Do Past Academics Matter in Clearing IPMAT?
To secure an entry in the Integrated Programme in Management, one has to go through various rounds of the admission process. This includes the IPMAT, followed by the PIWAT process. While the initial gatekeeper is the entrance test, poor academic history can also become a hurdle at a later stage, even if not explicitly mentioned as a deciding criterion.
There is no magic formula to acing the final section of IPM IIM Indore/Rohtak other than excelling in all possible aspects mentioned in the admission criteria. However, some aspirants point out that the institute doesn't give any weightage to past academics explicitly so why should they bother?
Past Academics IS a deciding criterion for IPM IIM Rohtak
Up until 2019, IIM Rohtak gave 10% weightage to past academics (both 10th and 12th) in the final selection. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some changes had to be made in the admission process.
Past Academics CAN influence your interview
While IIM Indore gives no weightage explicitly to past academics, it can significantly affect the way your interview goes. IPM interviews are known to be grilling on the academic front. Looking at it from the institute's perspective, they are trying to find academically-oriented and disciplined candidates who are well-fit for the course.
Can an average student get into IIM?
While it's a fact that a person with a stellar academic record will have a slightly higher chance of converting the final call, mediocre academics can also take you to IIM Indore, provided that you excel in all other aspects.
What percentage can be considered as 'good'?
Based on my as well as shared experiences of my peers in IIM Rohtak and Indore, a score of 80%+ can be considered decent for converting IIM Indore's IPM. IIM Rohtak, on the contrary, puts more emphasis on past academics so the figure is going to be around 85%+.
This post is not meant to discourage anyone but rather serve as a reality check so that you can put those extra efforts in all other aspects and still end up in your dream college despite having a mediocre track record in school.
If you wish to make up for your academic performance by acing the entrance, you can consider checking our IPMAT preparation course which will help you build your concepts from the ground up and clear the IPMAT in your very first attempt.
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