FIRST YEAR AT JOKA - LIVE CHAT WITH A CURRENT IIM CALCUTTA STUDENT
What's the life like at IIM Calcutta? What should or shouldn't you do in your first year? This and some general tips for the 1st year at IIM Calcutta to be given by current IIM Calcutta student. Join now!
CONDUCTED BY: Malvika Prasad
May 22 06:00 PM
May 22 07:00 PM
Mohammed Shahil
Exactly at 6 pm?
12:16 PM 0
Aashish Jhunjhunwala
6 pm it is
12:29 PM
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Hi. Are there sports coaches in IIm c to train students?
12:30 PM 1
Malvika Prasad
Hello everyone,
My name is Malvika Prasad
I am a second year student at IIM Calcutta. I'll be answering any queries you may have.
12:30 PM
Sai Krishna Sky
About hostel life
12:31 PM
Malvika Prasad
Hi himanshu, Yes, we do have coaches who come in for a number of sports.
12:31 PM 3
Sai Krishna Sky
Washing machines laundry so that we will plan accordingly
12:31 PM
Mohammed Shahil
Are all the rooms single ones?
12:31 PM 0
Malvika Prasad
All rooms are single occupancy
12:32 PM
Tapas kumar Swain
Is the schedule really tight or we will get enough free time for extra curriculars??
12:32 PM
Malvika Prasad
Hi Sai, Yes, we do have washing machines in all hostels. In addition to that, laundry service is available if you wish to avail it.
12:33 PM 1
Sandeep Kumar
Do you get enough time to enjoy sports in 1st term?
12:33 PM
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For qualifying mathematics would there be classes for clarifications?
12:33 PM 0
Yogesh Khadke
How difficult is the QM01 test? Do students fail to qualify in it?
12:33 PM
Sai Krishna Sky
Thank you Malavika
12:33 PM
Harika Garimella
Is availing mess a compulsory?
12:34 PM
Pearl Edibam
Hi Malvika, is the LKV Hostel allotted to female students?
12:34 PM 1
Rituraj .
Do we have guest house in college
12:34 PM
Malvika Prasad
Tapas and Sandeep, You will have sufficient time for Sports and extra-currics post first term. The first few months will be quite hectic
12:35 PM 1
Suryakant Sharma
Is the hostel allotment random or first come first serve basis?
12:36 PM 1
dhwani1993
Hiiii Malvika.. what is the process for getting into any club?
12:36 PM 3
Utkarsh Thakur
Do we get a chance to participate in live projects during the first year?
12:37 PM 2
Surbhi Babbar
What are the various clubs in IIM C?
12:37 PM 1
smart.mayank15
Is the hostel allotment pre-decided?
12:37 PM
Sandeep Kumar
thanks malvika
12:37 PM
Ankur Parmar
what are the important thing people should prepare before starting college will help them in hectic first term schedule
12:38 PM 1
Malvika Prasad
Regarding the QM exam, we may have a session for clarification. Ideally, going through the PDFs shared by Anusha and Amit, will be sufficient. You get 3 attempts to clear the exam. If you fail to qualify the first time, you will have to attend mandatory classes for QM.
12:38 PM 1
dhwani1993
Do we have most of the assignments to be done in group or individually?
12:38 PM 1
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Let Malvika answer already asked questions first :D
12:39 PM 1
Malvika Prasad
The hostel allotment is random. You will get to know what your rooms are once you reach campus. They will have already been allotted to you.
12:39 PM 2
Malvika Prasad
Hey Surbhi and Dhwani, We have 22 clubs and SIGs active on campus. You will most definitely be able to find a club to your liking. You'll get to know more details about them once you're on campus
12:41 PM 1
Harika Garimella
Is availing mess a compulsory?
12:34 PM
Malvika Prasad
No, availing mess is not compulsory.
12:42 PM
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Are mess charges on pro rata basis?
12:43 PM
Pearl Edibam
Hi Malvika, is the LKV Hostel allotted to female students?
12:34 PM
Malvika Prasad
Yes. We have two hostels to which female students are allotted. The lake view hostel and the Ramanujan Hostel. Both are co-ed
12:43 PM 1
Rudraa Nayak
Which hostel is nearest to lecture halls?
12:43 PM 0
Rituraj .
Do we have guest house in college
12:34 PM
Malvika Prasad
Yes, We have two- tata hall and MDC
12:44 PM
Utkarsh Thakur
Do we get a chance to participate in live projects during the first year?
12:37 PM
Malvika Prasad
Yes. A number of live projects are shared with the students. You'll learn more once you reach campus.
12:45 PM 1
Aritra Bera
What is the class timing?
12:46 PM
Aashish Jhunjhunwala
Can you please share more details about the various scholarships in IIM Calcutta?
12:46 PM 1
Any tips for studying in this time?
12:47 PM
Ankur Parmar
what are the important thing people should prepare before starting college will help them in hectic first term schedule
12:38 PM
Malvika Prasad
Try and finish your prep for QM before reaching campus. You'll end up saving a lot of valuable time this way.
In addition to that, if you wish to, go through accounting finance. It is not a necessity, but will definitely help if you have a basic idea.
12:47 PM 1
dhwani1993
Do we have most of the assignments to be done in group or individually?
12:38 PM
Malvika Prasad
It's a mix of both.
12:48 PM
Sanjana Sripada
Is accommodation available for parents on campus?
12:48 PM
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How groups are assigned?
12:48 PM
Sai Krishna Sky
Hi Malvika any particular excel course preferres..
12:49 PM 1
Pratham Pramod
What happens between during our first week in college?
12:50 PM
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Are mess charges on pro rata basis?
12:43 PM
Malvika Prasad
It's not fixed for a month, but is based on the actuals.
12:50 PM
Are we allowed extra electrical items?? Kettle or induction? #momsworry
12:50 PM
Rudraa Nayak
Which hostel is nearest to lecture halls?
12:43 PM
Malvika Prasad
The ramanjun Hostel is nearest to the academic block
12:51 PM 0
Aritra Bera
What is the class timing?
12:46 PM
Malvika Prasad
For first year, the classes are usually from 8:30 - 4, depending on your timetable.
Extra/makeup classes may be held during other times as well.
12:52 PM
Anshul Yadav
Till what time we can reach the college at night
12:53 PM 1
Aashish Jhunjhunwala
Can you please share more details about the various scholarships in IIM Calcutta?
12:46 PM
Malvika Prasad
A number of merit and need based scholarships are there. Please reach out to Anusha/Amit for more details.
12:54 PM
arjunp024
Do we need to buy a bicycle for commuting within the campus?
12:54 PM 1
Sanjana Sripada
Is accommodation available for parents on campus?
12:48 PM
Malvika Prasad
Yes. we have the facility to book either of the two guest houses on campus.
12:55 PM
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How groups are assigned?
12:48 PM
Malvika Prasad
Mostly randomly by the professors. In some courses, you may be allowed to make your own groups.
12:56 PM
Sai Krishna Sky
Hi Malvika any particular excel course preferres..
12:49 PM
Malvika Prasad
As such, there is no requirement, but basic knowledge always goes a long way
12:57 PM
Nidhi Malkan
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It's a free event. Lunch will be served and you get a lot of freebies, some prizes, and certificates as well!
12:58 PM
Pratham Pramod
What happens between during our first week in college?
12:50 PM
Malvika Prasad
Orientation and induction sessions are planned for your first week
12:58 PM
Utkarsh Thakur
Do we have saturdays off?
12:58 PM
Are we allowed extra electrical items?? Kettle or induction? #momsworry
12:50 PM
Malvika Prasad
Moms will always worry.
You can have kettles, irons in your rooms
12:59 PM
Anshul Yadav
Till what time we can reach the college at night
12:53 PM
Malvika Prasad
There is no time restraint
12:59 PM
Manish Anand
please elaborate on the projects which are received by INCA. What are the activities and scope of INCA?
12:59 PM 0
Mohammed Shahil
Hi nidhi. I attended your event in banglore. Needed to convey to you that the powerbank i won as an early bird prize isnt working since day 1. Kindly resolve this issue ??
01:00 PM 5
arjunp024
Do we need to buy a bicycle for commuting within the campus?
12:54 PM
Malvika Prasad
A number of students do use one, but it is not a necessity. You'll be just fine walking around
01:00 PM
Utkarsh Thakur
Do we have saturdays off?
12:58 PM
Malvika Prasad
Usually yes. However, extra classes/other activities may be planned for the weekends
01:01 PM
Manish Anand
Is there pollution or dust issue within the campus? #Seriousquestion
01:02 PM
shrutisneha2007
Can we install a cooler in our room? Any extra charges for that?
01:03 PM 1
Praveen Kumar
by what time are the summer placements over ?
01:05 PM
Manish Anand
please elaborate on the projects which are received by INCA. What are the activities and scope of INCA?
12:59 PM
Malvika Prasad
INCA's scope includes, but is not limited to Guest Lectures, Live Projects, HULT Prize, Clothes & Food Drives, Blood Donation Program, Social Day, Social Business Idea Competitions etc
01:05 PM
Manish Anand
Is there pollution or dust issue within the campus? #Seriousquestion
01:02 PM
Malvika Prasad
No. We pride ourselves on our green and clean campus.
01:06 PM 2
shrutisneha2007
Can we install a cooler in our room? Any extra charges for that?
01:03 PM
Malvika Prasad
Considering the humidity, a cooler will do you no good. Additionally, it is not allowed. You can have a table/pedestal fan if you wish to purchase one
01:07 PM
Praveen Kumar
by what time are the summer placements over ?
01:05 PM
Malvika Prasad
The schedule is not yet out. It will be updated on the website in due course
01:08 PM
Aditya Meena
Is there WiFi in the hostels? If not, can we connect a WiFi access point to the LAN ports?
01:08 PM
shrutisneha2007
You said studying a little finance beforehand will help. Any resources for the same?
01:11 PM
Rajiv Reddy
Is attendance taken in classes? How strict are the profs about it?
01:11 PM
Aditya Meena
Is there WiFi in the hostels? If not, can we connect a WiFi access point to the LAN ports?
01:08 PM
Malvika Prasad
Yes, the campus is WiFi enabled. In addition to that, LAN Ports are available in all hostel rooms
01:11 PM
Sachet Jain
~~> MS Office for Mac. Is it easily available on campus?
01:13 PM
shrutisneha2007
You said studying a little finance beforehand will help. Any resources for the same?
01:11 PM
Malvika Prasad
Class 11th and 12th Accounting finance is what i was referring to. Any commerce student should be able to guide you. Again, it will help you, but is definitely not a necessity
01:13 PM
Sanjana Sripada
Is there a schedule for the registration process?
01:13 PM
Rajiv Reddy
Is attendance taken in classes? How strict are the profs about it?
01:11 PM
Malvika Prasad
Yes. Attendance is taken in each class. A minimum of 75% attendance is required in each course.
01:14 PM
Sachet Jain
~~> MS Office for Mac. Is it easily available on campus?
01:13 PM
Malvika Prasad
No, you will have to make your own arrangements for the same.
01:14 PM 1
Tapas kumar Swain
What happens in management games???
01:15 PM
Sanjana Sripada
Is there a schedule for the registration process?
01:13 PM
Malvika Prasad
I am not aware of the schedule. We received it once we reached campus. Apart from that, anything that is important will be shared by Anusha and Amit
01:16 PM
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01:16 PM
Utkarsh Thakur
Are vga ports/converters necessary ?
01:16 PM
Pritam Subba
Can we leave campus during the weekends if there arw no activities planned?
01:17 PM 1
Ankit Doshi
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01:17 PM
Tapas kumar Swain
What happens in management games???
01:15 PM
Malvika Prasad
Management games are an interesting learning experience. It's a business simulation.
01:17 PM
Aashish Jhunjhunwala
Any dress code for attending classes?
01:17 PM 1
sushmitha246
What’s our daily routine like till we get placed for summers?
01:18 PM 1
Utkarsh Thakur
Are vga ports/converters necessary ?
01:16 PM
Malvika Prasad
No. Till date, I have never had to use one.
01:18 PM
Pritam Subba
Can we leave campus during the weekends if there arw no activities planned?
01:17 PM
Malvika Prasad
You can leave the campus whenever you want to, considering their are no planned activities. However, it is highly recommended that you stay on campus for the initial weeks, till you get a hang of things
01:19 PM 1
Aashish Jhunjhunwala
Any dress code for attending classes?
01:17 PM
Malvika Prasad
There is no dress code. However, you are advised to dress smartly
01:20 PM
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Any other suggestions from your side which you feel one should know or should have asked?
01:21 PM
Riddhi Doshi
Will one set of complete business formals do or an additional set is required?
01:21 PM
Mohammed Shahil
Hi nidhi. I attended your event in banglore. Needed to convey to you that the powerbank i won as an early bird prize isnt working since day 1. Kindly resolve this issue ??
01:00 PM
System Administrator
Hi Mohammaed, Have you charged the power bank before using it? You need to fully charge it first. We haven't received such a complaint from anywhere else. Also, the number of the service centre is on the warranty card along with the power bank in the white box.
01:21 PM
Sneha P
Is anything planned for 16th and 17th as the formal classes are said to begin on 18th ?
01:21 PM
sushmitha246
What’s our daily routine like till we get placed for summers?
01:18 PM
Malvika Prasad
You'll have classes and a lot of other activities. It will be a little hectic, but trust me, it's an experience you'll look back on
01:22 PM 1
Riddhi Doshi
Will one set of complete business formals do or an additional set is required?
01:21 PM
Malvika Prasad
Just make sure you have a formal blazer and at least 2-3 pairs of formals
01:23 PM
Ankit Gupta
Are we provided MS Office 365 by institute? IIM-B gives official keys for the same.
01:23 PM
Sneha P
Is anything planned for 16th and 17th as the formal classes are said to begin on 18th ?
01:21 PM
Malvika Prasad
There may be some orientation and induction activities. The final schedule will be shared with you once you are campus
01:24 PM 1
Ankit Gupta
Are we provided MS Office 365 by institute? IIM-B gives official keys for the same.
01:23 PM
Malvika Prasad
no
01:24 PM
Riddhi Doshi
Are mosquitoes a genuine nuisance considering the fact that the campus has seven lakes in it?
01:25 PM 1
Riddhi Doshi
Are mosquitoes a genuine nuisance considering the fact that the campus has seven lakes in it?
01:25 PM
Malvika Prasad
My suggestion is to use Odomos liberally.
Frequent fumigation of the entire campus is carried out as a preventive measure
01:27 PM 0
indira94
I have an SBI account with home branch in Hyderabad. Is it compulsory to get the home branch shifted to Joka?
Will I be able to sleep after 1 in night for the first 2 term given that so many activities will be going on during the same.
01:29 PM
indira94
I have an SBI account with home branch in Hyderabad. Is it compulsory to get the home branch shifted to Joka?
01:29 PM
Malvika Prasad
As far as I know, it isn't. If any such requirement is there, it will be communicated to you.
01:30 PM
Manish Anand
Will I be able to sleep after 1 in night for the first 2 term given that so many activities will be going on during the same.
01:29 PM
Malvika Prasad
Ummm. Lets just say you'll learn how to manage time, and sleep whenever the opportunity arises.
01:31 PM 1
Manish Anand
Can you please share some materials for the stats course which we are going to do in Term 1? Or , if you can suggest some concepts which should be considered beforehand.
01:34 PM
Manish Anand
Can you please share some materials for the stats course which we are going to do in Term 1? Or , if you can suggest some concepts which should be considered beforehand.
01:34 PM
Malvika Prasad
Don't worry about it too much. You did clear CAT after all, you'll be able to manage when the time comes
01:37 PM
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