Introduction

For MBA aspirants eyeing IIM Kashipur, understanding the selection criteria is crucial to strategizing their preparation and maximizing their chances of securing admission. The selection process for the 2024-26 batch at IIM Kashipur includes several components, from CAT scores to academic performance and personal interviews. In this blog, we’ll break down the selection criteria, provide insights from the recently filed RTI, and help you calculate a safe score for admission.

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Safe Score Calculator: Estimate Your Chances

Based on the insights from the RTI and the detailed breakdown of the selection criteria, you can estimate a safe score that could secure your admission to IIM Kashipur. The safe score calculator takes into account your expected CAT score, academic performance, work experience, and any diversity factors.

IIM Kashipur Selection Criteria 2024: Detailed Breakdown

IIM Kashipur’s selection process for the MBA batch 2024-26 involves a comprehensive evaluation across multiple parameters. The process is divided into two stages:

Stage 1: Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)

The CAT score is the primary criterion for shortlisting candidates for the PI round. The minimum cut-off percentiles for various categories are as follows:

Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Total
General	73	73	73	94
EWS	50	50	50	77
NC-OBC	50	50	50	77
SC	44	44	44	60
ST	25	25	30	40
DAP	25	25	30	40

These cut-offs are the minimum criteria for shortlisting and do not guarantee selection. The actual cut-offs could be higher based on the number of applicants.

Stage 2: Final Selection and Merit List Generation

The final selection process is more comprehensive, considering various aspects of the candidate’s profile:

1. Personal Interview (PI): The Personal Interview holds a weight of 25% in the final merit list.
2. CAT Score: The CAT score is weighted at 33% in the final merit list.
3. Academic Performance: Marks from 10th grade, 12th grade, and graduation are considered, each contributing 5% to the final score.
4. Work Experience: Relevant work experience is also evaluated, with up to 12% weight, depending on the duration and relevance of the experience.
5. Diversity Factors: Additional points are awarded for gender diversity (female or transgender candidates) and academic discipline diversity.

RTI Insights: What the Data Reveals

An RTI was filed to uncover more detailed insights about the selection process, including the number of students shortlisted and admitted, category-wise and gender-wise scores, and more. Here’s what we learned:

Shortlisting Data: According to the RTI response, 23,376 candidates were shortlisted for the CAP PI across various categories, with the majority being from the General and NC-OBC categories. The breakdown is as follows:

• General: 9,191
• NC-OBC: 6,272
• SC: 3,459
• ST: 1,725
• DAP: 444
• EWS: 2,285.

Final Offers and Admissions: Out of those shortlisted, 5,727 candidates received final offers, and 292 accepted. Here’s the category-wise breakdown of final admissions:

• General: 155
• NC-OBC: 65
• SC: 25
• ST: 9
• DAP: 18
• EWS: 20.

Composite Score Insights: The RTI provided the maximum and minimum composite scores for candidates across categories:

• General Category: Max – 79.702, Min – 49.019
• NC-OBC: Max – 70.721, Min – 46.823
• SC: Max – 65.983, Min – 39.173
• ST: Max – 57.858, Min – 31.114
• DAP: Max – 68.996, Min – 16.972
• EWS: Max – 70.009, Min – 48.739.

Gender-Based Composite Scores: The RTI also provided data on the gender-based distribution of composite scores:

• General Category:
  • Male: Max – 76.281, Min – 49.019
  • Female: Max – 79.702, Min – 49.044
• NC-OBC:
  • Male: Max – 65.152, Min – 46.823
  • Female: Max – 70.721, Min – 46.827
• SC:
  • Male: Max – 65.983, Min – 39.173
  • Female: Max – 65.044, Min – 39.182

NOTE: Just the above data won’t help you to calculate your expected CS (compositive score for the final selection)

Safe Score Calculator: Estimate Your Chances

Based on the insights from the RTI and the detailed breakdown of the selection criteria, you can estimate a safe score that could secure your admission to IIM Kashipur. The safe score calculator takes into account your expected CAT score, academic performance, work experience, and any diversity factors.

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Conclusion

Navigating the admission process for IIM Kashipur requires not just a high CAT score but a balanced profile that includes strong academics, relevant work experience, and the ability to perform well in personal interviews. By understanding the insights provided by the RTI data and using a safe score calculation approach, you can set realistic targets and enhance your chances of success.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask in the comments section. Good luck with your preparation!

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Author Bio: AMIYA KUMAR

Mr. Amiya Kumar, a graduate of Magadh University (2004) and a post-graduate from IMT, Ghaziabad (2011), is passionately dedicated to Mathematics. Known as the “mentor of mentors,” Mr. Amiya is regarded as a big brother, always present as a pillar of strength and a source of motivation for his students.

With 17 years of experience, Mr. Amiya has worked with leading institutes as a Quant Expert and Content Head. Currently, he is guiding over 90,000 students through his YouTube channel “Azucation – Maths By Amiya,” along with online classroom sessions, a Facebook community, and Telegram.

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