You don't need ECAs to clear IPMAT Indore (Reality Check)

Stop focusing on your profile and start focusing on the actual exam. In this video, we debunk the biggest myth in IPMAT preparation: that your extracurricular activities (ECAs) will save you if you don't have the scores. IPMAT WhatsApp Group: https://afterboards.in/ipmat-whatsapp Have queries? Contact us on WhatsApp: 99933 80838 or post in our forums: https://afterboards.in/forums The reality of IIM Indore is that no matter how many certificates you have, you won't even see the interview room if you don't clear the sectional cut-offs. Whether you are an Olympic gold medalist or have a dozen NGO internships, the system prioritized written exam performance above all else. Academic Viva vs. Job Interview: Recent IIM Indore interviews are "academic vivas" that often last only 10 minutes; they are designed to test your potential and academic competence, not your hobbies. The Cut-off Barrier: You cannot talk about your achievements if you don't clear the cut-offs for SA, MCQ and VA sections. The AIR 4 Example: In 2023, the All India Rank 4 candidate wrote "Not Applicable" in the ECA section of their profile and still got in. Profile Insecurity: Many students focus on building a profile 3–6 months before the exam because they are scared of the written test and want to "fool their minds" into feeling prepared. Value of Certificates: Barrier-to-entry matters. A "Google Garage" or Coursera certificate carries very little weight because anyone can get them in five minutes. Academic Competence: You must be able to answer fundamentals—like the difference between a P&L and a Balance Sheet or Newton's Laws—to be considered academically inclined. ECAs are the cherry on the cake... don't ignore the cake (exam + academics). ------------------------ Free IPMAT materials — start studying: 1. all pyps in topic-wise fashion (no login needed): https://afterboards.in/past-year-ques... 2. all pyp in mock format + 3 free mocks: https://afterboards.in/mocks 3. time & work free video: https://afterboards.in/videos 4. 3 free topic tests with 4-levels (adaptive difficulty): https://afterboards.in/practice 5. daily RCs: https://afterboards.in/dailyRC 6. weekly DILR: https://afterboards.in/weeklyDILR