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Should I join TCS or IIM Visakhapatnam?
Considering TCS being an IT company providing employment and opportunities to learn and IIM Visakhapatnam a considerable new IIM, here are a few pros and cons regarding both the decisions.
TCS:
- Being in TCS, you will be surrounded by fast-paced engineering graduates, working in IT.
- Usually, candidates working in TCS get enough (sometimes a lot of) time for preparation of CAT, GMAT, etc. This sort of preparation is even enough for getting a seat in old IIMs. Adding to the advantage, the work experience you will have would help you score even better than fresh academics.
IIM Visakhapatnam:
- On the other hand, joining IIM Visakhapatnam has a different set of advantages and disadvantages. Being a new IIM, the faculty and infrastructure are being established with time.
- In a new IIM, you will get the chance to learn a lot from the development of new committees and clubs, which proves to be quite important later.
- The mentoring institute, i.e. IIM Bangalore brings an excellent set of faculties and industry experts for a top-level coaching and management education. But, the placement here is the main concern. Being a new IIM, the institute cannot even compete with top private B-Schools in India, which is a serious disadvantage.
- The government of Andhra Pradesh is promoting a lot of Startups to make good prospects. A start-up village is set up in Vizag.
Overall, the above factors give a brief overview of the scenarios in both choices. The final decision is yours, whether to join the IT industry, get prepared, and crack CAT, or take up IIM Visakhapatnam and get a dive into the unexplored opportunities.
Which college is better for an MBA (PGDM) in marketing among IMT Ghaziabad and baby IIMs (Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Amritsar)?
When considering MBA programs, it is important to recognize that not all institutions are created equal. Some institutions often referred to as "legacy institutions," have a long history of success and are widely recognized as some of the best business schools in the country. Other institutions, often referred to as "baby IIMs," are relatively new and may not yet have the same level of prestige or reputation as legacy institutions.
However, when it comes to choosing a business school, it's important not to compare legacy institutions and baby IIMs directly, as each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Instead, it is recommended to focus on the specific institution and the attributes it brings. One such institution is IMT Ghaziabad, which is a well-established institution that is known for its academic programs and reputation in the industry.
It's important to note that MBA aspirations can differ from person to person and it's essential to identify what the MBA means for you. There are two types of MBA aspirants:
- For whom, MBA means only IIM (no matter which one and the attributes related to it)
- For whom, MBA means legacy institutions, who have emerged victorious with their brand name like BLACKI IIMs, ISB, XLRI, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS, IIFT, MDI Gurgaon, NMIMS Mumbai, SIBM Pune, IMT Ghaziabad, IIT B/D, SCMHRD, IMI Delhi, XIBM and established their legacy since decades.
It is highly recommended to decide by yourself, Among which category you belong, and then go for it. According to the opinion stated in the passage, the recommendation is towards the category of legacy institutions.
What would you choose between IMT Ghaziabad and IIM Visakhapatnam if you are interested in marketing and have an experience of 2+ years?
IMT Ghaziabad is known for its specialty in the marketing domain. Moreover, it has a stronger brand name in contrast to IIM Visakhapatnam which has just been newly established. Despite being an IIM it lacks the necessary credibility which is not the case for IMT Ghaziabad.
If you are interested in marketing particularly, there is no need to even compare IMR Ghaziabad with IIM Visakhapatnam. It definitely is the former.
Can I study in IIM Visakhapatnam if I qualify CAT?
Getting admission to IIM Visakhapatnam does not just require clearing your CAT exam. It is the major parameter but not the only one. Some other parameters that are considered for the initial shortlisting of candidates are
|
Particulars |
Weightage |
|
CAT |
50 |
|
Academics |
30 (10th board: 10; 12th board:10; Bachelors: 10) |
|
Work Experience |
10 |
|
Gender Diversity |
10 |
As you can see CAT is the major factor that is considered while shortlisting, you can focus the most on its preparation. Moreover, past academics and gender diversity are aspects that you can no longer control. So it’s best you prepare for CAT constantly and get shortlisted for IIM
Visakhapatnam.
Who are some of the famous alumni of IIM Visakhapatnam?
Some of the famous alumni of IIM Visakhapatnam include:
- Abhishek Goel, (PGP 2017) : Product Manager at Google.
- Gaurav Dutta Chaudhuri, (PGP 2017) : Associate Director at NTT Data.
- Unnmalini Boruah (PGDM 2019) : Strategy Manager at Bosch.
- Tanmoy Misra, (PGP 2019) : Product Manager at Aditya Birla Capital.
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