Top IIMs weigh board marks heavily, says viral post by alumnus

Top IIMs still give significant weight to Class 10 and 12 marks during admissions, with IIM Bangalore assigning 15% each and IIM Indore up to 59% combined. IIM grad Prithvi Shankar’s viral post warns that even a 99+ CAT percentile can't offset weak school scores, reminding aspirants that strong academics remain vital for elite B-school entry.