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Is it possible to reschedule an Interview at IIM, Bangalore or IIM, Calcutta?

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Vidushi Sharma Posted On : July 26th, 2022
MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (2018)

Yes, it is possible to reschedule an interview at IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta or any other IIM. If you can’t attend the interview, for some reason, you can write a mail and request them to give you another interview slot. You should explain the reason and attach proof with the mail. For example, if your semester examination dates are clashing with the interview date, you should attach the examination schedule with the mail. 

For valid reasons, they agree to reschedule. 

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Which has a greater career impact, EGMP certification from IIM Bangalore or Executive MBA (WX) from NMIMS?

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Bidita Ghose Posted On : May 25th, 2023
Lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

For EGMP certification from IIM Bangalore, you must have at least 5 years of experience, and the entire course fee is 6,76,000. The course is designed for working professionals who have not been exposed to many pivotal corporate shifts and want to broaden their managerial skills. The same would apply to an Executive MBA from NMIMS that requires a minimum of 3 years of work experience. Although there is a significant difference between the fees, it should not affect your choice if you’re planning on pursuing executive education. The brand image may not influence the chances of your success in the industry after working for more than 5 years. Still, it could definitely provide you with the right kind of assistance. So, in my opinion, you should go for IIM certification.

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Which institute is better for a PhD in economics (in terms of exposure, curriculum, study methods, etc.), IIM Ahmedabad or IIM Bangalore?

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Pratik Parikh Posted On : October 20th, 2023
Lives in Bangalore

IIM is a brand in itself. IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore are prestigious institutes. 

Both are equally good for a Phd in Economics. You may choose either of the two for your higher studies. You can also consider Jamia Millia Islamia for a Phd. A Phd. from this college is also highly valued.

Look into the research interests of the faculty while making a choice. This is the most important factor that you should consider while choosing a college for your Phd. 

Both IIMA and IIMB are a good choice for your higher studies. You must choose between them based on your goals. 

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How good is the incubation center at NSRCEL based out of IIM Bangalore?

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Jatin Sangwan Posted On : December 21st, 2022
MBA from Xavier School of Management (Expected 2024)

The incubation center at NSRCEL comprises professionals who are well-versed in the art of entrepreneurship. They will be your mentors throughout the program. They will not only teach you the basics of startups but render their insights and opinions on your startup idea. Also, you will have the privilege to avail world-class facilities of IIM Bangalore. That combined with the masterminds makes it an amazing learning experience overall.

You get to interact with other startups also. This is a good opportunity to identify the shortcomings of your idea. 

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What are the placement prospects for one pursuing PGP from IIM Bangalore with 7 years of work experience in PSU?

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Deborah Sam Posted On : December 29th, 2022
Studied at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

IIM Bangalore is supposedly the best school for people with prior work experience. In comparison to other IIMs in India, this is completely true. The lateral placements in IIMB deserve credit. There is, however, a stipulation regarding the number of years of work experience. If someone has 2-3.5 years of work experience, it is an ideal place for him because he will be allowed in almost all companies in both laterals and finals. Everyone is welcome to compete in the finals. In general, the following three things occur:

  • Candidates with 0-2 years of work experience are good for finals but have few chances in laterals. Preferred in marketing, finance, and top consulting positions (for the brightest).
  • Candidates with (2-3.5) years of professional experience are excellent for laterals and finals. Preferred in all situations, including consulting.
  • Candidates with (3.5-4.5) years of work experience: Good for laterals, with an average chance of making it to the finals (but good for average consulting roles and relevant experience)
  • Candidates with 4.5+ years of work experience have a poor chance of making it to the finals, except for relevant experience and some consulting roles, and a mixed chance of making it to the laterals ( some might end up getting good, for some, it might be average)

It is determined by the candidate's profile, achievements, type of work experience, GPA (DML list), networking, communication skills, the nature and demand of the recruiting company, the job market, availability, and so on. 


Prospects for 7 years of work-ex are now available. With that, you should be prepared to explain its alignment with your career goals during the shortlisting process. Some startups do offer opportunities to talented students with extensive work experience. Getting on the DML list increases your chances of success everywhere. You should have place com people on your side. If you believe that these things are difficult for you, try taking sabbaticals/study leaves (if you work in a PSU) and evaluating later. You will almost certainly be assigned here. The placement's quality cannot be guaranteed.

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Which is a better option, study for an MBA at IIM Bangalore or start working at Google?

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Shikha Agrawal Posted On : January 5th, 2023
Founder at Learning From Ant (2019–present)

A job is a decision that should be based on the quality of the people you will be working with, which is impossible to determine. Any brand becomes a difficult place to work if your boss or colleagues are not rational and logical in their approach and vice versa. Job is something you can change depending on your desire and aptitude for work.

IIM Bangalore is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and brand. Education always gives wings to ideas, develops risk tolerance, and, most importantly, pushes you toward entrepreneurship. IIM B is a place where you will meet a variety of people who are there only after passing various rounds of selection and filtration and for one purpose, "Redefining themselves" through education, exposure, networking, and, of course, employment opportunities.

Education is a long-term investment that instills faith in you, which gives you hope in difficult times. Women who are educated contribute to a more educated society.

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How good is IIM Lucknow as compared to IIM A, B, C, and ISB for Consulting and Network Building?

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Saher Zehra Posted On : January 16th, 2023
Former PhD Candidate at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (2017–2020)

In India, IIM Lucknow is worth far more than ISB, particularly in MNCs and finance/marketing jobs.

The talk of a consulting and network-building pedigree revolves more around their flagship PGPX program and their tentacles in Microsoft and Cisco, both of which recognize the limited role of an MBA in their industry and provide well-defined jumps to ISB graduates back on campus. In the last 2-3 years, IIM Lucknow has done fairly well in global placements, and the sky is the limit for the right student.

It is clear that your decision should be motivated by your prospects of performance at either campus and should be carefully considered. 

It is true that those who can balance pressures and perform consistently have an advantage when it comes to placements on campus. Also, mobility in the industry should matter without the help of your b-school label and should be about your performance on the job in making friends. Students from each campus meet everyone on an equal footing in the industry.

Only if you accepted a different field in your campus placement or were assigned a backroom job will you face unequal pressure, as neither pedigree allows you much mobility.

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I want to get into IIM Bangalore without work experience is that possible?

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Dheeraj Tripathi Posted On : July 30th, 2021
Studied at Amity University (2019)

One of my friends studied at IIM Bangalore. According to him, work experience is definitely important for IIM Bangalore.

  • There are other ways through which you can join IIM Bangalore and one of them is by clearing your CAT examination. Your score should be around 99.90+.
  • Another way is having a great academic profile. You should have work experience of being associated with a certain firm or organization.
  • A certain extracurricular activity that you were a part of in your college life could improve your profile.
  • Your academic score is anticipated to be 90% and above in the 10th and 12th boards.
  • You must have secured 70%-80% in your graduation.

This would be an ideal profile suitable to be a part of IIM Bangalore.

Here’s presenting different components and their weightage for different rounds like- GD, PI, and even WAT. These are as follows:

Components Weightage
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) 10
Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VARC) 14
Data Interpretation/Logical Reasoning (DILR) 16
CAT score (QA+VARC+DILR) (Total) 40
Professional course/Work experience 8
High School 20
Intermediate 10
Undergraduate 20

This is the weightage that determines your selection. It is suggested that you work really hard for your CAT exams to get admission to IIM Bangalore. Make sure you have proper work experience.

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If IIM KI is 8/10 (ABC being 10/10) where does IIM Shillong and IIM Trichy stand?

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Sarat Chandra Posted On : January 13th, 2023
Former PhD Candidate at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (2017–2020)

Here are my ratings for the IIMs

  • IIM Ahmedabad Bangalore Calcutta: 10
  • IIM Lucknow: 9
  • IIM Kozhikode and Indore: 7.9
  • Other second-generation IIMs: 7.6
  • New third generation IIMs: 6.8

The above rankings have been done on the basis of age, placements, and research. I don’t think these factors are enough to rank IIMs.

Another major parameter of comparison is the duration of the establishment. 

  • First generation: (est before 1984) Ahmedabad Bangalore Calcutta Lucknow 
  • Second generation: (est. before 2000) Indore and Kozhikode 
  • Third generation:  (est. around 2009) - Ranchi, Raipur, Rohtak, Trichy, Udaipur, Kashipur, Shillong
  • Fourth Generation: New IIMs (after 2014) - 7 IIMs

Most of the FT rankings and online rankings are based on this parameter. In reality, every IIM has top-notch faculty, infrastructure and placements m. Yet the new IIMs will take some time to reach the top.

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Is it true that IIM Bangalore gives calls to toppers of board exams even at 99 percentile range? What is the minimum percentile at which such converts occur?

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Bidita Ghose Posted On : July 12th, 2023
Lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

For 2024-2026 batch, IIM Bangalore has revised its shortlisting criteria for PGP. These are the new weightage awarded to different qualification stages-

  1. The CAT 2023 weightage has been increased to 55%
  2. Class 10th weightage has been reduced to 15%
  3. Class 12th weightage has been increased to 15%
  4. No weightage is assigned to graduation marks 
  5. Gender diversity weightage has been increased to 5%
  6. Work Experience weightage has been increased to 10%
  7. No weightage has been assigned for academic diversity

Thus, for PGP 2024, those who get a high score in the 10th and 12th boards have an improved chance of receiving a call from IIM Bangalore. Though the minimum score is not mentioned, unlike before, the 10th and 12th scores have been assigned equal weightage.

Also, the weightage for the CAT score will significantly increase from 40% to 55%.

Make sure to perform well in your CAT. A good academic background is very much necessary. Work experience also carries a 10% weightage for the shortlisting process.

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