Skipping clubs and committees at IIM Indore is risky because most top recruiters want to see PORs on resumes, but it's not a death sentence if you compensate with case comp wins, strong grades, or branded internship during SIP. The OP of this thread was at IIM I without joining clubs or committees and still landed well; he had other profile achievements and chose focused academics over extracurriculars. IIM I at Rs 16.
5L fees and Rs 25 LPA average has 20+ clubs and committees; most students join at least one. Trying to join high-prestige committees (placement committee, academic committee, industry interaction cell) requires effort and political navigation but the signaling value is high. Alternative paths without clubs: win 2-3 case comps during MBA, secure top 20% grade rank, complete a branded SIP with PPO, publish in a management journal or magazine, and lead a live project with a corporate partner.
For 9/8/7 non-engineer fresher considering IIM I without clubs, the resume gaps should be filled with case comp wins and strong Term 1-2 academic grades. Don't skip everything; even one sub-committee role adds a bullet to the resume. Most IIMs allow students to apply to only 1 club/committee to prevent overcommitment, so choose wisely.
If you're unable to land a club, volunteer for college fests, become a class representative, or lead a student society on your own. The resume must show leadership and initiative beyond pure academics. Check your eligibility at collvera.