What is the real reason behind seat allocation controversies at IIMs?

The seat allocation controversy at IIMs reflects limited quality management education supply meeting excessive demand. The commenter Honest-Map-4804 made the structural point: "PS. I don't want another Engineer vs non Engineer fight here. We should rather ask for more good B Schools and other good career prospects so that more talented students benefit from it." At IIM Ahmedabad (Rs 27.5L fees, Rs 35.22 LPA avg, 99%+ CAT cutoff) and top IIMs collectively, total seats are ~4,000 annually while CAT takers exceed 3 lakh - a 1.3% admission rate. The narrow pipeline creates zero-sum mentality where engineer vs non-engineer competition feels personal. The real solution: expand high-quality management education capacity in India. Current reforms needed: (

1. Stronger tier 2 business schools with IIM-level placement, (

1. Industry-academia partnerships for more MBA internships, (

1. Policy changes to encourage companies to recruit from wider pool. For aspirants: focus on what you can control - your preparation, your profile, your interview performance. Don't internalise the engineer vs non-engineer narrative; it's a distraction. The fact that IIM ABC graduates reach Rs 35 LPA averages demonstrates that all admitted candidates are competent managers - the selection works. Target 99+ percentile, build strong acads, prepare for interviews - the system rewards this regardless of your UG stream. The broader policy point: more good B-schools benefit everyone. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility