Daybreak The secret behind IIMs' 100% placements? Opting out
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Aug 18, 2025 Explore the intriguing phenomenon of students at IIMs opting out of the placement process to maintain a facade of 100% placements. Learn how institutions cleverly manipulate statistics, creating an illusion of success. Hear personal stories from students prioritizing real work experience over immediate job offers. Delve into the competitive landscape and the challenges unplaced students face in making tough career choices, all while questioning the integrity of these placement figures.
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Student Walks Away After Warnings
- Yash chose not to join four newer IIMs after peers warned him placements were weak and opt-outs common.
- He decided to get work experience and aim only for top-tier IIMs next time.
Opt-Outs Mask Placement Reality
- Newer IIMs are inflating placement records by treating unplaced students as 'opted out' to claim 100% placements.
- This manipulation is driven by fierce competition for students and the marketing power of placement numbers.
Opt-Out Is Legit Tool, Abused In Practice
- The opt-out option has legitimate uses, but some IIMs actively nudge or auto-classify unplaced students as opted out.
- That practice preserves headline placement stats while leaving students disadvantaged.