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What's the selection criteria for IIM Shillong?
Candidates for PGP batch admission are selected through a two-stage process. After getting selected for CAT in the first level, students have to appear for the Writing Skills Assessment Test (WSAT) and Personal Interview. A final merit list is prepared in the second process, on the basis of which admission to the program is offered.
The Admissions Committee will scrutinize the applications in the case of overseas applicants and short-listed applicants will be invited to the Writing Skills Aptitude Test (WSAT) and Personal Interview (PI) on the basis of their GMAT results, scholastic performance, and work experience, if any.
The WSAT and PI will take place between January and April in four Indian cities, namely Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai. Short-listed candidates will be expected to attend PI on an informed date at either of these centers at their own expense or by video conferencing.
Final selection is made based on the results in all those criteria used for short-listing the candidates for PI as well as the performance in WSAT and PI.
Selected candidates will be tentatively offered admission by the end of April, and registration for the IIM Shillong campus program will take place tentatively during the first week of April.
How is life at NIT Raipur? How are freshers treated? What is the scenario of ragging? What about hostel, mess food and seniors?
NIT Raipur is a good college and one can definitely opt for this college. The infrastructure is very good with all facilities like wifi, laboratories, library, common rooms, etc are available.
- The campus placements are also good enough especially for computer science students where they get placed in many top companies.
- It has a good environment where you can learn many things besides academics and improve your soft skills too.
- The course curriculum is nice and the faculty members are experienced and knowledgeable in their subjects.
- Freshers are treated very well in this college and the seniors are very helpful too. They are friendly and help in academics by teaching important topics and helping to complete the assignments.
NIT Raipur is completely free of ragging as it is strictly prohibited in this college and there are certain rules to stop ragging in college. There are also some officers assigned to take care of the freshers and prevent ragging inside the campus.
The hostel scenario is not up to the mark. You will get a room based on your JEE rank and in some cases, students don't even get a room and they have to stay outside of the college. The mess food is also not that good and the quality gets degrading day by day. So life at the hostel wouldn't be good if you expected something great.
What is the order of preference for a PGDM among KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes, GIM, and TAPMI?
KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes, GIM, and TAPMI all of these are highly proclaimed institutes in India for management studies. Each of these institutes is good in different domains of management studies. KJ Somaiya and GIM are better for Finance. Whereas, GIM is reputed for Marketing.
In general, the order of preference should be as given below.
- KJ Somaiya
- TAPMI
- GIM
- Great Lakes
Given below is a comparison between the institutes.
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Institutes |
KJ Somaiya |
T.A. Pai Management Institute or TAPMI |
Goa Institute of Management or GIM |
Great Lakes Institute of Management |
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Established |
1981 |
1980 |
1993 |
2004 |
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Accreditation |
AIU, NBA |
AICTE, AIU |
AICTE, AIU, NBA |
AICTE |
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Rank |
56 (NIRF) |
27 (NIRF) |
48 (NIRF) |
23 (NIRF) |
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Entrance exams |
CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT |
GLAT/CAT/XAT/GMAT |
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Selection |
Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, Collaborative Problem-Solving Ability, Personal Interview |
Personal Interview |
Personal Interview |
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Course fee |
14.93 laks |
14.3 lakhs |
15.93 lakhs |
17.15 lakhs |
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Average CTC |
10 LPA |
12 LPA |
11.7 LPA |
10.14 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
28.50 LPA |
25 LPA |
25.6 LPA |
28.6 LPA |
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Top sectors |
Banking and Insurance sector, IT and ITES, Financial Services, Consulting, FMCG and Manufacturing. |
BFSI, Consulting, FMCG and Retail, IT, Analytics and E-Comm, Manufacturing and Core |
BFSI, Engineering/Manufacturing, IT/ITES, Sales/Marketing, Consulting, Others |
BFSI, IT/ITES Internet Business, Consulting, Research, Others (Real estate, events, manufacturing, education and auto) |
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Top recruiters |
Polaris UK, Accenture, PwC and Target Inc., etc. |
Deloitte, Capgemini, ITC, JP Morgan Chase, Yes Bank, KPMG, Wipro, etc. |
AbInBev, Barclays, ITC, Deloitte, Reliance, Godrej, EY, JP Morgan, Signify, etc. |
Aditya Birla Sun Life, Deloitte, Hexaware, KPMG, Axis Bank, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, Wipro, etc. |
What should I choose between SPJIMR marketing (PGDM) and IIM Kozhikode (PGP), having converted both?
There are a few factors to consider before making a final decision.
- Brand: Those who are truly immersed in the MBA world understand that the IIM tag looks best with suffixes A, B, or C. Also, private institutions are far superior to many of the lower-ranked IIMs. Given the formidable brand, SPJIMR has built around itself, it is no less than an IIM, if not an IIMK.
- Curriculum: There will be no significant differences in curriculum because all of the great institutes have world-class faculty and a systematically designed curriculum. With its Global Fast Track (3 Week Program at Top US Universities) and Non-Classroom Initiatives, SPJIMR can provide an added advantage.
- Placements: SPJIMR has a consistently high placement rate across all four specializations, with a high average package and number of different roles available. IIM Kozhikode, on the other hand, has fallen short of expectations in terms of placement performance, particularly in the last 2-3 years, with the average package not rising above a certain point.
- Batch Dimensions: When it comes to placements, it is a major concern. SPJIMR has a perfect batch size of 241, whereas IIMK has a larger batch size, making placements more difficult.
- Fees: Both institutes have similar fee structures. However, with a higher average package, SPJIMR performs well in terms of ROI.
After all, it is your decision which institute to attend.
What is the atmosphere at MANIT, Bhopal like?
Before joining MANIT Bhopal, I was also worried about how the atmosphere on campus would be.
But when I got here, I realized that ragging has almost gone extinct on campus. Since the past few years, there have been no cases of ragging in the college. MANIT might not be your first choice, but you’ll come to love this college with time. The college has a good reputation, and your hardwork will get you your dream job.
The CSE department witnesses really good placements, and now, even the other branches are performing well. Every student of this college gets equal placement opportunities. With the required skill set and a good personality, you can easily crack campus interviews and get placed.
MANIT is a good college with lots of opportunities. As an NIT, it has a brand value as well.
How are the placements of metallurgy and material science at NIT Jamshedpur?
The placements of Metallurgy and Material Science at NIT Jamshedpur aren’t very high and most students have to opt for non-core companies instead. Only a handful of core companies visit offering mediocre packages.
Here is the exact placement scenario of this branch
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Placement% |
100% |
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Highest CTC |
INR 14 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 9.42 LPA |
Most students remain unplaced till the end and go for Non-core placements eventually.
how we can apply for bsc in history if i am from science stream?
For History, you have to do BA in History and not BSc in History. As for the eligibility, yes science students are eligible for BA in History. Most colleges conduct merit-based admissions so make sure your 12th score is good enough. Some colleges even conduct entrance exams to shortlist the students for which you will have to prepare beforehand. Most top colleges accept marks higher than 85%.
What are the selection criteria for IIM Shillong?
The admissions process for the Post-Graduate Program (PGP) at IIM Shillong involves two stages. In the first stage, candidates who have qualified through the Common Admission Test (CAT) are shortlisted and invited to take the Writing Skills Assessment Test (WSAT) and participate in a Personal Interview (PI). The second stage involves the creation of a final merit list based on the candidates' performance in the WSAT, PI, and other relevant factors such as their GMAT scores, scholastic performance, and work experience.
Overseas candidates will also go through a similar process, with the Admissions Committee carefully reviewing their applications and shortlisting those who meet the necessary criteria. These candidates will then be invited to take the WSAT and participate in a PI, which may be held in one of four cities in India or conducted remotely via video conferencing. The final selection of candidates is based on their performance in the WSAT, PI, and the criteria used for shortlisting them for the PI. Tentative offers of admission will be made by the end of April, and registration for the PGP program is tentatively scheduled for the first week of July at the IIM Shillong campus.
Which IIM should I join, IIM Indore or IIM Lucknow? I want to study finance.
Both the institutes provide almost the same learning experience and are considered to be one of the best B-Schools to join in India. But IIM Lucknow has some advantages over IIM Indore.
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At IIM Lucknow students receive more consulting and finance based job roles. Companies like Citi, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Black Rock, Avendus, Arga Investments, Investec offer front end roles for the students. Additionally, there are many Corporate Finance roles offered by banks such as Yes, HDFC, ICICI, etc.
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As the batch size is smaller in IIM Lucknow which in turn makes the learning experience better as the faculty can interact with more students and clear any doubts that one may have.
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According to the NIRF Rankings 2020, IIML stands at 4th position while IIMI stands at 7th in India among the management institutes.
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IIM Lucknow has a strong research base compared to IIM Indore, which helps students to find opportunities to work in live projects and pursue their own research as well. IIM Lucknow has 117 published conference papers over the years while IIM Indore has 98 FPM theses. Both the institutes provide support for students to pursue new research.
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One other important factor is the alumni base. IIM Lucknow has a larger well-developed alumni network compared to IIM Indore which helps in the placements.
What is the ragging scenario at IIIT-Allahabad?
The students usually associate the ragging scenario displayed in the movie with real life. IIIT Allahabad has never usually faced ragging from the first year. If you respect your seniors and stay decent with them, there is not any need for ragging. Enjoying the interaction time between juniors-seniors is also important.
Ragging Culture:
- Seniors may ask to perform certain tasks to juniors like dancing and singing, but this is only for fun. There is a choice that you have to make here if you want to be ragged or not.
- Nothing will be harming you mentally or physically.
- Even if ragging practices are going on under the sheets, the college has an Anti-Ragging Committee. As per the records, fines are levied if some senior is caught involved in the ragging culture. The circular of 2009 by the institute states all the possible ways that will be termed as "ragging".
The institute has a good reputation. It is better to gel well with the seniors. They can help you with the placements and infrastructure. IIIT Allahabad is at par with the main campus. You can blindly include the name of the institute in the list of CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board).
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