"ABC's Call from Trinity" is the dream of any Indian MBA aspirant. The management studies field is regulated by the IIMs. Nonetheless, IIMs are not the only management college that offers quality education. In India there are other top colleges whose quality is deemed the same as that of IIMs.
The Factors which are considered while listing these colleges are-
Cut-offs
Placements
Fees
Faculty
Alumni
Academics
Here is the list of top colleges in India apart from IIMs:
1. FMS (Faculty of Management Studies), Delhi-
Exam Accepted
CAT
Courses Offered
MBA
Fees
1.92 Lakhs
Average Placement
25.6 LPA
No. of Seats
287
FMS is considered one of the best B-School in terms of ROI. It is one of India's oldest colleges, founded in 1954 and owned by the government. To apply in FMS students need to register and fill the application form along with the Rs.1000 application fee payment. Candidates get shortlisted through CAT scores go through Extempore and GD-PI to get admission.
Some of the top recruiters are Flipkart, Microsoft, Airtel, Capgemini ELITE, Amazon, Shell, American Express, IDBI Bank, JP Morgan chase, Edelweiss Capital, Axis Bank, India Bulls, SBI Capital Services, Cadbury India Limited, Kellogs, ITC, Maruti Udyog Limited, Nestle, TATA Motors, P&G, Whirlpool, Gillette, GSK, IBM Consulting, Wipro, TCS, etc.
2. S.P Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai-
Exam Accepted:
CAT, XAT, GMAT
Courses Offered:
PGDM
Fees:
Rs.17.5 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs.26.36 LPA
No. of Seats:
240
SPJIMR is an independent b-school founded in the year 1981. It is among the top B-school colleges in India. It is situated in 40 acres of areas in Andheri West, Mumbai. Shortlisted candidates based on exam results are split into two categories, based on profile and profile-cum ranking. They have in- SCM, Operations, Communications, Database Technology, and Finance specializations. They have a diverse student population, and they have groups based on personality and ranking.
Some of the top recruiters at SP Jain are: Pidilite, BCG, Nivea, Paytm, P&G, American Express, Amazon, Mahindra, McKinsey & Company, Bain & Co., Google, Nestle, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Tata Administrative Services, Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Deloitte, PwC, EY, Uber, Britannia, Bajaj Auto, Castrol, OYO Rooms, Philips, Aditya Birla Retail Limited, Amway, Sterlite Power, Unacademy, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Auto, Duff & Phelps, Reliance Industries Limited, Citibank, and IIFL
Click here: To join CAT courses3. X.L.R.I (Xavier School of Management), Jamshedpur
Exam Accepted:
XAT, GMAT
Courses Offered:
PGDM
Fees:
Rs.16.8 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs.24.3 LPA
No. of Seats:
180
XLRI was formerly known as Xavier Labour Relations Institute. It was established in 1949. It is approved by AICTE and credited by NBA, AMBA, and AACSB. They offer specialisation in business administration, human resource management and general management. The Institute gives students box placement support and global visibility. Every year some of the reputed companies visit the campus for placements. They are best in the field of HRM.
Recruiters include JP Morgan Chase, TATA Hitachi, TCS, VLCC, ITC, Muthoot Fincorp, Infosys DCG, Dell, ICICI Bank, Trident, Goldman Sachs, Cognizant, Amazon, Axis Bank, L&T ECC, KPMG, Hexaware, HCL, Tech Mahindra, OYO and Byjus, etc.
Tips to crack XATAlso Read: Top Profile-based MBA Colleges in India4. JBIMS (Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies), Mumbai
Exam Accepted:
MAH-CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA
Courses Offered:
MMS
Fees:
Rs.6 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs.20.13 LPA
No. of Seats:
120
This institute was established in the year 1995 and has produced illustrious alumni like Chanda Kochhar, Mani Ratnam, Vinita Bali, Siddharth Roy Kapoor, and many more. JBIMS offers the specialisations Finance, Communications, Operations, systems, and HR. Some of the top recruiters at JBIMS are J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, Hindustan Unilever, The Boston Consulting Group, ICICI Bank, Godrej Consumer Products, Mahindra Group, TATA Group, and Reliance Industries Limited amongst others.
5. IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade), New Delhi
Exam Accepted:
IIFT
Courses Offered:
MBA
Fees:
Rs.7.6 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs.18.41 LPA
No. of Seats:
420
It is one of the top MBA colleges of India established in 1963. It is an autonomous B-school established by the Indian Government to help the country professionalize in Foreign Trade. IIFT became deemed university in 2002. They offer a specialization in International Business (MBA-IB). They do a paper-based analysis followed by the entry GD, WAT, and PI. Paytm, Unified Wellness, Polycab, Roland Berger, Aegis Capital, Bata, Axtria, DE Shaw Group, Epik InDiFi, Enhance Group, Export Trading Company, Fermenta Biotech, Field Fresh Foods, Go-MMT, HomeCredit, Lenskart, Rivigo and Samunnati Finance are some of the top recruiters at IIFT.
6. Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune
Exam Accepted:
SNAP
Courses Offered:
MBA
Fees:
Rs.20.5 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs.17.48 LPA
No. of Seats:
180
Symbiosis Pune is one of the top B-school of India established in 1978. This privately-owned college provides MBA and Executive MBA. Shortlisted candidates by SNAP go through the GD-PI to get final selection. They offer specialization in Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Operations Management, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Accenture, Bajaj Finserv, Google, Shell, Barclays, IDFC Bank, Mahindra Comviva, Mindtree, Reckitt Benckiser, Trafigura Global, Societe Generale, Vodafone and Walmart are among the top recruiters.
7. TISS (Tata Institute of Social Science), Mumbai
Exam Accepted:
TISS
Courses Offered:
MA
Fees:
Rs 1.05.Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs.20.06 LPA
No. of Seats:
60
J.R.D Tata founded TISS in 1986. The University research programmes concentrate on the social sciences and offer doctoral degrees in business and labour relations, disaster relations, development studies, culture, gender studies, human care, law, media and cultural studies, public policy, economic development and social work. They offer specialization in HRM and Labour Relations. Some of the top recruiters are Swiggy, Amazon, Udaan, Taj Group, Wipro, Dell, Walmart, Deloitte, Lodha group, and Arti industries, etc.
8. NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies), Mumbai
Exam Accepted:
NMAT
Courses Offered:
MBA
Fees:
Rs 18 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 14.37 LPA
No. of Seats:
540
NMIMS is a deemed to be university in Vile Parle, Mumbai. NMIMS was founded in 1981 by Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal through the donation of the Narsee Monjee Educational Trust as a Mumbai University affiliated managerial institution. They offer marketing, finance , logistics, HR and business analytics specialisations. It is accredited by NAAC. Some of the top recruiters are HDFC Bank, DHL Express, SBI Life Insurance, Aviva India, Aditya Birla Insurance Brokers, Max Life Insurance, Goldman Sachs, Citibank India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Securities, Future Supply Chain, and Honeywell, etc.
9. MICA Ahmedabad
Exam Accepted:
MICAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT
Courses Offered:
PGDM/PGDM-C
Fees:
Rs 20 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 12.80 LPA
No. of Seats:
216
Mudra Institute of Communication is an autonomous B-school established in 1991. It offers higher education courses in marketing and communications. MICA provides interdisciplinary two-year PG diploma courses. It offers a postgraduate diploma in management and communications and a one-year certificate program in crafting creative communication. Some of the top recruiters in MICA are Safari, Amazon, Amul, Deloitte, Amway, Citibank, Cactus, Cadillac, Flipkart, USHA, TATA Steel, SONY, RBL Bank, Target, VIP, Raymond, Havells, Samsung, Reliance, Google and IBM, etc.
10. NITIE, Mumbai
Exam Accepted:
CAT
Courses Offered:
PGDM
Fees:
Rs 6.26 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 15.83 LPA
No. of Seats:
540
National Institute of Industrial Engineering located in the heart of Mumbai established in 1963. It is among the one the top B-schools in India. They offer specialization PGDIE (Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering), PGDIM Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management, PGDISEM (Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety and Environmental Management), and PGDMM (Post Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management). Some of the top recruiters of NITIE include Maruti Suzuki, Rivigo, Yes Bank, Siemens & ICICI Bank, etc.
11. ISB (Indian School of Business), Hyderabad
Exam Accepted:
GMAT
Courses Offered:
PGPM
Fees:
Rs 32.82 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 21 LPA
No. of Seats:
886
ISB is a private business college established in 2001. It is accredited by AACSB. It has spread across 260 acres in the city of Hyderabad. Some of the top recruiters at ISB are ABP News Network Pvt Ltd, Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd, Amazon, Amway, Aditya Birla Group, Adani group, Apple South Asia Pte Ltd, Axis Bank, Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Goldman Sachs. Johnson & Johnson, Citibank N.A., Cognizant,
Colgate Palmolive India Limited, Deloitte USI, Flipkart.com, Firstcry.com, Godrej Industries Limited, Google India Pvt Ltd, HDFC Bank, HUL, ICICI Bank, KPMG, and Loreal India Pvt Ltd, etc.
12. MDI (Management of Development Studies), Gurgaon
Exam Accepted:
CAT
Courses Offered:
PGPM/PGP-HR/PGP-IM
Fees:
Rs 19.8 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 22 LPA
No. of Seats:
420
MDI is a private business school established in 1973. The campus in Gurgaon is spread over 37 acres of land and provides excellent infrastructure. It is the first B-school that earned AMBA accreditation. For final selection shortlisted candidates through CAT go through GD-PI. Some of the top recruiters of MDI Gurgaon are Deloitte USI, OYO Rooms, KPMG, JP Morgan Chase, Airtel, KPMG, American Express, Accenture, Hinduja Group, Infosys and Bain Capability Centre.
13. SJMSOM ( Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management), IIT Mumbai
Exam Accepted:
CAT
Courses Offered:
MBA
Fees:
Rs 8.75 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 19.06 LPA
No. of Seats:
120
SJMSOM, an academic unit of IITB, has its distinct place as a national and global business management school. SJMSOM also offers post-graduate Master of Management (MOM) and Ph. D. programs and has recently launched an Executive MBA, jointly with the Washington University at St. Louise, USA. SJMSOM gives a well- designed curriculum and training to the students preparing them to meet the contemporary challenges in their professional life ahead. They offer specialization in Marketing, Finance, Consulting, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT. Some of the top recruiters are PwC, Accenture, Flipkart, GEP, Google, IBM, Mondelez, Nestle’, Proctor & Gamble, Deloitte, Amazon, Cadbury, Axis Bank, Kotak, Yes Bank, JP Morgan Chase, SBI, IBM, Flipkart, Google, Intel, Snapdeal, Bisleri, Colgate and Tata Global Beverages.
14. IMT (Institute of Management Technology), Ghaziabad
Exam Accepted:
CAT/XAT/GMAT
Courses Offered:
PGDM
Fees:
Rs 19 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 12.5 LPA
No. of Seats:
660
IMT Ghaziabad is one of the best Business schools in India and has been awarded the prestigious AACSB accreditation. It has been consistently ranked among the top 10 B-schools by various credible ranking agencies like Business Today, CRISIL, and has extensive industry partnerships in the Business school arena.
The Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad provides PGDM in Marketing, Finance, and PGDM-Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services (PGDM-BIFS). Some of the top recruiters at IMT Ghaziabad are Deloitte, PwC, Google, L’Oréal, JP Morgan, Britannia, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, SAP, and Accenture.
15. VGSoM (Vinod Gupta School of Management), IIT Kharagpur
Exam Accepted:
CAT
Courses Offered:
MBA
Fees:
Rs 11.5 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 16.29 LPA
No. of Seats:
140
VGSom is a West Bengal Public B-school. It is the first college of management founded under the Indian Institute of Technology in 1993. It was designed for managers with a deep technical experience to build. VGSoM was launched following the US Sloan School of Management model, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). They offer specialization in Sale & Marketing, Operations, Analytics, Consulting, and IT. Some of the top recruiters are HSBC, Trident, Vedanta, Tata Power, IBM, ICICI Bank, JP Morgan, TCS, IBM, Wipro, Infosys, Genpact, Axtria, CRISIL, eBay, Accenture, Kotak, Edelweiss, and Cluster, etc.
16. DoMS, IIT Madras
Exam Accepted:
CAT
Courses Offered:
MBA
Fees:
Rs 8 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 12.44 LPA
No. of Seats:
68
It is one of the top Non-IIM colleges in India. It was established in 2004. The Campus is spread across the area of 600 acres in Chennai. They offer a specialization in HR, Marketing, and Finance. Some of the top recruiters are TATA, Infosys, AG Facilities Solutions, Chalo, Kantar Analytics, Fractal Analytics, Micron Technologies, OSG Analytics, Trexquant, Visual BI, William O’ Neil, ZS Associates, Zycus, Accenture, Amazon, Cisco, Cognizant, Dell, Ford, and McKinsey.
17. DMS, IIT Delhi
Exam Accepted:
CAT
Courses Offered:
MBA
Fees:
Rs 9.6 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 18.47 LPA
No. of Seats:
115
DMS-IIT Delhi is a highly ranked B-school, spread over the 320 acres area. In 1993 the management studies department introduced MBA programmes. UGC and AICTE agree that. The department currently runs a two-year full-time MBA programme (General and focused on Managing Telecommunications Systems). Some of the Top recruiters include Shell, Amazon, Accenture, Capgemini, EY, GAIL, Deloitte, KPMG, IBM, HSBC, HP, IOC, Cognizant, GE, Wipro among others.
18. XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management), Bhubaneswar
Exam Accepted:
XAT, CAT, GMAT
Courses Offered:
MBA
Fees:
Rs 17.3 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 14.5 LPA
No. of Seats:
480
XIMB was established in 1987. The institute is also known to carry out research and development activities regularly in collaboration with government departments in the state. It is the Centre of Excellence in Fiscal Policy and Taxation (CEFT) set up by the state government. They offer a specialization in Business Management. The Campus is spread across the area of 20 acres. Some of the top recruiters are HCL Technologies, Wipro, IBM, Mindtree, Infosys, Deloitte, UHG, ICICI Bank, PWC, Royal Bank of Scotland, GAIL, Accenture, HSBC, etc.
19. IRMA ( Institute of Rural Management Anand), Gujarat
Exam Accepted:
CAT/XAT
Courses Offered:
PGDRM
Fees:
Rs 5.54 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 12.84 LPA
No. of Seats:
180
The institute was established in the year 1979 by Dr. Verghese KurienDr. Kurien is regarded as 'India's White Revolution Dad.' IRMA was established with the assistance of the Swiss Development Cooperation Agency, the Government of India, the Gujarat Government, Indian Dairy Cooperation and the National Dairy Production Board. IRMA delivers management education focusing on real-life business challenges and socio-economic concerns faced by marginalised populations.
IRMA delivers graduate and research courses. They also deliver Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Management, Rural Management Fellow Programme, Executive PGDRM. Some of the top recruitments are Big Basket, Adani, Godrej, ITC Limited, Mother Dairy, IDFC, ICICI, Vedanta Ltd., Future group, Grofers, Pidilite Industries Limited, etc,
20. TAPMI Manipal
Exam Accepted:
CAT, XAT, GMAT
Courses Offered:
PGDM
Fees:
Rs 14.6 Lakhs
Average Placement:
Rs 11.4 LPA
No. of Seats:
420
TAPMI is the fifth institution to have dial accreditation of AACSB(Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and AMBA (Association of MBAs) established in 1980 by Shri T.A. Pai. TAPMI conducts student and faculty exchanges with Sheffield Hallam University, UK, Macquarie University, Australia, and the Asian Institute of Management, Manila. They offer specialization in Consulting, Baning and Financial Services, Human Resources, and Marketing. Some of the top recruiters are Accenture, Dell, Amazon, Flipkart, Zoho, Practo, Radio Mirchi, Goldman Sachs, Citi Bank, CRISIL, IBM, Infosys, HDFC, HSBC, Titan, Salesforce, Tata motor, Volvo, etc.
21. Fore School of Management
FORE School of Management also known as FORE, is a non-profitable Institute in South Delhi, Delhi, India. It was incorporated in the year 1981. FORE School of Management is a B-School in Delhi NCR. It was ranked 43rd all over the country by NIRF. The institute offers Management programs such as PGDM, PGDM-IBM (International Business), PGDM-FM (Financial Management), PGDM-BDA (Big Data Analytics), Executive PGDM, and Fellow Program in Management (FPM). The institute also accepts the XAT and GMAT scores. Students with a minimum of 85%tile and 650 marks in XAT and GMAT respectively will also be eligible for applying to the PGDM course. Shortlisted candidates will be considered for a business awareness quiz, essay writing (WAT)/Extempore/Group Discussion followed by personal interview. It also provides 3 diploma courses and all the courses are AICTE approved. The highest salary a student of FORE got is 30 LPA and the average salary of FORE increases every year. In recent times, FORE has established itself amongst the top B-schools in New Delhi.
Apply nowSome of the other Top Non-IIM MBA colleges are-
IISc.Bangalore
IIT Kanpur
SIMSREE, Mumbai
IIT Roorkee
Goa Institute of Management
NMIMS, Bangalore
UBS, Chandigarh
FORE, New Delhi
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
NMIMS, Hyderabad
IFMR, Chennai
K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR), Mumbai
L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WE School), Mumbai Apply Now
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater NOIDA
SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai
National Institute of Banking and Management (NIBM), Pune
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani
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PI Experience 1.
IMT Ghaziabad 10.02.2021 - Panel 12
1M (late 40s) 1F (early 40s)
Background : 40 months in IBM
90% interview was about IBM, its history, work culture, Rankings.
Other questions
- Your 1 Strength and how it is relevant in corporate, Two latest news, which sector you want to join and why? , What is tesla doing in India and where.
Nothing from video or SOP
Entire interview was in a very friendly manner.
PI Experience 2.
1 M around mid 30s and 1 F around 40s
First female interviewer -
Q1 - Tell me about your family
Q2 - Why you left job
Q3- Why chose HR job after engineering
Q4 - Why are you inclined towards marketing and HR both. (explained by saying how recruitment is nothing but selling a pitch to the candidates)
Q5 Why didn't you go for a job offer from Tcs and joined a startup
CATKing GDPI Courses with SP Jain, NMIMS AlumniMale interviewer
Q1- Explain about the British council course you did during graduation
Q2- about my food blog
Q3 - last food item you posted
Q4 - origin of that food item. (didn't know this)
Q5- where do you see yourself in next 10 years?
Overall a light interview. In between a lil bit of grilling because of my shift from engineering to hr to marketing.
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PI Experience 3.
P1 (F 30+), P2 (F 40+)
P1:
Q1 : tell me about yourself
Answered ( seems interested)
Q2 : you are doing so well in job. What characteristics you showed ?
Answered.
Q3: any childhood incident that's influenced you?
Narrated true story.
P2:
I am not getting my refund from Amazon why is that ( I work in Amazon)
A: I don't work in that sector but I can try some reasons and gave
P2: very unique email id why it's like that?
A: answered (P2 :nice way of selection)
P2: what specialization you want to pursue and why
A: answered (seems satisfied)
Done... Max 5-7 mins
PI Experience 4.
Two panelists, one male 40+ and one female 30 +.
he asked me
Extempore was : do our bank accounts need insurance.
1. Who is head of planning commission.
2. Second law of thermodynamics
3. One math question.
4. Why MBA.
5. Any extracurricular activity other than mentioned in form.
6. What is FICCI.
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PI Experience 5.
P : You haven't worked from Nov 2019...what you have done in that period ?( As I have gap year after 30 month of work ex)
Me: I answer that I was doing data analytics
P : why data analysis is used what have you learned
Me : answered ( told about a project I had done )
P : can you tell me diff between regression and co relation.
Me : answered
P : what are independent and dependent variables
Me : answered in terms of regression
Moved to next panel
P : why do you think data analytics has become so popular nowadays
Me : answered ( computational power of computer has increased and accessibility of resources is more )
P : can you tell me fintech
Me : answered
P : can you tell me about peer to peer lending.
Me : answered ( told about a start up where it is done)
P : can you tell me about investments in startup.
Me : told about seed funding and series funding.
P : can you tell me about any book prize for authors.( As I had background in publishing industry)
Me : told about man booker and arvind adiga
Asked to leave the meeting
Note :. I was explaining everything, they asked me to keep it precise !
PI Experience 6.
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why this weakness?
3. why mba
4. Native city political and historical significance
5. Current city political and historical significance
6. Why don't u like politics?
7. do u read news?
Then explain NEP
taunt - typical it guy😂
8. Your company uniqueness?
9. What ur company is best at?
10. What u learnt in 2 years of workex?
11. Compare native and current city
time 10 mins
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PI Experience 7.
P1 and P2 both males
Profile - CAT 98.45, 20 months Workex
P1
Q1 You are working in Matrix. Tell me something about It.
Answered everything from foundation to domain to products to Revenue
Q2. How is your Company doing in the past one year
We had a huge increase in revenue due to the Anti Chinese Sentiments.
Q3. How are present scenes between China and India.
Answered with Trade Deficits
Q4. Why do you want to do an MBA.
Answered on past experience of Product Management Role
That's all from my side
P2.
Q5. What do you mean by trade deficit.
Answered diff between imports and export.
Q6. What is beneficial for India.
Answered satisfactorily.
Q7. Favourite Subjects
A7.Computer Networks. I was like bring it on.
You must have read Tannenbaum then.
I said man this guy is an electronics engineer. I am fucked
Q8. What is Distributed File System?
A8. Holy shit I said no sir sorry I am not aware
Q9. Give me a second subject.
A9. Digital circuits.
Q10. Draw XNOR using universal gates.
A10. I am doomed. Sorry sir I don't know.
Aisa kaise you said your favourite Subjects were this and you cannot answer these questions.
Q11. What is the difference between astable bistable and monostable circuit
A11. Not Aware.
Q12. Give me a third subject.
A12. Wired Commumications.
Q13. What is UDP.
A13. Thankfully was aware and answered with example where it is used.
Thank you you can log off
PI Experience 8.
P1
1. Hi Pawan, so which production house did you work with?
2. What was the most unique and interesting thing that you learnt from your work experience?
3. Who is Savitribai Phule? (because I'm from Savitribai Phule Pune University)
4. What do you genuinely think of the farm laws?
(And then immediately gets handed over to a Sikh panelist.....that was smooth from them)
P2:
5. What do you think of the recent budget?
6. You are giving me a diplomatic answer. I want to hear your opinion.
7. You stream is Mechanical, what boost is the mechanical sector going to get from the current budget?
8. What is the gold price today?
9. What is the dollar price today?
10. What is the name of the Spacex commercial flight that is using biofuel?
PI Experience 9.
Panel- 2 members (both males)
1. Tell me something about yourself
2. After doing engineering from NIT, why would you not take some experience in technical field and then MBA
3. What is your idea of business
4. Asked few questions about 3Ps related to green products
5. Whose coalition govt is functioning in maharashtra (I'm from Maharashtra)
6. Name of the coalition
7. Deputy chief minister
8. Highlights of the recent budget
9. Why a mobile is called cellular phone (I'm an ECE fresher)
10. What is the shape of cell and why is it so
11. What do you expect after a 2 year degree from IMT
12. What are the top 4 tyre manufacturers in India (based on my father's business)
13. How do you recommend a good tyre to a customer
Thank you
PI Experience 10.
P1 (F 30+), P2 (F 40+)
P1:
Q1 : tell me about yourself
Answered ( seems interested)
Q2 : you are doing so well in job. What characteristics you showed ?
Answered.
Q3: any childhood incident that's influenced you?
Narrated true story.
P2:
Q4: I am not getting my refund from Amazon why is that ( I work in Amazon)
A: I don't work in that sector but I can try some reasons and gave
Q5: very unique email id why it's like that?
A: answered (P2 :nice way of selection)
Q6: what specialization you want to pursu e and why
A: answered (seems satisfied)
Done... Max 5-7 mins
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PI Experience 11.
12th Feb, 2021 Panel 16, Slot 12
B. Tech, ECE, Male
EWS, 18 Months work Ex
Extempore on : Mental Health vs Physical Health
1. Difference between LED & LCD?
2. Probability sums
3. Hobbies
4. Name 5 south indian states with their capital
5. Through which states does the Himalayas pass?
6. Achievement in sports
7. What is I-league?
8. Defending champions
9. What happened to Mohun Bagan and East Bengal
10. How many teams in ISL, name them
11. Show top 3 extra curricular certificates
PI Experience 12.
Q1. Why switch from architecture to MBA
Q2. How to design Sustainable landscape at IMT
Q3. How important sustainability in today’s world
Q4. Is climate change a serious things
Q5. Why isn’t anyone talking about extreme cold
Q6. Uttarakhand GOFL reasons
Q7. IIM Ahmedabad structure debate
Q8. Why do you feel that it should be conserved
Q9. Any amazing standout building in Gurgaon
Q10. Any structure that you admire around the world
Q11. Asked questions about my startup, basically the complete revenue model and the plan ahead
Q12. Asked multiple questions about Amazon-FRL-RIL deal
PI Experience 13.
P1
Ques: where did u do ur grad from?
Told
Ques: diff between expense n investment
Told
Ques: Are salaries paid to R & D employees capital expenditure or not?
Told
Ques: what is GAAP (As i quoted an Accounting standard in previous ques)
Told
Ques: name a few Accounting standards?
Names a few n bluffed
Ques: Explain implication of LIC IPO
Told both positive n negativeQues: which field in MBA?
Told
P2
Ques: how to quantify risk
Told
Ques: A vague ques on why does all the financial instruments fail or financial services scam?
Told
A few follow ups on this
Less than 10 mins interview
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PI Experience 14.
Panel 5
1st panelist
1) why sales job after engineering
2) why mba now
3) work ex question
2nd panelist
1)What have you learnt in work ex
2) How will you help government in solving farmer protest
Over 10 min interview
PI Experience 15.
1) You are from Bsc Ag or BTech ag?
2) You have mentioned you've written a paper on Organic Farming? Tell us more about it?
3) You have mentioned about being a hero? You think you can be the one for the farmers and what they're facing?
4) He grilled me on this for 5-7 mins I guess.
5) What does RBI do?
6) What does SEBI do?
7) Who is the governor of RBI?
8) You have a youtube channel? What content you post?
9) How do you think storytelling thing is gonna help you in being a manager?
10) He again grilled me on this by saying you will make better excuse than others. And blah blah...
11) What other calls you have?
12) I don't think you'll prefer IMT Ghaziabad over IIMs. Again the female panelist made a taunt kinda thing saying we're waiting for a story.
That's it.
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PI Experience 16.
B.com(hons) fresher
Q:Which sector do you want to work in?
A: Fintech
Q:What’s Indian Govt take on crypto?
Q:What’s your take on it?
Q:Do you own any?
A: Yes, BC & Litecoin
Q:I want to buy. Tell me how can I?
A: Told
Q:Any policy to combat fin illiteracy?
A: PM-Jandhan yojna
Q: criticism on it?
A: Idk but educated guess
Q: LIC disinvestment: take on it?
A: Told
Q: Should crypto be in mainstream?
A: Told
Q: Talked about my summer school
Q: 3 Cultural differences UK/US & India
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PI Experience 17.
B.Tech ECE
P1 (50 around, Female):
Introduce yourself.
- Done as crammed up
P1: Do you have any Placement offers?
Ans: Told them about my offers, organizations and ended with the fact that I didn't accept any when I got to know my CAT result
P1: Why MBA?
Answered
P2(50+, Male):
Tell me about 1 domestic and 1 international event of recent times which caught your eye
Answer: Being a delhite told about Farmers issue and RIL-FG-Amazon Rift.
P2: So tell me something about the Amazon-RIL-FG situation.
Answer: Thanks to Catking was able to recite the major points
P2: Now tell me about the Farmers Situation. Imagine you are the leader of Farmers. Which point will you put weight on?
Answer: Mentioned MSP and Compulsion of Written Contracts and Safety for the small scale farmers
P2 : What are Social inclusion activities and being a national minister how do you plan to inculcate that in the society?
Answer: Explained about how I hope to pursue it, mentioned about Vocational activities and Bagless days of NEP.
Thanks and Bye bye
It was for less than 10 mins definitely.. Didn't see the exact time
I was last in my panel
Panelists were cordial
And Thankfully wasn't asked about Grad
PI Experience 18.
1. Tell me something about yourself which is not in your resume
2. Integrate 1/x dx
3. Tell me the purpose of differentiation that when x^2 is 2x then what it means (really grilled me on this)
4. Tell about the pros and cons of FMCG companies doing B2C buisness (I have no where mentioned that I am interested in marketing, it was completely random)
5. Privitisation of PSUs pros and cons
6. What will you do or what should govt do about the misinformation spreading about vaccines?
7. Asked me 5 subjects which I studied in last semester and 2 questions based on that(one I was able to give ans)
8. Famous chess openings (I have participated in chess competition in college)
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PI Experience 19.
Fresher bcom
Last on the list
Felt they just wanted to be wrap up and go.
P1-
1. famous personality by your name
2. where did chetan bhagat studied from
3. post graduation kaha se ki usne
4. favourite subject
5. what is segmentation - explain
6. what is positioning
7. Star question- what do u think is the difference btw positioning in india as compared to THE US .
Over to p2
8. question from sop for hobby ( i am a content creator)
9. number of subscribers ?
10. what is the usp of your content
11. what did u learn from it
12. explain scope of digital marketing
The end
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Trump’s Proclamation: Will Studying Abroad become a challenge for Indian students wanting to study and work in the US
Ever since Trump has rolled out his decision to curb H1B Visas, Indian citizens have become immensely vulnerable to the crisis. And so has studying abroad. The pandemic situation leading tonnes of people to lose their jobs in a slew of countries. This decision of Trump (supposedly attributing to Politics) comes as a bust and can lead to a huge backlash not only in the country but worldwide. Although experts believe it will lead to losing a lot of talent and jobs, whether or not this decision will PROVE to be fruitful to America, only time will tell.
We are here to bust your myths answer your queries regarding studying abroad.
What would be my job prospects after studying abroad, given the current situation?
Although the current situation may leave us in despair, losing jobs may not be the only case. In fact, it is might increase by notches. And thus studying abroad may turn out to be fruitful like most other times. Most of the tech giants all over the globe will be hiring more employees. Namely: Youtube, Airtel, Diageo, Lego, Amazon, Microsoft, Capgemini, Internshala, Barclays, Abbot, Aditya Birla Group, Payu, Microsoft, Apple, Noise, Pepsico. So if you have the required skills, landing a job is not going to be an issue.
With the right education skills hard skills soft skills experience in education grades, one can land himself a good job since the market will grow. So if you are considering seeking a job in the US or any other foreign country go for it.
Do we still need to take the test now when a lot of schools have measured optional MBA/MS, SAT/SRE?
Due to the Covid-19 situation, many schools have relaxed the necessity of taking a GMAT or GRE test. They have an option for fall 2020 and spring 2021 however, the same is not true for fall 2021. With many b-schools ruling out the necessity of taking a GRE or GMAT test many are getting demotivated to take the test however we suggest you take the test with the same intensity as you would take all your consider this as savings you don't need to save now.
However, if you do, it will only be beneficial for you shortly. Also remember if you do not take the test other parameters of your CV will become highly important as B schools stress upon extracurricular activities, college essays, recommendation letters, demonstrated tests, your previous academic grade is extra so to be on the safe side it is always better to take the test and improve your overall performance.
I am not planning for the US, Canada, Australia, the UK in the given scenario.
What do you suggest?
Diversity is imperative when it comes to studying abroad. One should not rule out the options he or she may have in other countries. However, we suggest not eliminate the US from its options. The US is expected to be the fastest recovering country post-COVID.
I want to postpone the plan due to uncertainties. Having budget constraints, should I secure my job now and wait for 2 to 3 years for things to settle?
It is quite understandable to postpone the exams or studying abroad altogether, given these difficult times and financial constraints. However, it must also be stressed upon that with this COVID situation more students are getting free time in their hands. Offices have availed work from home and so has schools and other institutes, as a result of which the employee or student is left with a lot of time which can be utilized to improve one's CV.
We suggest you work upon your CV and prepare for GMAT or GRE now. You must utilize this time in the most productive way possible. Plus you have the option of taking these tests at home.
My parents are worried about my plans of studying abroad. Will it be not a better idea to do a bachelor’s here and then think of a master's abroad?
Foreign education policies are different as they are formulated by a global mindset. They are quite superior in a lot of areas to the Indian universities and colleges. This is the reason why millions of people choose to study abroad. Having done your undergraduate there will not only help you comprehend the education pattern. But will also help you be in tandem with your chosen subjects and pedagogy of studying.
Also if your final plan is to settle there do a job there or do a Masters's from a foreign university then we suggest you give your SRE and SAT and you’re under graduation from abroad. The tandem of the subjects under graduation and Masters’s will help you grow better. Besides, many top universities of India, namely OP Jindal University, Shiv Nadar University, flame University, Ashoka, and Manipal University also accept the GMAT score.
Fields of study
What careers and Fields of study I should opt for whilst studying abroad, to be ready for the post COVID period? AI and Data Analytics are future technology that has changed the world. And this Revolution requires technically sound people, one is struggling to acclimatize themselves with skills like computer engineering, electronics, industrial engineering, Data Analytics finance economics, and Healthcare management, etc. Although it completely depends on the individual, we suggest these subjects as they have universal importance and acceptance. Also, if studying abroad is your actual dream and you are willing to do whatever it takes, refer to the site to arm yourself. GREKing
Common Aptitude Test- CAT is a computer-based test for admission in postgraduate management programs in India. CAT provides admissions for more than 500 MBA colleges in India including All 20 IIMs, FMS, JBIMS, SPJIMR, MDI, IMT, DoMS IITs, IISc, etc.
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Here is the information about the colleges which conducted the exam:
2009 – Ahmedabad
2010 – Lucknow
2011 – Calcutta
2012 – Kozhikode
2013 – Indore
2014 – Indore
2015 – Ahmedabad
2016 – Banglore
2017 – Lucknow
2018 – Calcutta
2019 – Kozhikode
2020 – Indore
CAT Key Highlights
Exam Level: National
Application Mode: Online
Language: English
Exam Mode: Online
Exam Date: November 29, 2020
Application Fee: Rs. 2000
Important Dates(Tentative)
CAT 2020 Notification Date: July 27, 2020
CAT 2020 Registration Start Date: August 4, 2020
Last Date to Apply for CAT 2020: September 18, 2020
CAT 2020 Admit card Issue: October 24, 2020
Last Date for CAT 2020 Admit Card Download: November 29, 2020
CAT 2020 Result Announcement: January 5, 2021
Eligibility for CAT
The candidate is eligible for CAT if he/she satisfies the following criteria:
The candidate should own a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PWD/DA category).
the percentage received in bachelor’s degree could be calculated on the premise of practice observed through the involved college/institution. In the case of grades/CGPA, the conversion might be based on the manner defined via the involved university/ organization.
In the absence of any percent conversion scheme, the candidate’s CGPA could be divided through the most possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.
applicants appearing for the very last year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification are also eligible to apply for CAT.
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The exam is conducted in two sessions- morning and Evening Slot on the same day.
There are two types of scores in the exam: a raw score and a scaled score.
The raw score is calculated for each section based on the number of questions one answered correctly, incorrectly, or left unattempted. Candidates are given +3 points for each correct answer and -1 point for each incorrect answer. No points are given for questions that are not answered. The raw scores are then adjusted through a process called equating. Equated raw scores are then placed on a common scale or metric to ensure appropriate interpretation of the scores. This process is called scaling.
1. Applicants will be given 180 mins to answer the questions. every section is allocated 60 minutes. The applicants cannot select any phase, to begin with, or switch from one segment to another. they will need to comply with the question paper chronologically, from segment 1-3.
2. The total marks of the CAT paper will be 300. every question will carry three marks. There can be a negative marking of -1 for each wrong attempt. There won’t be any deduction of marks in case a candidate chooses not to attempt a given question.
3. A few questions in every section may not be of more than one choice type, therefore the solutions will need to be typed at the display.
4. The use of a fundamental on-screen calculator will be allowed for computation.
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Number of CAT Registrations over the years
CAT Application Process
CAT application form is to be submitted online with payment of application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
The CAT registration process is a three-step online process.
The three-step registration process involves – registration, login, and filling the application form. After registering, applicants have to fill the application form on the official website.
As per the rules:
Candidates will have four options to select the test cities in order of preference. The applicants need not rush during the initial registration days to block slots.
Also, the students do not have the option to choose the exam center. They will be granted their first preferred city as a test center. In case, they do not get the first preference, the same process will be repeated for the second, third, and fourth preferred city.
STEP 1: CAT Application Procedure
CAT application form is to be submitted online with payment of application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
STEP 2: CAT Admit Cards
CAT admit cards will available for download on the official website. CAT aspirants must download their admit cards from the official website as they won’t be sent to them by post.
STEP 3: CAT Results
CAT result will be mostly declared in January second week. The test takers can check their scores and download their scorecards from the official website. Based on their scores they will be invited by the IIMs for further rounds. CAT score is accepted by most of the management institutes in India.
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CAT Exam 2020 Syllabus
1. Mathematics or Quantitative Section
CAT Syllabus for Quantitative Ability
LCM and HCF
Percentages
Profit and Loss
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion and others
Number System (3-4) questions
Algebra (5-7 questions)
Geometry/Mensuration (6-8 questions)
Pure Math (1-2 questions)
Venn diagrams and other topic-based questions are 2-3
Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations
Complex Numbers
Logarithm; Progressions
Binomial Theorem
Surds and Indices
Inequalities
Permutation and Combination
Probability Functions
Set Theory
Mixtures and Alligations
Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Key Facts on Quantitative Ability Syllabus in CAT & Type of questions
Number of Questions: 34.
Sectional weightage in CAT Syllabus: 34%
Type of Questions: MCQs and Non-MCQs
The past trend in the CAT exam syllabus for Quant shows that there are 24 to 27 MCQs and 7 to 10 Non-MCQs in the Quant section of the CAT exam.
More emphasis on Arithmetic to promote academic diversity. Number of questions in Arithmetic: 10 to 12
2. English or Verbal Section is also known as VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension)
CAT Syllabus for Reading Comprehension
Current affairs making an impact on Social Life, International Affairs, Govt policies, and Schemes for example Triple Talaq, Clean India Mission, Migration of people from one country to other, Growing intolerance across the Globe,
Business & Economic RC Passages for example Global economic changes, economic development at the cost of environment, Impact of Demonetization in India, Wasteful expenditure by Governments
RC passages from various English Literature books, from articles authored by great philosophers, thinkers, from various speeches of great personalities like passages from Charles Dickens, Aristotle, Martin Luther King, Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi, Churchill among others
Passages on Science & Culture including the journey to the Modern world; Fading culture with the advancement of technology
Abstract topics and fiction are also included in the Reading Comprehension Syllabus for CAT. These passages make the candidates think much leading to put themselves in the author’s shoes before answering the questions following these passages since they are opinion based.
RC Passages on Historical events leading to social changes for example French Revolution, War of Roses, Social changes in Indian History and thoughts shared by various activists which are very much relevant even today
RC Passages from Mythology. These passages try to correlate the Mythological events with the current social structure and answers to the questions on them have to be inferred.
Key Facts on RC Syllabus in CAT & Type of questions
Number of Questions: 24
Sectional Weightage in CAT Syllabus: 34%
Type of passages in CAT Exam Syllabus on RC: 3 Long and 2 shorter
Division of questions: 6 questions based on each long passage and 3 questions based on each shorter passage. Sometimes a uniform number of 5 questions follow 4 RC passages and 1 RC Passage is followed by 4 questions.
Type of Questions: All of MCQ type with a penalty of 1/3rd negative marking
Format of questions: Questions based on information in RC passage; explanation of the words & phrases as used in the passage; In the context of the passage –True/false statements; Author’s view on various issues raised in the RC passage; Inference from the passage; the main idea of RC passage; Purpose of the RC passage
Length of RC passages in CAT Syllabus: Longer RC passages are of around 900 words; shorter passages are of around 600 words in the CAT exam syllabus as reflected in the last 3 years.
Past trends of topics in RC Syllabus for CAT: Genetics, Second World War; Plastic Pollution; Elephant society; Consumer Behaviour; Status of Languages in 2115; Education System; Sustainable Economic Development; Anthropology /Excruciating Rituals & Reasons; Govt. Definition of Poverty and treatment of Household work.
CAT Syllabus for Verbal Ability
The essence of short paragraph/Para summary – (3-4 questions);
Jumbled Paragraphs (3-4 questions)
Out of Context Sentence in Jumbled paragraphs (2-3 questions)
Error Correction of Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, and other parts of speech in the Sentences.
Correcting the sequence of sentences in the paragraph, for example, correct use of the conditional sentence, time clauses, reported speech, passive writing
Vocabulary usage – picking the correct pair of words
Vocabulary usage in RC passages – finding out the correct synonyms and antonyms
Fill in the blanks with correct vocabulary words
Completion of the last sentence of Paragraphs
Analogies
Critical Reasoning
Sentence Completion
Facts, Inference, and Judgement
Irrelevant Statements
Phrasal Verbs Usage
Key Facts on Verbal Ability Syllabus in CAT & Type of questions
Number of Questions: 10
Sectional Weightage in CAT Syllabus: 10%
Type of Questions: All of Non-MCQ type with No penalty for the wrong answer
Format of questions: Essence of paragraph questions is based on around 5-6 sentences; questions on Jumbled paragraphs and out of context jumbled paragraphs have 4 -5 jumbled sentences that are to be placed in a coherent manner. The out of context sentence has to be picked out.
4. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Section
CAT Syllabus for Data Interpretation (DI)
Data Tables
Data charts
Bar diagrams & Charts including Simple, Stacked, Composite Bar charts
Pie charts
Graphs – Line X-Y Graphs
Data analysis and Data comparison among others
Caselet based Data
Key Facts on Data Interpretation Syllabus in CAT & Type of questions
Number of Questions: 16 divided into MCQs and Non- MCQs
Sectional weightage in CAT Syllabus: 16%
Past trend of topics in CAT Syllabus for DI: Table (Student Pass percentages over 5 years; Comprehension – Marks in Two sections of papers; Films, Launch, Completion, Release, and Profits; Table on Consumption of Veg and Non-Veg Protein; Happiness Index: 4 questions based on Table; Kids Learning in Rural Areas: Data table based 4 questions; Flight operation Questions were in the set of 4 questions.
Questions on Data Interpretation and analysis of data based on text, tables, graphs (line, area), charts (column, bar, pie), Venn diagram, are asked. Data could be given in the form of tables, charts, or graphs. In this section it is tested that how candidates can interpret the given data and answer questions based on it.
CAT exam Syllabus for Logical Reasoning (LR)
Clocks
Calendars
Binary logic
Seating Arrangement
Blood Relations (Family Tree)
Logical Sequence
Assumption
Premise
Conclusion
Linear and matrix arrangement
Team Formation
Direction sense and Decision Making
Input-Output
Series
Syllogism
Cubes
Rows
Set Theory, Venn Diagrams, Network Diagrams
Quantitative Reasoning
Puzzles
Logical Reasoning based on Rankings
Critical Reasoning
Key Facts on Logical Reasoning Syllabus in CAT & Type of questions
CAT entrance exam syllabus defines that questions in the LR section can be individual or can be in the set of 4 questions.
Weightage of LR Syllabus questions in CAT exam: 16%
Total LR questions in CAT syllabus for 2020 exam: 16
Type of Questions: MCQs & Non-MCQs
Past trend of topics in CAT LR Syllabus: Distribution/Arrangement; Venn Diagrams; Arrangement of files in folders; Students using various Trains and the fares for the same; Seating Arrangement; Direction sense for Cars; Ordering items; Burgers/Fries/ Ice Cream.
Admit cards for CAT Exam 2020 will be available for download from the scheduled date till the examination date. Registered candidates can download the admit cards by using their login ID and password.
The test takers must download their admit cards and take a printout of it before the last date as no hard copies will be sent by post.
Admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam hall. Any candidates found without the admit card will not be allowed to take the test. Thus, the candidates must keep their admit cards safe.
To download the admit card, a candidate needs to follow the below-mentioned steps:
1. Visit the official website
2.Enter registration ID and password
3. Once logged in, click on CAT Admit Card tab
4.Download the admit card
5. Take a print out of the admit card
CAT Answer Key
CAT answer key is expected to be released 4-5 days after the CAT exam. The answer keys are released online on the official CAT website. The candidates can check their responses by login into the CAT website by using their CAT ID and password. CAT answers key carries each candidate’s name, registration number, questions, and his/her responses.
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Name of the candidate
CAT registration number
CAT exam center
Test date
Test time
Question
Question type
Status
Question ID
Right option/answer
CAT Exam 2020 Results
CAT Exam 2020 results will be declared on January 5, 2021, in the morning hours. Immediately after the CAT result declaration, IIMs will start announcing they're shortlisted on the basis of CAT scores and other parameters in their shortlisting criteria for final selection round. The final admission offer will be made to the candidates in the months of April/May 2021 by IIMs
CAT 2019 Analysis
With the IIM A declaring their results just 2 days ago, we now know that the official admission process has begun. Similarly, the other B-schools will also start their admission process for the year 2020. So whether you start your journey this year, or is planning for the next year, this article is for you! Read on to find out the things you need to do before starting your MBA journey.
Most of you may not be of a management background like the students from BMS or BBA. Hence, a good idea would be to go through the basics of what the MBA has to offer. Try to proactively learn some basic terms and concepts from general subjects like marketing, finance, economics, etc. Examples of some concepts you can cover are 4Ps of marketing, SWOT analysis, Balance sheet format, etc.
You don’t have to delve too deep into the topic, but be sure to understand the core concept of the subject. A lot of free online PDFs and ebooks are available online, like Marketing 101, Accounting and finance basics, etc. Getting your basics clear will actually help you a lot to get a clearer picture of what is to come in your MBA course, and you will not be clueless when the actual sessions start.
2. Do a short term course:
Try to get at least one certification course done before you start your MBA. You might not get much time once you start with your classes, hence it would be a good idea to get take up a course before that. You can do a course that is related to the specialization (that you would eventually choose in the 2nd year), or it can be a generalized relevant course like Google analytics, Communication skills, Google Adword, Advanced excel, etc. However, make sure that you enroll in a course from a recognized website like Coursera, edX only.
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3. Learn Excel:
Excel will be your best friend throughout your MBA journey. If you already have an experience of working with excel, that’s great; but if you aren’t very familiar with excel, you might want to start brushing up your skills. Almost all your projects during your MBA will require you to work on excel, so try to learn not just the basics, but also shortcuts that can help you to optimize your time during your projects. From Pivot table to analytics, you can do wonders with excel, so invest some time now and learn you're way through excel.
There are plenty of free online videos (from beginner to expert) available on the internet. So, you can easily access these videos or you can even opt for an advanced excel certification, which will help add weightage to your CV.
4. Learn Microsoft Powerpoint:
Presentations would be a focus of your MBA journey, and you will be required to give presentations numerous times every trimester/ semester. B-schools put a lot of weightage to your presentation skills, and if you want to score good, you might as well brush up on your PowerPoint making skills. Powerpoint is a powerful visual medium that can actually make or break your presentation. Once you join the corporates, you will ultimately have to give presentations every time to present your ideas and strategies. So, learn to use PowerPoint like a pro, and ensure that you make impressive presentations that will attract and main in your audience’s attention.
5. Learn report making basics:
This is an often neglected skill, and you will be confronted with this all throughout your life; whether it be a daily report or a project report. While I’m sure you would know the basics of MS Word, learn how reports are formatted specifically. Throughout your MBA journey, you will be asked to make numerous reports and even after you join the corporate world so master your reporting skills. Sometimes the presentation gets more important than the content and that's exactly what a good report does. It gives your teachers or your client a very good impression in the future, and you will have a greater chance of success in your project.
6. Prepare your CV:
The resume you used in order to get into a B-school would be pretty different from what you would require during your placements. Start working on your CV as soon as possible, you might not get enough time to build it once you start your MBA life. Try to include all your relevant work experience and achievements that are aligned with your chosen specialization. You might get a specified CV format from your B-school as well, but it doesn’t hurt to keep one well prepared to ease your work later on.
7. Start networking:
Networking is truly the soul of the MBA. This is the opportunity for you to expand your networks, and while you will get plenty of opportunities to do that once you’ve joined in; it would be a great idea to get in touch with your seniors or alumni through Linkedin or College groups on Facebook Instagram, etc. before the start of the season.
If you are still confused about which specialization to choose, then contacting past alumni or seniors is the best way. This will be very beneficial as these people have a lot of insights to offer and you might get a lot of valuable knowledge on how to manage yourself and your course. This might even help you during your internships and live projects, so don’t shy away from connecting to others.
8. Stock up on MBA essentials:
This is the fun part of planning before your sessions start. Make a list of all the things that you might require before your school starts like formal clothes, shoes, a good laptop, robust laptop bag, any essential gadgets, and go on a shopping spree! It’s a good idea to do all this before time so that you can focus just on your studies once your course starts.
9. Start reading economic times:
MBA is an official entry into the business world, which is why you now need to stay updated with all business news. We can’t emphasize enough on the importance of reading business newspapers. Start getting into the habit of reading Economic times or Financial times, which are solely based on the current business happening around the world. Get into the details of the world economy, geopolitics, share market, etc.
A good practice might also be to note down major events and news that you can refer to at any point in time. This will not just be useful for you during your classroom discussion, but also for your placement related GD / PIs.
10. Start reading business-related books:
If you don't already have the habit, start reading good books and autobiographies relating to business. You may get these very common questions during placements about which books you read during your MBA. Make sure you read some really good and well-known books which you can talk about in any situation. Read books like 7 Highly Effective Persons Habits, Freakonomics, Connect the Dots, etc.
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11. Learn about your B-school :
While I’m sure you must’ve gone through what the B-school has to offer in terms of their specializations, start exploring more about the extra activities and offerings by the college. Get to know more about their clubs and committees, or events an competitions that they host routinely so that you identify your area of interest and can pre-plan on where you want to participate.
12. Start researching and targeting companies:
Read all previous reports that your B-school has published regarding the placements and top recruiters than come to your campus. Start making a list of colleges that are of your interest, and research on these companies in depth. Make sure you try to understand what these companies expect out of their candidates in terms of skills and qualities, and start building your profile accordingly. For example, if you want to get into a digital marketing firm, you can start building your profile on the current Digital marketing practices like SEO, SEM. This proactive approach will give you a huge lead in the final years of your MBA.
Conclusion:
As the saying goes “Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation,” your preparations on how to start will determine how successful you become in your endeavor. MBA is no doubt an expensive investment, so give all your time and energy to make the most out of these two years. Start learning to Prioritise your tasks, at the same time learn to multitask. These two things will be your saviors during MBA.
Finally, also spend some time with your friends and family before you embark on your journey. This might be the only ‘free’ time you’ll have for the next two years. But overall, it’s a super exciting start to something new and you will definitely have the time of your life. So gear up for the adventure that’s awaiting you.
All the best!
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Why Choose Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (AIIM)Infrastructure OpportunityYou need to first “Make India” to ensure the success of “Make in India”!
Infrastructure sector is the backbone of any nation. Infrastructure development has been the main pillar of global economic development over the last several decades. In advanced countries, the focus has been on upgrading the infrastructure facilities; while in the developing countries, the thrust has been on creating basic infrastructure facilities. Infrastructure projects in areas such as roads & bridges, urban infrastructure, ports & maritime, power, oil & gas, airports, real estate, mining, renewable energy, etc. are vital for robust economic growth and social development of the country.
For this purpose, this sector will require not only a huge amount of investments but also a large number of highly skilled managers and leaders for efficient implementation and operation of huge infrastructure projects. Here are some quick data-points (source: www.ibef.org):
US$ 3 Trillion worth Project pipeline in Asia by 2022
US$ 800 Billion worth Investment in Infrastructure in India by 2022
30 Million Employment Opportunities in India by 2022
Currently, there is a large gap between the demand and the availability of trained human capital with adequate knowledge and specialization in the infrastructure domain. With the sustained high growth of the Indian economy, this gap is only going to widen in the future. That’s where the idea of an infrastructure institute was conceived at Adani!
Also read all about PGDM Infrastructure ManagementAbout AIIM
Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (AIIM) was founded in 2009 by the promoters of the Adani Group with a vision to establish an institution of excellence to provide world-class education and training to young professionals who would take up managerial and leadership positions in the infrastructure sector.
The aim is to create a pool of future business leaders who would contribute towards Nation-building!
AIIM offers 2 flagships (AICTE-approved 2-year full-time) programs:
PGDM (Infrastructure Management)
PGDM (Law)
About PGDM (Infrastructure Management)
India’s Pioneering Program exclusively focused on Business Management education & training in the field of ‘Infrastructure Management’
In-depth sectorial exposure to various Infrastructure Verticals such as Roads & Bridges, Ports, Urban Infrastructure, Real Estate, Railways, Airports, Power, Mining, Oil & Gas and Renewables
Excellent Career Prospects in Infrastructure Companies, Consultancy Services, Government & PSUs, EPC Companies, Financial Institutions, Project Management Agencies and Logistics & Supply Chain Companies
Why PGDM (Infrastructure Management)?
Huge Investments (both capital and maintenance) in the field of infrastructure
No dearth of Capital but High levels of risks – requiring specific skills and competencies to manage and operationalize infrastructure projects
An essential part of economic activity in the country
Very less availability of skilled human resources
Which means: Excellent career opportunities and highly rewarding jobs for skilled infrastructure management professionals
About PGDM (Law)
India’s First-Ever Interdisciplinary Program blending Management Functions, Infrastructure Business Dynamics and their ‘Legal & Regulatory’ Aspects
In-depth exposure to Infrastructure Policy & Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cyber Laws, Economic Offences, Taxation, and ADR Mechanisms and their Business Applications
Excellent Career Prospects in Corporates, Consultancy and Law firms in areas such as Techno-Commercial, Tendering, Bidding, Regulatory and Corporate Governance and Securities & Capital Markets
Why PGDM (Law)?
India has over 1200 laws, and countless rules, notifications, interpretations, and alterations
One of the most regulated sectors in India: Infrastructure – RERA, Airports Authority, TRAI, SEBI, PNGRB, IRDA, Port Regulators, Electricity Commissions, NHAI, Railways Board, Tax authorities, Compliance Authorities, et al
Major complexities in PPP agreements, supply & service agreements, concession documents, tendering, contracts, land issues, arbitrations, taxations, dispute resolutions, etc.Industry Leaders need a Business Manager’s Perspective for Growth as well
as a Lawyer’s Eye for Detail to understand: legal frameworks, interpretations,
managerial evaluations, policy interventions and community impacts
Three-layered skills and training required to succeed in this highly regulated environment:
(a) Understanding management functions;
(b) Understanding Infrastructure Business Dynamics and
(c) Weaving Legal and Regulatory the moat around management functions in the infrastructure sector
Programs’ Pedagogy – How differently AIIM makes you learn
Distinguished faculty from academia and practitioners from industry steer the programs through lectures, presentations and contemporary simulation-based interactive case studies to facilitate the practical implementation of theories and concepts.
Students are engaged in role plays, presentations, group projects and discussions based on pre-circulated published papers, case studies and case-lets with complex problems drawn from real-life critical situations faced by industries. Students are exposed to management films and lectures from renowned professors and world-class consultants/practitioners. Some of the classes are conducted in workshop mode for bringing in application orientation.
Summer Internship Program, Adani Infrastructure Lab and Apprenticeship Program are an integral part of the learning process on campus.
Faculty at AIIM – The Thought Leaders
Some of the best minds are associated with AIIM to ensure enriching learning experience for students. Almost 15 full-time faculty – all from reputed institutions across India, including IIMs and IITs – help maintain an industry-best student-faculty ratio of 4:1. Also, AIIM is proud to have onboard more than 80 widely-acclaimed visiting faculty from across the country and abroad, not to mention many industry practitioners and corporate stalwarts thronging the campus for Expert Talks, Workshops, and Lecture Series owing to Adani’s Global Corporate Head Office is in the vicinity. Faculty at AIIM is also engaged with industry and academic fraternity through various research & consulting projects and case writings. They are the driving force behind various academic, non-academic initiatives and professional achievements of our program participants, both current students as well as alumni.
Students’ Clubs at AIIM
Nexus: Project Management Club
Intensity: Marketing & Operations Club
SEED: Business Development, Strategy & Entrepreneurship Club
Law-gical: Legal & Regulatory Club
Metanoia: Creativity & Communications Club
Shashtra: Finance, Economics and Policy Club
ASPIRE: Sports & Cultural Club
Adani International Innovation Hub (AIIH)
Innovation and entrepreneurship platform established by Adani Institute of Infrastructure in collaboration with Govt. of Gujarat, SSIP
Backed by Adani Group, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, e-Yantra – IIT Bombay, Purdue Foundry of Purdue University, USA,
More than 45 Entrepreneurship Awareness Workshops, Boot Camps and Hackathons in last two years with around 3500 attendees
End-to-end support extended for start-up ideas in different domains of Transport and Logistics, Water, Marine and Waste Management, Energy, Real Estate, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Augmented Reality and Social Infra: Agri-Tech & Edu-Tech Communication, etc.
12 start-up initiatives are currently in the process of incubation
3 start-up initiatives namely AcademiX, Punee Techno Care and PaintRobs have already been funded and rolled out their operations
Career Prospects after PGDM (Infrastructure Management) from Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (AIIM)
Campus Recruitments at AIIM
The industry-ready curriculum, our extensive linkages with the industry and leverage from the parent organization – the Adani Group – help the graduating students in securing good placements. We are glad that the industry has been responding quite well the Campus Recruitment Programs at AIIM. More than 70 MNCs (80% of total companies on campus) participate every year, offering an average 170 positions to an intake of 60 students, resulting in 100% placements record at the Institute since its inception. Salary statistics for the outgoing class of 2019 are: INR 12.50 Lacs as highest and INR 7.50 Lacs as average
Rewarding job-profiles in the areas of:
Infrastructure consultancy
Project & Infra finance
Project management
Risk analysis & audit
Planning & project-execution
Supply chain & logistics
Business development
Infra HR
Business Process Transformation
Compliances
Land & Contracts
Regulatory & Policy areas
Prominent Recruiters on Campus:EPC Companies:
Bridge & Roof Co. Ltd
Gammon India Ltd
Howe Engineering Projects
ITD Cementation India Ltd
Macawber Beekay Ltd.
Dodsal Engg & Construction
TUV Nord
Railsys Engineering
Consultancy Companies:
Knight Frank
Mott Macdonald
BMT Consultants
KPMG
CBRE
Ernst & Young
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Protiviti
Ports and Logistics:
Adani Wilmar Ltd
Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd
Modern Road Makers Pvt. Ltd
Quattro Rail Tech Solutions
Energy:
Adani Power, Adani Gas, Adani Mining
GE Water & Process Technology
International Coil Ltd
Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Emerson Network Power
ABB India
Tata Power Ltd
Kalpataru Power Transmission
Real Estate:
Adani Township & Real Estate Company
Savvy Infrastructure Group
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Marathon Realty
Tata Realty and Infrastructure Limited
AFCONS
Bakeri Group
Financial Institutions:
BNP Paribas Real Estate
Adani Capital
Emerging Capital Group
Evalueserve SEZ (Gurgaon) Private Limited
HFFC
SBI Capital Project Advisory & Finance Group
IndusInd Bank
Infra-developer Companies:
Adani Enterprises Ltd
L&T Infra Development Projects
Simplex Infrastructures Ltd
Thermax Ltd
Asian Steel Industry Pvt. Ltd
IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd
Arvind Limited – Infrastructure Division
Program Fee and Loan Assistance by Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (AIIM):
The program fee for both PGDM (IM) and PGDM (Law) for Batch 2020-22 is INR 760,000 (Rupees Seven Lacs Sixty Thousand) – to be payable in 7 instalments.
Program fee includes the cost of all study materials, books, library charges and network charges. It does not include hostel, mess charges and personal expenses.
AIIM has various tie-ups with many nationalized and private Banks and NBFCs for easy availability of education loans. One may contact the AIIM Admissions Office or visit website for the same.
Who should apply for Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (AIIM)?
AIIM seeks bright, capable, motivated students who are ready to take advantage of the abundant opportunities we have to offer. As a highly selective institution, we strive to develop a complete profile of all applicants and see what they may bring to the AIIM ecosystem. Eligibility criteria are as below:
Bachelors’ Degree in any discipline. Candidates in the final year of graduation may also apply.
Candidates with valid national-level entrance test-score as per AICTE guidelines (CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT MAT, ATMA) may apply to both PGDM (Infrastructure Management) and PGDM (Law)
Candidates appearing for CLAT, in addition to above-mentioned tests, may apply exclusively to PGDM (Law)
Though prior work experience is not mandatory, candidates with relevant work experience may have an upper edge in the selection process
To deal with the new challenges in the corporate world, legal professionals with the ability to unravel legal complexities are in demand. Understanding the laws of the land is important to avoid time-consuming and expensive litigations. PGD in Law program aims at imparting knowledge of various businesses and corporate legislations.
PGDBCL program covers various facets of business and corporate legislation and is a judicious mixture of the two. It includes recent acts such as the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, the Companies Act, 2013 with recent amendments and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Besides, the program familiarises students with international business laws and laws related to banking. Keeping in focus the needs of the open economy, this program includes areas such as mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment, due diligence procedure, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms etc.
India’s First-Ever Interdisciplinary Program blending Management Functions, Infrastructure Business Dynamics and their ‘Legal & Regulatory’ Aspects
In-depth exposure to Infrastructure Policy & Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cyber Laws, Economic Offences, Taxation, and ADR Mechanisms and their Business Applications
Excellent Career Prospects in Corporates, Consultancy and Law firms in areas such as Techno-Commercial, Tendering, Bidding, Regulatory and Corporate Governance and Securities & Capital Markets
Why PGDM (Law)?
India has over 1200 laws, and countless rules, notifications, interpretations, and alterations
One of the most regulated sectors in India: Infrastructure – RERA, Airports Authority, TRAI, SEBI, PNGRB, IRDA, Port Regulators, Electricity Commissions, NHAI, Railways Board, Tax authorities, Compliance Authorities, et al
Major complexities in PPP agreements, supply & service agreements, concession documents, tendering, contracts, land issues, arbitrations, taxations, dispute resolutions, etc.
Three-layered skills and training required to succeed in this highly regulated environment: (a) Understanding management functions; (b) Understanding Infrastructure Business Dynamics and (c) Weaving Legal and Regulatory moat around management functions in infrastructure sector
Industry Leaders need a Business Manager’s Perspective for Growth as well as a Lawyer’s Eye for Detail to understand: legal frameworks, interpretations, managerial evaluations, policy interventions and community impacts
Programs’ Pedagogy – How differently AIIM makes you learnDistinguished faculty from academia and practitioners from industry steer the programs through lectures, presentations and contemporary simulation based interactive case studies to facilitate practical implementation of theories and concepts.Students are engaged in role plays, presentations, group projects and discussions based on pre-circulated published papers, case studies and case-lets with complex problems drawn from real-life critical situations faced by industries. Students are exposed to management films and lectures from renowned professors and world-class consultants / practitioners. Some of the classes are conducted in workshop mode for bringing in application orientation.Summer Internship Program, Adani Infrastructure Lab and Apprenticeship Program are integral part of the learning process on campus.Click here to know more about other courses
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5. IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade), New Delhi
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6. Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune
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7. TISS (Tata Institute of Social Science), Mumbai
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8. NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies), Mumbai
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9. MICA Ahmedabad
Mudra Institute of Communication is an autonomous B-school established in 1991. It offers higher education courses in marketing and communications. MICA provides interdisciplinary two-year PG diploma courses. It offers a postgraduate diploma in management and communications and a one-year certificate program in crafting creative communication. Some of the top recruiters in MICA are Safari, Amazon, Amul, Deloitte, Amway, Citibank, Cactus, Cadillac, Flipkart, USHA, TATA Steel, SONY, RBL Bank, Target, VIP, Raymond, Havells, Samsung, Reliance, Google and IBM, etc.
10. NITIE, Mumbai
National Institute of Industrial Engineering located in the heart of Mumbai established in 1963. It is among the one the top B-schools in India. They offer specialization PGDIE (Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering), PGDIM Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management, PGDISEM (Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety and Environmental Management), and PGDMM (Post Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management). Some of the top recruiters of NITIE include Maruti Suzuki, Rivigo, Yes Bank, Siemens & ICICI Bank, etc.
11. ISB (Indian School of Business), Hyderabad
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12. MDI (Management of Development Studies), Gurgaon
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13. SJMSOM ( Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management), IIT Mumbai
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14. IMT (Institute of Management Technology), Ghaziabad
IMT Ghaziabad is one of the best Business schools in India and has been awarded the prestigious AACSB accreditation. It has been consistently ranked among the top 10 B-schools by various credible ranking agencies like Business Today, CRISIL, and has extensive industry partnerships in the Business school arena.
The Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad provides PGDM in Marketing, Finance, and PGDM-Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services (PGDM-BIFS). Some of the top recruiters at IMT Ghaziabad are Deloitte, PwC, Google, L’Oréal, JP Morgan, Britannia, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, SAP, and Accenture.
15. VGSoM (Vinod Gupta School of Management), IIT Kharagpur
VGSom is a West Bengal Public B-school. It is the first college of management founded under the Indian Institute of Technology in 1993. It was designed for managers with a deep technical experience to build. VGSoM was launched following the US Sloan School of Management model, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). They offer specialization in Sale & Marketing, Operations, Analytics, Consulting, and IT. Some of the top recruiters are HSBC, Trident, Vedanta, Tata Power, IBM, ICICI Bank, JP Morgan, TCS, IBM, Wipro, Infosys, Genpact, Axtria, CRISIL, eBay, Accenture, Kotak, Edelweiss, and Cluster, etc.
16. DoMS, IIT Madras
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17. DMS, IIT Delhi
DMS-IIT Delhi is a highly ranked B-school, spread over the 320 acres area. In 1993 the management studies department introduced MBA programmes. UGC and AICTE agree that. The department currently runs a two-year full-time MBA programme (General and focused on Managing Telecommunications Systems). Some of the Top recruiters include Shell, Amazon, Accenture, Capgemini, EY, GAIL, Deloitte, KPMG, IBM, HSBC, HP, IOC, Cognizant, GE, Wipro among others.
18. XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management), Bhubaneswar
XIMB was established in 1987. The institute is also known to carry out research and development activities regularly in collaboration with government departments in the state. It is the Centre of Excellence in Fiscal Policy and Taxation (CEFT) set up by the state government. They offer a specialization in Business Management. The Campus is spread across the area of 20 acres. Some of the top recruiters are HCL Technologies, Wipro, IBM, Mindtree, Infosys, Deloitte, UHG, ICICI Bank, PWC, Royal Bank of Scotland, GAIL, Accenture, HSBC, etc.
19. IRMA ( Institute of Rural Management Anand), Gujarat
The institute was established in the year 1979 by Dr. Verghese KurienDr. Kurien is regarded as 'India's White Revolution Dad.' IRMA was established with the assistance of the Swiss Development Cooperation Agency, the Government of India, the Gujarat Government, Indian Dairy Cooperation and the National Dairy Production Board. IRMA delivers management education focusing on real-life business challenges and socio-economic concerns faced by marginalised populations.
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20. TAPMI Manipal
TAPMI is the fifth institution to have dial accreditation of AACSB(Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and AMBA (Association of MBAs) established in 1980 by Shri T.A. Pai. TAPMI conducts student and faculty exchanges with Sheffield Hallam University, UK, Macquarie University, Australia, and the Asian Institute of Management, Manila. They offer specialization in Consulting, Baning and Financial Services, Human Resources, and Marketing. Some of the top recruiters are Accenture, Dell, Amazon, Flipkart, Zoho, Practo, Radio Mirchi, Goldman Sachs, Citi Bank, CRISIL, IBM, Infosys, HDFC, HSBC, Titan, Salesforce, Tata motor, Volvo, etc.
21. Fore School of Management
FORE School of Management also known as FORE, is a non-profitable Institute in South Delhi, Delhi, India. It was incorporated in the year 1981. FORE School of Management is a B-School in Delhi NCR. It was ranked 43rd all over the country by NIRF. The institute offers Management programs such as PGDM, PGDM-IBM (International Business), PGDM-FM (Financial Management), PGDM-BDA (Big Data Analytics), Executive PGDM, and Fellow Program in Management (FPM). The institute also accepts the XAT and GMAT scores. Students with a minimum of 85%tile and 650 marks in XAT and GMAT respectively will also be eligible for applying to the PGDM course. Shortlisted candidates will be considered for a business awareness quiz, essay writing (WAT)/Extempore/Group Discussion followed by personal interview. It also provides 3 diploma courses and all the courses are AICTE approved. The highest salary a student of FORE got is 30 LPA and the average salary of FORE increases every year. In recent times, FORE has established itself amongst the top B-schools in New Delhi.
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