.
If you wish to get the best education and achieve the best in life, then IIM is the place to be or If you have no such aspiration, you can opt for any of the other B-schools like FMS or XLRI which will provide enough training to sustain, but not succeed.
Winners choose IIMs, the students with a developed sense of maturity. Not the ones without any sense of direction.
Which is tougher to survive, BCG/McKinsey or IIM Ahmedabad?
Life at BCG/McKinsey is more difficult. During your B-School years, you will have fewer numbers of distractions like social commitments, attending to family, etc. So, you can easily focus on your studies. The perform or perish culture makes life at BCG/McKinley more nerve-wracking.
These companies pick 2-3% of the top students from the most reputed B-Schools in the country, so competition is way higher.
Who is the best professor at IIM Ahmedabad?
I have a few friends who graduated from IIM Ahmedabad. Most of them used to gush about the teaching methodology of Professor Saral Banerjee. He is an expert in Operations Management. But his skills and knowledge aren’t limited to a single discipline. You will scarcely come across a better definition of strategy than the one proposed by him, “Strategy is all about closing doors.” His way of explaining the facts of management through the Elephant, Cheetah, and Tortoise story makes a lifelong impression.
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