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What are the colleges accepting MBA admissions for ATMA (aims test for management admissions)?
Aims Test For Management Admissions (ATMA) is accepted by almost more than 200 colleges in the country prominently; but it depends on the percentile scored by the candidates.
The list of prospective colleges are as follows:
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PERCENTILE RANGE |
COLLEGES |
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80-85 |
Welingkar Mumbai, PUMBA, IMS Ghaziabad, Jaipuria Institute Of Management (Noida), Christ University Bangalore and SIESCOMS Mumbai |
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75-80 |
NIBM Pune, OP Jindal University, Sonepat, XIME Bangalore, SDMIMD Mysore, VIT Vellore, Indus Business School Bangalore and VJIM Hyderabad |
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70-75 |
IES Mumbai, IIMS Pune, FIIB New Delhi, DSB New Delhi, AIMS Bangalore, PES University, GITAM Hyderabad, SRM University Chennai, IES Mumbai and SSIM Secunderabad |
A large group of students are able to attain a good percentile in a range of 90-98 percentile. The acceptance of score is also quite good in a variety of colleges opening up a huge range of possibilities.
What is the cut-off for MBA admissions in MIT-WPU?
A minimum of 50 percentile is the desirable cut-off for all the entrance exams.( CAT/ MAT/ XAT/GMAT/ MH-CET/CMAT).
Selection of candidates for admission is based on a Composite Score of various parameters. Hence exceptional performance in other parameters might help students to come in merit list for final selection.
For final selection, various parameters are taken into consideration like:
Total 100 marks:
- Entrance Exam Score = 30%
- Group Discussion = 25%
- Personal Interview = 25%
- Past Academic Record = 15%
- Work Experience = 5%
Following table will help to understand cut off of entrance exams
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Sr. No |
Parameter Name |
Percentile or Score |
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1 |
Entrance Exam |
CAT |
Actual percentile is greater than or equal to 23 |
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MAT |
Actual percentile is greater than or equal to 50 |
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CMAT |
Actual percentile is greater than or equal to 50 |
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XAT |
Actual percentile is greater than or equal to 25 |
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GMAT |
Actual percentile is greater than or equal to 25 |
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MHCET |
Actual percentile is greater than or equal to 40 |
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ATMA |
Actual percentile is greater than or equal to 50 |
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I have 90 percent in 10th, 85 in 12th and 61 in BTech. Is there any chances of getting admission in an IIM?
Definitely, with this score, there is a possibility of getting admission at an IIM. There are also certain eligibility criteria that you must fulfill to take admission in IIMs.
Eligibility:
- CAT score will play a major role whether you get admission or not. So, first of all, make sure that you score well in the exam.
- Concentrate on your studies and focus on the elements that are in your hand now like CAT score, WAT, and PI. If you perform well and score high in these sections, the rest of the path becomes easy.
- Try to score the required cut off so that you can get your stream of choice.
Preparation Tips:
- Practice as many mock tests as possible. There are many online websites where you can find CAT mock tests. Practice well and make your problem-solving skills efficient. Mock tests will help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses. This way, you can manage time and work upon your shortcomings. If you think that you are lacking somewhere, give extra 2 hours per day to that portion.
- Students who are weak in Verbal Ability should read routinely.
- For Quantitative Aptitude, go through secondary textbooks.
- If you are not a pro at DI/LR, make sure to settle organized and unstructured riddles normally.
Remember one thing, the quality of your answers will help you score in the desired area/s so exceed your expectations in the quality of answers. Improve your score by improving your exactness. This will also help in your curriculum.
When do the major B-schools (IIMS, XLRI, FMS, MDI, SPJAIN, NMIMS, SIMB, IMT) generally conduct interviews and till when do the final admissions take place?
The majority of business school interviews take place between February and April, though some may extend into May. Each B-School maintains a one-month window for GD-PI. Interviews are typically completed by mid-April.
Final admission letters begin to be distributed approximately 20-30 days after the end date for GD-PI processes. This is followed by updated wait lists and coverage every fortnight, with the frequency increasing to weekly in the final few weeks before the start of the course.
These business schools typically accept students until the end of the first month of the semester to fill seats vacated by students transferring to other colleges.
I had 86% in tenth and 65% in twelfth Maharashtra state board and currently pursuing engineering from KJ Somaiya. Can I get admission in top IIMs?
If you have 86% in the tenth and 65% in the twelfth Maharashtra state board, you can still get admission to top IIMs. It's important to keep in mind that your grades aren't going to be the only factor that determines whether or not you get accepted. Instead, you should focus on other aspects of your profile that stand out and highlight your strengths.
Contrary to popular belief, MBA admissions committees aren't solely focused on grades. They're interested in seeing a well-rounded candidate who brings unique experiences, perspectives, and skills to the table. Working with a counselor can be incredibly helpful in identifying these gems within your profile.
It's also a good idea to prepare interesting responses to questions about your grades. This can help you steer the interview in a positive direction and demonstrate your ability to handle challenging situations. You can even use these responses to showcase your personal growth and development.
During the admissions process, the interviewers may ask questions to verify your cognitive ability. This is a common practice in many entrance exams, and it's important to be prepared for these types of questions as part of your overall exam preparation.
Ultimately, while your grades may not be the strongest part of your application, they don't have to hold you back from getting into a top IIM. With the right preparation and focus on your unique strengths, you can make a compelling case for your candidacy and stand out as a strong candidate.
Can I get in to MDI Gurgaon for pursuing my MBA with low academics?My 10th score is 70.4% and my 12th score is 66.6%.
One can easily compensate for poor past academics by scoring extraordinarily well in CAT. Anything below 99 is not acceptable if your past academics are already below average. Moreover, MDI does not give much importance to past academics while shortlisting candidates. They give maximum preference to CAT scores. From what I heard, the interviews are very informal and friendly. Not many formal questions are asked so one can be their true self inside and portray their talents.
However, you should be able to justify your low scores in the later stage.
So focus solely on your CAT preparation with MDI as your target.
What are the prospects of pursuing an MBA in Marketing from IIMs, JBIMS, XLRI, MICA, or SIBM, with poor academics, and how can one compensate for the same?
Your poor academic record can be a major hindrance, especially in summer placements because the companies know you haven’t done anything major yet in the B School. So I will suggest you some tips that might help you compensate for your low 12th class marks and get you a good internship offer
- Enroll in an online course as this might be a major topic of discussion in the interview. It should preferably be an advanced version of your current course or a unique course.
- Get involved in volunteer work at NGOs. This will not only prove to be beneficial during your interview but also will help you become a part of social service committees on campus.
- Master a new language preferably French, Mandarin or Spanish as this may increase your chances of getting International placement or foreign exchange.
- Look for internships that offer practical knowledge for a short period of time.
As far as the Final Placements are concerned, you will have to improve your profile to attract the best recruiters. Some tips to improve your general profile are
- Rather than focusing on your past academics, focus on the new phase of your life and give your best
- Go for courses that offer live projects as recruiters highly prefer such exposure. Sometimes even the on-campus committees offer such live projects. Many times the winners of such projects get amazing PPOs or cash prizes.
- Joining a good on-campus committee is beneficial not only in maintaining a good campus life but also improving your overall profile. You get amazing exposure by interacting with industry professionals in the corporate world during events and conferences.
- If you are skilled at writing, do the same for business magazines or websites.
All this will help you make the most out of your MBA experience and also improve your profile enough to attract the best placement offers. The only key is to work hard relentlessly.
I want to do MBA from ISB Hyderabad but I only have 31 months of experience as a credit officer in a PSB bank. Do I have a chance in ISB if I am able to score 720+ in GMAT?
ISB Hyderabad MBA admission depends on various factors like GMAT score and work experience. Based on these parameters your profile is quite a good one. However, these factors are influenced by some other factors as well like
Your achievements in the work you have done so far.
Your MBA essay constitutes the most crucial part of your profile. Your purpose for pursuing MBA, why you are choosing ISB Hyderabad and what are your goals in life. Clarity of goals is always awarded and considered a striking characteristic.
A letter of recommendation is another way of gaining the upper hand in ISB Hyderabad MBA admission. Choose people who really know you and can cite some good examples from your life story and present you the way you are.
The personal interview is the final and most impactful round that needs to be dealt with smartly.
So a good GMAT score is not the only requirement for getting admitted to ISB Hyderabad. You need to work on your overall profile.
Does the ISB Hyderabad offer a PGDM or an MBA for a undergraduate having less than 24 months of work experience?
Yes, ISB Hyderabad offers an MBA program for an undergraduate with less than 2 years of work experience through these 2 options.
Young Leaders Program: This program is eligible for students who are pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s education. To be eligible for this program, students need to take either GMAT or GRE. However, GMAT or GRE is not the only criterion in the selection process.
The pedagogy comprises on-campus and online learning modules that are finally integrated into the flagship PGPM program.
Early Entry Option: This option is for the ones who have completed their graduation but haven’t gained any experience yet. The eligibility criteria include sufficient GRE or GMAT scores. However, the admission, in this case, is deferred subject to the condition that the student completes 2 years of work experience if selected. This means if he gets selected, his admission is guaranteed after 2 years of work experience.
These are the 2 options available at ISB Hyderabad for those who have less than 2 years of experience.
Can I do a second MBA from ISB after around 2 years of work experience and my first MBA from a Tier II institute?
There is literally nothing that is stopping you from doing a double MBA. Many students are not satisfied with the brand value or outcome of their first MBA degree and might opt for a double MBA from a better B School with clearer goals.
But if you are doing so, make sure you have a credible story up your sleeve to explain why you need a second MBA.
- They might ask what you learned from your former MBA
- Why you need a second MBA
- Are you doing the second MBA merely for the ISB tag
Prepare such questions well and ponder on the real reason why you are found for another MBA. Rather than a hasty decision, you can also wait for a few years and see if a second MBA is really necessary.
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