{"id":56486,"date":"2025-08-14T11:41:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T06:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=56486"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:42:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T06:12:00","slug":"should-gd-wat-pi-be-excluded-for-mba-admission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/should-gd-wat-pi-be-excluded-for-mba-admission\/","title":{"rendered":"Should GD-WAT-PI Be Excluded While Shortlisting Students For MBA Admission?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IIMs follow a streamlined evaluation procedure during CAT score normalisation, and then shortlist deserving students for the GD-WAT-PI round. In clear terms, the primary motive of conducting these rounds is to assess a candidate\u2019s verbal and written capabilities apart from checking their educational qualifications. Each round carries significant weightage, and every student must clear these rounds to gain admission into a prestigious IIM institute or other B-school that accepts the CAT score. Now, although it\u2019s a fundamental part of the selection criteria, a certain population of CAT aspirants feels that only the CAT exam score, which holds approximately 30% weightage,<\/strong> should be taken into consideration for the final analysis vital for releasing the admission letter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As per their opinion, these rounds should be removed as they lead to extreme stress and double preparation. However, if you ask us, it won\u2019t be a good decision to remove these personality assessment tests, and you must now be wondering why? Well, let us tell you in a detailed manner. But before moving further, we will provide you with the prominent details associated with these three rounds, which hold about 30%-50% weightage<\/strong> from the overall score. Hold On! In addition to this, you will also share the best preparation tips to crack these rounds in one go without facing any hassle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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