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How hard is it to get into IIM Shillong?

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Aprajita Shukla Posted On : January 21st, 2023
IIM Shillong

The competition for admission to most Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) is typically fierce, as there are a large number of highly qualified candidates vying for a limited number of spots. While some IIMs may be more selective than others, the difference in the opportunities available to students after graduating from one IIM versus another is usually not significant, with most top recruiters hiring from a range of IIMs. This is especially true for IIMs like IIM Shillong and IIM Trichy, which have strong placement records and productive faculty.

To give a sense of the level of competition at IIM Shillong, it may be helpful to consider the percentile scores that are typically required for shortlisting. While an older IIM like IIM Ahmedabad or IIM Lucknow may not consider candidates with a CAT percentile score below 99% for most general category students (with some exceptions for certain groups such as economics/art students, females, and other deserving categories), IIM Shillong or IIM Trichy may consider candidates with a score as low as 98% or even slightly lower.

It's worth noting that this year, the competition for admission to IIM Shillong may be somewhat less intense due to the expansion of the batch sizes at the ABCL campuses. Campus A and B are planning batches of 450 students, with a goal of increasing to 650 students in the next few years. As a result, candidates may have a better chance of being admitted to IIM Shillong this year.

Overall, the admission process at IIM Shillong involves an initial review of the CAT merit list, followed by the consideration of scores for academic proficiency and the selection of a pool of 1000 students for every 200 seats at the campus for interviews. During the interview stage, only the candidates' CAT scores and their performance in the interview are taken into account. The final selection is made based on the ability of the candidates to adapt to the challenges of the corporate world and their potential to excel academically, as indicated by their high CAT scores.

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How do I increase my chances of getting into FMS Delhi?

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Mohammad Amir Posted On : December 30th, 2022
Studied at Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi

If you are goal-oriented and serious about getting into FMS Delhi then all you need to do is score the highest CAT percentile you can. This is because, unlike other B Schools, FMS does not focus on your past mistakes or academics. Rather it focuses more on how ambitious you are now to achieve your goal which is currently to get into FMS. Some tips that will help you achieve a high CAT score and make it into FMS are

  1. Make a tight schedule and adhere to it.
  2. Read as much as you can as RCs play an important role. 
  3. Every weekend, revise all that you have studied and take mocks.
  4. Don’t just take mocks for the sake of it. Rather after every mock analysis your mistakes and weaknesses and work on them.
  5. Don’t underestimate the VA section. English is equally important in your CAT exam. So keep practicing English.

Lastly, remember that the mock tests do not reflect your CAT score. I have seen instances where people have scored 70% in mock but 99+ in CAT. So it’s just for practice. Don’t let the mock score demotivate you to give up. The ultimate key is to revise, practice, and have patience.

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What is the final composite score needed by a general candidate for admission to IIM Ahmedabad to convert the interview call? Would a score of 70 be sufficient?

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Varun Sharma Posted On : December 12th, 2022
Studied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

IIM Ahmedabad has decided to give little importance to the bachelor's degree components from the shortlisting criteria and to apply it uniformly to all the candidates. The AR now will be computed on a scale of 25 (considering class 10th marks, class 12th marks, and the candidate's work experience) and the points will be pro-rated to 35.

The following formula will now be used for computing the Composite Score (CS):

CS = 0.35* Pro-rated AR Score/35 + 0.65* Normalized overall CAT Score

Pro-rated AR Score= [(AR score computed by taking 0 points for Bachelor’s degree)/25] * 35.

Quantitative Ability (QA)

80

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

80

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

80

Overall

80

The final composite score for general category students is 80.

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Can I get a direct admission to the Thapar University for a BTech?

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Nikhil Jain Posted On : August 7th, 2023
Studied Electrical engineering at Thapar University

Yes, you can get direct admission to Thapar University for a BTech. Students need to have a minimum of 80% on Boards and also have to appear for JEE Main.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Admissions to B.Tech and BE-MBA integrated programs are done on the basis of class 12th Board scores with a minimum 80% aggregate. Every course requires a minimum eligibility.

While the duration of B.Tech courses is our years, these integrated courses are of 5 years duration. The eligibility, however, is the same as cleared in science background with a minimum aggregate of 60%. Additionally, you should have appeared for national-level entrance exams.

Hope this helped you!

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Can I expect AIIMS Raebareli or Deoghar with a score of 500 in the NEET 2023 being in the UR category?

Sabeer Chalana Posted On : June 10th, 2023

AIIMS Raebareli and Deoghar's cutoff is expected to be higher than new government colleges in rural areas because of the no-bond policy, better hostels, and low fees.

As for the cutoff, we need to predict the rank with 500 scores. Based on expert's analysis of NEET Rank vs NEET Score, 

NEET Marks

NEET Rank

509 - 500

76500 - 85025

499 - 490

85032 - 93986

NEET Cutoff 2022

Institute

Cutoff

AIIMS Deoghar

2991

AIIMS Raebareli

4010

Now if you compare the rank you are getting with a score of 500 with the actual cutoffs os AIIMS Raebareli and AIIMS Deoghar, you will see it is almost impossible to get admission for general category students. 

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Why is the waitlist movement of IIM Trichy slow?

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Ayush Mishra Posted On : January 12th, 2023
MBA from Indian Institute of Management Raipur (Graduated 2021)

There are multiple reasons that cause the waitlist movement of IIM Trichy to slow down. Some include

  1.  A high number of buffer calls.
  2. The waitlist commitment fee ensures only interested candidates stay in the waitlist.
  3. Slower waitlist movement of older IIMs. This is because the Waitlist movement of IIM Trichy or that of any second-generation IIM depends on the waitlist movement of the top IIMs like A,B, l,C, K,L,I. Once their waitlist moves, the candidates vacant the seats from the newer IIMs resulting in their own waitlist movement. 

So all you can do is wait for the top IIMs' waitlist movement.

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What percentage is required to take an admission in Lady Brabourne College for science?

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Komolika Chatterjee Posted On : December 28th, 2021
B.Sc. Economics from Lady Brabourne College (2020)

Admissions will be according to the rules of Calcutta University that is through overall merit and entrance exams conducted by the university. 

For B.Sc. you will require a score of 85% or above to secure a seat for admission. It also depends on the subject you are applying for. 

To qualify in the first round of counselling you will require a minimum of 93% aggregate, but this percentage gradually drops down to 87–88% in the second counselling. 

It also depends on the basis they calculate the percentile, like for Economics, mathematics marks is considered. The cut off for microbiology and statistics are much higher when compared to other science subjects, so it varies.

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What should I carry from home as a fresher at NIT Agartala?

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Spandita Majumder Posted On : September 20th, 2023
Studied at National Institute of Technology, Agartala (2019)

As a fresher, there are a few essential items you must consider bringing in at NIT Agartala like

  • A few pairs of clothing
  • Bedsheets
  • Bring mosquito repellents as mosquitos are a big problem here.
  • Don’t carry books, rather buy them at the college to ensure light luggage.
  • Keep a softcopy of every necessary document with you.
  • Lastly, just bring blessings from your family members!

I will advise you against bringing a lot of items because almost everything can be bought here. You will be bringing unnecessary luggage and realize you need only basic items here.

So pack lightly!

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What is the admission process for B.Sc. Hons. Botany in Ravenshaw university and what is the cutoff?

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Rati Singh, Posted On : November 16th, 2021
B.Sc. from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack (2018)

Admission to Ravenshaw University (RU) is done purely on a merit basis. Your scores in class 10+2 examinations will determine your selection.

First, fill-up the form and wait for the merit list. If you are selected in the first round, you will be needed to submit the documents with a demand draft of the amount mentioned. 

If you are in the waiting list then also you will have to come to the college to submit the demand draft, showing your interest in taking admission. If you do not get selected, your draft will be returned.

The cut-off marks usually change, so nothing could be said for sure. To get some idea about it you can check the previous year's cut off marks in the admission brochure.

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How do I calculate the index marks for PG admissions at Calicut University?

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Sukumar Maity Posted On : October 19th, 2022
MBA in International Business, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi (expected 2024)

You can calculate the index marks for PG admissions at Calicut university by following the below-mentioned simple steps:

  1. Score/Grade obtained in Degree Examination 

  2. If the admission is based on an entrance exam then the weightage is 50-50 ( 50% marks obtained in Degree Examinations + 50% marks obtained in the entrance exam.)

  3. If you have completed your degree under CALICUT UNIVERSITY you get a bonus of 5.

  4. If you have worked in the Illiteracy Eradication Programme for 1 year, you get a bonus of 5.

  5. if you were an N.C.C cadet (75% Attendance)/ N.S.S. Volunteer (240 hours), you get a bonus of 5.

  6. If you have an NCC A/B/C certificate you will get a bonus of 3/5/10 respectively.

  7. if you have cleared the Compulsory Social Service Programme, you get a bonus of 10.

  8. If you have needed more than 2 chances to clear your qualifying exam, you get a Minus 10.

These simple steps will help you calculate your index marks for PG admissions at Calicut University.

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