Is it possible to get into IIM Bangalore without any prior work experience?

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Piyush Jain · Accepted Answer

Hey! So, you're wondering if you can get into IIM Bangalore without work experience, right? Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag.

While work experience is valued, it's not the only path. Cracking the CAT exam with a really high score (think 99.90+ percentile) can definitely open doors. Also, having a stellar academic record helps a lot – like, consistently scoring above 90% in your 10th and 12th boards, and aiming for 70-80% in graduation.

Being active in extracurriculars during college can also boost your profile. IIM Bangalore looks at a combination of factors, including your CAT score, academic performance, and any work or extracurricular experiences you might have.

Here’s a quick look at how different components are weighted:

Components	Weightage
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)	10
Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VARC)	14
Data Interpretation/Logical Reasoning (DILR)	16
CAT score (QA+VARC+DILR) (Total)	40
Professional course/Work experience	8
High School	20
Intermediate	10
Undergraduate	20

So, focus on acing the CAT and keeping your academic game strong!

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