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Karan Babbar

Hello Ankit

12:56 PM

Karan Babbar

I have converted the FPM programme of IIM Ahemdabad. however, I'm a bit skeptical about the post fellowship opportunities. Can you please throw some light on it?

12:57 PM

Reetik Barik

Hello Sir! Waiting for the session to begin :)

12:58 PM

Karan Babbar

I have converted the FPM programme of IIM Ahemdabad. however, I'm a bit skeptical about the post fellowship opportunities. Can you please throw some light on it?

12:57 PM

Ankit Doshi

IIM A FPM is a very prestigious PhD equivalent programme. You won't get PGP level opportunities but you will always be employable as a industry worker, researcher or as an academic. Technically, the point of the FPM is to produce researchers and academics but they do get hired by companies as well.

01:01 PM

Ankit Doshi

I'm here. So please shoot.

01:02 PM

Karan Babbar

Thanks for the info Ankit. My focus is to look out for some research roles in Public policy/Education sector

01:03 PM

Karan Babbar

Thanks for the info Ankit. My focus is to look out for some research roles in Public policy/Education sector

01:03 PM

Ankit Doshi

Then IIM A FPM is not a bad option

01:03 PM

Jagadish Tangirala

Hi Ankit, I have close to 4 years work ex. Decent acads. 96 Percentile GEM. What do you have to say about baby IIMs. Is it worth joining them with my work ex ?

01:04 PM

Ishan Kushwaha

My profile goes like 10th 67%, 12th 63%, grad(btech 67%), no work ex.NC-OBC. I converted to Nmims banglore and SIMS pune this year. But i want to get into better colleges will my profile will be an issue for the IIMS or the other top notch colleges? Should be go for workex and then plan for mba as the profile is low

01:05 PM

Ankit Doshi

Before the question is asked, please don't follow the rankings released by the HRD Ministry. Whatever parameters they are using, you will make major career blunders if you select schools based on that list!

01:05 PM

Jagadish Tangirala

Hi Ankit, I have close to 4 years work ex. Decent acads. 96 Percentile GEM. What do you have to say about baby IIMs. Is it worth joining them with my work ex ?

01:04 PM

Ankit Doshi

Probably not. I would rather go for PGPX/EPGP at the IIMs. Look at ISB as well.

01:05 PM

Vivek Sheoran

which will be better choice iimb or iim lucknow?

01:06 PM

Vivek Sheoran

and fms delhi

01:06 PM

Ishan Kushwaha

My profile goes like 10th 67%, 12th 63%, grad(btech 67%), no work ex.NC-OBC. I converted to Nmims banglore and SIMS pune this year. But i want to get into better colleges will my profile will be an issue for the IIMS or the other top notch colleges? Should be go for workex and then plan for mba as the profile is low

01:05 PM

Ankit Doshi

Your acads are below average and will be a problem. However, if you think you can score above 95 percentile in CAT you could get into better schools including the new IIMs (not baby IIMs) and places like NITIE, IITs etc.

01:07 PM

Vivek Sheoran

and fms delhi

01:06 PM

Ankit Doshi

IIM B > IIM L > FMS Delhi - Some people will say FMS > IIM L - Both are good schools. But I would choose IIM L over FMS

01:07 PM

Gowtham Dnr

Hello sir Iam a manufacturing engineer and will graduate in a month didnt get a job yet, i gave cat 16 and got 80 percentile and my profile is 10th -89.5, 12th- 93.5, b.tech- 6.62 cgpa so should i give a shot for cat 2017or i should get a job somehow please give a feasible solution

01:08 PM

Jagadish Tangirala

Thanks for the response. But i don't know whether any placement assistance is provided by IIMs for Executive degrees and if it is there, how are the packages compared to normal PGP offered by those institutes ?

01:08 PM

Gowtham Dnr

Hello sir Iam a manufacturing engineer and will graduate in a month didnt get a job yet, i gave cat 16 and got 80 percentile and my profile is 10th -89.5, 12th- 93.5, b.tech- 6.62 cgpa so should i give a shot for cat 2017or i should get a job somehow please give a feasible solution

01:08 PM

Ankit Doshi

You should take CAT again and you should ALSO DEFINITELY TAKE UP A JOB

01:08 PM

Jagadish Tangirala

Thanks for the response. But i don't know whether any placement assistance is provided by IIMs for Executive degrees and if it is there, how are the packages compared to normal PGP offered by those institutes ?

01:08 PM

Ankit Doshi

There is assistance for full-time residential EPGP/PGPX at IIM A B C and Indore. This I can assure you. The salaries are higher than PGP in most cases because of the high work experience.

01:10 PM

Karan Diwan

hello sir, 10/12/grd(fresher)-85/72/71. cat-80(SC) current calls iim shillong(wl-41) and new iims so between iim shillong,ranchi and nitie which one should i select(if convert) or if i go for cat 17 so do i stand any chances to get a call from old iims?

01:11 PM

Ishan Kushwaha

Thanks for the reply sir, I took cat this year with my final year of btech and scored 81%tile. If i go again for this year and end up scoring around 86-92% will that provide me opportunities with if not top but good colleges (considering the profile)

01:11 PM

Reetik Barik

Hello Sir! I have 95% in 10th, 89% in 12th and 8.12 CGPA in civil engineering! I don't have any work experience nor have i excelled in some of the extra cirriculars.... Is it difficult for me to get into IIM A,B,C , FMS etc despite a scoring perfect 99 perentile ?

01:11 PM

Suhasini Gupta

Hi Ankit, Scored 97.4 CAT, General Female Non engg, No work ex, graduated with B.com(h) in the year 2015 from Delhi University (Distance Learning) (the year gap owing to CA, could not clear it). Awaiting new IIMs results along with IIT madras, Waitlisted at MDI and IMT, converted IMI. Should I go in for New and Baby IIMs (if i convert them) or give CAT another shot. [Acads - 93/88/64] Currently preparing for CFP (Certified Financial Planner).

01:12 PM

Neha Agarwal

Hi Ankit, I have an admit from IMT-G, XIMB and MICA for Marketing. Which college would you recommend ?

01:12 PM

Madan Kumar

Hi Sir. Which one is a better career choice? 1. SP Jain Marketing 2. IIM Kozhikode 3. XLRI BM 4. XLRI HRM 5. MDI 6. IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) 7. FMS

01:13 PM

Karan Diwan

hello sir, 10/12/grd(fresher)-85/72/71. cat-80(SC) current calls iim shillong(wl-41) and new iims so between iim shillong,ranchi and nitie which one should i select(if convert) or if i go for cat 17 so do i stand any chances to get a call from old iims?

01:11 PM

Ankit Doshi

If a supply chain management career is what you are seeking then nothing is better than NITIE. Otherwise its a toss up between IIM Shillong and NITIE. You would choose either based on parameters that appeal to you. I'd definitely choose NITIE over IIM Ranchi

01:14 PM

Kartik Gulati

Is it worth it do MBA from tier two b schools ??

01:15 PM

Reetik Barik

Do excelling in some extra cirriculars really matter for getting admitted in the top notch IIM's ??

01:15 PM

Reetik Barik

Hello Sir! I have 95% in 10th, 89% in 12th and 8.12 CGPA in civil engineering! I don't have any work experience nor have i excelled in some of the extra cirriculars.... Is it difficult for me to get into IIM A,B,C , FMS etc despite a scoring perfect 99 perentile ?

01:11 PM

Ankit Doshi

99 percentile is not perfect. 99.99 is! Hahaha! Don't worry. With your acads a 99+ score will definitely fetch old IIM calls. A 99.7+ could make sure IIM ABC

01:15 PM

Dibesh Parida

Is MDI murshidabad worth joining

01:16 PM

Jayesh Patil

Hello Sir, Profile : SSC/HSC/BE (Elex Mumbai University) - 94.61/82.33/72, CAT 2016 - 98.18, 16 months of work experience in a Engineering consulting startup, NC OBC. I left my job in october last year to prepare for CAT. Had all calls except A. However, couldn't convert B,C,S as of now. Now I am really confused what to do. I have WL51 at FMS. Should I look for a job and give another shot to CAT next year or settle with any college I might get an admit this time?

01:17 PM

Suhasini Gupta

Hi Ankit, Scored 97.4 CAT, General Female Non engg, No work ex, graduated with B.com(h) in the year 2015 from Delhi University (Distance Learning) (the year gap owing to CA, could not clear it). Awaiting new IIMs results along with IIT madras, Waitlisted at MDI and IMT, converted IMI. Should I go in for New and Baby IIMs (if i convert them) or give CAT another shot. [Acads - 93/88/64] Currently preparing for CFP (Certified Financial Planner).

01:12 PM

Ankit Doshi

MDI is your best call. I think you could take CAT again if you don't get into MDI if doing MBA is not a necessity this year. You can definitely make it to the old IIMs as well with a higher percentile.

01:17 PM

Vivek Sheoran

i have 70% b.tech,78% 12th,85% 10th with 10 months of workex till now....what percentile would fetch me IIMABC (nc-obc)

01:17 PM

Ishan Kushwaha

Thanks for the reply sir, I took cat this year with my final year of btech and scored 81%tile. If i go again for this year and end up scoring around 86-92% will that provide me opportunities with if not top but good colleges (considering the profile)

01:18 PM

Vivek Sheoran

i have 70% b.tech,78% 12th,85% 10th with 10 months of workex till now....what percentile would fetch me IIMABC (nc-obc) i m preparing hard for CAT 2017

01:18 PM

Neha Agarwal

Hi Ankit, I have an admit from IMT-G, XIMB and MICA for Marketing. Which college would you recommend ?

01:12 PM

Ankit Doshi

Tough one. I'd say MICA and IMT-G are almost same for Marketing. IMT-G gives you the option to shift to other domains as well which MICA won't. the MICA experience however is stuff of legends :-P

01:19 PM

Madan Kumar

Hi Sir. Which one is a better career choice? 1. SP Jain Marketing 2. IIM Kozhikode 3. XLRI BM 4. XLRI HRM 5. MDI 6. IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) 7. FMS

01:13 PM

Ankit Doshi

Have you converted all? Otherwise this question doesn't make sense to me.

01:19 PM

Amruta Tarsode

Hello Sir, Can you please help me rank these: IIM L, K, I, S, IIT B and the other new IIMs (Ranchi, Trichy etc) - These are my calls as of now.

01:20 PM

Kartik Gulati

Is it worth it do MBA from tier two b schools ??

01:15 PM

Ankit Doshi

Depends on factors like your current salary, your financial background, your acad profile etc. There is no one fixed answer that applies to everyone

01:20 PM

Reetik Barik

Do excelling in some extra cirriculars really matter for getting admitted in the top notch IIM's ??

01:15 PM

Ankit Doshi

It definitely helps during the interview stage

01:21 PM

Dibesh Parida

Is MDI murshidabad worth joining

01:16 PM

Ankit Doshi

I'm afraid I have very little knowledge about the school. I know of its existence but there is no data available for me to give you an answer to this question.

01:22 PM

Abhijith Dharmapuri

Can I opt ICFAI b school, hyderabad? How the brand image in industry? I have 18 months of work ex with modest acad background. I couldn't score well in CAT this time so thinking of joining icfai. Is my decision wise enough? How wil I be placed if I perform above average in MBA and career prospects after MBA from icfai? plz give detail analysis

01:22 PM

Jayesh Patil

Hello Sir, Profile : SSC/HSC/BE (Elex Mumbai University) - 94.61/82.33/72, CAT 2016 - 98.18, 16 months of work experience in a Engineering consulting startup, NC OBC. I left my job in october last year to prepare for CAT. Had all calls except A. However, couldn't convert B,C,S as of now. Now I am really confused what to do. I have WL51 at FMS. Should I look for a job and give another shot to CAT next year or settle with any college I might get an admit this time?

01:17 PM

Ankit Doshi

You should evaluate your options at the end of May. I have a feeling you will get into one of the top schools like IIM I or IIM K. Have you applied to NITIE, IIT Bombay?

01:23 PM

Vivek Sheoran

i have 70% b.tech,78% 12th,85% 10th with 10 months of workex till now....what percentile would fetch me IIMABC (nc-obc) i m preparing hard for CAT 2017 sir can you give a rough idea

01:23 PM

Reetik Barik

What does excelling in extra cirriculars really mean? Grabbing one of those national level certificates or just incubating it as our hobby might help too ??

01:23 PM

Ishan Kushwaha

Thanks for the reply sir, I took cat this year with my final year of btech and scored 81%tile. If i go again for this year and end up scoring around 86-92% will that provide me opportunities with if not top but good colleges (considering the profile)

01:24 PM

Neha Agarwal

I am more keen on MICA too but the placements there are a little dicey. Would you have any idea about the career growth prospects after graduating from MICA

01:24 PM

Suhasini Gupta

Thanks for the response. I have a three digit wait list number at MDI, unlikely to convert it. Is it worth going to IIT Madras (awaiting results)?

01:24 PM

Vivek Sheoran

i have 70% b.tech,78% 12th,85% 10th with 10 months of workex till now....what percentile would fetch me IIMABC (nc-obc)

01:17 PM

Ankit Doshi

97 percentile plus

01:24 PM

Naman Jain

Hi Ankit, I have admits from XL BM and FMS and am hoping to convert L. I am inclined towards finance and will be writing CFA L2 this June. Was wondering what should be my preference order among these 3. On the contrary, I have heard that few top finance roles are offered at these campuses. As such, would it be feasible to join FMS and rewrite CAT in order to try my luck for the the holy trinity? (I have a good profile and had calls from A and C this year) Tia

01:25 PM

Amruta Tarsode

Hello Sir, Can you please help me rank these: IIM L, K, I, S, IIT B and the other new IIMs (Ranchi, Trichy etc) - These are my calls as of now.

01:20 PM

Ankit Doshi

IIM L > I = K > IIT B > S > New IIMs

01:26 PM

Jayesh Patil

I have applied to NITIE. None of the IITs. I feel I might have wasted around 8 months and yet won't be going to the older IIMs. So, the thought giving a better shot next year comes up.

01:26 PM

Reetik Barik

What does excelling in extra cirriculars really mean? Grabbing one of those national level certificates or just incubating it as our hobby might help too ??

01:23 PM

Ankit Doshi

Interviewers are smart enough to figure what you have done. Generally, people have excelled at a decent level. State/National.

01:28 PM

Aditi Kumari

Hi Ankit, My profile being 10-85 12-83 Grad-55(2016 Have calls from IMT G(DCP) and K.J somaiya for communication. Which one would be wiser to join? Interested in marketing.

01:28 PM

Abhijith Dharmapuri

dear sir, how is ICFAI, hyd? How well will I be placed if I perform above avg in MBA? will my b school matters in the long run ?

01:29 PM

Neha Agarwal

I am more keen on MICA too but the placements there are a little dicey. Would you have any idea about the career growth prospects after graduating from MICA

01:24 PM

Ankit Doshi

Not an objective question. There are some alumni who have done tremendously well. Check our platform (insideiim.com) for content on the same.

01:29 PM

Suhasini Gupta

Thanks for the response. I have a three digit wait list number at MDI, unlikely to convert it. Is it worth going to IIT Madras (awaiting results)?

01:24 PM

Ankit Doshi

Probably, wait a year since you have time on your hands.

01:29 PM

Rohan Gupta

Hi I'm a GEM in ECE my credentials are : 10th - 87.4% 12th- 86.2% Grad- 88.8% CAT percentile - 92.16 I have converted IMI PGDM core IMT Ghaziabad GLIM chennai and KJS Mumbai I'm pretty keen to take up IMI core but just wanted to know how would my Acads pan out for the IIM's if i reconsider for CAT'17?

01:30 PM

Ankit Aditya Bhatta

Good Evening Sir !! It's Ankit , I am a Mechanical Final year . I have been selected for XIMB-RM , I have interest in operations and agri business . So should I take the course ?? Please answer by referring to the placements , facilities , environment and scope of RM . Thanks

01:30 PM

Reetik Barik

So that means as of now i haven't grabbed any of the state/national level certificates , so my dream of getting into older IIMs shattered ? :p

01:30 PM

Ishan Kushwaha

Thanks for the reply sir, I took cat this year with my final year of btech and scored 81%tile. If i go again for this year and end up scoring around 86-92% will that provide me opportunities with if not top but good colleges (considering the profile) which is below average

01:31 PM

Abhishek Kshirsagar

Hey Ankit. I have converted IIM Bangalore and FMS, Delhi. I wish to start my own company in future (just like you did). Which college should I go for?

01:31 PM

Sumit Dembla

Hi, My academic profile- Xth - 88.6 XIIth- 82.6 B.Tech - 68.34 Work exp - 30 months How much percentile needed for top IIMs for my profile. Please guide.

01:31 PM

Neha Agarwal

On it. Thanks :)

01:31 PM

Naman Jain

Hi Ankit, I have admits from XL BM and FMS and am hoping to convert L. I am inclined towards finance and will be writing CFA L2 this June. Was wondering what should be my preference order among these 3. On the contrary, I have heard that few top finance roles are offered at these campuses. As such, would it be feasible to join FMS and rewrite CAT in order to try my luck for the the holy trinity? (I have a good profile and had calls from A and C this year) Tia

01:25 PM

Ankit Doshi

Take up IIM Lucknow for sure if you get in. In general finance roles are at a premium these days because of scarcity. Check InsideIIM placement reports over the last 4 years for more details. For finance, I would be indifferent between XL and FMS. The campus experience at XLRI and IIM L is likely to be better than at FMS. I would not wait one more year. These 3 are top top campuses and I would take whatever I get among these 3.

01:33 PM

Rohan Gupta

Also sir, could you let me know which b school would be a better prospect for the future, IMI Delhi or IMT Ghaziabad?

01:33 PM

Jayesh Patil

I have applied to NITIE. None of the IITs. I feel I might have wasted around 8 months and yet won't be going to the older IIMs. So, the thought giving a better shot next year comes up.

01:26 PM

Ankit Doshi

What is the guarantee you will get in next year?

01:33 PM

Aditi Kumari

Hi Ankit, My profile being 10-85 12-83 Grad-55(2016 Have calls from IMT G(DCP) and K.J somaiya for communication. Which one would be wiser to join? Interested in marketing.

01:28 PM

Ankit Doshi

I am indifferent between the two. I think the career prospects won't be very different whichever one you choose. You need to look at other things like city, campus experience etc. to make this decision

01:35 PM

Jayesh Patil

Exactly. To settle with whatever I get this time or to take the gamble next year is the confusion. Will evaluate once more after may ends as you said. Thank you.

01:35 PM

Aman Juriani

Hey ankit! Below is my profile: 10th: 86% 12th: 72% B.E. : 72.3% CAT OA: 97.46%ile Va: 95. Dilr: 88.56 Qa: 98.12 Work ex: total work ex of 12 months. Currently not working. Resigned a month before CAT 2016 Calls: NMIMS, MDI, XIMB ,NEW IIMs NMIMS- REJECTED MDI - WAITLISTED (will convert hrm program in the subsequent lists, but reluctant to join) XIMB: CONVERTED but didnt pay the fee. NEW IIMs: AWAITED What shall i do in the current scenario? Shall i search for a new job and start preparing again? Or shall i settle down with any new iim which i get! Owing to past acads is it possible to get better calls next time? Also, age is a constraint so probably i can give only one more attempt. Lastly, should i take gmat? The EEO of ISB is another doorway?

01:36 PM

Abhijith Dharmapuri

dear sir, how is ICFAI, hyd? How well will I be placed if I perform above avg in MBA? will my b school matters in the long run ?

01:29 PM

Ankit Doshi

In the long run the only thing that matters is the quality of your work experience unless yo are in the top 10 schools of India which do have a premium unfortunately. ICFAI Hyd is a decent 2nd tier school. I have nothing else to say about it. Not in the top 20 schools in India for sure.

01:37 PM

Rohit Thorat

Hi Ankit My profile is 10/12/Btech -92/76/8.36. I have converted MDI-PGPIM and hopeful of converting sibm-pune and new iims. Can you plz guide me through what should be my order of preference considering I have 34 months of IT work experience. Also it would be great if you can order the new IIMS as well to the best of your knowledge.

01:37 PM

Ishan Kushwaha

Thanks for the reply sir, I took cat this year with my final year of btech and scored 81%tile. If i go again for this year and end up scoring around 86-92% will that provide me opportunities with if not top but good colleges (considering the profile) which is below average.. :/

01:37 PM

Rohan Gupta

Hi I'm a GEM in ECE my credentials are : 10th - 87.4% 12th- 86.2% Grad- 88.8% CAT percentile - 92.16 I have converted IMI PGDM core IMT Ghaziabad GLIM chennai and KJS Mumbai I'm pretty keen to take up IMI core but just wanted to know how would my Acads pan out for the IIM's if i reconsider for CAT'17?

01:30 PM

Ankit Doshi

Acads are good for IIMs. At a score above 99 you will definitely get old IIM calls.

01:39 PM

Simanta Bora

IIM Shillong vs IIM Ranchi ? and why? (for someone who has not decided his specialization and would do so during 1st year as per his interests)...Thanks

01:40 PM

Ankit Aditya Bhatta

Good Evening Sir !! It's Ankit , I am a Mechanical Final year . I have been selected for XIMB-RM , I have interest in operations and agri business . So should I take the course ?? Please answer by referring to the placements , facilities , environment and scope of RM . Thanks

01:30 PM

Ankit Doshi

Depends on your ambition in life. If i have time on my hands and if i have good acads I would look at IIM A ABM or IIM L ABM

01:40 PM

Reetik Barik

So that means as of now i haven't grabbed any of the state/national level certificates , so my dream of getting into older IIMs shattered ? :p

01:30 PM

Ankit Doshi

Its not a necessity but something that helps candidates stand out.

01:40 PM

Ishan Kushwaha

Thanks for the reply sir, I took cat this year with my final year of btech and scored 81%tile. If i go again for this year and end up scoring around 86-92% will that provide me opportunities with if not top but good colleges (considering the profile) which is below average

01:31 PM

Ankit Doshi

I think i answered your question. Don't know what you are asking. 90%ile for OBC should ensure you are in an IIM (not the top ones but the others)

01:42 PM

Amruta Tarsode

Thanks for the sorted list of MBA colleges! Is CFA a plus point during MBA placements? I am an ECE grad. What all will help me cultivate my profile in the coming 2 years at B-school?

01:42 PM

Abhishek Kshirsagar

Hey Ankit. I have converted IIM Bangalore and FMS, Delhi. I wish to start my own company in future (just like you did). Which college should I go for?

01:31 PM

Ankit Doshi

Depends on your family background. There is no comparison prima facie. IIM B over FMS any day. But I understand your concern around fees. If entrepreneurship is your goal then why do MBA at all? If you are going to work for a few years go for IIM Bangalore

01:44 PM

Rohan Gupta

Thanks for your answer to my previous question, but please share your opinion on this one as well, I'm a fresher who's inclined towards marketing specialisation, I've converted both IMI Delhi PGDM core and IMT Ghaziabad full time, which would be a better bet?

01:44 PM

Gaurav Kumar

Hi Ankit, 10th: 78.67 12th: 86.8 B.com Hons (D.U.): 63 HR consulting experience(AON): 28 months till May, 2017 CAT 2016: 90.65 XAT 2017 : 90.9 (missed XL HR cut off by around 1.5 marks) Converted IMT-G,IMI, FORE MICA. Paid fees at MICA.(Interested in Marketing) Wanted to get into a top-bschool Is it true that leaving MICA and spending one more year will be worth only if i crack a top 10 level college, and not even IIFT or MDI types ? Is it worth leaving MICA considering my profile ?

01:44 PM

Sumit Dembla

Hi, My academic profile- Xth - 88.6 XIIth- 82.6 B.Tech - 68.34 Work exp - 30 months How much percentile needed for top IIMs for my profile. Please guide.

01:31 PM

Ankit Doshi

99.5+

01:44 PM

Rohan Gupta

Also sir, could you let me know which b school would be a better prospect for the future, IMI Delhi or IMT Ghaziabad?

01:33 PM

Ankit Doshi

Same difference :-)

01:45 PM

Ishan Kushwaha

I am asking that the profile which is below average, scoring a 90percentile will that assure getting a call from the new iims, will the profile not hinder? Sorry if i was not clearly.. :(

01:46 PM

Saurabh Gupta

Hi Ankit I have calls from the new IIMS.. Scored 97 Percentile..Have 20 months IT work Ex.. HAve 84/79.6/89 in 10/12/btech. Should I leave this year and try next year or take new IIMs??

01:46 PM

Aman Juriani

Hey ankit! Below is my profile: 10th: 86% 12th: 72% B.E. : 72.3% CAT OA: 97.46%ile Va: 95. Dilr: 88.56 Qa: 98.12 Work ex: total work ex of 12 months. Currently not working. Resigned a month before CAT 2016 Calls: NMIMS, MDI, XIMB ,NEW IIMs NMIMS- REJECTED MDI - WAITLISTED (will convert hrm program in the subsequent lists, but reluctant to join) XIMB: CONVERTED but didnt pay the fee. NEW IIMs: AWAITED What shall i do in the current scenario? Shall i search for a new job and start preparing again? Or shall i settle down with any new iim which i get! Owing to past acads is it possible to get better calls next time? Also, age is a constraint so probably i can give only one more attempt. Lastly, should i take gmat? The EEO of ISB is another doorway?

01:36 PM

Ankit Doshi

Old IIMs will be tough because of acads. I would join the likes of Udaipur, Ranchi etc. in your position. GMAT and ISB you need some quality work ex since your acads won't cut much ice.

01:47 PM

Abhay Singh

My profile both Class 10 and 12th -Percentage above 85 Btech percentage =5.8 or 58 .2015 Btech CSE Passout. Category -General Hi I graduated with a CGPA less than 6 and I have no coding skills.I was thrown into Engineering in an Alien Branch CSE as I was never a CSE student and a coder though I have theoretical knowledge . Can I go for MBA .I passed Btech in 2015 and I am from General Category .I was in a tier 3 college with no placements so I was preparing for JEE again .I failed in JEE and my pointers got down .My school % was above 85++.I gave Elitmus/AMCAT scored well gave interviews for Associate or Consult profiles in Amazon ,Cvent ,Capgemini ,Zomato ,Yodlee ,IBM but selected in none. Can I get good Bschools with less than 6 Cgpa and 3 year gaps. I want to study in a good Bschool .Help me.I am in trouble.I gave GATE and was not selected .few IITs take less than 6 gpa GCE students too HELP ME . With Regards

01:48 PM

Suhasini Gupta

Thanks for the response. Planning to reappear for CAT and in the meanwhile will look for job or internship. I have completed my graduation in B.com(h) through Correspondence (64%), will I face issues during placements in B-schools? What can I do to improve the chances of my CV being shortlisted? (Interested in Finance. As I mentioned earlier I am pursuing CFP.)

01:48 PM

Abhay Singh

My profile Class 10 & 12-85% ++ Btech - 59 % or 5.91 cgpa I have no work experience and I have 3 year gaps. I am from General Category .I was in a tier 3 college with no placements so I was preparing for JEE again .I failed in JEE and my pointers got down .My school % was above 85++.I gave Elitmus/AMCAT scored well gave interviews for Associate or Consult profiles in Amazon ,Cvent ,Capgemini ,Zomato ,Yodlee ,IBM but selected in none. Can I get good Bschools with less than 6 Cgpa and 3 year gaps. I want to study in a good Bschool .Help me.I am in trouble.I gave GATE and was not selected .few IITs take less than 6 gpa GCE students too HELP ME . With Regards 07:18 PM

01:49 PM

Aman Juriani

Thanks for the reply! Which New IIM should i choose, if i am inclined towards consulting?

01:50 PM

Gaurav Kumar

Hi Ankit, 10th: 78.67 12th: 86.8 B.com Hons (D.U.): 63 HR consulting experience(AON): 28 months till May, 2017 CAT 2016: 90.65 XAT 2017 : 90.9 (missed XL HR cut off by around 1.5 marks) Converted IMT-G,IMI, FORE MICA. Paid fees at MICA.(Interested in Marketing) Wanted to get into a top-bschool Is it true that leaving MICA and spending one more year will be worth only if i crack a top 10 level college, and not even IIFT or MDI types ? Is it worth leaving MICA and aspiring for a top college next year considering my profile ?

01:50 PM

Rohit Thorat

Hi Ankit My profile is 10/12/Btech -92/76/8.36. I have converted MDI-PGPIM and hopeful of converting sibm-pune and new iims. Can you plz guide me through what should be my order of preference considering I have 34 months of IT work experience. Also it would be great if you can order the new IIMS as well to the best of your knowledge.

01:37 PM

Ankit Doshi

Can't order New IIMs as honestly I haven't figured an objective way to rank them. I would go for SIBM Pune over MDI PGPIM. MDI PGDM > SIBM Pune. SIBM Pune over all New IIMs for me but I know people who have chosen the IIM brand.

01:50 PM

Simanta Bora

IIM Shillong vs IIM Ranchi ? and why? (for someone who has not decided his specialization and would do so during 1st year as per his interests)...Thanks

01:40 PM

Ankit Doshi

IIM Shillong

01:51 PM

Arpit Bhatt

Hello, My academic profile- Xth - 88 XIIth- 67 B.Tech - 65 currently pursuing BE Mechanical (last sem) How much percentile needed for NITIE and other top B schools like IITs for operation management for my profile. Please guide.

01:52 PM

Amruta Tarsode

Thanks for the sorted list of MBA colleges! Is CFA a plus point during MBA placements? I am an ECE grad. What all will help me cultivate my profile in the coming 2 years at B-school?

01:42 PM

Ankit Doshi

For this purpose check YOBO on InsideIIM. It is a e-book on how to make the best of your 2 years at MBA and answers all these questions.

01:53 PM

Abhay Singh

??

01:53 PM

Ankit Doshi

https://insideiim.com/you-only-bschool-once/ - You Only B-School Once - check now

01:54 PM

Gaurav Kumar

Ankit, please answer my query.

01:54 PM

Ramneet Kaur

MICA or SBI PO? I have a gap year.

01:55 PM

Abhay Singh

Mba possible if less than 6 cgpa or 60 in Btech .I scored high in boards 85++ in both .3 year gaps as I am unable to get a job .Rejected in many interviews.

01:55 PM

Gaurav Kumar

Hi Ankit, 10th: 78.67 12th: 86.8 B.com Hons (D.U.): 63 HR consulting experience(AON): 28 months till May, 2017 CAT 2016: 90.65 XAT 2017 : 90.9 (missed XL HR cut off by around 1.5 marks) Converted IMT-G,IMI, FORE MICA. Paid fees at MICA.(Interested in Marketing) Wanted to get into a top-bschool Is it true that leaving MICA and spending one more year will be worth only if i crack a top 10 level college, and not even IIFT or MDI types ? Is it worth leaving MICA and aspiring for a top college next year considering my profile ?

01:56 PM

Abhay Singh

Mba possible if less than 6 cgpa or 60 in Btech .I scored high in boards 85++ in both .3 year gaps as I am unable to get a job .Rejected in many interviews. 07:25 PM

01:57 PM

Gaurav Kumar

Hi Ankit, 10th: 78.67 12th: 86.8 B.com Hons (D.U.): 63 HR consulting experience(AON): 28 months till May, 2017 CAT 2016: 90.65 XAT 2017 : 90.9 (missed XL HR cut off by around 1.5 marks) Converted IMT-G,IMI, FORE MICA. Paid fees at MICA.(Interested in Marketing) Wanted to get into a top-bschool Is it true that leaving MICA and spending one more year will be worth only if i crack a top 10 level college, and not even IIFT or MDI types ? Is it worth leaving MICA considering my profile ?

01:44 PM

Ankit Doshi

You will know where you are going to do your summer internship before you get your results for next year's CAT/XAT. You can take your call accordingly. This is assuming you will join MICA and will still take entrance tests. Largely, I agree to this view though.

01:57 PM

Abhay Singh

Mba possible if less than 6 cgpa or 60 in Btech .I scored high in boards 85++ in both .3 year gaps as I am unable to get a job .Rejected in many interviews. 07:25 PM

01:58 PM

Ishan Kushwaha

I am asking that the profile which is below average, scoring a 90percentile will that assure getting a call from the new iims, will the profile not hinder? Sorry if i was not clearly.. :(

01:46 PM

Ankit Doshi

You will get calls if you score 90 percentile from new IIMs

01:58 PM

Abhay Singh

Mba possible if less than 6 cgpa or 60 in Btech .I scored high in boards 85++ in both .3 year gaps as I am unable to get a job .Rejected in many interviews. Reply not getting SIR

01:59 PM

Abhay Singh

Mba possible if less than 6 cgpa or 60 in Btech .I scored high in boards 85++ in both .3 year gaps as I am unable to get a job .Rejected in many interviews. Reply not getting SIR

01:59 PM

Saurabh Gupta

Hi Ankit I have calls from the new IIMS.. Scored 97 Percentile..Have 20 months IT work Ex.. HAve 84/79.6/89 in 10/12/btech. Should I leave this year and try next year or take new IIMs??

01:59 PM

Saurabh Gupta

Hi Ankit I have calls from the new IIMS.. Scored 97 Percentile..Have 20 months IT work Ex.. HAve 84/79.6/89 in 10/12/btech. Should I leave this year and try next year or take new IIMs??

01:46 PM

Ankit Doshi

Can try again

01:59 PM

Abhay Singh

Hiii SIR Mba possible if less than 6 cgpa or 60 in Btech .I scored high in boards 85++ in both .3 year gaps as I am unable to get a job .Rejected in many interviews. Reply not getting SIR

02:00 PM

Saurabh Gupta

Chances o f getting older IIMs??

02:00 PM

Abhay Singh

Hiii Ankit Sir Mba possible if less than 6 cgpa or 60 in Btech .I scored high in boards 85++ in both .3 year gaps as I am unable to get a job .Rejected in many interviews. Reply not getting SIR

02:00 PM

Abhay Singh

Hii sir please answer my query Mba possible if less than 6 cgpa or 60 in Btech .I scored high in boards 85++ in both .3 year gaps as I am unable to get a job .Rejected in many interviews. Reply not getting SIR

02:01 PM

Abhay Singh

My profile both Class 10 and 12th -Percentage above 85 Btech percentage =5.8 or 58 .2015 Btech CSE Passout. Category -General Hi I graduated with a CGPA less than 6 and I have no coding skills.I was thrown into Engineering in an Alien Branch CSE as I was never a CSE student and a coder though I have theoretical knowledge . Can I go for MBA .I passed Btech in 2015 and I am from General Category .I was in a tier 3 college with no placements so I was preparing for JEE again .I failed in JEE and my pointers got down .My school % was above 85++.I gave Elitmus/AMCAT scored well gave interviews for Associate or Consult profiles in Amazon ,Cvent ,Capgemini ,Zomato ,Yodlee ,IBM but selected in none. Can I get good Bschools with less than 6 Cgpa and 3 year gaps. I want to study in a good Bschool .Help me.I am in trouble.I gave GATE and was not selected .few IITs take less than 6 gpa GCE students too HELP ME . With Regards

01:48 PM

Ankit Doshi

Our system says your query has been answered on personal message already

02:01 PM

Suhasini Gupta

Thanks for the response. Planning to reappear for CAT and in the meanwhile will look for job or internship. I have completed my graduation in B.com(h) through Correspondence (64%), will I face issues during placements in B-schools? What can I do to improve the chances of my CV being shortlisted? (Interested in Finance. As I mentioned earlier I am pursuing CFP.)

01:48 PM

Ankit Doshi

Check YOBO on insideIIM. Ensure you do well academically on campus. Don't worry about anything else. Participate in a lot of extra-curries too.

02:02 PM

Aman Juriani

Thanks for the reply! Which New IIM should i choose, if i am inclined towards consulting?

01:50 PM

Ankit Doshi

None. New IIMs are not known for Consulting.

02:03 PM

Aman Juriani

then which domain are the new IIMs known for?

02:04 PM

Arpit Bhatt

Hello, My academic profile- Xth - 88 XIIth- 67 B.Tech - 65 currently pursuing BE Mechanical (last sem) How much percentile needed for NITIE and other top B schools like IITs for operation management for my profile. Please guide.

01:52 PM

Ankit Doshi

98-98.5 percentile for NITIE. 99 for IIT Bombay

02:04 PM

Ramneet Kaur

MICA or SBI PO? I have a gap year.

01:55 PM

Ankit Doshi

They are not comparable. Depending on your career goals you need to decide. If a career in marketing, advertising, communications interests you - MICA is the place

02:06 PM

Saurabh Gupta

Chances o f getting older IIMs??

02:00 PM

Ankit Doshi

99.3+

02:07 PM

Aman Juriani

then which domain are the new IIMs known for?

02:04 PM

Ankit Doshi

Sales & Marketing, Operations, Middle office and back office finance roles, Retail Banking etc.

02:08 PM

Arpit Bhatt

Can i afford to have a one year drop with this academics for the colleges i mentioned?? Or should try to take some work ex??

02:10 PM

Simanta Bora

Ankit i asked regarding IIM-Shillong vs IIM-Ranchi...u said Shillong....could you also tell me why....TIA

02:13 PM

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02:14 PM

Ashish Mehra

waiting list 121 in SC category for IIM Shillong what are the chances to convert?

06:29 PM