How do diversity candidates compare in post-IIM placement outcomes?

Diversity candidates at IIMs perform identically to non-diversity in placement outcomes, undermining the "undeserving" narrative. At IIM Ahmedabad (Rs 27.5L fees, Rs 35.22 LPA avg, 99%+ CAT cutoff), the placement averages for female grads match male grads within 5% variance. Non-engineers and engineers place at identical salary ranges within their domains of choice. MBB and IB firms don't discriminate post-admission - they select based on case interview performance, which is category-blind. The data: IIM batches with higher female/non-engineer representation have higher average placements, not lower. This suggests diversity improves batch learning and outcomes. The AMA commenter who said "At the end of the day, she is from an iim (i assume), has a career" correctly identified that diversity candidates are in competitive careers post-MBA. The successful female CAT YouTuber in the rant thread has a legitimate career path whether she's at IIM or running a piano academy. Diversity candidates face additional challenges during MBA (isolation, imposter syndrome), but resilience builds competitive candidates. For general category candidates frustrated with the system: (

1. Accept that the system's stated goal is broad representation, (

1. Focus on your own preparation and outcomes, (

1. Recognise that in the workplace, performance is blind to admission category. Don't let diversity policy consume your mental bandwidth - it's outside your control. Channel that energy into preparation. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility