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Is formal wear necessary during classes in the IIM Calcutta? Secondly, how tough is this qualifying mathematics test for a BTech student? Do we need to study for it?
Firstly no, formal wear is not necessary for classes in IIM Calcutta.
Secondly, qualifying mathematics tests for a B.Tech. student is not at all difficult. Just keep your basis strong and you are good to go.
What is the process and eligibility of getting enrolled in an executive MBA from IIM Calcutta?
IIM Calcutta is among the top B Schools in the customized executive education category globally. It offers 2 executive programs - PGP-Ex or Post Graduate Programs for Executive, and
PGP-Ex-VLM or PGP-Ex for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing.
Factors considered in the selection process include:
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Academic record
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Work Experience
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Performance in aptitude tests
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Personal interview
Now let’s have a glimpse of both courses individually.
PGPEX:
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1-year full-time program
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It is for Industry Executives who have worked for more than five years in the industry.
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The program helps people stuck in the middle of their careers to upgrade their management skills and climb the ladder to top management roles.
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You require a Bachelor's degree to join the program.
PGPEX-VLM:
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1-year full time program
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It focuses on the manufacturing industry
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Co-run by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras
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You require an engineering degree and a minimum of four and a half-year of work experience in manufacturing, engineering, and related sectors.
Both programs are equally good. The only difference lies in the fact that the latter focuses on manufacturing and technical aspects more than the former.
Is it justified for IIM Calcutta to increase fees from 22 lakhs to 27 lakhs for its one year MBA course when average placement salaries are less than 30 lakhs?
In today’s age, providing education has become more and more expensive. But it does not end there. Providing a good educational environment and experience has also become more and more challenging. IIM Calcutta’s decision to increase its fees is somewhat justified.
Some points that support my opinion are
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After the experience of an MBA from IIM Calcutta your salary almost doubles.
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You can change the line of your profession and get the role you had dreamt of.
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The average salary after such a program would actually be lesser- say 25 Lakhs CTC.
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Since it is a 1-year program, you get to work in the second year.
Investing in an MBA course at IIM Calcutta is surely a worthwhile investment. You won’t regret this decision and its value will stay with you forever.
Is XLRI Jamshedpur at par with the top 3 IIMS (A,B,C)?
XLRI is a prestigious B-school in India and is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the country. In 2022, its NIRF ranking was 8th, behind BLACKI and IIT Delhi. You should keep in mind that the criteria for these rankings may be different from what a student actually considers while selecting his preference.
Many consider it to be on par with the three renowned IIMs (A, B, C). XLRI's HR course is highly regarded. It has a batch strength of 177, ensuring a better student-to-faculty ratio, which is seen as an advantage over the IIMs. So while people’s perception may be that IIMs are better, the industry doesn’t consider it to be very far off.
Is PGCGM by IIM Calcutta a good course?
PGCGM is an excellent course if you want an IIM certification but don't want to leave your job. The learning is the same, and the faculty is the same; the only difference is that this is taught in a virtual online classroom rather than you sitting in a classroom in Calcutta. It also includes three campus visits, so you can get a feel for the campus.
Most people struggle to get into an IIM, and the PGCGM course costs 3.5 lakh versus 31 lakh for ISB's PGP Pro course.
Is it possible to reschedule an Interview at IIM, Bangalore or IIM, Calcutta?
Yes, it is possible to reschedule an interview at IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta or any other IIM. If you can’t attend the interview, for some reason, you can write a mail and request them to give you another interview slot. You should explain the reason and attach proof with the mail. For example, if your semester examination dates are clashing with the interview date, you should attach the examination schedule with the mail.
For valid reasons, they agree to reschedule.
Does IIMC consider work experience?
Yes, every IIM considers the work experience of the candidate during admission. In fact, work experience carries a certain weightage in the selection procedure. The final selection for admission at IIMs depends on the CAT score of the candidate, past academic scores, and other factors.
However, in the PI shortlisting criteria, the requirement of work experience is not mentioned. But you can expect several questions relating to it in the interview session. And during the final selection, a certain weightage is given to your past word experience. Although it may not be a significant contributing factor, work experience is definitely evaluated for admission at IIMs including IIMC.
In the following, some facts for IIMC are highlighted regarding the points according to the months of work experience. It is not definite and can vary a little.
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Months of work experience |
Points |
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<6 |
0 |
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6 months to 12 months |
1 |
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13 months to 18 months |
2 |
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19 months to 24 months |
3 |
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25 months to 30 months |
3.5 |
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31 months to 36 months |
4 |
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37 months to 42 months |
3 |
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>=43 |
2.5 |
Considering the above facts, it can be stated that besides the CAT scores students should also give preference to their work experiences as it matters for admission to IIMC. The weightage of work experience of a student is normally 4 out of 50 at the time of final selection, however, at the initial stage, there is no such significance.
What kinds of sports facilities are available at IIM Calcutta? Are there facilities for sports like tennis, squash, swimming, etc.?
Every top-notch institution promotes excellent sports culture and so does IIM Calcutta. It does not just focus on academics but on the overall development of its students through extensive extracurricular activities. Some sports facilities at IIMC are
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Tennis court
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Basketball court
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Swimming pool
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Football field
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Futsal court
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An indoor badminton court
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A gym complex
Apart from these, the Alumni Sports Complex has been made that comprises top-notch sports equipment and facilities. Some of its facilities include a squash court and two tennis courts with synthetic turf.
Moreover, sports fests are promoted at large here and are open to all sports lovers. Some of these fests are theIIMC-XL sports meet and Sangharsh, the sports fest between the top four IIMs ( ABCL).
I have 89.8 in 10th, 62.15 in 12th and I have one year back in engineering. Can I get admission in IIM Calcutta if I score a good percentile in CAT?
IIM Calcutta distributes its components and assigns weights to them in order to generate category-wise shortlists for the PI and WAT stages.
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COMPONENTS |
WEIGHTS |
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CAT Overall Score |
28 |
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Class Xth Marks |
10 |
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Class XIIth Marks |
10 |
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Gender Diversity Factor |
2 |
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Total |
50 |
(A/B)*28 is the formula for calculating cat percentile weight.
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A = Total CAT score of the candidate
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B = CAT Maximum Score
You will receive a 10/10 in class ten, a 2/10 in class twelve, and a 0 in gender diversity. To get an interview call from IIM Calcutta, you must score 99.9 percentile or higher.
Given that you received a very high CAT score, you must perform flawlessly in the interview and WAT in order to get the call. You can receive mentoring from IIM Ahmedabad alumni if you live in Delhi and are preparing for the CAT.
How many students repeat fail in IIM Calcutta every year?
It can range from 5 to 15 in a batch of 460, depending on one's grades. In the first year, grades are averaged across 18-20 subjects. As a result, there are numerous opportunities to balance one's performance and maintain the minimum required CGPA. In comparison to other IIMs, an average guy can easily handle academic pressure at C. Despite the fact that you can see that over 95% of the batch has left. However, for some, it is too much to bear. Because it is a CGPA system, your grades are relative. Consequently, you must take care to avoid becoming one of the bottom 2-3%.
There is a system in place for extra classes taught by seniors for difficult subjects, but it all comes down to your level of preparation and how much effort you are willing to put in.
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