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How can I prepare for my interview on IIMC?
Any interview including IIMC is basically a thorough explanation of your thought process. Discussed below are a few tips which may come in handy during the interview.
- Focus on your strengths and try to highlight your strengths.
- Keep your attitude positive and show that you are a go-getter.
- If you have any specific talent do not forget to mention it.
- Keep yourself updated with the current affairs.
- Have a clear idea about your educational qualification, and the future plan.
Besides this, you should also work on the following topics for an interview at any B-School.
- Your UG subjects along with the specific areas of interest.
- Focus on reading daily Current Affairs.
- Hobbies
- Personal questions
- Brush up basic Mathematics Skills
So, try to be yourself and do not exaggerate. How the interview will go depends entirely on you. No matter the questions asked try to turn the table to your side. Hope the answer was helpful.
Does graduation percentage matter in selection at IIM Calcutta?
Yes, the graduation percentage is taken into consideration for selection at IIM Calcutta. The very first step of the admission process requires shortlisting of candidates for the personal interview. These candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the following criteria:
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CAT score: 70% weightage
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Past Academic Record: 30% weightage
So 30% of your chances depend upon your 10th, 12th, and Graduation scores.
How are placements at IIM Calcutta PGPEX VLM? Is it worth it in the long-run?
This course is specifically for people from manufacturing companies. This is not like the general PGPEX program. VLM also has tie-ups with IITs and Japanese firms for internship opportunities.
The placement statistics for PGPEX VLM at IIM Calcutta are tabulated below:
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Particulars |
Placement Statistics |
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Total No of students |
39 |
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Total no offers |
38 |
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Total Companies participated |
31 |
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Highest CTC |
INR 47.5 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 18.9 LPA |
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Median CTC |
INR 18 LPA |
If you are looking for general management and want an accredited internationally ranked program then you can pursue PGPEX.
What is the difference between IIM Calcutta, Lucknow, and FMS Delhi?
Firstly the question is pretty vague as you haven’t mentioned the parameters for comparison between IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and FMS Delhi. Yet I have included some factual comparisons between the three.
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FMS is the oldest as it was established in 1954, IIM Calcutta in 1961, and IIM Lucknow in 1984.
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FMS and IIM Calcutta offer only one MBA program (2 years) whereas IIM Lucknow offers 3 PGP, PGP-ABM, and PGP-SM.
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The order for the batch size of the three colleges is IIML>IIMC>FMS Delhi.
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Both the IIMs i.e. IIM Calcutta and IIM Lucknow are autonomous institutions where FMS Delhi is a department of the University of Delhi.
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Fees for IIM Calcutta: INR 2700000, IIM Lucknow: INR 19.25 Lakhs, FMS Delhi: 1.92 Lakhs
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The specialty of IIM Calcutta is finance, FMS Delhi is Marketing and IIM Lucknow is operations.
All this comparison is based on actual facts and not my personal opinion.
Which program is better and has comparatively more market value and acceptance: IIM Ahmedabad AGMP, IIM Bangalore EGMP, or IIM Calcutta EPBM? All 3 are blended part-time certificate programs.
IIM Ahmedabad - AGMP and IIM Bangalore - EGMP are both excellent programs, better than IIM Calcutta - EPBM. Both classes are held twice a week. Classes were held online during the pandemic. If you are currently employed, both programs will help you advance in your current position.
The one-year AGMP program at IIM Ahmedabad is specifically designed to provide working professionals with general management skills in a global business environment. Jaro Education's classes are delivered using the synchronous Learning Technology platform.
The EGMP at IIM Bangalore brings together participants with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences, allowing for peer learning. The curriculum is overseen by the IIMB's distinguished faculty. Participants actively participate in case studies and discussions, role-playing, games, and so on.
IIM Calcutta - EPBM prepares participants to adapt to today's fast-paced technological and organizational challenges, while also evolving and adapting themselves. Once a week, the sessions are delivered via an online platform (Sunday from 3:30 - 6:30 PM). There are two 5-day campus visits. Campus visits are subject to the evolving pandemic situation and are dependent on government and institute pandemic regulations, advisories, and guidelines.
Can I get admission to IIM Calcutta with an 80 in 10th, 99.85 in 12th, and 98 in graduation?
IIM Calcutta focuses on CAT rather than 10th/12th/graduation to give you PI calls. Then, during the selection stage, IIM C prioritizes PI performance over all other factors. So, without a doubt, your academic results are excellent and will aid you in the admissions process (though relatively low). So, if you want to get into IIM C for MBA, you should focus on getting a higher CAT percentile and excellent PI preparation and performance.
If you have academic or gender diversity work experience, or if you are from the EWS/PwD/NC-OBC/SC/ST category, the process will be sped up.
Does IIM Calcutta have a Student Exchange Program?
There is a Student Exchange Program at each IIM. How old a college is, makes the biggest difference. When compared to newer IIMs, older B schools will have more and better tie-ups with colleges. IIM Calcutta is no exception. As an old college, it has ties with many good schools all over the world.
In today's world, managers must be able to quickly adjust and adapt to a variety of situations, as well as be adaptable enough to work with teams spread across the globe. In such cases, familiarity with foreign cultures and etiquette becomes critical. IIM Calcutta aims to prepare all of its graduates to deal with an increasingly globalized world. Second-year students are given the opportunity to study abroad for a trimester as part of this endeavor. This teaches students how to work in multinational teams while also learning about the intricacies of multiple ethnicities.
The Student Exchange Program (STEP) provides our students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to practice their skills in a global setting. Additionally, this aids them in learning important information about their peer group at the partner institute. Along with fostering relationships that last a lifetime, this exchange gives students the opportunity to hone the practical abilities needed to function effectively in groups of people from a wide range of backgrounds. Thus, teachers try to instill in their students the traits that managers of today highly value, such as being more tolerant and open-minded.
STEP takes up the fifth trimester of a total of six trimesters that an IIMC student must attend. Students can attend courses of their choice at the partner institute and receive the necessary academic credits at IIM Calcutta for their efforts. STEP allows a student to be exposed to various perspectives on management practice today, as well as see them applied in a variety of situations.
What should I do after getting a year repeat at IIM Calcutta?
Deciding to drop out from IIM Calcutta is definitely a very difficult decision. One has to go through a lot to make it. Now if you get a repeat year don’t get demotivated. The first step should be to analyze the reason for your failure.
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In case of sickness or personal reasons: Such reasons should be given a second chance. Don’t just give up your bright future just because you failed to accomplish it in due time.
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Failed in certain subjects: There are two scenarios to be considered here. First, you are confident that you will now put in extra effort and make it through. Then you should definitely repeat. But if you are not confident and think you won’t be able to make it again then don’t waste your time and efforts repeating. It’s normal not to be able to accomplish certain things that others can. There are always other options that might be better for you.
The most important thing is what your reason for repeating the year is. And honestly, you know best whether you should repeat the year or not.
Choice between Great Lakes PGPBA and IIM Calcutta EPBA. Which one to choose?
The BA course has been recently initiated at both institutes. Without second thoughts, Great Lakes has top-notch faculty who handle the courses meticulously. But the competitor IIM Calcutta makes the discussion more difficult.
The only difference between the two courses is that IIM Calcutta has probably started the BA course because of its flagship PGPM program under the IIMC brand. Whereas Great Lakes BA is another flagship program. So the focus might be better.
Choose IIM Calcutta if you are willing to attach yourself to its brand name for the rest of your life.
What should I select? There is no PGP option for IIM Calcutta in the CAT application form.
The 2-year PGP program will undoubtedly be available in the CAT application form for IIM Calcutta. Simply select all of the programs, and the problem will be resolved.
If you are only interested in IIM Calcutta, select all programs with the IIM Calcutta name in the list. The CAT registration form 2022 is divided into six sections, as follows:
Academic Achievements
Personal Information
Work Experience
Programs
Test City
Payment
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