Yes, OBC candidates with 9/9/7 profile can realistically convert IIM Ahmedabad with 99+ CAT percentile—OBC cutoffs run ~10 percentile lower than general. IIM A at Rs 27.5L fees for Rs 35.22 LPA has general cutoff around 99.3-99.5 for males, meaning OBC cutoff is around 98.5-
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- A 9/9/7 profile has strong 10th and 12th with graduation just below optimal—still well within IIM A acceptable range. One case: a GEM (wait, actually OBC-NEM) BBA Finance 2024 graduate with 9/9/7 profile and 99.93 CAT converted IIM A and IIM C. With 0 work experience and BBA (not engineering), the profile benefits from non-engineer diversity bonus (+3-4 effective percentile) and OBC category consideration. IIM B at Rs 26.2L for Rs 34.88 LPA is harder for freshers regardless of category due to work ex weight. IIM C at Rs 27L for Rs 34.23 LPA is most category-friendly among top
- For OBC 9/9/7 aspirants, target 99.5+ CAT to be comfortable in calls, 99.7+ for convert safety. Interview performance remains critical—strong WAT-PI can flip a borderline composite score. Alternative targets at OBC cutoffs: FMS Delhi at Rs 2.43L for Rs 34 LPA (98%+ OBC effective), IIM L at Rs 22L for Rs 32.3 LPA (95%+ OBC effective). The math works if you commit to 6+ months of focused prep. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility