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so i passed 12th this year with 77% from a state board. 3 subjects pulled my percentage down, rest were fine. im planning to appear for CAT in 3-4 years and i was thinking of doing NIOS part admission for just those 3 subjects.

my questions:

1. does NIOS part admission work for state board students? like is a dual marksheet (state board + NIOS part admission) valid for IIM shortlisting purposes?

2. have any IIMs — especially the older ones like ABC or Mumbai — explicitly accepted or rejected this combo? couldn't find any official clarification anywhere

3. for CAT specifically, is improving 12th marks via NIOS actually worth the effort or is it better to just focus on CAT percentile + graduation CGPA?

would really appreciate if anyone who has been through this or knows someone who has could share their experience. thanks

What can i possibly do, I'm in Europe for one month😭

Hey everyone, wanted to clarify something about FMS Delhi's admission scoring formula.

I've seen their criteria mention a threshold around 75% for Class 12 marks. Does anyone know — if your 12th percentage is above 75%, do you get the maximum marks allotted for that component? Or does it scale linearly all the way up regardless?

Asking because I have a 77% in 12th and trying to figure out how much it actually hurts my overall FMS score

Couldn't get good rank in JEE, planning to take a drop again for IPMAT

Will double drop cause any problem in interviews or placements

(Eligible for all IIMs)

Idk why can't i study anything, reading things but can't understand them, brain feels blank evrytime

Hey everyone, I'm trying to make a decision between two campuses and would really appreciate honest input from people who've been through this.

My situation: I got a 70X score in SRMJEEE and have an offer from SRM AP with a 90% fee waiver

I have a few questions — seniors and current students, please help:

1. SRM AP → SRM KTR transfer for placements?

I've heard that top-performing students from SRM AP are sometimes considered for placement opportunities at KTR. Is there any truth to this? How does it actually work in practice?

2. Campus vibe at SRM AP

Is it true that SRM AP is less crowded and more manageable compared to KTR? How's the campus life, faculty accessibility, and overall environment?

3. Phase 2 counselling — worth waiting?

Should I consider waiting for Phase 2 to see if I can get a fee concession at KTR? What are the realistic chances, and is it risky to hold out?

4. CGPA-based fee concessions at KTR (Year 2 onwards)

Does SRM KTR offer any merit-based fee reduction from the second year onward? If yes, what CGPA cutoff is typically required and how much does it reduce fees?

5. Can I appear for Phase 2 after already booking a seat at SRM AP?

If I confirm my seat at AP as a backup, am I still eligible to participate in Phase 2 counselling and switch? Or does booking close that option?

6. Average placement package at SRM AP

What's the realistic average CTC (not just the top figures) for CSE students at SRM AP? How does it compare to KTR?

7. Which campus if I'm planning for a Master's degree?

Research culture, faculty, and international exposure matter for grad school applications. Which campus gives an edge for MS/MTech aspirations?

Would really appreciate genuine responses — not just PR answers. Thanks in advance 🙏

Posting my profile for a reality check, not validation. Be brutally honest.

Acads: 10th – 96 | 12th – 78 | Grad – 94 (targeting, currently in engineering)

Category: GEM

Work Ex: None (fresher)

Extras: CFA Level 1 cleared | decent ECA portfolio

Target: IIM A, B, C

The 78 in 12th is obviously the weak link. I know GEM + no work ex is already a tough spot. Assuming 99.5+ CAT — what's the realistic shortlist probability at ABC given the 12th marks penalty? Anyone with a similar profile get through?

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