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What is the CAT cutoff of BIMTECH Noida for PGDM marketing? What is the flagship course of BIMTECH Noida?

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Sudatta Gupta Posted On : February 19th, 2021
Studied at Birla Institute of Management Technology

BIMTECH, Greater Noida, is one of the most prestigious and reputed Business schools of our country. This coveted B-School offers good academics, great placement opportunities. The required CAT cutoff is also moderate for their flagship program, i.e. PGDP. 

Ranking:

  • The PGDM program at BIMTECH is consistently ranked among the top management courses of India. 
  • The institute has been ranked 47 for private MBA by NIRF 2020. India Today’20 has ranked the institute 34 in India.

Cutoff:

The cutoff marks for every exam like CAT/MAT/GMAT changes every year. In 2020, the required CAT cutoff for the PGDM Marketing program was 60.

Selection Parameter:

The different parameters for selection are discussed below.

Selection Criteria

Weightage - Merit/International Students Category

Personal Interview 

25%

Writing Ability Test (WAT)

10%

CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT Percentile

35%

Past Academic Performance (10th, 12th, Graduation)

10%

Additional Weightage for candidates with an engineering background

2%

Work Experience

10%

Regional- Eastern States (seven sisters), Southern States (Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir)

3%

ESCS Category- Minority Communities/SC/ST/OBC/EWS

2%

Gender (Female Candidates Only)

3%

For getting the regional weightage, a candidate must provide valid proof of residency, to the college and for the work experience weightage, a candidate must have worked for a minimum of one year where the turnover of the company should be greater than 50 crores. Management has the right to relax these norms based on the merit of the case. 

And the flagship course of BIMTECH is PGDM. They have different variations of this course like PGDM (Marketing), PGDM ( International Business), PGDM (IBM), PGDM (Retail).

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What type of topics are generally asked in WAT for BIMTECH?

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Ayush Tibrewal Posted On : February 4th, 2021
Studied at Birla Institute of Management Technology

The written ability test for BIMTECH is very similar to Essay writing. WAT is conducted with a single purpose to test your language skills. It also tests the areas of expression, grammar, way of writing, a conclusive ending, and connection of ideas as per the topic given.

Preparation Tips:

  • Every Management aspirant needs to grasp how to structure the essay with the three basic components, i.e. Introduction, Body, Conclusion.
  • The topics assigned for WAT at BIMTECH are not definite but they are generally on the current affairs. WAT is only a language skill test, so you don’t need to stress about it. 
  • You can’t become an expert in WAT overnight. Reading Editorials of Two National News Papers including one Business daily can be helpful according to the experienced students. It will be beneficial to listen to AIR News Analysis program by 9.15 pm daily as that will give food for thought.

Parameters of Evaluation:

The parameters of evaluation for WAT are given below.

  • Quality of content Facts
  • Interpretation or Analysis
  • Conclusion, Opinion, or Solution
  • Quality of Logical arguments
  • Support your Conclusion
  • Coherence
  • Clarity of Language
  • Basic Spelling and Grammar

You should read newspapers and magazines, and reach a wide variety of topics ranging across the domestic and the international line to do well in WAT. Watching experience videos of students who have completed WAT also can be helpful. 

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Should I join BIMTECH, Noida PGDM with a percentile of 86.23?

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Aakash Nigam Posted On : February 5th, 2021
PGDM, Birla Institute of Management Technology, 2017

The entrance score is not the only factor that is considered for admission for PGDM at BIMTECH. So, it is not possible to provide a definite answer from your percentile only. Discussed below are some points which may help you in understanding the admission process at BIMTECH.

Cutoff:

According to the recent placement trend at the institute, it is safe to say students with 86.23 percentile in CAT/XAT/GMAT are eligible to apply for all the courses.

  • PGDM - (Specializations- Finance/ Marketing/ Operations/ HR)
  • PGDM- International Business Management
  • PGDM- Insurance Business Management
  • PGDM- Retail Business Management

BIMTECH also accepts CMAT/MAT scores administered. Last year the required cutoff at the institute was as follows.

Program 

Entrance 

Cutoff

PGDM 

CAT/XAT/GMAT & CMAT

70% & 95%

PGDM IB 

CAT/XAT/GMAT & CMAT

65% & 90%

PGDM IBM 

CAT/XAT/GMAT & CMAT

60% & 70%

PGDM RM 

CAT/XAT/GMAT & CMAT

60% & 70%

BIMTECH is a reputed institute for management education. It is best known for its flagship program, i.e. PGDM. So, the institute is a great option for pursuing this course. The other courses are equally reputed among students too. The final decision is up to you. It also depends on what other options you have.

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What are the reviews about BIMTECH Noida?

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Meghamollar Roychowdhury Posted On : April 14th, 2023
Birla Institute of Management Technology

BIMTECH Noida is a well-established business school in India. Here are some reviews about BIMTECH Noida:

Pros:

  • The faculty at BIMTECH is highly experienced and knowledgeable, with many professors having industry experience.
  • The campus is equipped with modern facilities like a well-stocked library, computer labs, and sports facilities.
  • BIMTECH has a strong alumni network, which helps students in getting better job opportunities.
  • The institute offers a wide range of programs in management, including MBA, PGDM, Executive PGDM, and Doctoral programs.
  • The institute has tie-ups with several international universities, offering opportunities for student exchange programs and international internships.

Cons:

  • The fee structure of BIMTECH is comparatively higher than some other business schools in India.
  • The institute follows a strict attendance policy, which can be challenging for students who want to pursue internships or other activities outside the campus.
  • The location of the institute, i.e., Noida, might not be ideal for everyone, as it is not well-connected to other parts of Delhi-NCR.

Overall, BIMTECH Noida is considered one of the top business schools in India, and its graduates have been placed in reputed companies both in India and abroad. However, it is advisable to do your research and consider your preferences before applying to the institute.

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How good are the placements for marketing at BIMTECH, Noida?

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Arjun Arora Posted On : February 23rd, 2021
Studied at Birla Institute of Management Technology (2018)

Marketing is a popular specialization for MBA and PGDM aspirants as it offers good placement opportunities and job assurance. The demand for marketing professionals with MBA or PGDM qualifications has also increased. And also have experienced the same at BIMTECH, Greater Noida. 

Categories

BIMTECH

Placement Percentage

100%

Highest Salary Package

12 LPA

Average Salary Package

6 LPA

Coming to salary packages, the placements for marketing specialization at BIMTECH have been close to 100% over the last few years. The reason behind this is that during their time at BIMTECH we make sure that they are industry-ready and highly employable through: 

  • KPMG Six Sigma Green Belt Diploma 
  • International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Certification 
  • XED Intellect Training 
  • Seminars and workshops 
  • Internships in top corporates and organizations 

Another reason for this is that the Institute is part of the well-known B.K. Birla Group of Institutions, and is supported by Birla Group of Companies as the students can get good placement opportunities across all industries. The marketing department of Birla Group of Companies recruits from the campus, enhances the chances of the students.

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How good is bimtech Noida? Is it worth joining?

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Dishari Bannerjee Posted On : February 10th, 2021
Student at Birla Institute of Management Technology (2016-2018)

It is a fantastic choice for the students who want to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Management where all the teachings are done based on keeping in mind a fresher's perspective.

Faculty:

  • The faculty members are exceedingly qualified and carry tremendous knowledge about the commercial world.
  • They have teaching experience for more than ten years, among which many faculties hold global teaching experiences.
  • Their teachings mainly focus on the on-going events of real-life and case studies that give the students an idea of the corporate world for a better understanding. 

Campus Facilities:

  • It has a very eco-friendly environment for comfortable living with sources like a gymnasium, library. and with mind-boggling sports facilities like basketball, cricket, badminton, table tennis, etc on the campus.
  • Boys’ hostel for 1st year is located outside the campus which can cause difficulty.
  • Bus facility is available from the campus to the hostels and vice versa, making the regular journey of the hostel residentials easy, and less hectic in the extreme hot weather of Delhi. 

Placements: 

  • Every student gets an equal opportunity in terms of placement. Offers received by students are of the above-average category with a placement rate of 96.59%.
  • It is solely dependent upon your skill set to secure a job with a good placement package.
  • Top domestic and international recruiting companies visit the institute to offer placement. 

The table below shows the salaries offered by recruiting companies:

Highest international CTC

Rs 23 LPA

Highest domestic CTC

Rs 18 LPA

Average CTC

Rs 8.13 LPA

The fee structure is a bit high when compared to placement packages but when the overall experience is looked at, then it is worth it. The food at the mess is very good in taste and proper measures are taken to ensure cleanliness and quality. 

BIMTECH is definitely the perfect choice for the MBA seeking fresher and students for a fruitful career and life experience.

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What is the CAT cutoff for a BIMTECH retail management course?

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Anjali Sharma Posted On : February 4th, 2021
PGDM, BIMTECH

BIMTECH, Greater Noida one of the most desired and highly ranked B-schools in India. It is a preferred destination for MBA or PGDM for CAT 2020 aspirants. Great learning, decent placements, and relatively modest CAT cut-off used in shortlisting for flagship PGDP add to the key strengths of this coveted B-school.

Admission: 

  • BIMTECH will accept CAT, XAT to shortlist candidates for the final admission round for PGDM. 
  • For admission to PGDM (RM) and PGDM (IBM), an aspirant is required to have a valid CAT / MAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT score. 
  • The Retail Management admission is admissible through the MAT / CMAT score also. 
  • Minimum 60 percentile in CAT / XAT and minimum of 80 percentile in MAT/CMAT is required.

Along with the good score, student performance is also examined. BIMTECH has its own selection criterion, which includes Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) and the student has to perform well in both.

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How is the BIMTECH girls hostel?

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Sugandhi Mishra Posted On : September 15th, 2022
Studied at University of Delhi

BIMTECH offers excellent on and off-campus hostel accommodation to students. Girls students are usually allocated double-sharing rooms. The hostels have modern living arrangements. All basic amenities are available to students such as microwave, fridge, TV. Hostels are wi-fi enabled. 

As a hosteller, you will have access to well-equipped gym facilities, dinning hall, cafeteria, and sports facilities. 

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How restricted/conservative is life at BIMTECH Noida?

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Sanjeev Agarwal Posted On : February 19th, 2021
P.G.D.M. from Birla Institute of Management Technology (2019)

BIMTECH is one the famous Business schools in our country and offers hostel facilities for both male and female students.

Entry Timings:

For female students:

The female students of both 1st year and 2nd year live at the hostel and are required to enter the hostel by 7:30 PM during summer season and by 6:30 PM during winter season. If in some situation, they get late then they have to write an email to the hostel warden describing their reason for being late and take permission.

For male students:

The entry timing for male students at hostel is 9 PM because their hostel is around 1.5 km away from the college. It can take some more time to reach the hostel. However, if they get late in any case, they too have to write an email to their hostel warden describing the reason and take permission.

Smoking and Alcohol:

Smoking and consumption of alcohol are prohibited inside the campus and if someone is found in any of these situations then he/she will have to pay a fine to the college. They also might need to vacate the hostel.

Attendance:

All the students are required to maintain an attendance of 60%. If someone's attendance is below the required percentage then he/she may not be able to sit in exams.

Apparel:

All the students are required to be well dressed and wear decent clothes to the premises and avoid wearing shorts. This rule is in place because many faculties live on campus.

Professors:

The professors here are very friendly. If students have any doubts or want to talk about something they can easily get to the professors and have a conversation.

Some of the facts discussed below can make the institute seem restrictive. Your overall experience at the institute will be great. There are many events, and extracurricular activities, conducted around the academic year which you can enjoy.

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How is the retail management course in BIMTECH, Noida? What is its placement?

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Shivani Rai Posted On : February 4th, 2021
PGDM at BIMTECH (2019)

In the current industry, the demand for retail marketing is increasing. The upcoming market leaders need to be innovative. BIMTECH prepares students for that precisely with proper guidance and industry contacts. It is considered one of the leading B-schools of India. Dissertation and practical projects are an essential part of the PGDM-Retail curriculum of BIMTECH. BIMTECH course work consists of internships, live projects, and industry visits, etc. which will surely give you an upper hand. 

Practical Experience:

  • In Retail Management, you will need practical hands-on experience and BIMTECH excels in it. 
  • In the past, students performed hands-on projects in one of the best malls in Delhi along with a faculty. 
  • These practices come in handy if you want to become an expert in communication skills, interpersonal skills, learn body language and read the minds of the customers.

Placements:

BIMTECH has a promising placement record for Retail Management. 

  • Each student must go through a 3-month internship before the placements. Which is quite beneficial for students.
  • The institutes Centre For Corporate Relations guide the students through the whole process of preparing the CV or preparation for the final placement interview.
  • Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, Aditya Birla Retail, Catwalk, Bata India, Raymonds are some of the top recruiters at BIMTECH.
  • During the summer internship, the institute had about 170 Corporates and organizations that offered three months of internships to 354 first-year students. 

The table shows a brief overview of the institution.

Median CTC

INR 8.13 LPA

Highest CTC

INR 23 LPA (International), INR 18 LPA (Domesttic)

Fees 

INR 9 lakhs

Entrance Examination

CAT/XAT/GMAT

Overall, BIMTECH is a great potential choice for retail management. It also has a legacy of offering quality education in the field of management for almost 3 decades. 

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