No - interviews that felt bad can still convert, especially through waitlist movement at IIMs. The FMS AMA host confirmed: "Yes. Subsequently in the later lists, I did convert all of the colleges." Waitlists at IIMs typically move through 3-5 lists over May-July, and initial WL 200+ positions often become offers by list 3-
- At IIM Ahmedabad's 50-150 waitlist movement and IIM Calcutta's up to 150 WL clears, even WL 300 can convert at IIM B/C. The list mechanism explained: first list goes out in April, students accept/reject by deadline, second list moves based on rejections, and continues through July. Reasons for perceived bad interviews: panel was testing you (common), panel had a dull day, questions were unfamiliar but performance was still above cutoff. The composite score formula at IIM ABC weights CAT at 55-65%, 10th/12th/UG at 30-45%, and WAT+PI at 5-15% - so interview alone rarely kills a high-CAT admit. Practical advice: don't assume rejection until final results; continue preparing for other colleges; keep accepting other offers so you can drop when better IIM moves on waitlist. At FMS (50% CAT weight, 15% PI, 5% extempore, 10% SOP, 10% 10/12), the interview weight is higher so felt-bad interviews matter more there. Hope is real until final lists close. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility