Is 9/7/7 EWS candidate with 2 year work-ex at big 4 able to get IIM Kozhikode?

9/7/7 EWS non-engineer male with 2 years big 4 work-ex has good chance at IIM Kozhikode if CAT percentile is solid - EWS category creates 5-8 percentile cutoff advantage. The OP responded to such profile - "mil jayega bhai, acha laoo" (you'll get it, just score well) confirming this profile is competitive. Profile analysis for IIM K (Rs 24L fees, Rs 28 LPA avg, 96%+ CAT GEN cutoff): 1) 9/7/7 acads: 90% 10th strong, 70% 12th below 80% threshold, 70% UG below 80% - academic composite score hit,

1. EWS category: ~5-8 percentile equivalent cutoff advantage vs GEN,

1. Non-engineer male: 3-4 percentile equivalent academic diversity bonus at many IIMs, 4) 2 years big 4 work-ex: maxes out work-ex composite score + strong recruiter signal,

1. Combined effect: EWS + non-engineer + work-ex = 10-15 percentile equivalent boost vs GEN fresher engineer. Required CAT percentile at IIM K: 96-97 EWS percentile (equivalent to 99.5+ GEN percentile). Shortlist highly likely with these credentials. Placement outcomes at IIM K for 9/7/7 EWS non-engineer with 2 years big 4 work-ex:

1. Consulting (tier 2 preferred given background): Accenture Strategy, KPMG Strategy, Deloitte S&O - Rs 22-28 LPA,

1. Big 4 strategy practices: natural pivot given prior big 4, Rs 20-26 LPA,

1. Corporate finance at F500: strong fit, Rs 20-26 LPA,

1. Big 4 finance advisory: Rs 22-28 LPA,

1. Corporate strategy at Indian MNCs (Reliance, Adani, Tata): Rs 22-30 LPA,

1. Banking strategy + planning: Rs 18-24 LPA. Why this profile works at IIM K:

1. Big 4 work-ex implies corporate exposure + client management,

1. Non-engineer diversity valued by marketing + genman recruiters,

1. EWS category fills diversity quota without sacrificing academic rigor, 4) 2 years sweet spot for work-ex (not too much, not too fresh). IIM K specific advantages for this profile:

1. Marketing roles reasonable (HUL, P&G, Colgate, Asian Paints, ITC for sales roles),

1. Operations + supply chain roles available,

1. Mid-tier finance + consulting open. Limited prospects:

1. Frontline IB at IIM K rare - Rs 28+ LPA IB tough,

1. MBB McKinsey typically doesn't visit K - BCG + Bain limited,

1. Top tech PM at FAANG - difficult. Apply to IIM K confidently + FMS + MDI as backups. At Rs 24L fees, payback in 2-3 years at Rs 20-25 LPA exit is achievable. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility