Therefore IIMB uses multiple parameters, namely academic performance in 10th & 12th grades, graduation programs as well as candidates' section wise scores in CAT to judge the suitability of candidates for the PGP. Relevant work experience, if any, is also given weight in the selection. Evaluation by multiple criteria is also consistent with empirical research on recruitment and selection that shows greater efficacy of recruitment processes that use multiple criteria." - IIM Bangalore
IIM Bangalore Selection Criteria 2018 -
IIM Bangalore Selection Criteria 2018: Eligibility
Category |
VA-RC |
DI-LR |
QA |
Total |
General |
85 |
80 |
80 |
90 |
NC-OBC |
75 |
70 |
70 |
80 |
SC |
70 |
65 |
65 |
75 |
ST |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
PwD |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
IIM Bangalore Selection Criteria 2018: Phase 1 - Shortlisting For WAT-PI
Component |
Weight |
CAT 2018 |
40 |
10th |
20 |
12th |
10 |
Graduation |
20 |
Work Experience |
8 |
Gender Diversity |
2 |
Total |
100 |
- All normalized scores of the components above will be calculated based on the following formula -
Max [0, min {wt, wt/2 + ((val-mean) / sd) * wt / 6}] - Pre-PI Work experience will be calculated as:
8x/36 if 0<x<36; If a candidate has 3 years of experience (36 months), then the score will be '8', the maximum possible score for work experience.
IIM Bangalore Selection Criteria 2018: Phase 2 - Final Shortlisting
Component |
Weight |
WAT |
10 |
PI |
30 |
CAT 2018 |
25 |
10th |
10 |
12th |
5 |
Graduation |
10 |
Weighted Work Experience |
10 |
Total |
100 |
Point to be observed -
- The quality of work experience score will be evaluated on a 5 point scale (0.25 - 0.5 - 1 - 1.5 - 2) by each member of the panel during the interviews. The average quality of work experience score will be multiplied by the pre-PI work experience score and accordingly, the work/professional experience component score used in Phase 1 will be revised to arrive at a weighted work experience score.
- The performance of the candidate in the Writing Ability Test will be scored in terms of content and style of writing.
- All candidates will be required to provide two confidential reference letters from employers or teachers.
The final offers of admission to candidates in each category will be made strictly on the basis of the Final Aggregate Score.
The Verdict -
There have been no changes in the selection criteria since last year for IIM Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Calcutta, indicating that the holy trinity has gotten the formula right, at least for now.
For IIM Bangalore, one of the most difficult IIMs to get admission into, candidates need to have a stellar academic background and significant work experience to make it to the interview rounds of IIM-B. Non-engineers do not have an advantage in the entire selection process - which could also explain why almost 90% of the Class of 2020 at IIM Bangalore consists of Engineers.
However, this does level the playing ground for aspirants from all academic backgrounds.
According to the InsideIIM Gender Diversity Report, IIM Bangalore has 28% women in the current batch, far behind IIM Trichy (50%), IIM Rohtak (49%), IIM Indore (37%) etc. This year, again, female candidates have 2 extra points, which can help improve this figure in the future.
Also read -
IIM Ahmedabad Selection Criteria | PGP 2019-2021
IIM Calcutta Selection Criteria | PGP 2019-2021
IIM Lucknow Selection Criteria | PGP 2019-2021
IIM Indore Selection Criteria | PGP 2019-2021
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