Hello, The Live Chat will kick off in 20 Mins with the team from IIM Calcutta PGPEX
01:12 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
What are the general mangement roles offered for PGPEX students ?. I have seen couple of roles such as Program manager, business development. Do these roles come under general management?.
01:20 PM
InsideIIM Counselling
Hello, The Live Chat will kick off in 20 Mins with the team from IIM Calcutta PGPEX
01:12 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Thank you InsideIIM for inviting us.
01:31 PM
Ram Kishore
Hi Student Admission Council
01:32 PM
Ram Kishore
Please let me know If I can post my questions?
01:33 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
What are the general mangement roles offered for PGPEX students ?. I have seen couple of roles such as Program manager, business development. Do these roles come under general management?.
01:20 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Surendra, Most of the roles offered are general management roles. • Vice President, Program Manager, Business Development Manager, Product Manager, AVP, Group Manager are few indicative roles.
01:34 PM
Saunak Dey
Hello Adcom-IIMC
01:34 PM
Ram Kishore
Please let me know If I can post my questions?
01:33 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Please go ahead.
01:34 PM
Saunak Dey
Hello Adcom-IIMC
01:34 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Hello Saunak
01:34 PM
Ram Kishore
Are any scholarships offered by IIMC?
01:35 PM
Saunak Dey
Any tips about the interview
01:35 PM
Navneet Jha
Hi Adcom
01:35 PM
Aditya MVR
Yes interview pointers are very much the need of the hour...please share them...
01:36 PM
Ram Kishore
Are any scholarships offered by IIMC?
01:35 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
There is a scholarship offered to the gold medallist of the batch at the end of the program.
01:36 PM
Navneet Jha
Also, who constitute interview panel, is it only professors or a mix of alumni and professors?
01:37 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Points important for Interview:
Connecting the dots is very important for interview. Connect your work experience, expected learning in MBA and what do you want to do post MBA.
Be crystal clear on your expectations from MBA course.
Do visit program website to understand course outline.
01:38 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
how much are the favourable chances for PSU employee and that too in power sector
01:38 PM
Ram Kishore
1) How are the classes structured for PGPEX? Are they case study discussions or standard lectures?
2) Is the Immersion program mandatory If so, we are college and country chosen by students or college?
3) Is there any entrepreneur cell in IIMC? What support it offers for students who wish to start their ventures?
01:39 PM
Mayank Desai
Hello IIMC Student Admission Council, Will there be any writing test prior to Interview?
01:39 PM
Ankit Jain
Hello Everyone, Thanks Adcom for the chat session. Are there any other deadline for IIMC PGPEX program. What are the deadlines for IIMC-VLM program?
01:39 PM
Navneet Jha
Also, who constitute interview panel, is it only professors or a mix of alumni and professors?
01:37 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Usually panel constitute of professors, but It can be mix of alumni and professors too.
01:39 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
what areas to be covered in preparation for the interview besides essays and why mba?
01:40 PM
Saunak Dey
What type of job roles does one get focused on operations consulting domain
01:40 PM
Mayank Desai
Hello IIMC Student Admission Council, Will there be any writing test prior to Interview?
01:39 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
There are no writing tests as such.
01:41 PM
Aditya MVR
What about current affairs......do we need to be up to date on the recent happenings?
01:41 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
Hi..is the interview profile specific? Or we have to be aware about general current affairs and news too like in PGDM interviews?
01:43 PM
Praveen Nooka
what are the job roles and companies for students from construction background:?
01:43 PM
Aditya Shrivastava
I have more than 11 years of experience. Will this have a negative impact
01:43 PM
Saunak Dey
Also what are the courses in PGPEX focused on consulting, especially operation consulting
01:44 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
how much are the favourable chances for PSU employee and that too in power sector
01:38 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Diversity is always welcomed in IIMC PGPEX. Every domain has an equally favourable chance of selection. You need to be clear in your objectives, why you want to do MBA and your past experience.
The current batch mix has people from PSUs, IoT, consulting, medical and other fields.
01:44 PM
Aditya Shrivastava
I have more than 11 years of experience. Will this have a negative impact
01:43 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Experience and diversity is valued in IIMC PGPEX. Your experience will certainly add value.
01:45 PM
Ram Kishore
1) How are the classes structured for PGPEX? Are they case study discussions or standard lectures?
2) Is the Immersion program mandatory If so, we are college and country chosen by students or college?
3) Is there any entrepreneur cell in IIMC? What support it offers for students who wish to start their ventures?
01:39 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
1) Classes are 1.5 hours long, mostly case study based. You may have a look on course outline on website.
2) Yes, immersion program is mandatory. Usually you get 2 choices. In our batch it was US & Germany.
3) e-Cell is very active here. You may look http://www.ecelliimcalcutta.com/ . Its a highly rated club in campus. A strong network exist to bridge entrepreneur & investors.
01:45 PM
Aditya MVR
What about current affairs......do we need to be up to date on the recent happenings?
01:41 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Current affair knowledge is always valuable in interviews.
01:47 PM
Kunal Vaid
Hi
1. What is the acceptance rate post interview?
2. What is he weightage of the interview in the selection process?
3. What is the expected batch size for the 2017-18 batch?
01:48 PM
Saunak Dey
Also what are the courses in PGPEX focused on consulting, especially operation consulting
01:44 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Please refer to the elective and course list on IIMC PGPEX website.
01:48 PM
Praveen Nooka
what are the job roles and companies for students from construction background:?
01:43 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Kindly have a look on latest placement stats at https://www.iimcal.ac.in/programs/pgpex/placements/placement-statistics-9th-batch
01:48 PM
Praveen Nooka
any %wise break-up of components during the interview:?
01:48 PM
Kunal Vaid
Hi
1. What is the acceptance rate post interview?
2. What is the weightage of the interview in the selection process?
3. What is the expected batch size for the 2017-18 batch?
01:49 PM
Aditya Shrivastava
Is there any Extempore during the interview
01:49 PM
Venkat Ramaswamy
What parameters are evaluated in the interview ? I understand from the previous answers which speak about the connect from the current profile to an aspiring role and how MBA helps one getting there. But what else is evaluated?
01:51 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
Hi..is the interview profile specific? Or we have to be aware about general current affairs and news too like in PGDM interviews?
01:43 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
The interview will be based on your work experience and your industry knowledge.
01:52 PM
Ankit Jain
Are there any other deadline for IIMC PGPEX program. What are the deadlines for IIMC-VLM program?
01:52 PM
Ankit Jain
Are there any other deadline for IIMC PGPEX program. What are the deadlines for IIMC-VLM program?
01:52 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
You need to contact the IIMC VLM office for these details
01:52 PM
Kunal Vaid
Hi
1. What is the acceptance rate post interview?
2. What is he weightage of the interview in the selection process?
3. What is the expected batch size for the 2017-18 batch?
01:48 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
1) It doesn't matter for an individual. Institute doesn't disclose this information.
2) Follow the tips given in chat. That will help.
3) It will more or less remain same as current batch size. See batch profile at https://www.iimcal.ac.in/programs/pgpex/students/batch-profiles/batch-profile-2017
01:52 PM
IIMC PGPEX
Hi Venkat, ---
1. SOP
2. Your work background
3. And other aspects in your profile
4. Ofcourse, also on your Goals and PGPEX
01:53 PM
Aditya Shrivastava
Is there any Extempore during the interview
01:49 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Usually its not there in IIMC interviews.
01:53 PM
Praveen Nooka
any %wise break-up of components during the interview:?
01:48 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
What components are you referring to ?
01:54 PM
Kunal Vaid
Hi
1. What is the acceptance rate post interview?
2. What is the weightage of the interview in the selection process?
3. What is the expected batch size for the 2017-18 batch?
01:49 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Hi Venkat, ---
1. SOP
2. Your work background
3. And other aspects in your profile
4. Ofcourse, also on your Goals and PGPEX
01:55 PM
Mayank Desai
Does your social contribution critical during evaluation of profile?
01:55 PM
Saunak Dey
What type of job roles does one get focused on operations consulting domain
01:56 PM
Mayank Desai
Does your social contribution critical during evaluation of profile?
01:55 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Its not critical but it adds to your overall outlook.
01:56 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
Do we need to bring MBA resume to the interview? Resume was not asked for during the application process.
01:57 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
what is the student admission council comprised of?
01:57 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
Does ABG,Reliance industries, RPG recruit for leadership rotational programs ??..
01:58 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
Do we need to bring MBA resume to the interview? Resume was not asked for during the application process.
01:57 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
NO, Resume won't be needed if not asked before Interview
01:58 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
Do we need to bring MBA resume to the interview? Resume was not asked for during the application process.
01:57 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
NO, Resume won't be needed if not asked before Interview
01:58 PM
Venkat Ramaswamy
What is the usual panel strength? How long does the interview last ?
01:58 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
What are the companies that hire for general management roles? Do consulting companies hire from PGPEX?
01:58 PM
Aditya MVR
Is there anything unique to the PGPEX @IIMC ...that differentiates it from other IIMs?
01:59 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
how many of the present batch have decided to join back their previous organization?
01:59 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
what is the student admission council comprised of?
01:57 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Vishnu,
Student Admission council is a student driven initiative and work in collaboration with PGPEX office
01:59 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
Does business conglomerates like ABG,Reliance industries, RPG group offer leadership rotational programs ?
02:00 PM
Ankit Doshi
There are 2 more chats today guys - 30 Days to CAT at 9 pm with IIM Calcutta alumnus ARKS Srinivas and a chat with IIM Lucknow student Abhishake Koul on Online vs Pen and Paper. Please don't forget to join us for that as well. For now, keep the questions coming in for the PGPEX Admissions team of IIM Calcutta!
02:00 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
Does ABG,Reliance industries, RPG recruit for leadership rotational programs ??..
01:58 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Surendra, It is confidential information and institute is bound to respect their corporate relationships. So we won't be able to disclose it. We try to be as transparent as possible. Please have a look at placement stats on program website.
02:00 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
What kind of roles were offered by Arcelor mittal in the past ?
02:01 PM
Aditya MVR
Is there anything unique to the PGPEX @IIMC ...that differentiates it from other IIMs?
01:59 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Aditya,
There are many things unique at IIMC compared to other colleges. Please check the website and other sources.
02:01 PM
Aditya MVR
Do companies even consider PGPEX candidates for rotational programs? Usually such roles are given to fresh graduates right?
02:02 PM
Vinod Yadav
What should be the dress code for the interview?
02:02 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
how many of the present batch have decided to join back their previous organization?
01:59 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
There are no sponsored candidates in current batch.
02:03 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
Does business conglomerates like ABG,Reliance industries, RPG group offer leadership rotational programs ?
02:00 PM
InsideIIM Counselling
Hi Surendra, Please go to https://insideiim.com/aditya-birla-group-wall/ to know about Aditya Birla Group's leadership programmes. Go to https://insideiim.com/reliance-industries-wall/ to know more about Reliance industries! For Mahindra go here - https://insideiim.com/tag/mahindra/
What is the usual panel strength? How long does the interview last ?
01:58 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Venkat,
Panel strength is totally discretion on availability of professors and alumni available. This panel consists of 2-3 members.
Interview may last from 15-1 hour(Discretion of panel )
02:04 PM
Vinod Yadav
What should be the dress code for the interview?
02:02 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Vinod,
We would suggest to wear business formals as a good choice.
02:05 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
But,My doubt is whether they have offered the leadership rotational programs to PGPEX students in the past ?
02:05 PM
Aditya MVR
will there be any waitlist post declaration of final results or just one final list of candidates?
02:05 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
But,My doubt is whether they have offered the leadership rotational programs to PGPEX students in the past ?
02:05 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Yes. Few companies have offered such roles.
02:06 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
thanks for the information.
02:07 PM
Saunak Dey
What type of job roles does one get focused on operations consulting domain
02:07 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
my reporting time is 0845...is there any relation between reporting time and interview time?
02:08 PM
Aditya MVR
will there be any waitlist post declaration of final results or just one final list of candidates?
02:05 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Aditya,
Based on quality of candidates and interview, announcement of waitlist would be decided.
02:08 PM
Komal Ved
What do you suggest should go into preparing for the interviews?
02:09 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
my reporting time is 0845...is there any relation between reporting time and interview time?
02:08 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
No. Timings are given in small batches. It will be wise to reach before given time and relax before facing interview panel.
02:09 PM
Komal Ved
What do you suggest should go into preparing for the interviews?
02:09 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Already answered in the start of the session. Please go through it.
02:10 PM
Rahul Sinha
My reporting time is 08:45 AM. Does it mean that my interview will be before lunch?
02:10 PM
Komal Ved
What value proposition can a candidate with 6 years experience expect from pgpex?
02:11 PM
Mayank Desai
How often Students are able to change their domain post completion of program? Or Mostly students are retained to their original domain of work?
02:11 PM
Komal Ved
Do we get to interact with industry experts/have a one day internship with them as a part of program?
02:12 PM
ASWANI DUBEY
i work for department od atomic energy-should i play this as my strength or let it pass just as work experience?
02:12 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
Usually how many students in a batch are company sponsored i.e. they go back to their previous company and not opt for placements?
02:13 PM
Mayank Desai
How often Students are able to change their domain post completion of program? Or Mostly students are retained to their original domain of work?
02:11 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Mayank, If you see the last batch profile and outgoing functions, it is evident that candidates change their domain & roles frequently.
02:13 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
is there any way of working on project on some real issue of any industry during the course..
02:13 PM
Rahul Sinha
My reporting time is 08:45 AM. Does it mean that my interview will be before lunch?
02:10 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Hi Rahul,
Ideally it should be.. In case you are attending interview @ Kolkata, we can guarantee good sumptuous lunch. ;-)
02:14 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
Usually how many students in a batch are company sponsored i.e. they go back to their previous company and not opt for placements?
02:13 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Percentage of sponsored candidates are extremely low. Current batch doesn't have any sponsored candidate.
02:14 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
Is there a general management club run by PGPEX students ?
02:14 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
Is there a general management club run by PGPEX students ?
02:14 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Hi Surendra,
There are 25-30 clubs currently at IIM C based on your interest areas.
02:16 PM
Komal Ved
Do we get to interact with industry experts/have a one day internship with them as a part of program?
02:12 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Komal, we have a lot of guest lectures taken by industry leaders and an immersion program in Germany and The US.
02:16 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
But,the details of clubs are not available in the public domain .
02:16 PM
Rahul Sinha
Thanks for offer of lunch :) My interview is in Bangalore. My concern is whether I can make any commitments after lunch hour.
02:19 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
But,the details of clubs are not available in the public domain .
02:16 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Surendra. Kindly look at the program website. It is available under campus life section.
General appeal to all candidates - Website has all the information available, make sure to go through it. That will help you in interview.
02:21 PM
Komal Ved
What value proposition can a candidate with 6 years experience expect from pgpex?
02:11 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Hi Komal,
Well, PGPEX program caters to students with electives and opportunities. So, value proposition depends on SOP and offerings @ PGPEX.
- Rajdeep
02:21 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
i feel thankful if you could post a weblink
02:23 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
Hi, which companies hire for general management roles?
02:24 PM
Rahul Sinha
Thanks for offer of lunch :) My interview is in Bangalore. My concern is whether I can make any commitments after lunch hour.
02:19 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear Rahul,
Ideally, the panel completes all interview as scheduled. But I would advice to not have commitments post lunch.
02:25 PM
Aditya MVR
Any suggestions as to how to answer questions targeting weaknesses in the application-Low GPA or Low GMAT score etc?
02:25 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
@Surendra, you can check the clubs and SIGs here: https://www.iimcal.ac.in/about/campus-life/infrastructure
02:26 PM
Venkat Ramaswamy
Surendra - please check this https://www.iimcal.ac.in/about/campus-life , please check Clubs and SIGs
02:26 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
Hi, which companies hire for general management roles?
02:24 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Most of offered roles are general management roles for PGPEX. For details of the companies, please look at the placement brochure.
02:27 PM
Venkat Ramaswamy
Surendra - please check this https://www.iimcal.ac.in/about/campus-life , please check Clubs and SIGs
02:26 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Thanks Venkat !!
02:27 PM
Rahul Sinha
Thanks; the suggestion helps!
02:27 PM
Rahul Sinha
Thanks; the suggestion helps!
02:27 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Your welcome. All the best for your interview.
02:28 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
thank you SAC for sparing time and for valuable suggestions
02:28 PM
Aditya MVR
Yup thanks a ton !!
02:29 PM
Mayank Desai
Thanks a lot SAC. The discussion was really helpful :)
02:29 PM
Nilesh Maheshwari
Thanks a lot SAC for the session!
02:29 PM
Aditya MVR
one query though...are the professors common to the 2year program and 1year program or is there a separate set of faculty for each program?
02:30 PM
Vinod Yadav
Thanks Student Admission Council PGPEX IIMC for the Pre-Interview Chat ...!!!
02:31 PM
Venkat Ramaswamy
Thanks Rajdeep, Umang and Team ! Thanks for taking this initiative
02:31 PM
Aditya MVR
one query though...are the professors common to the 2year program and 1year program or is there a separate set of faculty for each program?
02:30 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
All the academic groups are common across programs. PGPEX gets best faculties from every group and professors enjoy taking pgpex classes because of great maturity and participation level in the class.
02:32 PM
Student Admission Council, PGPEX IIMC
Dear candidates, great to see your enthusiasm. All the best for your interviews.
02:32 PM
VISHNU PANDEY
thank you
02:32 PM
ASWANI DUBEY
Thnk you
02:33 PM
Saunak Dey
Best of luck to everybody for the interviews !
02:33 PM
Surendra Vemuluri
thank you for your time
02:33 PM
Rahul Sinha
Thanks S.A.C. for your time and for conducting this session.
02:37 PM
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