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Can I work and study in UAE?

Mayank Badhwar Posted On : January 13th, 2023

Many international students in the UAE look for part-time jobs in order to meet their daily expenses. Until now, international students were not eligible to work part-time while studying in UAE. Now, all international students may work part-time on meeting certain legal requirements. To be able to work part-time in UAE, the students must carry University sponsorship as work permit.

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Is there any ragging at XLRI Jamshedpur or MDI Gurgaon?

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Aakriti Ahuja Posted On : February 13th, 2023
Studied Post Graduate Diploma in Management at Xavier School of Management (Graduated 2015)

The question of ragging in colleges, particularly in reputed institutions like IIM, XLRI, and MDI, is often depicted in a negative light in films and media. However, in reality, the situation is not as dire as it is portrayed. While it may be true that ragging is more prevalent in lower-ranked colleges, reputed institutions have strict policies and regulations in place to prevent such behavior.

Reputed colleges are known for their rigorous curriculum and strict deadlines, leaving little time for students to engage in extracurricular activities. In the first few weeks, the workload may not seem as intense, but as the course progresses, students will find themselves with very little free time to interact with their peers. Some colleges even schedule classes in the evening, making it even more challenging to balance academics and social life.

The rigorous academic environment in these institutions is intended to prepare students for the stress and pressures of the workplace. Assignments are often given with strict deadlines, which may sometimes be at odd hours, and the workload is high throughout the program. This means that seniors may not have enough time to interact with junior students.

In summary, it is important to approach the topic of ragging with a realistic understanding. While it may occur in some form, it is unlikely to be as severe as it is often portrayed in films and media. Rest assured that prestigious institutes have strict policies in place to prevent such behavior and neither students nor the institutions want to take unnecessary risks. It is also important to keep in mind that seniors can be valuable resources in both academic and professional life.

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How is the PGDM program at Calcutta Business School?

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Pravritti Shaha Posted On : April 6th, 2023
PGDM , Calcutta Business School (2016)

If you are considering pursuing a B-School program in Kolkata, there are some important factors to keep in mind before making a decision. Here are some things to consider:

  • Lack of Corporate HQs: Kolkata does not have many corporate headquarters, which means that only Sales and Marketing and KPO-type jobs are available. Regional offices have only Sales roles for most companies. This can severely limit the job opportunities available to B-School graduates in Kolkata. 
  • Shortage of Faculty Talent: The best possible faculty for B-Schools are alumni of Top B-Schools with Corporate Experience. Unfortunately, there is a serious shortage of such talent in Kolkata in comparison with NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai, etc.
  • Limited Interaction with Corporates: Internships, live projects, and guest lectures are some of the ways in which B-School students interact with corporates. However, these opportunities may be limited in Kolkata due to the lack of corporate presence.

Based on these factors, if you are looking for the best B-Schools, it is advisable to consider colleges in Bangalore, NCR, or Mumbai. However, if you must stay in Kolkata, here are a couple of colleges you could consider:

  • IMI Kolkata: This college has good placement opportunities, but it is a bit expensive.
  • Globsyn: This college is also an option, but you may want to do more research to ensure it meets your specific needs.

Remember, it's important to do your own research and speak with current students or alumni to get a better understanding of what a particular B-School is like before making a decision.

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What is the reputation of CMC Vellore abroad? Do we get paid during the bond period there for two years?

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Cecelia Jones Posted On : September 22nd, 2023
studied at Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore (2020)

CMC Vellore enjoys a good reputation abroad and you are highly regarded wherever you go. However, you might be considered highly by the Indians staying abroad and not the locals because they hardly know about CMC. People might not be familiar with your college if you are working with a multinational set of colleagues.

Coming to the second part of your question, yes, you do get paid during the bond period of 2 years but the salary depends on your sponsoring body. Some sponsoring bodies have more funds than others so you might not receive a salary equal to your friends. The primary goal is to serve the community so your focus should be social service and not monetary gains. Moreover, the hands-on experience and exposure you get are unmatched and improve your skills a lot and also improve your job opportunities. So, keep money on the back pedestal and work hard to serve society!

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How is the M.Tech at NIT Kurukshetra?

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Sumit Roy Posted On : September 2nd, 2023
Studied at National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

NIT Kurukshetra offers an MTech program in various specializations. The program is highly regarded among the engineering aspirants. Here are a few highlights of the course pertaining to the course

Academics: Only a few departments are good like the electronics department, VLSI, and power electronics. You can go for online classes like NPTEL. Overall, a good CGPA overall will help you go a long way in any of these branches. 

Campus life: The campus is very clean and surrounded by lush greenery. The buildings are designed beautifully. The food served is hygienic and decent in taste. Several technical and cultural events are organized throughout the year that make life vibrant and dynamic.

Placements: A large number of companies visit for MTecg placements although the demand for BTech students is higher. The placements depend directly on the branch for example VLSI got placements with a package of up to 12 LPA. Here are the placement statistics for the MTech program offered by NIT Kurukshetra

Students Eligible

426

Students Placed

120

Placement offers

114

Highest CTC

INR 32.45 LPA

So, the MTech program offered by NIT Kurukshetra is worth pursuing.

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Which foods are available in the AIIMS Bhopal mess/canteen in detail?

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Rimjhim Banerjee Posted On : June 6th, 2023
MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal

AIIMS Bhopal has an institute-run mess for both boys and girls. The menu card of the boys' hostel looks like this

Day

Breakfast

Lunch

Snacks

Dinner

Daily

Milk Cornflakes, Tea/Coffee special item 

Rice, Chapati, Dal, Curd, drink

Milk, tea coffee tomato sauce 

Rice, Chapati, Dal, Salad, Papad, pickle

Monday 

Poha, Boiled eggs

Veg: Mix Veg, Dal, Chana dal, 

Buttermilk

Bread pakora,

Chutney

Veg: Green veg, Dal#:

Tuar dal fry, Curd 1

Tuesday

Aloo Paratha, fruit

Veg: Sem/Sehjan (Banana/ Ber)

falli, Curry#t, Lemonade^

Pyaz/ Dal Kachori, Chutney

Veg: Gobhi fry, Chole-

Bhaturatt, Curd?

Wednesday

Pav-bhaji, bread-butter jam

Veg: Petha Sabzi, Dal#: Dal Makhani, Boondi Raita^

Gobhi Manchurian

Chilli Paneer+

Chicken (gravy)#

Thursday

Chole Kulche, fruit

Sev Tomato,

Tuar Dal, Lauky Raita

Samosa, 2 Chutney

Green peas + Laccha

Paratha, Fried Rice +

Masoor Dal, Sweet 1:

Icecream

Friday

Paratha, Aloo sabji, egg bhurji

Aloo sabzi/veg +

Kadi Pakora, Dali:

Moong Dal, Spiced Buttermilk^

Vada-Sambhar, 2

Paneer Bhurji + Egg

Chutney

Paneer Bhurji + Egg

Chutney

Curry, Dal#: Tuar dal tadka, Sweet 2:

Custard

Saturday

Paneer Paratha, sprouts

Veg: Rajma, Lemon Bhelpuri rice, Dal#: Masoor Dal, Curd^

Bhel puri 

Dum Aloo, Dal#:Tuar dal, Curd 3

Sunday

Aloo Sabzi, Poori, Bread-Butter jam

Chokha matar, Missi Puri, Toor Dal, Rasna/Tang

Pyaz Pakodi chutney 

Kadhai Paneer + Veg

Biryani + Chicken biryani, Dal#:Masoor Dal, Sweet 3: Fruit.

Raita/ Gulabjamun

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Can we do a part time PhD in IIT Bombay?

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Sumit Bose Posted On : March 21st, 2023
IIT Bombay (2019)

Yes, you can definitely do a part time PhD in IIT Bombay. All you need to do is apply as an external category candidate.

Major highlights of part-time PhD in external category

  • A supervisor from IIT B is assigned
  • A supervisor from outside is selected
  • Coursework depends on the qualifying degree (B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, etc.) and the criteria varies accordingly. 
  • For SJMSOM, IIT Bombay- A minimum of 52 credits is required if the candidate is not having an MBA (Not PGDM) and 40 credit is required if the candidate is having an MBA.
  • You can go and attend classes and don’t have to necessarily leave the job
  • Once the course period is completed, you get admission as a PhD Candidate and you can meet your guide as per your need.

Applications for part time PhD are accepted twice a year for Autumn and Spring Semester. 

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What is the admission process and eligibility for the MDI Gurgaon?

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Dishant Verma Posted On : March 7th, 2023
IIMA Alumnus

To get admission into Management Development Institute (MDI), the first step is to take the Common Admission Test (CAT) exam. You are eligible to write CAT if you have a recognized bachelor's degree (or professional degree like CA, CS, or ICWA) and have scored an aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST and PWD students). Even students in their final year of a bachelor's degree can write the CAT exam.

The admission process at MDI consists of two stages. In the first stage, candidates are shortlisted for interviews based on their CAT score. In the second stage, a Personal Interview (PI) is conducted, and the final selection list is made based on the CAT percentile, Personal Interview, and Application score, which includes X, XII, Academic Diversity, Gender Diversity, and Work Experience.

The weightage for the CAT score in the final selection is 55%, which means a good CAT score boosts the chances of getting selected for the MBA program at MDI. To help you prepare for CAT, MDI offers free resources that can help you understand their pedagogy better, such as three free CAT mocks, one test on each topic (VARC, DILR, Quant) every day, the formula PDFs for all Quant topics for CAT, around 25 solved previous papers of CAT, and a CAT Percentile Predictor.

If you are aspiring to get into MDI, it is important to score well in CAT and prepare well for the Personal Interview. 

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Is it worth joining IIM Bodh Gaya after graduating from NIT and working in the core sector for a year?

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Ayush Raj Posted On : February 9th, 2023
MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (Graduated 2020)

There are many students who are Computer Science Engineers who graduated from NIT and worked as Software Developers for months, and then made the decision to pursue an MBA at one of the most prestigious colleges in the country, IIM Bodh Gaya.

The college is mentored by IIM Calcutta and offers a wide range of subjects including HR, Finance, Operations, and Marketing, which are taught by professors from top IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, and various IITs of the country. The Permanent Faculty of the college also has valuable additions across all MBA domains.

As a young IIM, the entire IIM Bodh Gaya fraternity has an entrepreneurial spirit imbibed as a collective mindset. The culture within the institute has taught you to see opportunities in every difficult situation and to work hard to achieve your goals.

IIM Bodh Gaya is definitely worth joining. The college not only provides you with the ability to succeed but also teaches you the character to stay successful. The climb may be tough and challenging, but the view is worth it. As you prepare to leave for your Summer Internship, you are grateful to the college for teaching you more than just management. It has given you the tools to be an innovative thinker and to look at the world through the lens of sustainability.

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In India, which is a better college for an MBA: BIMTECH or XIME Bangalore?

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Pratik Parikh Posted On : May 17th, 2023
Lives in Bangalore

Both are good colleges. According to NIRF, XIME Bangalore stood at 102nd and BIMTECH stood at 56th rank. The ranking is based on the research of the colleges on placement, Faculty, Student crowd & Corporate Exposure. 

The visiting companies at BIMTECH include Cannon, Swiss RE, ICICI, Amul, Maruti, Hero Honda, etc. The companies visiting the campus XIME is companies are Accenture, ICICI Bank, Reliance, JP Morgan, Tata Motors, MindTree, Oracle, Infosys, Honeywell, Federal Bank, Deloitte, CRISIL, KPMG, HSBC, HDFC etc. 

XIME has a fee structure of 10 lacs while BIMTECH has a fee of 12 lacs. BIMTECH offers 420 seats in the MBA program while XIMB offers only 180 seats. According to 2020 placement reports BIMTECH offers an average salary of 8.27 lac while XIMB offers an average salary of 7.73 lacs. XAT cutoff for BIMTECH is 70 while for XIMB it is 65.

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