IIFM Bhopal All Questions

A score of 64 marks in CAT would likely fall around the 85th percentile depending on the difficulty of the exam and the overall performance of candidates in this year.

So,it is highly unlikely that you will receive a call from any of the IIMs as the required percentile for an IIM call is typically much higher, usually ranging from 90% and above, especially for top IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta.

If you are looking for MBA programs, consider exploring other B-schools that may have lower cut-offs for admission.

Here are some B-schools that may have lower cutoffs for admission:

SOIL Institute of Management: Has a CAT cut-off of 75 percentile

T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal: Has an expected CAT cut-off of 85+

Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM): Has an expected CAT cut-off of 85+

MICA: Has an expected CAT cut-off of 85+

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai: Has a CAT cut-off of 85 percentile

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM), Mumbai: Has a CAT cut-off of 97.5 percentile

Others are IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, JBIMS, XIMB, and GIM.

Now coming to your academic background which often calculated as a weighted average based on the importance of each component different b school has different criteria for it.

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To get admission into the NAARM MBA program , which is officially called a PGDM-ABM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Agri Business Management), candidates need to apply online, take the CAT or CMAT entrance exam, followed by a shortlisting based on their scores, and then appear for a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) on campus; the final selection is based on a combination of their entrance exam score, performance in GD/PI, and academic record, with a strong emphasis on agricultural business related skills and experience.

Reservation criteria is same here as other MBA colleges set by government of india i.e

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15% of seats

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5% of seats

Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10% of seats

Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC): 27% of seats for candidates belonging to the “non-creamy” layer

The CAT cutoff percentiles for the 2024-26 PGDM-ABM batch at the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research and Management (NAARM) are as follows:

General: 75.14

EWS: 38.00

NC-OBC: 44.16

SC: 72.980

for a NAARM MBA PREPARATION interview (specifically their PGDM Agri-Business Management program), focus on thoroughly researching NAARM's curriculum, emphasizing your agricultural background and business acumen, practicing answers to common MBA interview questions, and showcasing your passion for the agri-business sector, while also being ready to discuss your career goals aligned with NAARM's focus on rural development and sustainable agriculture practices.be genuine with your answers.

Hello,

The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) Bhopal considers various entrance exam scores, including MAT, for admission to its programs. While specific MAT cut-off percentiles are not publicly disclosed, the expected overall cut-off percentiles for admission are:

• General Category : 80-90 percentile

• OBC-NC Category : 70-85 percentile

• SC Category : 70-80 percentile

• ST Category : 50-70 percentile

These figures are based on previous years' trends and may vary annually. Candidates meeting these percentiles are shortlisted for further selection processes, including Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

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Hello Greetings,

With a CAT 2024 score of 93.94 percentile, you can expect calls from newer IIMs like *IIM Udaipur*, *IIM Raipur*, and *IIM Kashipur*. These institutes have relatively lower cutoffs compared to the older IIMs. Additionally, you may also consider other top MBA colleges like *IIT Madras*, *IIT Roorkee*, or *IIT Kharagpur*, which offer MBA programs with slightly lower cut-offs. To get a better idea of your chances, you can use online CAT College Predictor tools, which estimate the probability of receiving interview calls from different IIMs and other top MBA colleges based on your CAT percentile and academic background .

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Hi,

With a CAT 2024 score of 93.94 percentile, you have a good chance of getting calls from several prestigious IIMs. Here are some possibilities

IIMs:

- IIM Indore: 90 percentile (General Category)

- IIM Ahmedabad: 80 percentile (General Category)

- IIM Bangalore: 85 percentile (General Category)

- IIM Calcutta: 85 percentile (General Category)

- IIM Lucknow: 90 percentile (General Category)

- IIM Kozhikode: 85 percentile (General Category)

- IIM Shillong: Sectional Cutoffs

Other Top B-Schools:

- SPJIMR (S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research): 90-95 percentile

- MDI Gurgaon (Management Development Institute): 90-95 percentile

- XIME (Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship): 90-95 percentile

- FMS Delhi (Faculty of Management Studies): 95-99 percentile

- IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay: 90-99 percentile

These are general estimates and cutoffs can vary each year based on the difficulty of the exam and the number of applicants. It's always a good idea to check the official websites of these institutes for the most accurate and updated information.

Hi,

Based on the previous year analysis, According to your CAT 2024 percentile you have chances to get call from some of the IIM including:

• IIM Vishakapatnam
• IIM Shillong
• IIM Udaipur

Some of the good colleges other than IIM in which you have chances to get a seat are the following

• Xavier's Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar
• International Management Institute, New Delhi

You can predict the colleges in which you have chance to get a seat for MBA course using the CAT 2024 college predictor tool.

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Hello,

Based on the details you provided, here is an assessment:

1. IIMs (General Category) :

   • IIMA (FABM) : Your 92.4%ile in CAT is competitive, but for IIMA FABM, which focuses on agricultural business management, your BSc. Botany background might help, though the cutoff for FABM is typically around 95-96%ile. However, if you have strong academic performance in other areas (work ex, 10th/12th), there might be a chance for shortlisting in the interview round.
   • IIML (ABM) : With your work experience and background, IIM Lucknow's ABM program (Agriculture Business Management) could be a strong option, as the cutoff for this program is generally around 90-92%ile, and your CAT score is close to this threshold.

2. IITs :

   • You may have a better shot in IITs like IIT Kharagpur (for MBA in Agri-Business), as their cutoff is typically lower than IIMs, especially with work experience.

3. Improvement Areas :

   • Focus on your CAT score improvement or interview prep to bolster your chances further.

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Hello,

Once you have applied for CAT under the General Category, you will not be able to change your category after the exam, even during the IIM selection process. Category information that you would provide during the CAT application process would be used throughout the selection cycle, including shortlisting for interview and finally admitting candidates.

Here are a few key points to consider:

• Eligibility : If you are eligible for OBC category but mistakenly applied under the General category, it may affect your chances of availing benefits such as relaxation in cutoff marks, reservations, and other category-specific advantages.
• IIM Process : Based on the details you fill in your application, including the category, the IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) shortlist you for the further selection procedure, which includes Personal Interviews (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) after the CAT exam.
• Correction/Update : Normally, after submitting the CAT application, there is no provision for category change. However, you should contact the CAT Helpdesk or the admissions office of the IIMs you are applying to, explaining your situation. They may guide you on whether any exceptional correction or update is possible.

Make sure your category is correctly selected for future reference during the application not to attract complications in your admission processes.

Hello,

CAT percentage score: 92.4%ile; Educational background: B.Sc. Botany; Work Experience: 34 months; CGPA 9 in Class 10 With such a profile, the niche programs like IIMA FABM (Food and Agribusiness Management) and IIML ABM (Agri-Business Management) present a competitive edge. This is because these programs offer good diversity in academic backgrounds that align well with your profile.

While your 12th (65.7%) and graduation (65.2%) scores may eliminate opportunities at the older IIMs for their core PGP programs, newer IIMs in the list are IIM Udaipur, IIM Raipur, and IIM Kashipur; the MBA programs at the IITs like IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, or IIT Kharagpur are also worth examining with their slightly lower cut-offs.

Emphasise academic diversity, work experiences, and career goals that are in agribusiness to strengthen your application and prepare for interviews to eventually apply strategically to maximise your chances at institutions whose values align with yours.

You can use the online CAT College Predictor tools to estimate the probability of receiving interview calls from different IIMs and other top MBA colleges based on your CAT percentile of 92.4% and academic background.

With a 59.95 percentile in CAT 2024 under ST reservation category you can get into the following colleges (tentatively):

• IIM Kashipur
• IIM Trichy
• IIM Raipur
• IIM Udaipur
• IIM Ranchi
• MDI Gurgaon
• IMI Delhi
• IMT Ghaziabad
• Great lakes institute of management
• TAPMI Manipal

However do remember ultimately it's your academic background, work experience and performance in GD-PI that influence your selection in colleges the most.

All the best!