What is the weightage of WAT and PI in final IIM admissions?

WAT and PI together carry 40-60% weightage in final IIM admissions, with PI being the dominant component. IIM Ahmedabad at Rs 27.5L fees gives around 50% weight to PI and 10-15% to WAT, with the rest split between CAT and academics.

IIM Bangalore at Rs 26.2L for Rs 34.88 LPA weighs PI around 45% and WAT 10%.

IIM Calcutta at Rs 27L has lower PI weight at around 30%, with CAT retaining 35-40% post-call. IIM Lucknow at Rs 22L for Rs 32.3 LPA weights PI around 35% with WAT 10%.

1. This means your 99+ CAT percentile can be overturned by a weak interview. Typical PI marks range 60-80 out of 100, with variations of 10-35 out of 40 possible. A strong PI performance (25+ out of
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5+ CAT. WAT evaluates writing clarity, structure, and argument quality on current affairs or abstract topics. Preparation must focus on 3-4 WAT practice sessions weekly and 5+ mock PIs to refine speaking.

FMS Delhi at Rs 2.43L fees for Rs 34 LPA uses group discussion instead of WAT, with similar weightage. Do not underestimate WAT-PI just because CAT is done—many 99+ percentilers lose converts due to subpar interview prep.

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