My answer will be strictly pertaining to SP Jain as my sister is a student there and I have quite a lot of information about the admission criteria there. SP Jain has unique criteria wherein almost 70% of the parameters are uncontrollable. Some of them include 

• Past Academic Record
• Nature of work experience and employee brand value 
• Extracurricular background 
• Diversity of profile

These are some factors that are hardly in one’s control. So one should not be disappointed if she/he lacks in these aspects. Well, it is now that the factors that are controllable come into the picture. You can work on these factors and compensate for the flaws in your profile 

• Prepare for CAT/XAT/GMAT to the best of your ability.
• Filling out the application form with a genuine portrayal of your personality and candidature in the fields where you are asked about your versatility, leadership quality etc.

If the stars align, you will surely get a call. From what I have heard, every PGDM batch has students with both exception profiles as well as normal profiles. So what you need to focus on is finding a unique trait of yourself and working on it relentlessly.

Academic records for sure are extremely crucial for your admission criteria. But they are not the only basis for determining one’s capabilities and qualifications.

Many times there are instances wherein people with high academic scores like 97%, 98%, and 99% fail to get admission into IIM Calcutta. This is because they are good at academics but lack communication and other crucial skills. One posed with out-of-the-box questions or asked to communicate efficiently they face serious problems. The interview panel at once realized that the person is not fit for admission.

In many other cases, people with average academic records get into IIM Calcutta. This is because, despite low scores, they exhibit exceptionally good communication skills and think more creatively. The interview panel realizes that academic scores can be the main but not the only deciding factor for admission. One needs skills to get into IIM Calcutta. The recruiters prefer a dynamic, vibrant, and hardworking student and worker rather than a bookworm. 

So rather than worrying about your average scores, just upgrade your skills and prepare well for the interview.

The table below shows the number of seats offered in IIM Kozhikode in various categories. It also includes the waitlist movement in IIM.

One of my friends studied in Lady Brabourne College with Physics (Hons). The criteria was an exact 100 in physics. The criteria for other boards may be equal or vary.

This might have changed over the years, but chances are very less if you have scored less than 95.

St Xavier’s College’ Chemistry (Hons.) criteria is around 95–98%. Some students with 90% or above will get admission through 3rd or 4th list if there are vacant seats.

Therefore to secure a seat, your overall percentage must be more than 95 and in the subject you want to pursue for your honors, you must have a higher score than 97, from whichever board you graduate from.

Admission to IIMU is a three-step selection process. Firstly, interested candidates are required to appear for CAT Examination. The qualified candidates have to further take part in CAP consisting of Personal Appearance process (PI)

The Final merit list is prepared by providing due weightage to the following components:

CAT: 60%

PI: 15%

Profile: 25%

The profile comprises

• Academic Profile: 9%
• Work Experience: 9%
• Diversity: 7%

Academic profile

• Class 10th Marks: 2%
• Class 12th Marks: 2%
• UG Degree Marks: 4%
• CA/CS/ICWA: 1%

The weightage of the above components is

Work Experience 

Gender Diversity 

Male: 0

Female: 5

Comparing the above data with your profile derive the following conclusions 

• Your work experience will fetch you 9 marks
• You CAT score is very good and increases your chances of admission 
• Unless you are a female, you will be getting no marks in diversity and only 0.4 for graduation.

But I believe your work experience and excellent CAT score can compensate for your low UG marks. So ace in the PA process and you are good to go.

As a candidate with a lower academic performance in the past, you are eligible for most of the business schools, except for a few, such as the Indian Institutes of Management in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, and Lucknow, which place a greater emphasis on previous academic records. However, XLRI is good news for you, as it does not consider your previous academics when shortlisting candidates. Additionally, SPJain may consider extending you a profile-based admission offer if your CAT score is at least 85 or higher and you have something unique in your profile. Other top business schools, such as NITIE Mumbai, MDI, and NMIMS, are easily within reach for you.

It is recommended that you focus on making the most of your current educational journey and not let your past academic performance impact your future opportunities. Aim to prepare well for the CAT exam, aiming for a top score, and accumulate as many quality resume points as possible to develop a unique and impressive profile for yourself. However, do not forget to live the life of an engineer, taking full advantage of your education. If you gain at least 2 years of work experience, you may consider taking the GMAT and applying to the Indian School of Business, which may consider extending you an admission offer.