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Did WES provide ECA on your PTU transcripts? They rejected mine, saying they do not accept transcripts from PTU.
Well, I don’t have much knowledge about whether WES provides ECA on your PTU transcripts or not. But I can assist you with some details I got to know from one of my friends at PTU.
- It depends on the mode of your course.
- There is hardly any chance of rejection of transcripts from PTU. If the mode of the course is regular there won’t be any rejection.
- However, they may reject the tone of course done by correspondence mode if required.
- As far as I know, transcripts from PTU were usually accepted.
- So, a transcript from PTU may not be the primary issue definitely, the issue must be something else for sure.
Please thoroughly check the reason mentioned for rejection before reaching down to any conclusion.
My daughter is getting an admission in IIT Delhi's management course but she has already taken admission in IIM Kozhikode. Should she shift?
IIM Kozhikode is far superior to IIT Delhi. It is regarded as one of the best management education institutes in the world. IIT is a technological institute, whereas IIM is a management institute.
Regardless of location, you should choose IIM Kozhikode over the Department of Management Studies at IIT Delhi. Following are the factors for the same:
- IIM K is a well-established institute with over two decades of experience, and most importantly, it is an IIM.
- It has a higher brand value, better placements. MBB has also visited IIM Kozhikode.
- In terms of faculty, they are top-notch and have experienced in their respective fields.
- The campus is beautiful and extraordinary, and it is only a few hours away from Wayanad. It is a great place to be and no one would want to miss campus life.
You should choose IIM K over DMS IIT Delhi, irrespective of its location. You will not regret it.
Is it always good to join new IIMs leaving PGDM marketing at IMT Ghaziabad?
When considering whether or not to leave a PGDM in Marketing at IMT Ghaziabad for a new IIM, it is important to take into account the reputation and track record of the institution you currently attend. IMT Ghaziabad is a well-known and respected name in the list of business schools in India, with a legacy of producing leaders.
It is particularly strong in the field of marketing, and therefore leaving it for a new or lesser-known IIM may not be the best decision. Instead, it would be recommended to stay at IMT Ghaziabad and make the most of the opportunities and resources available there.
What are the chances of getting at IIM ABC, FMS, or XLRI if 10/12/grads' percentages are 65/82/65?
More than the 10th, 12th, and graduation percentile, it is the entrance exam marks that matter. Getting admission in IIM ABC, FMS, XLRI is also not impossible if you somehow manage to score well in the CAT.
There is a selection criterion for every institute. For example, an institute like IIM C has a merit-based selection system in which they prefer students with higher percentile. IIM B focuses more on the distinctive profile and a little less on the percentile. FMS has reserved its 60% criterion for the CAT marks. In this way, every institute has its own criterion for selection. It will be tough to get admission at IIM A as it demands a high cutoff for graduation as well.
So, apart from one, all the other options are open if you can secure a good score in CAT.
Are post graduates from Nalanda open university eligible for UGC net?
Yes, you are eligible to give UGC NET if you completed your post-graduation from some open university.
The eligibility criteria for the UGC NET exam is that you should have a minimum of 55% marks in master. So you are completely eligible for giving this exam if you have completed your post-graduation from Nalanda Open University as well.
Which is a better profile, 92/93/62 or 95/83.6/71 for IIMS, XLRI or FMS? (or is it more or less the same?)
In my opinion, there is not much of a difference as it lies almost on the same line. If I were to point out the flaws among the profiles, I would say 62 for the first, 71, and 83.6 for the second.
- Be ready to face some intensely fierce competition as there would be students better than you.
- Your efforts would be compared with their efforts.
- Understand that various colleges have their own criteria of selection which includes a grade-scale they approve of - not more or less. You cannot negotiate on that.
- Apart from that, if you have managed to perform well at your CAT and have a high percentile, you can be confident about expecting a call from C/FMS.
- In case you have a brilliant XAT percentile, XLRI would give you a call for an interview.
- Since IIM A/B has really hard academic criteria, it would be difficult to get into it.
It is not entirely impossible, but do not have too many high hopes. Chances are slim, not nil. If you work hard to secure good scores, it will be easier.
If a student is not from IIT or NIT or any good named college, can he/she survive in IIM's or XLRI or TISS Mumbai?
Many students at TISS Mumbai are not from IIT or NIT. They have completed the course and are doing well in their careers. If they can do it, you can too. One thing that all HRM & LR students at TISS have in common is that they are all hardworking. I hope you understand what it takes to survive at TISS Mumbai.
The MBA curriculum is not difficult but some programs simply have a heavier course load. However, much of the coursework consists of group projects and presentations. It is extremely impossible to fail an MBA course. To accomplish this, you must make a colossal blunder.
The majority of the hype and hoopla surrounding MBA intensity is generated by students at such colleges. So don’t fall for it and keep focusing on your goals that’s it.
Is it legal to pursue a dual graduation degree simultaneously? One from a regular B.Sc from Magadh University and the 2nd one a BA from the IGNOU?
As per the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, pursuing two-degree programs at the same time is not allowed. The UGC's policy on minimum standards of instruction for the grant of the first degree through formal education does not permit a student to pursue two-degree programs simultaneously from the same university or different universities or institutions. However, students can pursue the one-degree program and one diploma/certificate program or two diploma/certificate programs at the same time.
Pursuing a regular B.Sc degree from Magadh University and a BA degree from IGNOU at the same time may not be legal. It is advisable to check with both universities' respective authorities to confirm their policies on dual-degree programs. It's essential to note that any violation of the UGC's guidelines can lead to disciplinary action, and the degrees earned through such means may not be recognized by the authorities.
If my academics are average then what should I do to get good business colleges like IIMs and XLRI?
You should work on cracking CAT and XAT competitive examinations. If you score well in these exams and you are in the top 100 then nobody can stop you from getting admission to these colleges.
- You have to have good scores in CAT and XAT exams.
- You need to perform well in the interviews as well.
- At IIM weightage is given to academic performances but weightage is only 30% rest 70% weightage is given to CAT scores and your performance in the personal interview.
- You should be a consistent performer in academics.
- To get admission at XLRI, you need to score high in the XAT exam.
Your past academic performances are not the criteria for selection but you should be well prepared for the interview for answering those questions related to your past academic performance. The major weightage in the admission process is given to the XAT scores.
What should I do? Should I take a drop and prepare for the JEE Advanced again or just take KJ Somaiya (local college)?
Taking one year drop and preparing for the JEE Advanced again will be beneficial. Here I am sharing one of my cousin’s experiences which may help in deciding.
- One of my cousins was in the same situation somewhat similar to yours. He took JEE for the first time in 2014 and the results were not as expected.
- He didn’t score well in his JEE Main and score a rank below 14k. He had no decent options as he did not take any other exam.
- He was disappointed with the whole situation. It did take him a couple of days to be getting back to normal. But he was not going to settle for less.
- He decided to take a chance again and work hard for what he deserves and took another attempt at preparation.
- For the initial few months, he did not feel like studying but as time passed he developed an interest and started working hard. Some difficulties came but as for that time he dealt with them.
- He took the exams again and the results were JEE Main: 230 and finally JEE Advance: 8.9k. This time he had many options.
The gist of all of this is that if you or anyone, who sincerely believes that he/she is capable of something more, something greater and they are not what the results are reflecting then there is no point in settling with what you are getting. Don’t listen to someone who says college does not matter. College matters, not the name but the environment, the professors, the culture, and in many other ways.
The experience I shared may not the best example for this case, but many had worse results in the first attempt but did better after taking a year’s drop.
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