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Looking for data science courses in Hyderabad. Which is good ISB or INSOFE?
ISB Hyderabad’s Data Science program focuses more on the Management aspect. It explains what business decisions to make once you are well-versed in technical knowledge. On the other hand, INSOFE focuses on the technical aspects of Data Science. This program teaches people to solve business problems by building models and interpreting technical results.
In case you are confused about what to choose, pay a visit to both institutes and check factors like
- Curriculum
- Faculty
- Academic and industry experience
- Career services
Only after analyzing such factors will you be able to make an informed decision.
After a 3-year course for a BBA, can we write the GMAT exam to do an MBA in ISB, Hyderabad?
Writing the GMAT and applying for ISB Hyderabad are both different things. One can sit for GMAT even before gaining any work experience while still in college. GMAT is just one of the many criteria required for ISB Hyderabad admission.
After completing BBA, apply through the Early Entry Option, which is meant for candidates with less than 2 years of work experience.
Although you can apply right after college, you can join ISB Hyderabad only after gaining a work experience of 2 years. With a good GMAT score, you should be able to target a wide range of MIM programs like that of London Business School, HEC Paris, etc.
What’s important is that you know what you want to pursue and are planning to apply early for it.
What are my chances of getting into ISB Hyderabad or Mohali?
Firstly it's not up to you to choose Hyderabad or Mohali. You can just apply to ISB and the campus is allotted on the basis of a strange algorithm.
Now coming back to the question of your chances of getting into ISB, it seems I know nothing about your profile. I will state some general points regarding ISB Hyderabad admissions
- The first and foremost requirement is entrance exams like GMAT and GRE. The average is around 710 for GMAT and 325 for GRE.
- You need a minimum of 2 years of work experience
- You require and Letter of Recommendation and introspective essays
- You need to feel a comprehensive application form that attracts the judges
More than work experience, the quality of your work and achievements matter more. While writing the essays mention the unique qualities and roles you have fulfilled in life.
How does a typical profile of a student look like who gets a call eventually from ISB, Hyderabad?
Let me tell you that there is no typical profile of students studying at ISB Hyderabad as it welcomes a rich blend of students from various walks of life. They come from different backgrounds, cultures, and academic backgrounds. ISB Hyderabad focuses a lot on diversity so as to give chances to everyone.
Your group can have anyone including IT grads, engineers, CAs, Doctors, lawyers, and many others. The only uniting force is their willingness to move out of their comfort zones and do something that demands more than their occupation and specialization.
How ISB Hyderabad is different from ISB Mohali?
My brother has had an experience with both campuses and claims that both colleges are unique in their own aspects. Some major differences between the two campuses are
- The Mohali campus has better infrastructure owing to its recent construction. It’s decked with modern world-class facilities and is more advanced in comparison to the Hyderabad campus.
- The Mohali campus is located in North and has better food varieties
- The batch size is small at the Mohali campus thereby reducing the competition tremendously.
- Sometimes the faculty for the same courses is different across the two campuses owing to their availability and other external factors.
- The Mohali campus has a more relaxed atmosphere than the Hyderabad campus as it is near Chandigarh. Hyderabad campus is always bustling due to the presence of a larger workforce, and colleges.
Rather than choosing the campus, make the best out of whatever is available to you.
How can a student get admission in ISB Hyderabad (YLP) who has not so good academic record, not good in extra curricular activities, and has done no extraordinary thing in his life?
The YLP program is one of the most competitive programs as its candidates are students who have no work experience yet are desperate for admission. In order to compensate for the lack of work experience in the YLP admits, ISB looks for candidates that have excellent caliber. This can be evaluated through their accomplishments in life such as extracurricular experiences, social work, or extra certificates. Therefore only people from top institutions from all over India with exceptional profiles are able to make it.
Considering your profile, I will only give you the truth. Since you have no additional qualifications and lack in many areas the chances of admission are very less. However, don't get discouraged, instead work on your MBA essay. This might be your last chance for admission. You can show your talents and how you are a unique individual and can achieve great success. Another way is to go for the Early Entry Option which gives you additional 2 years to improve your profile.
What job profiles and pay packages can I expect after MBA from ISB Hyderabad?
Your job prospects are defined by your specialization and the industry or sector you are willing to choose.
Domains like International Business, Sales, marketing, or strategic planning can fetch you a package of around 15 Lakh to 30 Lakh INR. You can expect a higher salary if you invest in your core education and experience.
You can go for other sectors too and secure jobs in MNCs that offer packages as high as INR 50 Lakh. The roles offered by Tech companies like Google, IBM, and GE offer some of the most coveted roles. At the end, all that matters is your profile and your job inclinations.
I want to do MBA from ISB Hyderabad but I only have 31 months of experience as a credit officer in a PSB bank. Do I have a chance in ISB if I am able to score 720+ in GMAT?
ISB Hyderabad MBA admission depends on various factors like GMAT score and work experience. Based on these parameters your profile is quite a good one. However, these factors are influenced by some other factors as well like
Your achievements in the work you have done so far.
Your MBA essay constitutes the most crucial part of your profile. Your purpose for pursuing MBA, why you are choosing ISB Hyderabad and what are your goals in life. Clarity of goals is always awarded and considered a striking characteristic.
A letter of recommendation is another way of gaining the upper hand in ISB Hyderabad MBA admission. Choose people who really know you and can cite some good examples from your life story and present you the way you are.
The personal interview is the final and most impactful round that needs to be dealt with smartly.
So a good GMAT score is not the only requirement for getting admitted to ISB Hyderabad. You need to work on your overall profile.
When is the best time to be writing your GMAT for YLP at ISB Hyderabad
From my friends' experience, February or March is the best time to attempt your GMAT for YLP at ISB Hyderabad. The logic behind this has been explained below.
The Round 1 is a basic filter round that evaluates you on the basis of your essay, extracurriculars, and academic credentials.
Now, Round 2 evaluates you on the basis of your GMAT score, essays, LOR, resume and attachments of other valid credentials.
The usual gap between Round 2 and 3 is 4 months. Usually the time given for GMAT preparation and Round 2 application submission is 4 months. But if your profile is lacking in any aspect, finishing the GMAT by February and March gives you additional time to improve your profile through essays or other categories. This increases your performance in the Interview.
So the best way is to complete your GMAT before Round 1 to avail maximum benefits.
Does the 10th, the 12th and the graduate marks percent is considered to be essential part to get admission in ISB Hyderabad?
B Schools focus on overall profiles rather than individual parameters. Individually speaking your 12th score values a lot in ISB Hyderabad admission. But if you look at the bigger picture it is just one of the many factors that determine one’s eligibility. B Schools specially ISB Hyderabad prefer candidates with an overall pleasing profile rather than extraordinary performance in one area only. For instance, someone with splendid past academics may not get admission because he wrote a poor essay or performed badly at the interview.
If you are bothered a lot by your low marks in class 10 or 12, you should have a logical reason for your poor performance. Also, you should compensate for poor scores by getting excellent GMAT scores and working on other areas like EQ and IQ. Another way to compensate for average past performance is by portraying an excellent extracurricular background or the social work you have done so far.
The most crucial part is the clarity of goals. More than any score what matters is the reason you choose MBA and that too from ISB Hyderabad.
Your profile should have something that sets you apart from other candidates and increases your chances of admission.
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