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Which college is better for BMS, Hinduja or KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce?
I have a few friends from KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, so I can give you some insight into their BMS course.
KJ Somiya is not a good option if you really want to pursue BMS for knowledge and not just for the sake of a degree. The teaching experience for BMS at KJ Somiya will not be satisfactory.
If you prefer knowledge over a degree, then you should go to some other better colleges such as MCC in Mulund. But, if you just want a degree in BMS then you can opt for KJ Somaiya. KJ Somaiya has a huge campus. This is advantageous if you want to bunk lectures and have fun sometimes.
Which way is better, to do an MS general surgery and then take up neurosurgery as a superspeciality, or the direct 6yrs (Mch) Neurosurgery course (offered by AIIMS and NIMHANS) after an MBBS?
I’ll be sharing with you my opinion on both.
As a 6-year MCh candidate, you’ll rotate through 10 months of general surgery. However, general surgery skills aren’t of much use in Neurosurgery, except the very basic knot-tying and suturing skills. You can also acquire those from dedicated lab practice. The other techniques followed in Neurosurgery are very different from those followed in general surgery.
Neurosurgeons generally use access surgeons (thoracic surgeons or urologists) to perform unconventional approaches to the spine. It is much safer for the patient. Also, opting for a 6-year course after MBBS means one less entrance exam.
So it isn’t very beneficial for you to take up 3 years of MS general surgery. I would recommend you choose the direct 6 year Mh Neurosurgery course at AIIMS or NIMHANS instead.
How do I prepare for the CDPI at K J Somaiya as I don't have good academics and also I haven't done anything except the prelims? Can I still get into K J Somaiya?
For admission in to K J Somaiya Institute of Management, you must satisfy these basic eligibility criteria, listed as below:
- Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from any recognized university
- Valid score in CAT /XAT /CMAT /NMAT or GMAT
After fulfilling the basic criteria, you will be shortlisted for the Case Analysis and Personal Interview round. It is broadly divided into 3 categories:
- Past Academic Records: The importance is given to the marks in Standard 10th, 12th, and Graduation.
- Work Experience: You will be assessed based on the number of years of work experience if you have.
- Achievements: Past achievements if any and the level of those achievements are also considered in the selection process.
The final selection does not happen merely based on the past academic records but other parameters are also taken. Percentage breakup of weightage given to different parameters is as follows.
| Particulars | MBA (HCM & SM) | MBA (General, IB, RM, FS, IMC, HR) |
| Qualifying exam | 25% | 35% |
| Personal interview | 25% | 25% |
| Group discussion | 10% | 15% |
| Academic records | 10% | 10% |
| Work experience | 5% | 10% |
| Achievement | 10% | 5% |
| Statement of purpose | 10% | - |
| Additional qualification HCM or sports-related | 5% | - |
You should be well prepared for the Group discussion (Case analysis) and Personal interview rounds.
How is the PGDM program at PIBM? How are the placements?
One of my seniors from school recently graduated from PIBM. Here is his insight on the institute.
- The PGDM course curriculum at PIBM has been designed as per the industry standards.
- Various types of training sessions like Certifications like SAP, SIX SIGMA, and MS Certification; Mentorship Programs; Employability Development Courses by EEP and NSDC, and more are conducted.
- Apart from Marketing, Finance, and HR the other specializations offered by the institute are Applied Business Analytics, Strategic Digital Marketing, IT & ITES, and Operations.
- The placement has been good even in the midst of Covid-pandemic. Most of the students have been placed in Deloitte, e-Clex, Cians, Dabur, Xanadu Realty, Reckitt Benckiser, TIAA, CITCO, DRE Homes, etc.
- The highest CTC was INR 15-17 LPA and the average CTC is around INR 6.5-7 LPA.
So overall PIBM is a great option to pursue your PGDM.
When can we expect IIM results?
The initial shortlisting of candidates for IIMs admission has been wrapped in January with the WAT-PI round being held in March and April across various campuses. IIM Ahmedabad was the first IIM to announce the final admission result this year and others are expected to follow. IIM Results are likely to come out by the end of May 2023 and it will be declared through email and the official website of the respective IIM.
Admission to IIMs and the initial shortlisting are done on the basis of CAT for which the cutoff is set beforehand. This usually is in the range of 80-90 percentile.
WAT-PI round was held in March-April for all the IIMs. The IIM shortlists for the WAT-GD-PI round for MBA admission 2023 have been announced. The final admissions are yet to be announced by all IIMs leaving IIM Ahmedabad.
The table below shows the IIM admission status for MBA/PGP (2023-2025) for various campuses.
|
IIM |
Admission Status |
|
IIM Ahmedabad |
Announced |
|
IIM Bangalore |
To be announced in April 2023 |
|
IIM Calcutta |
To be announced in April 2023 |
|
IIM Lucknow |
To be announced in April 2023 |
|
IIM Kozhikode |
To be announced in April 2023 |
|
IIM Indore |
To be announced in April 2023 |
|
IIM Shillong |
To be announced in May 2023 |
|
IIM Raipur |
To be announced in May 2023 |
|
IIM Nagpur |
To be announced in May 2023 |
|
IIM Ranchi |
To be announced in May 2023 |
These are the admission status of some major IIMs. The other IIMs are expected to release their final admissions in May.
Do 12th grades matter in IIM?
It depends on the particular IIM. IIM Indore places a lot of emphasis on class 12 scores while some IIMs like IIM Calcutta do not give much importance to past academic scores and solely evaluate you on the basis of your CAT scores.
It would be wrong to say that 12th grades don’t matter at all for admission to IIMs but yes they give you a bit of an advantage over those who have performed poorly in class 12th. Some IIMs give weightage to class 12th marks for shortlisting candidates for admission while some don't. But if you have scored well in CAT, your class 12th score does not matter much.
How was your first day in DU?
One of the students of DU shared her experience by explaining that the orientation day was the first day of lectures. When everyone arrived in the designated room, their faculty was there to greet them. She witnessed a lot of strange faces. Fortunately, she had her roommate to chat with because she was also a classmate. Lecturers treated them extremely well. Then everyone began introducing themselves.
The first person to start was their HOD. Her remarks brightened their day. They were on edge because of how seriously she began but gradually calmed them down with her humble words. She shared her beliefs with us and gave them a verbal tour of the campus. She then requested an introduction from each of the students. At the end of the orientation, she wished them luck.
The rest of the day was spent lying in bed, talking on the phone, and doing nothing. After three weeks, proper classes began. By the fifth week, the books had been recommended. DU released the date sheet just as the students finished one chapter. It was a completely new experience for her, but it was well worth it, as she says it.
Which institute is better, ISB or IBS in Hyderabad?
It’s highly illogical to compare a well-recognized brand like ISB with a no-name institute like IBS. It seems you are a bit confused between the 2 schools because comparing them is a literal joke.
ISB is ranked 1st in India and 4th in Asia and 32nd in the World at Best B Schools. It’s a B School that competes with top B schools like IIM ABC and here you are comparing it with a C grade B school in the country.
Almost anyone can get into IBS owing to the low qualifying scores needed and high number of seats available. Whereas getting into ISB is difficult even with a GMAT score as high as 99 percentile. ISB has the best corporate relations team in India and they work hard to get the roles that you want in the corporate sector.
The two colleges may share the same alphabet in their acronyms but there are nowhere similar when it comes to the brand name and worth.
Can I get some pictures of the hostel at AIIMS Bhubaneswar and its rooms?
Recently, a new undergraduate hostel was inaugurated at AIIMS Bhubaneswar by the President Prof. S.K.Acharya.
Here is how AIIMS Bhubaneswar hostel rooms look from the outside.
I hope these photos are enough to give you an idea of AIIMS Bhubaneswar hostel rooms.
What is the total fee of MTech for 2 years in BITS-Pilani?
BITS Pilani MTech fees for a year are around INR 747300. Given below is the detailed fee structure for the MTech program offered by BITS Pilani.
|
Fees |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
|
Tuition Fees |
3,73,650 |
3,73,650 |
|
Total All Fees |
3,73,650 |
3,73,650 |
|
Grand Total |
7,47,300 |
|
BITS Pilani fees are extremely high so students from financially weak backgrounds can consider taking loans.
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