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How much work experience is required to get an interview call from IIM Bangalore?
As per the admission trends of IIM Bangalore, almost every student stands a chance of getting interview calls. Here is the work-experience profile of PGPBA 2021 in batch.
| Work Experience in months | Number of students |
| No experience | 18 |
| <13 months of experience | 8 |
| 13-24 months of experience | 9 |
| 25-36 months of experience | 7 |
| 37-48 months of experience | 2 |
| Above 48 months of experience | 1 |
So, the above statistics back up the fact that every aspirant has chances of getting interview calls. IIM Bangalore puts more emphasis on the quality of work experience in relevant sectors, CAT percentile, and past academic performance, rather than years of experience.
Should I join IIM Bangalore given that I am already earning 20 lpa (base) at Amazon?
No, I don’t think you should join IIM Bangalore and pursue MBA given that you are already receiving INR 20 LPA (base).
If your base is INR 20 LPA then the package should be around INR 25 LPA. An MBA from IIM Bangalore will also get you placed with a similar package maybe around INR 30 LPA. This does not make much difference considering the high fees you will have to pay. In Fact you will be leaving out the market risk, performance, opportunity costs and the increment that you will probably get in the next two years.
So an MBA from IIM Bangalore does not seem a good option since you are already working at an esteemed organization with an above average salary.
Will anyone be allowed entry inside the IIM Bangalore campus?
No, any outsider cannot enter the campus of IIM Bangalore easily. There are certain restrictions that need to be followed inside the campus by everyone. The points below give a brief overview of the rules and regulations that are strictly followed inside the campus of IIM Bangalore.
- A student, a professor, or an alumnus can enter and leave the campus of IIM Bangalore freely. The only way an outsider can enter the campus is as an invited guest by some professor or student.
- During cultural events, fests, and seminars, the security at IIM Bangalore is relaxed compared to normal days. But, outsiders need at least valid proof of participation even during those days.
- There are students who get involved in activities like climbing the barbed fence to enter the campus, and eventually get punished if caught.
- Although the campus of IIM Bangalore is quite strict for outsiders, it should not affect the motivation of the student to be a part of the institute someday. Every student, who wants to seek motivation to visit the institute, should keep the above aspects in mind while making their visit.
These are some of the key highlights about the strictness of security inside the campus of IIM Bangalore, which is quite relaxed for students but difficult for strangers to pay a visit to.
What is the fee for SC/ST students in IIM A, B, and C?
There is no concession for SC/ST students in IIM A, B and C. But this is not a major issue.
IIMs offer a lot of financial aid services to financially weak people. In some cases, the entire fee is paid by the college or some part. It depends on the judgment of the panel on the basis of your situation.
All IIMs offer educational loans at a relatively low interest rate. Banks usually consider IIM students as a profitable investment. So rather than worrying about the money, focus more on your goals.
How are the three reference letters needed for IIM Bangalore supposed to be submitted?
Although the question should be answered by the institute's helpdesk, here are some tips that might be helpful for you. My friend has just completed his MBA from IIM Bangalore and here are some of the experienced recalled along with university FAQ answers:
- Reference letters tend to be quite confidential so you can’t submit them casually.
- All such reference letters must be submitted in paper (hardcopy), sealed in an envelope, and signed (on the closed envelope) by the person who is actually giving the reference.
- Please do not attempt to send them through any online modes like mail, Whatsapp, etc.
- On the day of the interview take the three envelopes along with you.
- The reference letters will most likely be collected as soon as you arrive at the interview venue. Then, the interviewers will like to have a look at them before the interview.
These are some simple steps to be followed while handling and submitting the reference letters at IIM Bangalore. If any confusion persists, you must not hesitate to contact the institute’s administration.
Which IIM has 100% placement?
IIM Bangalore is an IIM that managed to attain 100% placement this year despite a slowdown in the job market in India. IIM Bangalore wrapped its final placement round for the PGP and PGP in the Bachelor of Arts for the batch of 2021-23 students. The excellent placement drive witnessed more than 600 offers for 512.
Consulting and product management roles saw a hike apart from an increase in offers across all sectors. As usual, the most sought-after role among the students was Strategy consulting followed by general management and product management.
How do I prepare myself before joining IIM Bangalore?
Here are a few things that you can do to prepare yourself before joining IIM Bangalore.
- Try to make your profile better. You can’t do much about your academics, but you can use this time to improve your extracurricular section. The summer internships will be based on your past profile. Having a good profile will help you stand out.
- Make a proper CV. It will be the most important document until you get your MBA.
- You can prepare for the summer placements by going through HR questions. Just 2-3 weeks into your MBA, the summer placements will start.
- Connect with your seniors through social media platforms. Talking to them will give you a good idea of what to expect.
- Read as much as you can. Stay updated with the current happenings in the industry.
Also, try to spend some time with your family and friends, once you join IIM Bangalore, you won’t have much time for anything except academics.
What was the waitlist movement at IIM Bangalore last year?
Being in the waiting is enough to add on a lot of stress in the student's mind who has applied for the institute. The reason I am responding to your query is that it needs to be addressed among the masses.
- A friend of mine was on this waitlist. Throughout the entire time, he was always under constant pressure.
- Generally, this waitlist frenzy is exclusive to the students that belong to the General category and their result falls somewhere around 60-70.
- There are also a good number of students who have switched to Calcutta as they believed that Finance was ultimately their calling.
- This is precisely why people who are in the waitlist choose to settle in Bangalore.
- The 2018-2020 batch was quite an exception in this matter.
- Because of a rumored article, the waitlist for the batch 2018-2020 of IIM Bangalore went up to 16 for the General category students. Thus revealing certain dark sides of IIM Calcutta.
The waitlist for this year can be expected to reach 60 but no one can put an authenticity stamp on it as this has various layers to it. My personal advice to people who are on the waitlist is to prepare a backup option as well so that they do not have to be disappointed.
What CAT percentile do I require to get calls from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS and MDI Gurgaon?
For GEM, the CAT percentiles required to get an interview call from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS, and MDI Gurgaon are
- ABC and FMS: Both institutes required nothing less than 99.5. Those who get admission at a lesser percentile, usually don’t belong to the GEM category. There are many who don’t even get a call with 99.3. So to stay on the safer side, go for nothing less than 99.5.
- IIM Indore and Kozhikode: Both the institutes require percentiles around 97.5 for an interview call
- SPJIMR: This Institute has unique selection criteria under which CAT is given less value and calls are issued on the basis of the candidate's profile. The CAT percentile required in this case is less than the normal if you have a good academic profile along with work experience,
- MDI: This institute issues calls around the 96% mark.
It’s important to know that these figures are based on trends and not on actual data so you will find exceptions everywhere. Moreover, it’s better you don’t waste time analyzing the CAT cutoff and start preparing for the same.
What is the cutoff for IIM Bangalore?
For the PGP, PGP-PPM and PGP-BA courses of IIM Bangalore, the overall CAT 2023 cutoff is 99 percentile (for general category). As for the sectional cutoff, it is 80 percentile for all the three courses, in VARC, QA as well as DILR. As for SC candidates, the cutoff is 70 percentile overall, and it is 70 percentile for each of the sections as well.
You can check the overall and sectional cutoffs for other categories as well.
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