🎓 Official IIM Shortlisting Weightages

CAT Composite Score Predictor & IIM Call Calculator 2026

Calculate your composite score for top B-schools in India including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore, FMS Delhi, and IITs. Discover your exact chances of securing WAT-PI interview calls based on your CAT score, 10th/12th/Graduation marks, academic stream, gender, and work experience.

IIM Shortlisting Weightage Criteria Breakdown

B-SchoolCAT Score Weight10th Marks12th MarksGraduationGender DiversityWork Experience
IIM Ahmedabad65%10%10%10%5%AR Category
IIM Bangalore55% (Sectional)10%10%10%5%10%
IIM Calcutta56%10%15%-4%15%
FMS Delhi100% (VARC 40%, DILR 30%, QA 30%)---5 Marks-
IIM Kozhikode45%25%15%-10%5%

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - IIM Call Shortlisting & Composite Scores

Understand how B-schools evaluate academic consistency, gender diversity, and work experience.

Why does FMS Delhi give 40% weightage to VARC?

FMS Delhi assigns differential weightages to CAT sections: VARC (40%), DILR (30%), and QA (30%). Candidates with exceptional VARC scores enjoy a distinct advantage in FMS shortlisting.

How does work experience impact IIM composite scores?

Most top IIMs (such as IIM Bangalore and IIM Lucknow) grant maximum work experience points for 24 to 36 months of full-time professional experience. Freshers receive 0 work ex points but can compensate with higher CAT percentiles.

What is Academic Diversity in IIM shortlisting?

Non-engineering candidates (Commerce, Arts, Science, Medicine, Law, CA) receive extra academic diversity points at IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Lucknow, Kozhikode, and Indore to promote diverse classroom backgrounds.

Can I predict percentile before calculating composite scores?

Yes! If you only have your estimated raw marks, use our CAT Percentile Predictor Tool first to obtain your estimated VARC, DILR, and Quant percentiles.