Does IIM Bangalore admissions process consider 12th marks now vs previous years?

IIM Bangalore admissions criteria may change year-on-year - 2023 didn't consider UG percentage for some programs but 2024 does consider it, showing criteria evolves. The OP noted - "The criteria for the admission might change from time to time. Last year when I joined IIM B didn't consider UG percentage. But, this year they are. There would be an official document describing each college's criteria, go through it." This transparency matters. IIM Bangalore admissions criteria evolution:

1. Pre-2020: Weighted composite with 10th + 12th + UG + CAT + gender diversity + academic diversity + work-ex + WAT-PI, 2) 2020-2023: Some years dropped UG percentage weight for specific cohorts, 3) 2024-present: UG percentage back in composite score calculation,

1. Each year: IIM B publishes admissions criteria document - check annually. Current admissions framework at IIM B (2024 onwards):

1. CAT percentile: primary filter, 99+ for shortlist, 2) 10th percentage: 10-15% weight, 3) 12th percentage: 10-15% weight,

1. UG percentage: 10-15% weight (new addition 2024),

1. Gender diversity: female candidates get bonus,

1. Academic diversity: non-engineer bonus,

1. Work-ex: capped at 12-18 months,

1. WAT-PI: 20-25% weight,

1. Professional qualifications (CA, CFA): some weight. OP's note that "sadly it's difficult to enter with bad acads though if they are considering UG too - saying difficult but it's possible" confirms low acad candidates face challenges at IIM B with current criteria. For 8/8/6 profile with 2 years gap per commenter pro___noob: 1) 6 UG is below 80% threshold - significant composite score penalty,

1. Need CAT 99.5+ to overcome composite gap, 3) 2 year gap needs genuine justification,

1. Apply to IIM B knowing it's uphill battle. OP's advice - "Don't take a drop, prep+job is completely feasible" encourages not dropping for CAT. For 8/8/6 candidates targeting IIM B:

1. Push CAT to 99.5+ percentile,

1. Add 1-2 years work-ex before applying if possible,

1. Clear professional qualification (CFA L1 minimum, CA if possible),

1. Strong WAT-PI performance to compensate,

1. Target IIM B + other IIMs + FMS + XLRI + SPJIMR simultaneously. Each year differences: 1) 2024 UG criteria addition: impact candidates with weak UG,

1. Gender bonus varies by year,

1. Work-ex weight varies,

1. Always check official IIM B admission notification for current year. Practical step: Download current year IIM B admission criteria PDF from official website. Evaluate your profile against current criteria. Don't rely on outdated information from previous year candidates. Admission criteria can shift 10-15% year-on-year, enough to move profile from borderline to safe or vice versa. For 2025 CAT attempt targeting 2026 admission, monitor IIM B website from Oct 2025 for updated criteria. OP's IIM B admission benefited from 2023 criteria not considering UG - 2024 candidates with similar profile may face different outcomes. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility