How do IIM admissions work? Important selection criteria to get an IIM seat
India TodayEmbarking on the journey to join the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management is both exhilarating and intricate. Here's a quick look at weighage distribution across IIMs for admissions: Older IIMs typically follow a balanced approach, assigning: 40–50% to CAT scores 20–30% to academic and work experience 20–30% to Written Ability Test and Personal Interview The newer IIMs, commonly known as 'Baby IIMs', such as IIM Amritsar, IIM Nagpur, and IIM Sambalpur, have adopted a Common Admission Process to simplify their selection procedure. While CAT remains the primary screening tool for all IIMs, each IIM assigns different weightages to CAT scores, academic records, work experience, and other factors to evaluate candidates. Here’s a breakdown of the top IIM admission selection criteria that matter most, especially at the older IIMs: 1. Baby IIMs, while considering work experience, might assign a slightly lower weightage compared to their older counterparts.