Work Experience Considered:
For the CAT exam, only full-time work experience acquired after graduation is considered. any work you have done during college days or after school will not be considered.
I have paid internship will it be considered?
No dont mention. Any part-time jobs, projects, internships, articleships, and any work done during / before graduation, will not count as valid experience.
I have only 5 months of workex. Should I mention?
Yes do mention. If your work experience totals 4-5 months by July 31, it will reach over a year by March (the time of WAT-PI). Therefore, ensure to mention this in your application form.
I worked for 5 months and left it. Company said they wont give experience Certificate. Should I mention?
No dont mention. Without proper documentation proofs (joining letter, releasing letter, service letter or salary slips) your work experience will not be counted by IIMs. So dont mention. you can show it as internship during interviews it will fetch us browny points during interviews.
I’m Doctor Fresher Just Complete Internship. Will this count as workex?
No, Internship or any compulory work like projects, Articleships are not counted as work experience. Only full-time work experience acquired after graduation is considered.
I’m CA doing my Articleship. Will this count as workex?
No, Articleship or any compulory work like projects, Internships are not counted as work experience. Only full-time work experience acquired after graduation is considered.
Will Colleges/ Companies check Income Tax Receipts?
No, Most of the colleges Dont ask for ITRs but its good to have if you have not done your Taxes. However Most of us are below the Tax bracket so its ok to do your taxed now. Individuals can file returns for the previous years. This can only be done for the two years preceding the current financial year for which the returns have to be filed. Taxpayers are provided a two year period during which returns can be filed.
Till when Workex is counted?
During CAT registration, candidates are required to enter their work experience details in a dedicated section, as this information significantly influences the selection process. Applicants must specify the industry they have worked in and submit valid documents to support their claims. The total work experience should be calculated as of July 31, 2025.
What if I am working beyond July 31?
The total work experience for CAT registration is calculated up to July 31, 2025. If you continue working beyond that date, it won’t add to your work experience for the CAT form, but it will benefit you during the final selection stages of IIMs (after interviews), where updated work experience is considered. For non-IIM institutes, work experience is usually counted up to the date you fill their application form.
Work Experience Weightage for Each IIM
| Main IIMs | Work Ex Final Weight |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | AR = 15% of final |
| IIM Bangalore | 10% |
| IIM Calcutta | 8% |
| IIM Lucknow | 5% |
| IIM Indore | 0% |
| IIM Kozhikode | Part of 10% Resume Score |
| IIM Mumbai | Part of 20% (with academics) |
| New IIMs | Work Ex Final Weight |
|---|---|
| IIM Shillong | 10% |
| IIM Trichy | 10% |
| IIM Ranchi | 10% |
| IIM Raipur | 15% |
| IIM Rohtak | 0% |
| IIM Udaipur | 9% |
| Baby IIM | Final Work Ex Weight |
|---|---|
| IIM Nagpur | 15% |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 10% |
| IIM Amritsar | 10% |
| IIM Jammu | 10% |
| IIM Sambalpur | Combined into Pre-PI + PI score |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 16% |
| IIM Kashipur | 12% |
| IIM Sirmur | 20% |
I dont have Salary Slips as was paid in cash.
This is normal some small companies dont provide salary slips.
You can create your own salary slip if there is no format available in the company. Make last 3 months slips.
Copy paste this salary slip and add your details. Take printout and get it stamped and signed by your employer.
Copy paste this slip and add your details. Take printout and get it stamped and signed by your employer.
XYZ Company Pvt. Ltd.
Employee Salary Slip for September 2024
Employee Details:
- Name: John Doe
- Employee ID: XYZ12345
- Designation: Software Developer
- Department: IT
- PAN: ABCDE1234F
- Bank Account No.: 1234567890
- PF No.: MH12345678
Salary Details:
| Earnings | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Basic Salary | ₹15,000 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹7,500 |
| Conveyance Allowance | ₹2,000 |
| Special Allowance | ₹4,500 |
| Other Allowances | ₹1,000 |
| Gross Salary | ₹30,000 |
Deductions:
| Deductions | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Provident Fund (PF) | ₹1,800 |
| Professional Tax | ₹200 |
| Total Deductions | ₹2,000 |
Net Payable Amount: ₹28,000
Employer Contribution to PF: ₹1,800
Authorized Signatory:
XYZ Company Pvt. Ltd.
