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In IIM Ahmedabad, how did you find your classes on the first day?
My sister is an IIM Ahmedabad pass out and narrated her experience of her first day at the prestigious institute.
Firstly you have to look at the seating chart outside the class. Once you enter you will find your name assigned to a particular seat. Seats are assigned on the basis of an unknown algorithm.
The first class is usually conducted by the Director Prof. Ashish Nanda. An alumnus of the institute, he is no less than a celebrity there. The students are excited to be in such a coveted place and taught by such an important person.
Class rooms are usually named CR1 or CR9. Find your own classroom beforehand and on the said date enter your classroom wel before time. You will be astonished to find that the class will have already been filled with eager students.
Which is better Stanford University or IIM Ahmedabad?
Is IIM Calcutta an "IIM Ahmedabad" rejected college?
I think comparing both IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta is doing injustice to these colleges. Both the IIMs are excellent at their own level.
If you consider the rankings then IIM Ahmedabad tips the list and IIM Calcutta comes next. But do rankings really matter that much? It might be possible that a certain college is on top of the list but inconvenient for you and a certain college is second in the list and is best suited for you.
I have seen friends who have rejected offers from IIM Ahmedabad and went for IIM Calcutta because it suited their needs better.
Some special features of IIM Calcutta that IIM Ahmedabad does not have are:
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A finance lab with a Bloomberg terminal
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Top notch finance faculty
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CEMS-MiM programme (Masters in Management programme ranked 7th in the world)
So yes IIM Ahmedabad is the best IIM but IIM Calcutta is also not an ordinary one. Choose the one that suits your needs best rather than which ranks the most.
What are the pros and cons of XLRI Jamshedpur vs IIM Ahmedabad?
We can compare IIM Ahmedabad to XLRI Jamshedpur on the basis of the following aspects:
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Brand Value: Without any doubt the brand value of IIM Ahmedabad is much more than XLRI.
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Placements: IIM Ahmedabad enjoys a slight improvement in placement opportunities than XLRI
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Alumni: IIM Ahmedabad has amazing alumni like Raghuram Rajan, Chetan Bhagat, Harsha Bhogle, etc and has dominance over top positions in industry. XLRI on the other hand has its own alumni pool that’s known to back XLRI strongly.
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Industry scope: Both the colleges enjoy an excellent industry reach. XLRI first BM batch (2020–22) of Delhi NCR campus completed its placements with an average of around 27 lakhs. This shows their vast industry reach.
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Rankings: If you consider ranking then XLRI is far behind the top IIM Ahmedabad. But in reality it should have ranked 3rd (after IIM A B C).
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Culture: The culture at IIM Ahmedabad is less vibrant than that of XLRI
So it can be said that both XLRI and IIM Ahmedabad offer if not equal but excellent career opportunities.
Is ISB better than IIM A/B/C and FMS Delhi?
My uncle is an alumnus of IIM Calcutta and also an ex-employee of ISB. So I asked him about the same. He told me that the faculty of IIM Calcutta focuses on the overall development of students and not just academics. They prepare you for the life ahead and not just for exams or placement. ISB on the other hand due to its short duration course is unable to cope with this aspect. Also, the fees of ISB are much more than that of IIMs. The only merit is that it saves you a year as the flagship program at IIMs is two years.
So ISB is a good choice for you only if
- You are looking for a course of shorter duration
- You are okay with spending a lot of money
- You value the degree more than what you learn from it
Both the institutes are world-class and therefore not much comparison can be drawn from them.
What is the cutoff of IIM Ahmedabad 2020?
For the batch of 2020-23, the minimum CAT cutoff is 80 at IIM Ahmedabad. A detailed description of the CAT cutoff for shortlisting candidates is given below.
|
Category |
Verbal and Reading Comprehension Percentile Rank (PVRC) |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Percentile Rank (PDILR) |
Quantitative Aptitude Percentile Rank (PQA) |
Overall Percentile and Rank (PT) |
|
General |
70 |
70 |
70 |
80 |
|
NC-OBC-cum-transgender |
65 |
65 |
65 |
75 |
|
SC |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
|
ST |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
|
PwD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
|
PwD (ST) |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
You can get detailed information about the shortlisting process at IIM Ahmedabad from various pages on the internet. However, having a good CAT score is not enough to secure admission at IIM Ahmedabad.
Here is my friend’s profile that didn’t make the final list. despite having a good CAT score and decent academic record.
- Category - General
- Graduation - B.Tech Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi
- Work Experience - None
- 10th Marks - 95%
- 12th Marks - 94%
- 10+2+3 Marks - 7.4 CGPA
So, the cut-off is not the ultimate factor to be selected. There are various other aspects that play crucial roles if you will be shortlisted or not.
How is it to intern at CIIE IIM Ahmedabad?
The internship experience at CIIE IIM Ahmedabad is one of the finest experiences you will get and may even help you to become an entrepreneur yourself.
Opportunities are galore here and you will get the first-hand experience of understanding the technologies and business models being followed by startups all over the world. You will get in-depth knowledge about market research such as segmentation, gapping, opportunities, and drawbacks, etc.
One of my friends did his internship there during his summer break a few years back. Here are some of the things that he got to experience there.
- Work culture – The best thing about working here is this. All the interns play games like cricket together like a team.
- Networking – You will interact with lots of entrepreneurs and get exposure. There are various events such as Startup Saturdays and Tech 4Impact where you can make contacts with many budding entrepreneurs.
- Learning Experience – You can learn while you work and start your own business venture as well.
Thus overall it is a very nice and enriching experience to work here which you will cherish forever.
Do SRCC students get into IIM Ahmedabad?
Though Shri Ram College of Commerce has high cut-offs for admission at the graduation level, it is incorrect to assume that all SRCC students who pass the CAT exam will be admitted to IIM Ahmadabad. It is important to remember that work experience is highly valued at IIM Ahmadabad.
Many students from other colleges apply to prestigious institutes. Nothing can stop you from getting into IIM Ahmedabad if you are determined to do so. So remember that regardless of where you studied, you can still get into IIM Ahmedabad.
Why do people prefer IIM Calcutta over IIM Ahmedabad for finance-related jobs?
The claim that IIM Calcutta is India's finance campus, is overstated. Yes, C has a slightly higher number of finance recruiters, but the majority of the top recruiters also attend IIM Ahmedabad and Bangalore. The difference is in tier 2 and 3 finance companies, which Ahmedabad makes up for with good FMCG and consulting roles.
In general, placement processes in Calcutta are disorganized when compared to Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and even FMS. Processes in Calcutta are woefully out of date, as evidenced by the recent dissent against place reps and the subsequent motion of no confidence.
It has been noticed that people only select IIM Calcutta over IIM Ahmedabad if they are having problems with location and not because they believe Calcutta to be superior to Ahmedabad.
How do I prepare to get selected in IIM Ahmedabad?
To get admission in IIM Ahmedabad, you need to appear for CAT, first. International students need to appear for the GMAT. Students who score above the required cutoff and composite score, are shortlisted for the WAT-PI round. The final selection will be based on various factors such as your past academics, work experience, CAT score, performance in WAT-PI, etc. IIM Ahmedabad also looks for leadership qualities in students.
Clear your basics in English and Quants. Study newspapers and stay updated with the happenings around you. Solve puzzles. These are some of the things that you can do while preparing for IIM Ahmedabad.
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