A Day In A Life Of An IIMian - Caveat From A Current Student At IIM Bangalore
Dreaming of getting into an IIM? Getting into an IIM may seem like a rosy picture,but what comes along with the badge is a whole lot of struggle and sleepless nights. How rigorous is the curriculum at the IIM's?How do you maintain a balance between work, life and health at an IIM? How does a typical day at an IIM look like? All these and a lot more questions will be answered by Rinku Stephen, a 2nd year student at IIM.
Rinku Stephen
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Rinku Stephen
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Challa Saiuttej98
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Mohammed Arsalan
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Mohammed Arsalan
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Mohammed Arsalan
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Mohammed Arsalan
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Challa Saiuttej98
how often technical ,cultural fests and other activities are conducted at iimb other than regular academics ...
03:32 PM
Rinku Stephen
So.. we've quite a few events happening in our campus.. The Flaghip events that are open to external participants are Eximius (entrepreneurial), Vista and Unmaad (cultural).. In addition to this.. We've many other intra institute events which occur every week.. They're organized by the various student clubs.. For eg: Sigma, the tech club, organizes Gaming events, The lit club organizes weekly quizzes over email, etc..
03:39 PM
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Mohammed Arsalan
considering I'm from obc community
03:35 PM
Rinku Stephen
Give your best.. Aim for 100!!
03:39 PM
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Shamika Lal
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Shamika Lal
Hi Rinku! Could you give me a brief gist as to how are surprise quizzes/tests conducted? Also what does your schedule look like when group case studies/presentations are to be submitted with stringent deadlines?
03:40 PM
Rinku Stephen
Surprise quizzes and tests are dependent on the Prof.. There have been classes where just when we think its over, an invigilator walks in with a question paper and there have been situations where the Prof announces a session before.. Regarding schedule.. Well it's crazy and jam packed.. Routines are difficult to keep up with..
03:44 PM
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Shamika Lal
Hi Rinku! Could you give me a brief gist as to how are surprise quizzes/tests conducted? Also what does your schedule look like when group case studies/presentations are to be submitted with stringent deadlines?
03:40 PM
Rinku Stephen
Surprise quizzes and tests are dependent on the Prof.. There have been classes where just when we think its over, an invigilator walks in with a question paper and there have been situations where the Prof announces a session before.. Regarding schedule.. Well it's crazy and jam packed.. Routines are difficult to keep up with..
03:44 PM
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Sai kurra
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Sai kurra
hi!!! what is the minimum percentile require to get in to iim abc for a general community male
03:44 PM
Rinku Stephen
This varies from year to year.. You can check online...
03:44 PM
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Sai kurra
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Pranav Arora
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Mohammed Arsalan
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Mohammed Arsalan
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Sai kurra
what will a typical days schedule be like?
03:46 PM
Rinku Stephen
Wake up.. rush for class.. (lucky if you can squeeze in breakfast)... Classes that last 1.5 hours... Lunch in between (do not miss it.. They're really good at IIM-B).. Followed by some activity (sports/club activities/sleep).. prepare for next day / projects... Group meetings that can go upto 5 am..
03:49 PM
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Mohammed Arsalan
does everyone in iim are smart or they maybe average
03:47 PM
Rinku Stephen
Everyone is smart!!
03:49 PM
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Mohammed Arsalan
can having extra work experience shields lil low scores in graduation
03:48 PM
Rinku Stephen
Definitely but there are lot of people applying with work experience...
03:50 PM
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Challa Saiuttej98
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Mohammed Arsalan
can having extra work experience shields lil low scores in graduation
03:48 PM
Rinku Stephen
Definitely but there are lot of people applying with work experience...
03:50 PM
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Mohammed Arsalan
can having extra work experience shields lil low scores in graduation
03:48 PM
Rinku Stephen
Definitely but there are lot of people applying with work experience...
03:50 PM
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Shamika Lal
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Sai kurra
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Shamika Lal
With such a jam packed schedule, can one give sufficient time to the various clubs at IIM B or even actively participate in the festivals held? Is it true that the first year is more rigorous than the second year? Also, when do student exchange programs take place and how are the students selected?
03:51 PM
Rinku Stephen
Yes.. it all boils down to prioritizing and being smart in working.. Exchange happens in the fifth term which is from September to November.. The students are allowed to choose the colleges based on their first term GPA..
03:54 PM
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Shamika Lal
With such a jam packed schedule, can one give sufficient time to the various clubs at IIM B or even actively participate in the festivals held? Is it true that the first year is more rigorous than the second year? Also, when do student exchange programs take place and how are the students selected?
03:51 PM
Rinku Stephen
Yes.. it all boils down to prioritizing and being smart in working.. Exchange happens in the fifth term which is from September to November.. The students are allowed to choose the colleges based on their first term GPA..
03:54 PM
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Ishwar Chandra
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Rishika Gupta
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Ishwar Chandra
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Sai kurra
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Shamika Lal
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Shailesh Mahapatro
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Ishwar Chandra
Hi Rinku, I'm keen on joining only old IIMs Can I expect a call with this profile Xth - 90.1 XIIth- 90.1 B.tech - 6.34 CGPA Work ex - Ericsson - 2.8 yrs Left the job now and preparing for CAT 2017
03:55 PM
Rinku Stephen
Sure.. you can but work really hard on CAT to make up for the dip in CGPA :)
04:07 PM
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Ishwar Chandra
Hi Rinku, I'm keen on joining only old IIMs Can I expect a call with this profile Xth - 90.1 XIIth- 90.1 B.tech - 6.34 CGPA Work ex - Ericsson - 2.8 yrs Left the job now and preparing for CAT 2017
03:55 PM
InsideIIM Counselling
Your undergrad score is low. We can't predict selection criteria for CAT 2017 easily right now. You will need a 99+ clearly in CAT. For more such queries please ask under the ASK section on the top menu
04:08 PM
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Ankit Sheth
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Rishika Gupta
Which societies should one definitely join to enhance one's CV . Like u mentioned the schedule with sometimes group meeting till 5 in the morning , is it the same for all top b - schools ?
03:55 PM
Rinku Stephen
There no such thing as definitely join society.. There are many who are not part of any club and still get amazing shortlists and placement.. What is important is having the right attitude...
04:10 PM
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Shailesh Mahapatro
Mba is said to be a 20 months of roller coaster ride. Apart from academics and intense competitions, what other things/ traits/ feats a student should definitely try to achieve in these 20 months to have the best learning period.
04:03 PM
Rinku Stephen
Leadership - Everyone here is a star performer and this is the best opportunity to have your leadership skills tested..
04:11 PM
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Shamika Lal
And lastly, how does the relative grading system work? What factors are taken into account?
03:59 PM
Rinku Stephen
In relative grading, average score is taken as a reference, the top 20% get A grade, those who score (average and + or - Standard deviation get B)... the rest get C...
04:13 PM
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Sai kurra
Is it true that students can elect the subjects from their 2nd sem and is there any limit to the no. of students per course? If there is..how are the students prioritized?
03:59 PM
Rinku Stephen
Students can choose the electives from third term.. And yes, there are limits, mostly it is 75 students per course.. and there is a bidding system where in every student is allocated 1000 points and is expected to bid for the subjects of their choice.. Those with the highest bidding get the subject..
04:15 PM
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Sai kurra
Is it true that students can elect the subjects from their 2nd sem and is there any limit to the no. of students per course? If there is..how are the students prioritized?
03:59 PM
Rinku Stephen
Students can choose the electives from third term.. And yes, there are limits, mostly it is 75 students per course.. and there is a bidding system where in every student is allocated 1000 points and is expected to bid for the subjects of their choice.. Those with the highest bidding get the subject..
04:15 PM
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Sai kurra
Is it true that students can elect the subjects from their 2nd sem and is there any limit to the no. of students per course? If there is..how are the students prioritized?
03:59 PM
Rinku Stephen
Students can choose the electives from third term.. And yes, there are limits, mostly it is 75 students per course.. and there is a bidding system where in every student is allocated 1000 points and is expected to bid for the subjects of their choice.. Those with the highest bidding get the subject..
04:15 PM
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Sai kurra
Is it true that students can elect the subjects from their 2nd sem and is there any limit to the no. of students per course? If there is..how are the students prioritized?
03:59 PM
Rinku Stephen
Students can choose the electives from third term.. And yes, there are limits, mostly it is 75 students per course.. and there is a bidding system where in every student is allocated 1000 points and is expected to bid for the subjects of their choice.. Those with the highest bidding get the subject..
04:15 PM
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Sai kurra
Is it true that students can elect the subjects from their 2nd sem and is there any limit to the no. of students per course? If there is..how are the students prioritized?
03:59 PM
Rinku Stephen
Students can choose the electives from third term.. And yes, there are limits, mostly it is 75 students per course.. and there is a bidding system where in every student is allocated 1000 points and is expected to bid for the subjects of their choice.. Those with the highest bidding get the subject..
04:15 PM
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Sai kurra
Is it true that students can elect the subjects from their 2nd sem and is there any limit to the no. of students per course? If there is..how are the students prioritized?
03:59 PM
Rinku Stephen
Students can choose the electives from third term.. And yes, there are limits, mostly it is 75 students per course.. and there is a bidding system where in every student is allocated 1000 points and is expected to bid for the subjects of their choice.. Those with the highest bidding get the subject..
04:15 PM
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Ishwar Chandra
Most probably I would be starting my MBA at the age of 27 Is it fine
03:56 PM
Rinku Stephen
Sure... better late than never and also, many companies prefer those with work experience..
04:16 PM
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Mohammed Arsalan
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Mohammed Arsalan
and what about vacations you'll get in year
04:16 PM
Rinku Stephen
Vacations are generally after all the terms. We have 3 terms in a year and vacations at an average are 7-10 days.
04:18 PM
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Mohammed Arsalan
and what about vacations you'll get in year
04:16 PM
Rinku Stephen
Vacations are generally after all the terms. We have 3 terms in a year and vacations at an average are 7-10 days.
04:18 PM
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Mohammed Arsalan
and what about vacations you'll get in year
04:16 PM
Rinku Stephen
Vacations are generally after all the terms. We have 3 terms in a year and vacations at an average are 7-10 days.
04:18 PM
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Mohammed Arsalan
and what about vacations you'll get in year
04:16 PM
Rinku Stephen
Vacations are generally after all the terms. We have 3 terms in a year and vacations at an average are 7-10 days.
04:18 PM
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Mohammed Arsalan
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Sai kurra
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Mohammed Arsalan
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Sai kurra
are the lecture majorly based on case studies or are they like a theoretical class as in majority of engineering colleges in india?
04:23 PM
Rinku Stephen
It's mostly case based. There's a balance 80-20% with majority of classes dedicated to cases and case submissions. Besides we have class participation marks so another reason to read up the cases before class :)
04:24 PM
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Mohammed Arsalan
session is almost going to over . and i want to thank you wholeheartedly for giving your time. good night... err good morning
04:23 PM
Rinku Stephen
All the best!!
04:25 PM
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Sai kurra
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Challa Saiuttej98
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Sai kurra
and also on what criteria do the companies offer internships?
04:26 PM
Rinku Stephen
Based on 1. Case Solving 2. Interviews 3. Group Discussions
04:31 PM
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Sai kurra
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Challa Saiuttej98
my grades are as follows 9.7cgpa in 10, 93% in 12 ...i am commerce background ..i am qualified CA,CMA,CS with no work experience ,how much percentile should i score in cat to get into iim abc...
04:29 PM
Rinku Stephen
Go for 100 to make it a perfect profile ! :)
04:32 PM
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Sai kurra
as u said most of the classes are dedicated for case studies, then what is pattern of term end exams?
04:32 PM
Rinku Stephen
Case solving.. MCQs and essay writing..
04:34 PM
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Rinku Stephen
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Sai kurra
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