Marks awarded as per Academic Profile
| Marks | Science (%) | Commerce (%) |
| 1 | <55 | <50 |
| 2 | 55-60 | 50-55 |
| 3 | 60-70 | 55-65 |
| 5 | 70-80 | 65-75 |
| 8 | 80-90 | 75-90 |
| 10 | 90 & above | 90 & above |
So, in the above-mentioned table there is a clear comparison shown between Science and Commerce students in terms of the marks obtained for their academic performance during the IIM selection process. As seen, Commerce students are awarded slightly higher points for relatively lower percentages compared to science students. This is done to promote academic diversity, often benefiting non-engineering (including Commerce) backgrounds.
“Non-engineering students get a bit of an advantage here, since an 80%tile score for engineers is considered equivalent to 75% for commerce students — which is actually quite favourable for those from a commerce background.”
Basically, there’s a small difference between engineering and non-engineering marks. If you have around 75–76%, it’s almost the same as an engineering student having 85–89%. So, you don’t need to get stressed—board marks matter a little, but they don’t make a big difference in the long run. Overall, you’re in a pretty good position.
The selection process at IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) is multi-step and slightly different for each IIM, but the overall pattern is similar. Here’s a clear breakdown:
1. CAT Exam (Common Admission Test)
2. Shortlisting for WAT/PI
3. WAT (Written Ability Test) or AWT
4. PI (Personal Interview)
5. Final Selection (Composite Score): Each IIM assigns weightage to different factors, for example:
The exact formula differs by institute.
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