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The IIMs across the country have their selection criteria for candidates seeking admission to their MBA/PGDM/MMS courses through the CAT (Common Admission Test) examination. The selection criteria consist of several benchmark parameters in which a candidate is evaluated. The selection parameters are CAT score, past academic performance, work experience, applicant profile, educational and cultural background, etc. All these parameters are considered for IIM admission in the form of a composite score. Read this complete article to learn how to calculate composite scores for IIM. IIM Calcutta will announce the CAT 2024 result probably on December 19 in online mode.
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                To calculate the composite score for IIM, it is important to have a brief understanding of what a composite score for IIM is. So, the composite score is the final score that is obtained by an applicant based on the performance of their application and performance. The calculation of the composite score is done according to the weightage held by different components for the selection process. The weightage of these components may differ from one IIM to another.
Take a look at the following list of components used for calculating the composite score for IIM is given below.
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The process of calculating the composite score for IIM is simple. However, the exact weightage and formula would differ from IIM to IIM. The method to calculate composite scores for IIM is mentioned below.
Different IIMs shortlist candidates based on a required composite score. The composite score required for IIM callback for different category candidates as per the previous year's trends is given below.
IIM  | Composite score (2021-2023)  | Composite Score (2020-2022)  | 
Gen- 0.63 EWS- 0.58 NC OBC- 0.53 SC- 0.45 ST- 0.37 PwD- 0.22  | Gen- 0.64 EWS- 0.57 NC OBC- 0.53 SC- 0.43 ST- 0.37 PwD- 0.36  | |
Gen- 56.55 EWS- 49.30 NC OBC- 46.48 SC- 39.82 ST- 34.28 PwD- 43.51  | Gen- 60.04 EWS- 51.16 NC OBC- 48.15 SC- 40.98 ST- 30.49 PwD- 28.51  | |
Gen- 47.74 EWS- 46.28 NC OBC- 36.54 SC- 34.48 ST- 24.07  | Gen- 50.49 EWS- 48.97 NC OBC- 36.61 SC- 33.85 ST- 21.58  | |
Gen- 54.54 EWS- 42.67 NC OBC- 38.97 SC- 32.95 ST- 14.65  | Gen- 56.48 EWS- 46.25 NC OBC- 43.17 SC- 38.23 ST- 16.69  | |
Gen- 46.16 EWS- 41.98 NC OBC- 36.23 SC- 30.90 ST- 15.71 PwD- 18.97  | Gen- 46.41 EWS- 41.78 NC OBC- 37.67 SC- 33.67 ST- 26.60 PwD- 24.85  | |
Gen- 47.94 EWS- 36.46 NC OBC- 35.25 SC- 25 ST- 10.31 PwD- 13.03  | Gen- 48.83 EWS- 40.48 NC OBC- 35.72 SC- 29.98 ST- 21.42 PwD- 21.1  | |
Gen- 42.85 EWS- 37.04 NC OBC- 35.58 SC- 29.42 ST- 23.83 PwD- 19.96  | Gen- 48.46 EWS- 42.65 NC OBC- 42.48 SC- 34.53 ST- 27.33 PwD- 24.49  | |
Gen- 47.41 EWS- 50.13 NC OBC- 47.67 SC- 39.08 ST- 33.17  | Gen- 46.25 EWS- 50.88 NC OBC- 48.29 SC- 40.08 ST- 33.55  | |
Gen- 45.07 EWS- 37.05 NC OBC- 39.43 SC- 28.16  | Gen- 46.25 EWS- 38.21 NC OBC- 40.70 SC- 27.58  | |
Gen- 68.30 EWS- 53.93 NC OBC- 56.54 SC- 47.25 ST- 27.45  | Gen- 68.28 EWS- 54.11 NC OBC- 55.27 SC- 46.39 ST- 28.59  | |
Gen- 54.22 EWS- 48.28 NC OBC- 50.19 SC- 43.08 ST- 36.04  | Gen- 55.69 EWS- 48.55 NC OBC- 50.27 SC- 43.15 ST- 36.44  | |
Gen- 6.35 EWS- 4.59 NC OBC- 4.56 SC- 3.11 ST- 1.35  | Gen- 6.25 EWS- 4.25 NC OBC- 4.66 SC- 3.85 ST- 1.27  | |
Gen- 68.69 EWS- 62.50 NC OBC- 64.66 SC- 53.61 ST- 45.62  | Gen- 68.82 EWS- 62.58 NC OBC- 64.88 SC- 52.18 ST- 45.87  | |
Gen- 78.93 EWS- 68.68 NC OBC- 76.96 SC- 68.75 ST- 58.4  | Gen- 79.85 EWS- 69.26 NC OBC- 77.15 SC- 69.05 ST- 57.84  | |
Gen- 43.43 EWS- 33.76 NC OBC- 44.76 SC- 30.08 ST- 18.99  | Gen- 43.85 EWS- 33.74 NC OBC- 45.08 SC- 29.84 ST- 19.04  | |
Gen- 35.79 EWS- 28.62 NC OBC- 32.83 SC- 24.99 ST- 18.95  | Gen- 36.65 EWS- 29.41 NC OBC- 33.08 SC- 25.54 ST- 18.74  | |
Gen- 53.36 EWS- 44.53 NC OBC- 44.78 SC- 35.04 ST- 35.02  | Gen- 54.08 EWS- 44.25 NC OBC- 45.27 SC- 35.08 ST- 36.01  | |
Gen- 77.72 EWS- 50.71 NC OBC- 71.12 SC- 58.57 ST- 51.23  | Gen- 77.87 EWS- 51.14 NC OBC- 71.25 SC- 59.25 ST- 51.84  | 
To excel at CAT composite scoring, the candidate can go through the following points.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A composite score of 22 in the CAT exam is generally not considered good. It mostly depends on the specific scoring system and the colleges that a candidate targets.
To calculate a composite score for IIM admissions, you will need to consider factors such as CAT score, academic record, work experience (if any) and diversity (gender and academic background).
A composite score of 22 in the CAT exam is generally not considered good. It mostly depends on the specific scoring system and the colleges that a candidate targets.
The IIM calculates scores based on the adjustment of the actual scores according to the weightage of each constituent component. The components used to calculate the composite score remain the same for every IIM but the weightage might vary from one IIM to another.
To calculate a composite score for IIM admissions, you will need to consider factors such as CAT score, academic record, work experience (if any) and diversity (gender and academic background).
For IIM Jammu the composite score can be calculated by adding the scores listed below.
A good composite score in CAT for getting into IIMs is around the 97-99 percentile mark. For other top-rated B schools, a good composite score in CAT will be around the 90-95 percentile.
For final selection in IIMs a final composite score is calculated. The parameters along with the formula are calculated as: FCS= 0.5 (Normalized PI Score) +0.1 (Normalized WAT score) +0.4 (Composite score).
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Hello dear candidate,
Yes, you have a very good chance of getting a BPT seat with 488 out of 600 and TS EAMCET rank of 14,000 under the ST category.
As the cut off of BPT for ST category students are generally between 25,000 to 45,000 ranks, depending upon the college and you have TS EAMCET rank of 14,000.
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If you got 802 marks in Telangana Intermediate and belong to the ST category, you have a fair chance to get admission in a BPT course in 2025, but it depends on the college and cut-off. Most BPT colleges in Telangana ask for 12th marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and some also use the TS EAMCET rank for admission. The cut-off for ST students is usually lower than for general students, but it changes every year. It is better to check the previous year’s cut-offs of the colleges you want to apply to.
Hello, Getting shortlisted for IIM Lucknow or IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) with your profile is challenging, primarily due to your 58% in Class 10th, which significantly impacts the composite score calculation for both institutes. While your 98 percentile CAT score is excellent, and your 24 months of work experience, B.Com (Hons) background (providing academic diversity, especially for IIM-L), and KVS National player status are valuable additions, top IIMs and IITs heavily weigh consistent academic performance. Your 74% in 12th is also on the lower side. IIM Lucknow places substantial weight on 10th and 12th marks, making a call quite difficult despite your strengths. You likely have a relatively better, though still uncertain, chance at IIT Bombay, as their weighting might be slightly less penalizing for past academics compared to IIM-L, and your high CAT score is a major factor. However, the low 10th score remains a significant hurdle for both prestigious institutions.
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Hey,
You already have a strong profile with the score of 58% in Class 10, 74% in Class 12, and 80% in graduation, but admission in IIT Bombay, Shailesh J Mehta School of Management is quite competitive, especially if you are in general category because the cutoff for general goes to 98.5-99%. Your CAT percentage is impressive but your 10th marks might reduce your score during the shortlisting process. If you perform well in Written Ability Test and Personal Interview, and present your commerce background you still stand a fair chance. But it would also be wise if you have some backups like MDI Gurugram, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi, where your marks and profile will fit well in their selection range.
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