How does need-based scholarship work at IIMs

At what income level do IIMs give maximum scholarship?

Do assets (land/house) affect scholarship chances?

What documents are required for need-based scholarships?

students who are in or graduated from iims, answer this questions pleasee

10th : 92.80%

10th Maths : 98

12th : 89.50%

BCA : 8.77 (~77.69%)

MCA : 7.01(~66%)

Gender : Female

Category : General

Work exp : None except 1 6 months internship in corporate, tech role.

What score and colleges should I aim for realistically?

Would any good IIMs be possible for me? And how much would I need for them?

This is beyond DOOMED ! PS: the system is at fault.

Every now and then there is the same pattern, the states just want to keep on increasing the res\*rvation to appease certain sections of the society!

I remember few years back, Haryana brought in res\*rvation in private sector up to 75%.

It was only Punjab Haryana High Court that thrashed it stating it unconstitutional. Otherwise we would have had res\*rvation in the private sector in our country.

Imagine

We see similar pattern happening in Rajasthan and now in Odisha, and so many other states, who just want to keep increasing res\*rvation!!

The problem is that res*rvation is not going to solve the core issue.

The ones living in the rural area. The ones who are actually backward , have no idea of res\*rvation and the government schemes that are there for them.

It is only the creamy layer within the SCST and OBC community that are reaping the benefits of res\*rvation generation by generation!

Even when they are WELL-TO-DO , they do not let go of their res\*rvation!

And this is problematic because there is scarcity of resources a.k.a. when there are limited resources, you have to make space so that others can come in and uplift themselves, but that is not happening.

As soon as you try to bring in the creamy layer, they will start protesting, st\*ne pelting and worse case - will literally set the country on f\*re! but not understand the reasoning behind it.

When you have limited resources, you are supposed to put that to optimal utilisation to get maximum output from the limited input!

But by bringing in RES*RVATION in EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, DEFENCE, SCIENCE, and RESERACH, you are not uplifting the “backward community”…..

YOU ARE ONLY DOING GREAT DISSERVICE TO THE HUMANKIND!

No matter what logical arguments you present, their only counter argument is to bash the Br\*hmins or in general, the so called upper ca\*te community!

If they were really worried about the backward community, they for sure would have come up with other better ways to uplift them, and not just stick with one p\*litical gimmick that tends to sway the entire community to vote for them. Be it any political party.

# At this point, this country is only for the RES\*RVED , not for the DESERVED!

(Note :- technical education includes engineering ,management , medicine , pharmacy, technology)

Please this post is not to hate any community in any way.

We have a problem with the way - The system is exploiting the unres\*rved category in the name of uplifting the others!

where in reality, they do no real work on ground. Neither of the parties are true beneficiaries other than the system itself.

Res\*rvation is just ANOTHER FORM OF FR\*\*BIE but given to only certain section of the society!

I’m looking for a resource where I can practice each topic properly without having to jump across multiple sources. Ideally something structured enough to build strong coverage of all topics.

Would be of great help!

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand realistically how my profile might impact SIP shortlists and final placements, especially for finance roles at IMT BFS.

Profile:

10/12/Grad: 7/7/6 (GNEM)

Fresher

Gap: 1 year

CFA Level 2 cleared

I know my academics aren’t very strong, so I want to understand:

How much will this hurt me during SIP shortlists?

Does CFA Level 2 help offset low acads in finance roles?

What kind of finance roles can I realistically target (e.g., IB, markets, research, risk, corporate finance, etc.)?

Are there specific roles where shortlists are more profile-based vs skill-based?

What should I focus on from day 1 to maximize my chances?

Looking for honest insights

Background

GNEM

CAT: 97.48 percentile

10th: 84 percentage

12th: 94 percentage

Graduation: 78 percentage (BCOM)

Work ex: 33 months

WAT/GD topic: does the celebrity endorsements influence the consumers rather than the product quality ?

Had a gd with 3 decent entries and was able to give some useful insights. Was a good gd

PI transcript

P1

1. Where do you belong:

Gave the answer

2. TMAY

Gave the prepared answer

As i already mentioned that where do i belong from i didnt mentioned it about in TMAY. So was asked am i not proud of where i belong. i said no sir its isnt like that it is just that i have already mentioned that is the reason i didnt repeat the same.

3. He asked me about cultural diversity.

Answered with my own experience. (I have lived in various states from my childhood so was asked about the cultural diversity)

P2

4. Asked me about Return in equity and return of capital employed. Grilling started here

I answered it then he asked which metrics is imp. I said there is nothing like imp it is how to want to analyse the company

But still i said roce is more imp because it covers both equity and debt. Now here i was correct but he started confusing me. He asked are u sure and i thought and said yes. Still he started asking the same question. I started getting nervous

5. Then he asked what will bank look at i said roe cause they might be more interested in cause they want to know how is my equity performing. Still he was like trying to freak me out

Had a good to and fro question on this

6. Tell me P/E ratio

Answered.

Follow up question to calculate earning per share what data will i consider i said i will consider the last quarter data available and the current price of the share.

He again started to confuse me at this point i got exhausted yet answered to best of my ability

7 GK started

Minister of commerce

Wasnt able to remember

Minister of foreign affairs

Answered

Minister of home affairs

Answered

President of india

Answered

Chief justice

Wasnt able to recollect

8. Other calls

And the interview ended

I am a bit sceptical about the pi

Can i convert ??

Hey everyone,

I wanted some honest guidance on what percentile I should aim for in CAT based on my profile:

•	10th: 75%

•	12th: 77%

•	Graduation: 56%

•	Category: SC

•	Work Experience: 4 months internship + 2 months job (left to prepare for CAT)

I’m planning to prepare seriously and give my best, but I want to understand what percentile range would realistically help me get calls from good colleges (especially top ones like FMS, IIMs, etc.).

Please give practical and honest advice based on experience 🙏

(And yeah, I know the usual answer is “just aim 100%,” but I’m looking for realistic benchmarks)

10th-92.2

12th- 90.2

College -8.9 CGPA[ LAW SCHOOL]

no workex

targeted college- IIM A,B,C ,I AND K

IF I CONSISTENTLY START FOR CAT NOW, WILL I BE ABLE TO MAKE IT IN TOP B SCHOOLS?

• 10th Grade: 8 (84.6%)
• 12th Grade: 8 (82.83%)
• Graduation: 9 (9.0 CGPA)
• OBC
• female
• 15 months exp in WITCH

What should I realistically aim for? Which Tier 2 unis? IIM possible?

Hi, I am graduating this april from a low tier college and I did not attempt any MBA entrance exams due to unstable household, things have been getting bad for a while now and I really need to get out of my city, getting an admission in any top school sounds impossible to me rn, there’s one exam called ATMA, do I proceed with it? I am fine with colleges offering anything above 7-8 lpa the important thing for me is to get out from my city. I have location preference either Mumbai or Pune, only because they are far from my city so I would not have to travel back home often. Any advice will be much appreciated, ty for taking your time reading this.

My profile

Sc female

10th 93 percentage

12th 86 percent in pcb

Currently doing biotech engineering from GGSIPU, delhi (1st year)

What percentile is required for me to get IIMs as I want to start my cat preparation from 2nd year of my college only though I'll aim for Max but just wanted to know that what sc benefits will I get

I’ll be graduating in May, and right now I’ve decided to focus mainly on CAT prep instead of taking up a full-time job.

I’m a BBA student with a specialization in digital marketing, and my academic profile is around 8/8/9. I’ve had some exposure to social media and influencer marketing through an internship, but I still feel like I don’t have strong hands-on experience in core digital marketing.

At the same time, I don’t want to completely pause my profile building. So I’m planning to spend some time learning things I’m genuinely interested in branding, basic UI/UX (mainly for creatives), and copywriting and try to build a small portfolio. If possible, I might also explore freelancing later.

I’m choosing not to work right now because managing a job along with CAT prep feels overwhelming for me, and I want to give my full focus to the exam.

I just want to understand if this is a good approach or if I’m missing something important. What would you suggest I should focus on during this phase to build a better profile?

I would like to give back to the community as much as time would permit me in the future.

I plan to give personal mentorship, be it CAT, interviews, profile building, insights about SIP/finals. I’ll try to help as much as it would be possible under my knowledge.

It’s possible that I might formalise this process using topmate or any other services but it will always be free of cost.

About me-

ABC 2026 graduate. Top 10%ile of the batch.

Im 21 and i quit my job and want to prepare for CAT 2026 but i am really demotivated becuase today i gave the CatKing mock and i literally scored just 3% in my first mock, i feel like i won’t be able to even score around 90% and also I am not able to learn the basics like percentages which is the first topic that i had started and there is lot of things to do ahead…i am confused..please guide me what should i do to score 99%

If you’ve ever felt this during your Quant prep, you’re not alone.

There’s a very common illusion that happens while attending live lectures.

The faculty explains a concept. Solves a few questions. Everything feels smooth, logical, almost easy. At that moment, your brain tells you: “Got it. This chapter is done.”

But the real test begins when you sit down alone. You open a question. Stare at it. And suddenly….. nothing clicks.

*What’s actually happening?

This is not a lack of intelligence or effort. It’s a classic case of passive understanding vs active problem-solving.

When you watch a teacher solve questions:

• The path is already structured for you
• The hints are embedded in the explanation
• Your brain is recognizing, not recalling

Recognition feels like understanding. But in exams, only recall and application matter.

*Why this gap exists?

1. Guided learning feels easier than independent thinking : In class, you’re following a path. Alone, you have to create the path.
2. Concept clarity ≠ Problem-solving ability : Knowing formulas and methods is step one. Knowing when and how to use them is the real game.
3. You’re not training your brain to struggle : And Quant is essentially a “struggle sport.” If you’re not getting stuck, you’re probably not learning deeply.

*What you should do differently?

• After every lecture, close your notes and try 25–30 questions on your own.
• Expect discomfort. That’s where learning actually happens.
• When stuck, don’t jump to solutions immediately, sit with the problem and try for at least 10-15 minutes per question.
• Analyze why you couldn’t solve it, not just how to solve it.

*The hard truth:

Understanding a solution is not the same as being able to solve a question. And CAT doesn’t reward “I’ve seen this before.” It rewards “I can figure this out under pressure.”

If you’re struggling after lectures, it’s not a sign you’re behind. It’s a sign you’ve finally moved from watching Quant to actually doing Quant. And that’s where real preparation begins.

How many of you can relate to this?? Comment below...

So ,ya for now I have planned to take test series from CL and TIME .But as for online classes is there any recommendation? I'm tight on budget so would like to know.I have the TIME study material . Would like online classes to maintain discipline even though I know that youtube has lot of free resources but a organised online class still feels better i believe 🤔

Currently in the grind for my 3rd attempt at CAT. I’m an AI developer working 8-4:30. I enjoy my work, but by the time I sit down at 5 PM to study, I feel like my processing speed has dropped by 60%.

I’m aiming for a 99.5 percentile, and I’m confident in my logic, but the execution is failing. I’m losing focus, missing easy constraints in DILR, and making stupid calculation errors in Quants (forgetting values, mixing up variables). I feel like if I did these same sets at 8 AM, I’d breeze through them, but in the evening, I’m "haywire."

I have ADHD and take meds for it, but even they don't seem to overcome the sheer work exhaustion. I can't wake up early to study due to personal constraints, so 5 PM - 9 PM is my only window.

To the 99+ percentilers who worked high-intensity jobs: How did you "refresh" your brain after work?

How do you maintain "mindfulness" when your brain is already fried from 8 hours of logic and code?

Is it better to take a nap, or is there a specific routine that helped you reclaim that "morning" mental clarity?