Diversity hires at IIMs are not undeserving - they cross the same interview bar as non-diversity candidates, and the points system simply adjusts for systemic disadvantages. Female candidates at IIM K with 96-97 CAT percentile still need to clear 99+ acads and strong interview. The diversity bonus is typically 3-5 effective percentile at shortlisting, which means a female candidate at 96.
5 competes with a male at 99+ for the same shortlist. But once shortlisted, everyone faces identical WAT/PI with identical standards. The Reddit rant was based on a 97.
8 percentile female candidate making an educational YouTube video - the rant unfairly implied diversity made her "undeserving." At IIM Ahmedabad (Rs 27.5L fees, Rs 35.
22 LPA avg), IIM Bangalore (Rs 26.2L fees, Rs 34.88 LPA avg), and IIM K (Rs 24L fees, Rs 28 LPA avg, 10 points gender bonus), diversity candidates perform identically to non-diversity in placements.
The data shows female graduates from IIMs land identical average packages to male graduates. OBC candidates face ~10 percentile lower cutoffs; SC/ST candidates face 20-25 percentile lower cutoffs; EWS face 5-8 percentile lower. These adjustments reflect centuries of social disadvantage, not present-day merit.
The rant thread became one of the most controversial posts on r/CATpreparation with 573 upvotes and 301 comments - the community largely pushed back against the rant OP. Focus on improving your own profile rather than resenting others'. Check your eligibility at collvera.