Yes, all you need to do is focus on your CAT score and score around 99.5 or more.
The first stage for admission is the PI rounds which take place on the basis of your composite score. The composite score has
CAT score
Class 10th score
Class 12th score
Gender Diversity
Your class 10th and 12th scores will be calculated as follows
Class 10- Greater than or equal to 80 gets 10 marks
Class 12- Greater than or equal to 70 gets 6 marks.
This score is not a bad one and still can get you into IIMC as long as you get a high CAT score.
For the next round, your work experience comes into consideration. Your above-average 10th marks and average or below average 12th marks demand a high CAT score along with above-average work experience to get into IIM Calcutta.
Comparing JBIMS with IIMs is highly unjustified as IIMs are way ahead of JBIMS or FMS even if we consider the ROI. They are unique in many aspects such as
So one should choose JBIMS or FMS over IIM only if one wants to spend low fees, take no loans, or pursue MBA in Mumbai or Delhi.
IIM Calcutta and XLRI Jamshedpur have a protracted rivalry that spans back several decades. The rivalry's beginnings can be found in the 1960s when both institutes were founded.
The first management institute to be founded with government assistance in India was IIM Calcutta, which opened its doors in 1961. The Society of Jesus founded the XLRI in Jamshedpur, which is one of India's oldest management institutions, in 1949.
IIM Calcutta and XLRI Jamshedpur have established a reputation as two of India's top management schools throughout the years. IIM Calcutta places a lot of emphasis on marketing and finance, whereas XLRI Jamshedpur places a lot of emphasis on human resources management.
Students and alumni from both institutes frequently engage in friendly competition and banter, making the rivalry between the two institutions mostly a friendly one. The competitiveness between the colleges is particularly pronounced during activities like business quizzes, debates, and other intercollegiate contests.
The PGDBA comprises 4 main sections and a total of 50 questions carrying 150 marks. The duration is 3 hours.
The expected entrance exam format is as follows
Section |
Total number of questions |
Marking scheme |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
+3/-1 |
Data Interpretation and Data Visualization |
5 |
+3/-1 |
Logical Reasoning |
5 |
+3/-1 |
Verbal Ability |
15 |
+3/-1 |
Total |
50 |
- |
Other facts about this test are as follows:
All questions are MCQs with 4 choices per question
No negative marking for unattempted questions
Calculators, gadgets, graph sheets, etc. are not allowed.
PGDBA 2022 is similar to any other management entrance I.e CAT, XAT, NMAT, etc with one major difference: the inclusion of Higher Mathematics in the Quantitative Skills section.
ISB Hyderabad is known for its lack of specialization in Finance. It’s a common understanding now that even if one is preferring ISB Hyderabad for admission, they know that they should go for anything but Finance. Studying some aspects will give you a deeper insight as to why MBA in Finance from ISB Hyderabad is not recommended.
Faculty: Although the visiting faculty is quite decent, it’s the domestic faculty that has ruined the culture at ISB. They are arrogant, pathetic, and extremely incapable. They insult the students regularly and disturb student-teacher relations.
Placements: The roles offered in Finance were below average like Operations, Sales, and BD roles. Such roles were offered in abundance by the banks or start-ups. However, the superior roles like IB/PE/VC/M&A/FP&A/Equity Research/Credit Rating/Asset Management/TAS were offered scarcely. For instance
So the best roles were offered limitedly while the batch size stood at 900. Most students ended up with unsatisfactory placements. Now you can decide whether or not to join if you are confident to face the placement scenario.
My brother prepared for the Written Examination only in a week and scored close to 110 out of 150.
Since my brother had a background in Semi-automated Trading, the interviewers were convinced about his love of Finance and Maths. He got waitlisted in 5 of the General Category lists and declined admission after the results.
If you are good at JEE Maths and have contributed to the field, it is important to show your passion to the interviewers.
According to the Financial Times MBA ranking, the one-year PGPEX MBA programme is among the top ones worldwide. This programme is ideal for middle managers with at least 5 years of experience who want to advance their careers as business leaders.
The programme, which has the distinction of being one of the best MBA programmes in the country, not only transforms your worldview but also prepares you to be a responsible leader. This MBA programme is ranked among the top ten in the world for career advancement and one of the best in terms of return on investment.
However, only a small number of candidates are admitted to the class. To be selected, candidates must have a high GMAT, strong academic records, and a successful career history. People in the PGPEX class have worked in various parts of the world and in various domains. It is not surprising if your class project team includes a doctor, an army captain, an entrepreneur, and a bureaucrat. In the classroom, diversity is essential. Prospects for post-program employment are also promising.
While many may shed their philosophies on how getting a high package should not be your ultimate goal and stuff, I am here with a different opinion. When you are investing a huge amount of money it is only right to expect a greater monetary benefit and a better lifestyle. So I have mentioned some techniques that will help you land a package of 30 LPA specifically in the field of marketing post-MBA from IIM ABC, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, and IIFT.
These points will help you get your dream job but cannot necessarily guarantee it. It all ultimately depends on your efforts and obviously your luck.
IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, and Lucknow are not suitable for the operations stream. If you are certain that this is the path you want to take, NITIE is the best option for you. The fact that the fees are less than half those of IIM C is an added bonus.
If you are unsure of which stream you want to pursue a career in or if you prefer a stream other than operations, IIM Calcutta is the best option.
Consider fees as an added benefit to NITIE. Do not consider it a deciding factor in your studies. Obtaining loans is simple; banks practically beg to lend to you. And once you graduate from college, you will be financially secure enough to cover your student loans.
The following are some notable IIM Calcutta alumni:
Indra Nooyi, who is the ex-CEO of PepsiCo
Ajit Balakrishnan, the Founder & CEO of Rediff.com
Sunil Duggal, the ex-CEO of Dabur
Ramachandra Guha, Indian Historian and Economist, a columnist for The Telegraph, Hindustan Times, best-selling author.
Gopal Vittal, CEO of Bharti Airtel
Amish Tripathi, Indian diplomat, columnist, and author, known for his novels of Shiva Trilogy and Ramchandra Series
Nishi Vasudeva, former Chairman and MD of HPCL
The list goes on.