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How difficult is it to convert K J Somaiya PGDM (core)? I've scored the 92 percentile in the CAT and I am a fresher.
KJ Somaiya CAT cutoff is around 83-85 percentile. So, you should get a shortlist. The final selection will be based on your performance in the GD-PI round. The selection parameters with weightage are as follows.
| Qualifying Examination | 35% |
| Personal Interview | 25% |
| Group Discussion | 15% |
| Past Academic Records | 10% |
| Achievements | 10% |
| Work Experience | 5% |
Since you are a fresher you will lose 5%. You will need to ace the GD-PI round to compensate for it. Your performance in these rounds will be pivotal for the final shortlist.
Which is the better option for a distance MBA, IGNOU or IMT Ghaziabad?
IMT Ghaziabad distance MBA will be the better option. It is a leading B-School and offers industry-relevant management education. The course curriculum is updated regularly. Students are given options to attend campus classes on weekends. IMTG being a reputed name in the management sector, it will be easier to get internship and placement opportunities as well.
Which institute is better to pursue an MBA: NIT Calicut or Hyderabad Central University?
NIT Calicut is far better than Hyderabad Central University. At the university, you will find most of the students from nearby states whereas NIT has a multicultural atmosphere with students coming from every corner of the country.
The climate is also very soothing in Calicut that will help you to grow and study. NIT Calicut has well-qualified faculty members providing quality education. Not only education but it will also help in your overall development and to lead a better life ahead.
The placements of NIT Calicut are also very decent. According to the recent placement statistics of following data can be tabulated:
| Particulars | NIT Calicut Placements |
| Total students placed | 714 |
| Top recruiters | Deloitte, TATA Group, Intel |
| Highest package | INR 43.31 LPA |
| Average package | INR 11 LPA |
Last but not least we can say that choosing NIT Calicut is a better option over Hyderabad Central University due to its diversity in various fields.
Are my 10th and 12th important in applying for the CAT and pursue an MBA from IIM Bangalore?
Academics are extremely significant at IIM Bangalore. If your academics are in the 70-85 range, even if you scored 100% on the CAT, your chances of getting a call from IIM Bangalore are less than 1% because it considers and gives very heavy weightage for both the 10th and 12th marks.
Score good marks in your Secondary and senior secondary exams. Prepare thoroughly and meticulously so that you can ace the CAT; this will increase your chances of admission to a good IIM.
How is the MBA program at Christ University Bangalore ?
Christ University doesn’t have a good faculty base for an MBA. The MBA coursework is constructed poorly. Throughout the course, students are under pressure to complete their CIA, assignments, etc. The scope for hands-on learning is limited.
It has a huge student intake. There are around 400 students in each batch. Christ University MBA placements are average at best. The 2022 placement concluded with the highest CTC of INR 20 LPA.
Is it advisable to go for a new IIM like IIM Jammu and do MBA? It is being mentored by IIM Lucknow so will placement be also mentored by them?
IIM Lucknow mentors IIM Jammu with respect to faculty, curriculum and pedagogy. IIM Jammu and IIM Lucknow have almost the same teachers, barring a few. Moreover, the pedagogy and curriculum of both these colleges is the same. But IIM Lucknow does not extend its mentorship in case of IIM Jammu placements.
The crowd of new IIMs is really good. The students from IIM Jammu are tough opponents for IIM A B C students in various competitions. IIM Jammu has a student exchange program that offers meritorious students to complete a trimester at a European university. The placements of IIM Jammu are equal to other baby IIMs.
IIM Jammu carries the prestigious ‘IIM’ tag which has a high value in the industry. I would recommend you join IIM Jammu for your MBA.
How difficult is it to get into the K J Somaiya MBA program with average academics but with a good entrance exam score?
You have fairly good chance of getting admission into the KJ Somaiya MBA program with average academics and a good entrance examination score.
The admission weight components for KJ Somaiya MBA are as follows.
| Components | Percentage of Weight |
| Entrance examination score | 35% |
| Academic record | 10% |
| Personal interview | 25% |
| Case analysis | 15% |
| Work Experience | 5% |
| Outstanding achievements | 10% |
As you can observe from the above table, entrance score is given 35% weightage. If you perform well in the GD-PI round, there’s a good chance that you will be able to get a shortlist.
What is the actual average salary for NMIMS Mumbai? Is it really worthwhile to do an MBA from NMIMS, considering the huge fees and inflated placement reports?
One of my friends got into NMIMS through NMAT. According to him, it was not the most sorted choice as their rankings and placement reports are inflated.
- They show an average package of 16 LPA being offered to 550 students but it is impossible to get that.
- Usually students receive a 12-13 LPA for core subjects and 9-10 LPA for HR.
- NMIMS is a popular brand, thus the brand name attracts lots of students in Hyderabad and Bangalore campus. But they are not good enough as generally promoted.
- IMT, NMIMS, SIBM, XIMB were once one of the top private B-schools . But their standards have degraded recently. Only MDI managed to maintain and move forward.
- No other B-school increased fees like NMIMS. Its fees are more than XLRI and IIM A, B and C.
- The building at NMIMS is also not great, according to the fees that they charge.
- No other college charges its candidates for conducting CDPI or GDPI. Whereas NMIMS students have to pay 1000 rupees.
- After the release of the results, students have to pay fees of about 9 lakhs in just 1 week.
Spending a huge amount for MBA education is not a great idea. People might consider it an investment, but you have to make an informed decision by also considering the ROI. Therefore, if you are an outstation student consider other colleges than NMIMS.
Why is IIM Lucknow reputed to have the most rigorous MBA programme in India?
Not just IIM Lucknow but all the IIMs and the top B-Schools offers a rigorous MBA program. MBA in itself is a very challenging course because it is designed to prepare the students for the corporate world, to handle stress and to manage their time efficiently.
IIM Lucknow MBA is considered challenging because of it comprehensive curriculum. There are lectures from morning to evening covering all the courses. It is also mandatory for the students to maintain a 80% attendance. The classes are usually interactive and the faculties expect the students to come prepared to the class with the topics that will be covered.
Then there are rigorous case studies, group project, and presentations, which demands significant time and effort. All the faculty members have a different way of teaching, some can conduct surprise test in every session or some go with presentations and case studies.
Then there are term exams and the preparation of summer internship, which is also a part of the curriculum. The competitive environment and the networking expectations also makes the course difficult for the students.
The majority of the time of the students is consumed within the classroom. Most of the free time is also spend in group discussions for projects and presentations. So students usually struggle to find time for themselves, which makes than feel that the course is difficult. But within a few months most of the students adjust to this life and are able to manage time both for studies and leisure work like sports, club activities etc.
What is the preferred order among IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya, or IIT Roorkee for taking an MBA course? Where should I attend?
College wise - IIT Roorkee > IIM Bodh Gaya > IIM Amritsar
I will chose IIT Roorkee due to the following reasons:-
- Older IITs like Roorkee boast a longer legacy and are highly esteemed for imparting quality Management education.
- MBA started at IIT Roorkee in 1998 while both the IIM were established in 2015.
- IIT Roorkee has better infrastructure and has a bigger campus of 358.5 acres.
- IIT Roorkee is ranked 18th in the nirf ranking with IIM Amritsar at 51th and IIM Bodh Gaya at 53th.
- IIT Roorkee has an Average Package of 18.34 LPA with IIM Bodhgaya at 13.9 LPA and IIM Amritsar at 16.51 LPA.
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