B-school Admission for Girls: The Advantage

Gender Diversity Points, Gender Ratio in Top B-schools and Cutoffs

In CAT 2021, a female MBA aspirant got into

IIM-B with a CAT cutoff of 84.67 %ile *
IIM-I with a CAT cutoff of 88.92 %ile *

In CAT 2022, a female MBA aspirant got into

IIM-A with a CAT cutoff of 92.14 %ile *

In recent years, there has been a rising demand for women in leadership, leading to a focus on gender diversity in MBA programs.

Business schools are actively promoting women in leadership roles and fostering inclusive environments.

Measures like gender diversity points have been adopted by top B-schools during admissions to calculate composite scores which indirectly lowered cutoffs for female candidates.

*Percentiles are liable to change as per the number of applicants in that particular year, this is indicative data.

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B-school Cutoffs for Girls

In CAT 2021 IIM-Bangalore admission

The CAT cutoff for females was 84.67%ile, and for males it was 90.85%ile
The CAT score required for females was 50 and for males was 61
Females needed 18 correct attempts with 95% accuracy, and males needed 22.

In CAT 2021 IIM-Shillong admission

The CAT cutoff for females was 84.24 %ile, and for males it was 88.03%ile
The CAT score required for females was 50 and for males was 57
Females needed 18 correct attempts with 95% accuracy, and males needed 21.

Note:
1. The percentiles mentioned above do not represent the cutoffs for the respective colleges; instead, they indicate the lowest percentiles achieved by Career Launcher students for final admission to those colleges.
2. Percentiles are liable to change as per the number of applicants in that particular year, this is indicative data.

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Do Girls Get an Advantage in MBA Admissions?

To encourage female participation, many B-schools have included gender diversity points in their admission process.

The gender diversity points give the composite score a boost, improving the chances of getting into the B-schools.
The gender diversity score has been introduced to address the gender imbalance in most IIMs and not as an undue advantage to female candidates.
As this is not a universal or balanced practice, the points awarded in gender diversity vary for most top B-schools.

Note:
Gender Diversity Points are subject to change based on B-School's discretion and year of admission.

Here is an example of a few top B-schools.

Institute Name	Gender Diversity Points
IIM Bangalore	2%
IIM Calcutta	4%
IIM Lucknow	5%
IIM Kozhikode	10%
IIM Shillong	10%
IIM Mumbai	5%
IIT Delhi	7%
IIT Bombay	10%

B-school Admission for Girls: The Gender Difference

A noticeable difference exists in the expected B-school calls for both based on the gender difference. Below are two profiles:

A: General, Female, BA, 24 months work exp., 10th & 12th: 90%, Graduation: 85%

B: General, Male, Engineer, 24 months work exp., 10th & 12th: 90%, Graduation: 85%

Female aspirants have a high probability of getting a call from IIM Ahmedabad at 92.45 %ile, while male aspirants have a low probability at 99.55 %ile.
Similarly, in IIM-K, female aspirants have a high probability of getting a call at 95.01 %ile while male aspirants have a low probability at 98.7 %ile.
IIM-L is highly likely to call female aspirants at 94.02 %ile; whereas male aspirants have a low probability even with a cutoff of 98.7 %ile.
While IIM-B and IIM-I are a moderate match for the female profile, a call can be expected at a cutoff of 95.39 %ile and 96.83 %ile, respectively.

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B-schools Matches and Percentiles
B-school	Females	Males
IIM A	92.45	99.55
IIM B	95.39	97.7
IIM K	95.01	98.7
IIM L	94.02	98.7
IIM I	96.83	99.89

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B-school Admission for Girls: Percentage of Girls

The ratio of girls to boys is low, not only in MBA programs but also in CAT. The CAT 2023 test was taken by 64% of male aspirants and 36% of female aspirants, along with 5 transgender candidates.

Due to a noticeable gender disparity, top B-schools aim to highlight the role of women in management positions and provide them with the same opportunities as their male counterparts.

Given below is a ratio of the female students in MBA programs of top B-schools.

Institute Name	% Female Students
IIM Ahmedabad	42%
IIM Bangalore	33%
IIM Kozhikode	35%
IIM Shillong	45%
IIM Indore	35%
IIT Delhi	34%
SPJIMR	32%
SIBM	33%
FMS	41%

B-school Admission for Girls: CAT Preparation

As per the current trend, the ratio of girls in MBA programs has continuously decreased in the top B-schools. However, with the right preparation girls can aim to crack CAT and get into the IIM and other B-schools with relative ease.

While the strategy to prepare for CAT is no different for girls, here are some tips to get started:

Understand the exam pattern and syllabus

As there is no official syllabus and the exam pattern focuses on attempting questions strategically, identify and understand the fundamentals of all major topics that are frequently asked in the paper.

Decide your mode of study

You can choose to prepare by yourself or take the assistance of coaching institutes. Based on your confidence, requirements, and goals decide what plan works best for them.

Prepare a study plan

Frame a preparation strategy that best suits your daily schedule. Devote at least 2 hours every day to CAT preparation and analyzing performance. Make it a point to stick with the study plan and be disciplined.

Improve the speed and accuracy of attempts

There should be a balance between the speed at which the paper is attempted and the accuracy of the answers. Practice regularly to improve your speed and accuracy through mock and timed attempts of sections.

Choose the correct resources and preparation material

The resources you use will make all the difference when attempting the CAT exam. To establish fundamentals, utilize the school books while CAT books can be used alongside to understand the paper.

Practice Mock Exams

Focus on mock exams once you are confident in your preparation. They will help identify the weak points and areas of improvement while also giving an accurate idea of your speed and accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do girls get an advantage in getting admission at IIMs?

Yes, there are gender diversity marks for female candidates and it could fetch an extra 5-8 marks. These extra marks make a huge difference in the overall composite score and make entry into IIMs relatively easier.

Do girls get relaxation in the CAT cut-off in IIMs?

Girls don't get relaxation in the CAT cut-off as such. While calculating the composite cut-offs to shortlist the eligible candidates for personal interviews, most of the IIMs add bonus marks to female candidates to improve gender diversity in the class. So, you get some benefit at that stage.

Can a non-engineer girl with poor academics get into the top IIMs?

Even if your academic scores are low, you will probably receive a call from the top B-Schools including IIMs if you obtain a percentile of 95 or higher.