What are the realistic chances of me converting IIM Trichy? My CAT 2022 %ile is 96.33 with sectionals(95.24,96.89,85.65) (QA,DILR, VARC). I am GEM. 10-78%, 12-79.8% Btech-73.44%. Work Ex- 34 months

Before checking if your profile is eligible for getting shortlisted, let’s go through the admission criteria of IIM Trichy once. 

Stage 1: Criteria for shortlisting candidates for PI

• Quantitative Aptitude- 70
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning- 70
• Verbal & Reading Comprehension- 70
• Total (Overall Percentile)- 92

From your profile, your CAT percentile of 96.33 is enough to get you shortlisted for the PI round. Even your sectional cutoff is pretty good.

Stage 2: Criteria to Select Candidates post Personal Interview (PI)

Since your CAT percentile is already good, you need to work hard for your Personal Interview. In PI, you will be judged for the following:

• Communication Skills
• Academic Ability
• Current Affairs & General Awareness
• Managerial & Leadership Abilities
• Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities

Next comes the UG score which is calculated as - UG performance score = (percent score at UG * discipline weightage) * 0.5

In your case the total score will be- 25.704

You lack in the following areas

• 10th and 12th scores
• Gender Diversity

10th and 12th marks carry very little weightage. Still, you can compensate for these low marks by paying extra attention to your PI preparing and acing the interview. Another area where you have an upper hand is work experience. 

So I will say your chances of converting IIM Trichy are not exactly low. With the right motivation and an excellent interview, you can increase your chances of getting a call. Your CAT percentile has already got you halfway there so put in extra some efforts to make it into IIM Trichy.