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Why do colleges like Lovely Professional University, Sharda University, and Amity University advertise on TV? Do these universities have any standing or credibility?
Even though colleges like LPU, Sharda and Amity spend a lot of money advertising themselves, these private institutions provide plenty of opportunities to their students. It is ultimately the students’ responsibility to make use of these opportunities. Deserving candidates are offered scholarships by these educational institutions.
Private Universities are the face of the modern Indian Education System after the IITs and NITs. The high end infrastructure and research facilities at top private engineering colleges has resulted in projecting India as a center of excellence in higher education. Moreover, the faculty and teaching standards at these institutions are of good quality.
Thus, Lovely Professional University, Sharda University, Amity University, etc. have a good reputation and credibility.
Is it true that XLRI does not consider past academics for admission?
Past Academics are not just mere parameters for admission but they evaluate your consistency in performing well across various academic stages. This signifies your flexibility to adapt and maintain a consistent result. Thus a well-maintained and stable academic record ensures your competency and is given more importance than inconsistency in your academic profile.
Most B-School consider past academic records to ensure the student’s ability to give consistently good results. XLRI too is one such institute, the only difference being that initial shortlisting is not done on that basis. This enables candidates with a valid reason for average past academics to justify their profile. In fact, their justification can even convince the panelists to consider them over other candidates with better past academic records.
The reason I am so confident about this is that my sister told me her batchmates comprised both; students with excellent past academic records and students with below-average academic records. These students managed to seek admission by performing excellently in the post-written process.
So, XLRI does consider past academics but not for initial shortlisting and the overall weightage given to academics is comparatively less than other B schools.
Why is IIT Madras the best IIT?
There is no such thing as a best IIT as each IIT has its unique strengths and weaknesses. Here is how I grade the top engineering colleges in India
- The 5 oldest IITs, IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Madras, and KGP are considered to be in the top layer. Even BITS Pilani and IIIT Hyderabad fall into this category.
- The second level of IITs includes IIT Roorkee, Guwahati, Hyderabad, and IIT BHU.
- The third level comprises IITs like IIT Indore, Gandhinagar, Ropar, Mandi, etc.
In reality, what matters more than the college and its brand name is the efforts you invest in making the most out of the resources offered by the college. Your attitude towards academics and passion for success is the driving fuel and the image of the college just adds to the processes.
Can we use last year's GATE score for NITIE Mumbai 3 PGD courses?
Yes, you can use last year’s GATE score for getting admission in 3 PGD courses at NITIE Mumbai. Your GATE score will be valid for the next 3 years. So, you can apply for NITIE, within that period, with the same GATE score. You won’t have to take GATE again within the next 3 years.
How is IIM Rohtak for an FPM program?
IIM Rohtak offers a full-time doctoral program in management or FPM (full-time). This program is designed for working professionals. The exams accepted for admission to this program are CAT/GMAT/UGC-NET/GRE/GATE (in relevant disciplines). Those who did not appear for any of these exams can sit for the RAT (Research Aptitude Test).
Here are a few highlights pertaining to the program
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Duration |
4 years |
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Fees |
INR 7.46 lakh |
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Common eligibility |
PG degree in any discipline/ CA, ICWA, or CS/ 4 year or 8 semesters Bachelor’s degree |
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Selection |
CAT/GMAT/UGC-NET/GRE/GATE/RAT |
The Ph.D. specializations offered under this program are in the following disciplines
- Economics & Public Policy
- Finance & Accounting
- Marketing & Strategic Management
- Management Information System
- Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
- Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques
Overall, IIM Rohtak FPM is a great choice for those working professors who are looking for a decent program to upgrade their managerial skills and climb the corporate ladder.
Is doing a certificate programme in financial analytics from IIM Rohtak worth it?
Certification courses are only worth it if you apply those learnings in your workspace. If you can use the acquired knowledge in your current job role, only then is the course of any value to you.
You can go to platforms like Kaggle to apply your learnings in solving different problems, and even talk about your learnings in future interviews. IIM Rohtak has a brand name, but there are other important things you should consider before opting for the course.
Do some research on the course curriculum, faculty, student feedback and total cost. But first and foremost, try learning financial analytics from platforms like Udemy, Datacamp, Coursera and Edx. Doing so will help you understand the fundamentals of financial analytics before you commit to any certification course from IIMs or the like.
Do proper research from your side before opting for the financial analytics certificate program at IIM Rohtak.
What happens during orientation in IIT Madras?
During the orientation at IIT Madras, the professors will enlighten you about this college. You’ll be made familiar with the campus life and activities at IITM.
Other than that, you’ll meet your batchmates, and make some friends. Just like you, the other new students will be filled with excitement and anxiety. You and other new students will be addressed by the Dean and the Director, accompanied by other faculty members or senior students holding PORs.
The Saathi and MiTr stalls will be set up to help you and provide you with some booklets.
Which college is better for MBA among UBS, BITS, BIMTECH and NIT Trichy?
For an MBA degree, BIMTECH will be the best option among these. It has a clear focus on management education and also has the backing of Birla group. BIMTECH placements are pretty good for MBA. According to the recent placement drive, around 95.28% of students got placement offers and the average CTC received by the students was INR 8.07 LPA.
The Fore School of Management doesn't have a hostel facility. How's the life after college hours? Where do you stay?
FORE School of Management doesn’t have hostel accommodation of its own but it has tie-up with other hostels in the area. Most students are day scholars and stay in nearby PGs and flats.
FORE offers an enviable campus experience. During the first year, you can spend your time after college on campus or hangout with friends somewhere else. Second-year students usually have classes throughout the day.
Should I go to IBS Hyderabad (ICFAI) for an MBA? Why or why not?
IBS Hyderabad isn’t a good option for MBA. The placement record of the institute isn’t good. You won’t get a good ROI. The course fee for an MBA at IBS Hyderabad is INR 16.02 lakhs. While the average CTC offered to the students according to IBS Hyderabad placement highlights for 2022 is INR 7.97 LPA.
The student intake is huge. Batch strength for MBA is 1300. So, students don’t get equal opportunities in terms of academics and placements.
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