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Overview of the IIM Ahmedabad Admission Process
IIM Ahmedabad has a three-stage admission process:
- Shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI)
- Evaluation of performance in the AWT & PI round
- Creation of a final merit list based on weighted components
Shortlisting Criteria for PI (CAT 2025)
To be shortlisted for the AWT-PI round, candidates will have to:
- Meet the minimum sectional and overall CAT percentile cut-offs.
- Score well in Class 10 and 12 board exams.
- Be well within IIMA's academic diversity limits.
| Category | QA (Quant) | DILR | VARC | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| NC-OBC/EWS | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST/PwD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
Composite Score Calculation for Shortlisting
IIMA utilizes a system termed Application Rating Score (AR) to rate applicants based on factors such as:
- 10th Marks
- 12th Marks
- Bachelor’s Degree Score
- Work Experience
- Academic Discipline
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| 10th Std. Score | 10 |
| 12th Std. Score | 10 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10 |
| Work Experience | 10 |
| Academic Diversity Bonus | 5 |
| Total (AR Score) | 45 |
Final Selection Parameters
If shortlisted, your final selection will depend on:
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Score | 25% |
| AWT & PI | 50% |
| AR Score | 25% |
IIM Ahmedabad Cut-Offs from Past Years
| Year | General Category Actual Cut-off (est.) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 99.6+ |
| 2023 | 99.5+ |
| 2022 | 99.6+ |
Can IIM Ahmedabad offer admission to candidates with 90 Percentile?
The right answer is yes, but very very rarely.
When a 90th percentile might still lead to admission:
- Brilliant Academics: scored 90% or above in Class 10 and 12
- Non-Engineering Degree: bonus for diversity
- Work Experience (1.5-3 Yrs): Great for your AR score
- Excellent PI & AWT
How to Maximize Your Chances?
- Don't Aim Low in CAT 2025; Aim at 98–100 Percentile Level for IIM A.
- Don't Ignore Your Academics: Your past academics is really important in AR.
- Utilize Your Diversity: Non-engineers, female candidates and with unique profiles have an advantage
- Prepare for PI/AWT Skills Early: Final selection depends majorly on PI/AWT.
- Create a Distinguishable Profile: Certifications, internships, NGO, anything that relates or makes you stand out.