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Which IIM should I choose among IIM Udaipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Trichy, IIM Rohtak, IIM Kashipur, and IIM Raipur?

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Rashi Singh Posted On : July 31st, 2021
Completed MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur (2020)

A friend of mine from school happens to be a former student of IIM Udaipur. From what I heard from her, IIM Udaipur lays stress on entrepreneurship right from the get-go.

Entrepreneurship:

Various opportunities for start-ups are provided to the students. Right from the students choosing to leave a summer internship to the students who aspire to become entrepreneurs in the future; IIM Udaipur gives opportunities to each and every one.

It offers stipends for covering the basic costs of living. The stipends ensure that the students do not get distracted by their day-to-day spending and focus on the big picture of starting a venture.

The institute also provides placement holidays where the students are allowed to use the services of the campus placement at a later date. They, however, have to use the services within two years of graduation.

Faculty:

The Japanese model of faculty development is followed by IIM Udaipur. The process of selection is tough but after the appointment of the faculty, they are benefited by the support from the institution. The goal is that each member of the faculty will become well established in the fields they have chosen. May it be the NIRF ranking or UT Dallas ranking, they have the final say in this respect.

Research:

In terms of research, IIM Udaipur is in the top five.

Achievement:

In terms of international ranking also, IIM Udaipur has an enviable position be it in the QS World Ranking or FT MiM Ranking. It was awarded the accreditation of AACSB when it was the youngest institute in the country.

From the time IIM Udaipur came into the radar, it has been trying to change that situation in the hopes of creating a better brand name in the future and attracting more aspiring students so that they can lead.

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What should I learn for the symbiosis entrance test?

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Aniket Misra Posted On : May 26th, 2021
D B M Diploma in Business Management, Symbiosis International University

Symbiosis University conducts Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) for admission to their Law programs at various SLS campuses. 

Paper Pattern: 

  • As you will find on the official website, the paper usually has five sections, i.e. Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge and Reading Comprehension. 
  • The paper usually consists of 150 questions, which are divided equally into five sections. The time limit for the test is 150 minutes.
  • Each question usually will have 4 options, each carrying one mark.
  • There is no negative marking in the test for incorrect answers. 
  • You will find many questions especially from General Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, and Reasoning Section discussed in a similar manner in LST material. 

Sections: 

  • Analytical Reasoning: This section covers topics like series, assertion reasoning, odd one out, statement conclusion, etc. A score of around 20-25 is considered a good score for this section.
  • Legal Reasoning: It has questions from topics like Strong & Weak Arguments, Statement Assumption, Statement Conclusion, Drawing Conclusion from Given Statement, Syllogism, Analogy, Critical Reasoning, Course of Action, etc. Try to score 22-23 to be safe.
  • Reading Comprehension: The passages given are relatively small and come from different topics. Questions in this section will be easy, try to attempt 24-25 questions.
  • General Knowledge: Questions come from Current and Static GK. The difficulty level is somewhat moderate. Sometimes questions from current affairs are quite tricky and difficult to attempt. Score of 20-25 in this section is good. 

Once you are through SET, you need to appear in WAT-PI round to be selected for admission.

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Does working at an NGO or doing an internship count as work experience when gaining admission to institutions like the IIMs, XLRI, or FMS?

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Arunabha Sinha Posted On : August 3rd, 2022
Studied at XLRI School of Business & Human Resources

No, in most cases, IIMs, XLRI, and FMS don’t count internships or working at an NGO as work experience. These institutes usually have a clear policy regarding work experience. Paid work experiences after graduation are counted. 

You can add your internships or experience of working in NGO to your CV, under extracurricular activities. These experiences do add some importance to your resume, as it shows you have some sort of experience in that area. 

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What is the average number of times most IIM (A,B, C, Lucknow, Kozhikode) students have taken their CAT exam before getting selected?

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Kathakali Mishra Posted On : April 6th, 2023
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

CAT exam is a highly competitive exam that is taken by thousands of students every year, and it is widely known that only a small percentage of students are able to crack it and secure a seat in the IIMs.

Based on conversations with current and former IIM students, it is believed that most students who get selected into the IIMs have taken the CAT exam multiple times. Some students take the exam 2-3 times, while others take it 4-5 times or more before they are able to secure a high enough percentile to get selected.

It's important to note that the CAT exam is just one part of the selection process for the IIMs, and candidates are also evaluated based on their academic performance, work experience, extracurricular activities, and performance in the group discussion and personal interview rounds. Therefore, even if a candidate has taken the CAT exam multiple times, they still need to perform well in the other parts of the selection process to secure a seat in the IIMs.

While there is no fixed number of attempts that most IIM students take before getting selected, it is clear that perseverance, hard work, and dedication are key traits that are required to succeed in the highly competitive world of management education in India.

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Can anyone with a Xth 65% XIIth 67.4 and BTech 7.73 can practically land into good B-school such as FMS Delhi, IIT Mumbai/Delhi, NMIMS, NITIE or JBIMS?

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Mridul Roy Posted On : August 16th, 2021
PGDMM from NITIE (2018)

These institutes don’t give much weightage to academics.

  • FMS doesn’t consider your marks at any stage of admission. At FMS, You will get a call based on your CAT score. The final admission is often based on the Group discussion and Personal Interview. For the final call, 85% weightage is given to the CAT score and 15% is assigned to the GD-PI score. 
  • JBIMS also admits students based only on their entrance examination scores. 
  • NITIE assigns more weightage to GD-PI.
  • IITs also do the same.

Historically speaking, these institutes have offered admission to students with a similar profile as yours.

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Are the opportunities the same for a vet passing from a private veterinary college and that from a government college (like TANUVAS, Bombay, and GBPUAT)?

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Rahul Sharma Posted On : September 10th, 2021
BVSc and AH from Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar

Yes, because regardless of whether you graduated from a private or government-approved college, you will receive a registration number to practice from the state registration authority in the state where the college is located.

However, because of its strong alumni base, the government veterinary institutions have a better industry reputation.

However, only a few private colleges in the north are performing particularly well. 

Also in the current industry, most recruiters are concerned about specialization. They will be more concerned regarding your master’s degree. So, focus on your studies and try to join a reputed university for masters. 

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Is it possible to get an education loan before admission in IIM Rohtak? Is a co-borrower necessary, as my parents income is 1 lacks per year?

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Shivani Rai Posted On : August 2nd, 2021
MBA from IIM Bangalore (2018)

You can take a loan for pursuing your studies at IIM Rohtak. Many banks provide you a loan for your education without keeping collateral or any security before. The only thing you need is to have a co-borrower that can be your father, mother, brother, sister, or any other known person. However, you need to submit some amount of money to get your seat reserved that can't be given by the bank initially but can be reimbursed after some time.

Also, you can take a loan more than your total fees for the course, so that your other expenses like a laptop, traveling costs, certification courses, or any other can be fulfilled smoothly.

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Which MOOC's are helpful for studying prior to entering B-Schools in India like IIMs and XLRI/FMS/MDI?

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Sameera Kamat Posted On : May 30th, 2021
Studied at Delhi University (2018)

You can choose from multiple courses in edX and Coursera to help you develop your CV.

  • If you are particularly worried about getting a job, my advice to you would be to prepare well. 
  • You should submit your CV to various job portals like Naukri.com and LinkedIn as these are the ones that are highly popular.
  • You will also have to study very hard. Learn new skills to make your CV strong. 
  • Build new connections. 
  • Connect with your friends, seniors and also try to find out which companies they are planning to work in.

You will have to give your absolute best. Do not go out looking for a job, invest some time and look for a reliable job.

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Irma vs IIM Udaipur. What do you think is a better choice? Considered I am interested in rural management as well as general management.

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Deepali Agarwal Posted On : January 18th, 2023
Studied at Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur (Graduated 2021)

Without much thought, I will always choose IIM Udaipur over Irma. This is a viable option even if you are interested in Rural Management. In fact IIM Udaipur will offer you much more. You can choose from a plethora of industry functions. Rather than restricting your preferences, IIM Udaipur will enable you to broaden your career interests.

One of my friends is an IRMA pass-out. After interacting with her I realized that the students or the B School in general have a very shortsighted approach. It was after this that I was certain of IIM Udaipur’s credibility.

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Can we take an education loan for studying in any IIM?

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Ahan Singhal Posted On : July 30th, 2021
MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur (2019)

Yes, If you believe it will help you advance your career. You can receive a loan to pay for your education at any IIM.

  • In general, certain banks have connections with college officials and can provide education loans instantly and at a low interest rate.
  • Tuition, housing fees, laptops, and student exchange are all covered by these loans.
  • But in my opinion, I would suggest you think properly.
  • If an MBA (from any top university, whether Indian or international) will not add much value to your current professional profile, you should not pursue it (whether with or without a loan, as there is also an opportunity cost associated with pursuing a full-time MBA).

Value Addition -

  • There is a ceiling for some verticals, and to develop beyond, you'll require an MBA.
  • You might need a skill set that an MBA education can provide for the role you want to get into. These abilities will assist you in landing your dream career or post.
  • An MBA degree can sometimes be little more than a signal to employers that you are a deserving applicant.
  • This signaling will offer you an advantage in this situation.
  • It might be any of the following, a combination of two or more, or none of the above (if you don't think an MBA would bring much value).

I chose MBA because it seemed like a more straightforward path to my desired job. It helped me gain the required skills (yes, there are interesting and relevant things you can learn during your MBA course).

If any of the aforementioned points apply to you and your main issue is debt, I recommend pursuing an MBA. It will be worthwhile. Believe me when I say that you will be able to repay your debt.

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