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graduation marks
Does 7 in UG (79.8%) hurt chances at IIM Lucknow for CFA L3 candidate?→
Does high MBA CGPA compensate for gap years or weak undergraduate profile?→
Does doing CA before MBA give competitive edge at IIM Calcutta?→
What CGPA range is acceptable at IIM Bangalore for placements?→
Does a 6 in UG significantly hurt placement prospects at IIM Kozhikode?→
Should candidates with low UG CGPA pursue MBA for career turnaround?→
Is it still worth joining IIM Calcutta with a 6 in UG?→
Does the IIT tag help more in MBA admissions or in post-MBA placements?→
How do IITians and non-IITians fare differently in MBA placements?→
Can 6/6/8 candidate get shortlist for summer internship at IIM Kozhikode?→
How does graduation percentage affect MBA admissions?→
How do Non-CA candidates compete with CAs for finance placements at IIM Calcutta?→
What should the career roadmap be for 9/8/7 engineer male fresher targeting IIM L?→
Can 2-year gap in career hurt IIM admission conversion?→
Do low CGPA candidates suffer at IIM ABC placements even with CAT 99+?→
How does low CGPA in graduation affect IIM admissions and placements?→
Can a candidate from a non-engineering background with 2.5 LPA current salary expect good post-MBA outcomes?→
How do IIMs evaluate candidates from humanities or social sciences background?→
How much do academics matter if my CAT score is 99+ percentile?→
What percentage of students at Tier-1.5 and Tier-2 MBA colleges are IITians?→
Should non-engineer law graduates target IIM Ahmedabad or XLRI for MBA?→
Can a 58% graduation score derail IIM placements even with top CAT score?→
How does undergrad CGPA continue to matter during IIM placements?→
Can a fresher from a tier-3 college get good placements at IIM BLACKI?→
What percentile does a 93/77/65 CA need for IIM B or C as a CA freshman?→
Why does IIM Calcutta reject candidates with 99+ percentile and weak boards?→
How does CFA Level 3 help in IIM admissions and finance placements?→
Is it easier to convert an IIM if you are from a tier 3 college?→
How much does UG score weakness impact SIP shortlists at IIM ABC?→
Is DTU or DCE undergrad strong enough for XLRI placements?→
What should I do if I have academic gaps or low percentages in Class 10/12/graduation?→
How detrimental is a 2-year gap during admissions vs placements?→
What is the role of UG college brand in IIM Ahmedabad shortlisting?→
How much does 85%+ in all three academic stages increase IIM Ahmedabad conversion probability?→
How does IIM Ahmedabad evaluate tier 2 and tier 3 UG college candidates?→
Is BBA from tier 3 university a handicap for IIM admissions?→
Should a stem/engineering background student target finance roles from an MBA?→
Is it possible for an arts background student to convert IIM Ahmedabad?→
Does IIM Calcutta consider graduation CGPA till 6th semester or final CGPA?→
How important is college pedigree (SRCC, IIT, NIT) for IIM shortlisting?→
How does commerce graduation compare to engineering for MBA admissions?→
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engineering background
Does IIM Lucknow still accept CAs without additional qualifications?→
How does a non-engineer with MBA break into finance roles?→
What is the reality of IIM placements for candidates from tier 3 engineering colleges?→
Can you get IIM ABC calls with 9/9/9 but 99.95 CAT percentile and no other attributes?→
Can a BCom fresher from tier 3 university convert IIM ABC with 99.6 CAT?→
How many CAs are there in IIM ABC batches?→
How does the BITS Pilani or IIT tier-1 undergrad tag affect IIM admissions?→
Does CA certification provide significant advantage in IIM admissions and placements?→
Is engineering really the only career option in India?→
Do BBA and MBA complement each other or is it redundant?→
What are post-MBA career options for non-engineer backgrounds with finance ambition?→
Should candidates pursue CFA or FRM certification before IIM for finance roles?→
Can engineers pivot into finance roles at new IIMs without a finance background?→
Can a non-engineer enter IT consulting and shift to product management?→
Can CA freshers with 9/9/9 convert IIM ABC without work experience?→
Can a GEM fresher with 9/9/7 and 2.5 years work-ex get all IIM ABC calls?→
Do non-engineers really get IIM preference over engineers?→
Is CFA relevant for CAT aspirants planning finance careers?→
How much weightage does UG college brand get in IIM and MBA placements?→
Why do engineers dominate IIM admissions despite diversity policies?→
How do academics affect IIM A, B, C shortlists for candidates with 93 CAT?→
Does tier of UG college matter for IIM ABC placements?→
commerce background
How does 6 in undergraduate affect IIM Lucknow admission chances?→
How does an arts/humanities background student perform at IIM Kozhikode?→
How important are CFA certifications for IIM Ahmedabad finance placements?→
How do professional certifications like CFA and CA affect IIM admission chances?→
How do CA candidates fare in IIM ABC placements?→
How does a 9/9/9 profile with 2 years tech consulting fare at IIM ABC for consulting and product roles?→
Does CFA Level 2 certification help in core finance placements at XLRI?→
How important is CFA Level 1 for MBA admissions and finance careers?→
Do CA candidates get preference for finance roles at new IIMs?→
How should CA candidates prepare differently for IIM interviews?→
Can 8/7/6 profile with CFA L2 get front office finance roles at IIM ABC?→
Does a 7/7/8 profile get decent SIP shortlists at new IIMs?→
Is CFA Level 1 or NISM better addition to profile for finance-focused MBA?→
Does pursuing CFA during MBA add value for finance aspirants at new IIMs?→
What role do professional certifications like CFA or CA play for IIM admissions?→
school marks
Can 10th/12th 48/80 with 8.01 graduation and 3 months work ex get any decent IIM calls?→
How do 10th and 12th marks affect placements at new IIMs?→
How much do 12th board scores affect IIM shortlisting and selection?→
What CAT percentile does a 10th/12th 53/60 candidate need for IIM calls?→
How much weightage does IIM A give to 10th and 12th board scores?→
Does IIM Bangalore admissions process consider 12th marks now vs previous years?→
What is the impact of 60-70% marks in 12th board on IIM admission chances?→
What are 12th board score thresholds for IIM ABC finance placements?→
Do companies have strict 10th, 12th, and UG percentage criteria for placements?→
Is a 68% in 10th and 82% in 12th with 9.05 graduation CGPA enough for IIM ABCs?→
Is 65 12th percentage a dealbreaker for top IIMs?→
Can a 77% in 10th with 94.5% in 12th and GNEF profile get IIM ABC calls?→
How does a 7 in 12th hurt IIM ABC finance placements?→
What colleges can a candidate with 55% in bachelors and 68% in 12th target for MBA admissions?→
How does IIM Calcutta weigh 10th and 12th scores in final admission?→
Does 7 in 12th or UG affect MBA placements at IIM Udaipur?→
What happens to COVID batch students whose 12th marks were given without exams?→
What is the impact of 10th marks on IIM shortlisting compared to 12th or graduation?→
general
Does participating in NGOs or college events help IIM shortlisting?→
Is a 9/9/6 profile enough for IIM ABC admission?→
profile
How are UG percentages and CGPAs converted for placement profiling at IIMs (e.g., is 89% UG considered a 9, and is an 8.8 CGPA converting to 76% treated as a 7 or 8)?→
placements
Does a 12th board score around 55% affect placements at a tier-1 B-school?→
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