How many marks should one get to have access to MBA/PGDM in IIM Udaipur

I am providing this answer based on the selection criteria for most IIMs for the 2015-2017 batch.

• 1) If your academics are not strong, that could be a negative factor for you right now.
• 2) Having 36 months of experience is more than sufficient for selection.

Considering a general category male engineer:

• IIMA: 99.67%ile
• IIMB: Selection is very subjective, but weak academics will be a drawback.
• IIMC: Aim for 99.51%ile (with 81+ in 10th and 12th). Your score should ideally be around 99.8+.
• IIMK: A 99.5+%ile will likely secure you a call.
• IIMI: The criteria have changed this year, but a safe bet is to aim for 99.5+%ile.
• IIM Lucknow, Shillong, and other new IIMs: 99+%ile should suffice.

At this point, ISB is a great option, and the GMAT is generally easier and more predictable than the CAT.

If you belong to OBC or SC/ST categories, aim for around 99+%ile for OBC and 95+%ile for SC/ST.

It varies significantly based on your academic background. Generally, the percentage expected from a humanities graduate will differ from that of an engineer.

Let’s break it down from the perspective of a General Engineer Male - the most competitive and least preferred group at top B-schools. (What can I say? We are everywhere!)

Ideal scores would be:

• 10th - 90+ percentage.
• 12th - 90+ percentage.
• B.E/B.Tech - 78+ percentage. Ideally, you should aim for around 85, but not many universities hand out marks like that.

Additionally, you need to score 99.7+ in CAT.

We have to go through all this, and still, B-schools don’t seem to want engineers! :D

CAT Percentile is essential for getting a call from the top IIMs:

• 1.0 IIM Shillong:
• 2.0 IIM Udaipur:

The cut-off percentile marks for eligibility to the PA process in the three sections and the total CAT percentile for different categories of students are outlined below:

• 3.0 IIM Tiruchirappalli:

IIM Tiruchirappalli will use CAT percentile for shortlisting candidates for the PI. The table below shows the minimum performance expected from candidates to be shortlisted for the PI. Remember, achieving the cut-off percentile in CAT is a necessary but not sufficient condition for being shortlisted.

• 4.0 IIM Ranchi:

An initial shortlist will be prepared, comprising candidates eligible for the PI process for admission to the MBA 2022-24 Batch of IIM Ranchi. This list will be based solely on CAT performance and is expected to be announced around mid-January 2022. The CAT cut-off percentile scores for consideration for admission to IIM Ranchi are mentioned in the table.

• 5.0 IIM Ahmedabad:

Minimum Cut-offs of CAT-2021 Percentile Ranks

• 6.0 IIM Calcutta:

IIM Udaipur is a great place for an MBA, but you need to score well in the CAT. I got in with a 98 percentile in 2022, and I would say you should aim for at least 95 percentile to have a good chance. The application process was straightforward, and the college has a solid curriculum. Just keep your studies in check!

To get into IIM Udaipur's MBA program, you'll need a solid score. I secured around 98 percentile in the CAT 2022, which was enough for me. The admissions process is quite transparent, and as long as you focus on your preparation, you should be in a good position to get through.