Are you IIT or IIM potential?

Career · India

By BrainFall Staff - Updated: March 15, 2024

Ever found yourself in a heated debate about which is the cream of the crop: IIM or IIT? If charts, codes, and caffeine-induced all-nighters tickle your brain, or if you’d rather crunch numbers and strategies that could potentially outwit Wall Street wolves, then you’ve stumbled upon the right conundrum. It’s the classic showdown of tech versus management, and you might just have the chops to join the ranks of one of these elite Indian educational titans.

But, are you leaning towards the tech-heavy playgrounds of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) or does your heart beat for the managerial majesty of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)? It’s not just about having a knack for differential equations or a suave for enterprise – it’s about where your true potential lies. Fret not about this existential educational pickle, as there’s a savvy little solution that might just peer into the depths of your academic soul.

Before you dive headfirst into towering stacks of application forms and prep books, why not take a whirl at an “Are you IIT or IIM potential?” quiz that’s as enlightening as it is amusing? Strap in and prepare for a little self-discovery fun—no calculators or ties necessary. Who knows? The results might just surprise you and set you on a path lined with JEE Advanced papers or case studies galore!

Why You Should Take This Quiz

Hey there, future mastermind! Are you twirling your pencil, pondering whether your destiny lies within the hallowed halls of the IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) or the prestigious corridors of the IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management)? The “Are You IIT or IIM Potential?” quiz is your crystal ball to glimpse into that future!

Know Thyself: Reflecting on your strengths and inclinations could reveal your passion for technological innovations or strategic business marvels.
Decision Support: Caught in a pickle deciding where to apply? This quiz adds a pinch of clarity to your college conundrum seasoning!
Bragging Rights: Ace the quiz? Flaunt it! Not quite there? It’s the perfect chit-chat opener at your next high tea or LAN party.

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Do I prefer coding over case studies?	Take the quiz and find your true calling!
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So, grab a cup of your favorite caffeinated (or decaf) beverage and settle into your most comfortable chair. It’s time to take a light-hearted leap into self-discovery with the “Are You IIT or IIM Potential?” quiz. Chances are, you’ll come out knowing a tad bit more about your fabulous self—plus, it’s a fun way to procrastinate on that thing you’re supposed to be doing!

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Question 1/12

Have you taken or do you plan to take the CAT or the GRE?

I plan to take or have already taken both CAT and GRE.
I've already taken the CAT at least once.
I plan to take the CAT.
I've already taken the GRE at least once.
I plan to take the GRE.

Question 2/12

Which of the following describes your use of the internet?

Reading/writing blogs; using email/IM; doing research for assignments.
Email, browsing news sites and active participation in online trading and stocks.
Both (1) and (2).
Email, blogging, as well as looking up foreign universities you want to apply to.
Email/IM; blogging; looking up financial news and current affairs.

Question 3/12

Which of the following would be your ideal workplace?

A niche profession, not too many co-workers, with your own office or computer lab.
A research-based job with interactions with some co-workers at your level of expertise, as well as professional gurus you can learn from
An international location at which you can hone your professional skills and have access to the latest technological developments.
A high-profile job in the heart of the financial sector of a thriving business district, with an international clientele.
A thriving hi-tech office on the sixteenth floor with plenty of interaction with your colleagues

Question 4/12

The guy/girl of your dreams has finally agreed to go out with you. Where do you go on your date?

Either a play or the cinema, and maybe a drive or some pubbing afterwards.
The latest Hindi blockbuster followed by dinner and dancing
Pizza and a passionate discussion about your common interests, including where you both want to go for higher studies.
A play or literary reading, followed by an animated discussion about it at the nearest chai shop
An ethnic biryani joint where you discuss politics and current affairs over dinner.

Question 5/12

Regardless of where you live now, which of these places might you choose to move to for work?

Has to be a metro, preferably Mumbai, where you get a sense of being in the country's financial centre.
A metropolitan centre well-connected to smaller areas nearby, with a few trips abroad to enhance your professional growth
Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata, maybe visting rural areas once in a while to conduct surveys/research.
Bangalore/Mumbai/Hyderabad, with occasional work-related trips abroad.
An international location that gives you access to technological resources and which is a thriving economic centre

Question 6/12

What do you dream of doing on your next vacation?

Skiing in Switzerland or scuba diving in Sri Lanka.
A relaxed trip in either India or abroad where you catch up on your reading and see the sights
Doing a biking tour of Rajasthan with your friends.
Anything adventurous, either hiking or biking at interesting locations that are off the beaten track
Going on a hiking trip in the Himalayas.

Question 7/12

Your boss invites you to dinner at her place. You

remember to pick up flowers for her on the way
dress formally and take along a bottle of French wine to present to your host
give her both flowers and a bottle of champagne.
present her with an autographed copy of a book by one of her favourite authors
ask if you can bring dessert

Question 8/12

Which of these recent films did you like the most?

Corporate
Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi
The Mistress of Spices
Page 3
15 Park Avenue

Question 9/12

Which of the following are you likely to carry along to read while travelling?

Manga/graphic novels
The Google Story
A technogeek sci-fi novel
An Isaac Asimov novel
The Economic Times

Question 10/12

If you wrote your autobiography, you would title it:

Money Makes the World Go Round
Why I Won the Nobel in Economics
Why Money Makes the World Go Round
An Indian in New York
The Road Less Travelled

Question 11/12

What's your attitude to the college/university you attend(ed)?

It's the best B-school in the country.
It was definitely Ivy league as far as Indian schools are concerned, but I need an international degree to really broaden my horizons
It prepared me well to get a high-profile job at a global company
I'm proud of my alma mater. It's one of a kind.
It helped me develop multifaceted skills.

Question 12/12

Your best academic subjects are

a few niche subjects that you want to specialize further in
Economics as well as anything involving research
Accounts and Economics
Every subject, or almost all of them
a few subjects that you are most drawn to

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