Academic record for selection????

vix_sss · Joined: 02 May 2005 Posts: 2

I have secured 54% an 52% in my 10th a 12th respectively and am interested in persuing an mba but i am doubtful if my previous academic record (which is obviously not impressive) will be a decisive factor in my selection for any institute selectiing me for an mba course or are admissions solely based on my CAT Scores???? (Sorry if i poasted in the wrong forum- topic)

Kidd · Serious about CAT Joined: 24 Jul 2005 Posts: 64

Friend im very sorry to inform you tht IIMs (to be specific the ABC) consider career very seriously,ppl from here with a grade point of below 8 are really working to take it above 8 .. not all colleges but some do consider the past record.

attraxion · Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Agra, India

As an addendum to the past query..

My 10th and 12th are both above 80%, but after that I dropped 2 academic years to prepare for engineering entrance (which I finally gained)... will that be a big negative thing?

My engineering record has been above average, I'm at NIT Allahabad.

best,
Attraxion.

NRamachandran · Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Posts: 16

Hi Attraxion,

Most of the IIMs have a section in their interview forms which request an explanation IF there are such gaps in studies / career after 10th standard.

As long as you are able to give a proper explanation / how important your engineering degree was, even at the cost of 2 years, it should not be an issue.

It would suggest how keen you are on pursuing what you seek - which is infact a good point for your profile !

All the best.

baskar · Site Admin Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Posts: 41

IIM Calcutta actually does not place too much emphasis on your previous academic record.

It it is really bad and you can explain convincingly why it is bad, then they are okay with it. However, as Kidd had mentioned A and B are very particular about your previous academic record