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What are the chances of getting an admission into IIM Calcutta?

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Sagnik Guha Posted On : November 28th, 2022
Studied at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Let’s discuss the changes in getting admission into IIM Calcutta through past figures (general category only).

Apart from CAT score, the chances of getting into IIMC depend on various factors such as

  • Academic profile (i.e. marks in 10th, 12th, and undergraduate)

  • Academic Diversity

  • Work experience

  • Gender Diversity

  • Category-based evaluation (EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST, PWD)

IIM Calcutta has around 200-220 general category seats. Also, it rejects 4 students for 1 selection which means around 1100 students are shortlisted. To be among these 1100 students you need to have at least 99.33 percentile.

The chances increase if you are a favorable candidate apart from a high CAT score. Being a female, non-engineer, decent work experience. If you aren’t then your cutoff increases to 99.5. 

Your chances drop to 0.5% and passing the interview round becomes more difficult.

So work around the factors I have mentioned beforehand to become a favorable candidate for admission into IIMC

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Why are students applying to IIT Gandhinagar?

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Anisha Srivastav Posted On : April 19th, 2023
Studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN)

If you are considering pursuing higher education in India, you may want to consider Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) for the following reasons: 

  • IITGN is a centrally funded institute of national importance with a focus on research. This means that it is a highly respected institution that receives funding from the Indian government and has a strong emphasis on research in various fields.
  • IITGN has been ranked #8 by the MHRD National Institute Ranking Framework, which is a prestigious ranking system that evaluates higher education institutions in India based on various parameters.
  • IITGN has excellent infrastructure, which translates to a pleasant working and living environment for students. The campus is well-equipped with modern amenities, and the facilities are maintained to a high standard.
  • IITGN has good (mostly young) faculty. The faculty members are highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields, and they are committed to providing quality education to their students.
  • IITGN hosts several visiting professors from India and abroad to give a broader perspective of life to its students. This exposes students to a wide range of ideas and helps them develop a global outlook.
  • Being a student at IITGN is indeed a wholesome experience. The institute offers a vibrant campus life with a range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies that cater to diverse interests. The institute also promotes a culture of inclusivity and encourages students to explore their passions and interests.

In summary, IITGN is a highly respected institution in India that offers quality education, excellent infrastructure, experienced faculty, and a vibrant campus life. If you are looking for a wholesome higher education experience, IITGN may be the perfect choice for you.

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How is girls hostel at NIT Jalandhar?

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Tanisha Mukherjee Posted On : August 23rd, 2022
B-Tech electrical engineering from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

NIT Jalandhar has three girls' hostels. 

GH1 - First year students are given accommodation in GH1. It has double sharing and four-sharing rooms. GH1 has a mess inside the hostel and it provides breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. GH1 has LAN facilities. It has a tv room and a reading room. 

GH2 - Second-year students are accommodated in GH2. It has two seater and four seater rooms. The mess facilities are similar to that of GH1. Most BTech students are allotted four-seater rooms. The hostel y=timing is 10 pm. GH2 has both LAN and WiFi facilities.

MGH - Final year, third year and PhD students get accommodations in MGH. It only has double-sharing rooms. PhD students stay in one-seater rooms. MGH has WiFi facilities. The mess is combined with GH2. 

Overall, the hostel accommodation at NIT Jalandhar is good.

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What's it like to be a postgraduate student in NIMHANS?

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Pritha Sen, Posted On : November 2nd, 2021
PhD in Neurophysiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (2016)

One of my friends was a student from an electronics engineering background who took Neuroscience for M.Phil. A lot of people have questioned his choice, but he said that it was a good decision and enjoyed learning about the course. Let me share his experience.

  • He, including all other students, was posted in a new department every month. His first posting was in Human Genetics.
  • They used to have a lecture series, starting with the History of Genetics, Basic Readings, Hot Research Topics, etc. This was followed by practicals with hands-on training.
  • They attended all the seminars, journal club, viva, or thesis defenses happening in the department. 
  • Towards the end of their one-month posting; they have to present a seminar, submit an assignment, and take an internal exam.
  • They also interact with the Ph.D. students to get an overview of research carried out in each department. 
  • The course was designed in such a way that full freedom is given to learning.

If you do not study and follow properly, it becomes difficult. He was content with his choice, stating that it is hard work that only matters. Except for the MD courses and nursing specialties all the courses here at NIMHANS are super specialties and research degrees (Ph.D./MPhil).

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Which one is better for doing PG in neurology; NIMHANS or AIIMS?

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Aditi Banerjee Posted On : September 30th, 2023
Lives in Bangalore

Both AIIMS and NIMHANS are excellent options for pursuing a PG in neurology. While choosing one between the two, you might want to consider the following simple differences 

  • Courses: DM Neurology is offered at both AIIMS and NIMHANS. Both the colleges offer this course after PG in General Medicine for which you will have to pass the exams conducted by respective institutes.
  • Courses after MBBS : NIMHANS offers a direct 5 years of DM neurology course after MBBS while AIIMS does not offer any direct DM neurology course after MBBS. So If you choose NIMHANS, you will not have to take an entrance exam for admission to DM after PG in general medicine. NIMHANS certainly gives a huge edge in this aspect.
  • Practice: AIIMS has a huge patient load most of which is dealt with by senior citizens. So, you will not get much clinical exposure and will be entrusted with trivial tasks only. NIMHANS on the other hand is a national-level neuro institute where you will get to deal with all types of patients right from the first year. 
  • Location: AIIMS Delhi has a clear advantage over NIKHANS in terms of location.

So choose wisely! 

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Which private engineering colleges are better than kiit university?

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Sandhya R Posted On : July 25th, 2023

KIIT is certainly one of the most highly-reputed colleges in Eastern India and its official rankings are a testament to the same. One of my friends was in a great dilemma and took Civil Engineering at KIIT during counseling but ended up getting admission somewhere else. Till the end, he wasn’t satisfied with the institute especially because of its increasing intake.  The high competition makes it impossible to get a good job and all the high fees you spend goes to waste. He knew KIIT offers a very dynamic college life which he will be missing out on if he doesn't take admission but the high strength dissuaded him.

That being said, you can choose among the following private engineering colleges which are well-known for their excellent education and placements.

  • BITS Pilani
  • BITS Hyderabad 
  • BIT Mesra
  • RVCE Bangalore
  • VIT University
  • Thapar University
  • Manipal Institute of Technology 
  • IIIT Hyderabad
  • Dhirubhai Ambani IICT 
  • MIT Pune

Hope this was helpful!

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Can someone simultaneously prepare for both AIIMS PG and NEET PG?

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Kaushal Sharma Posted On : January 8th, 2021
Former MBBS at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (2013-2018)

Yes, it is absolutely possible for someone to prepare for both AIIMS PG and NEET PG simultaneously. For that, there are a few points to consider which are stated below.

The following table states the recent seat count available from NEET PG and AIIMS PG.

Total Number of MD + MS + Diploma seats under NEET PG (Government + Private)

27,979

Total Number of MD+ MS+ Diploma Government seats under NEET PG

17,921

Total Number of MD + MS seats under AIIMS PG

680

Points to consider:

  • AIIMS PG entrance takes place in November, whereas the NEET PG entrance is in January. So, it’s very natural to get tired after appearing in AIIMS if the candidate has high hopes for AIIMS. Therefore, it’s better to take a break for at least a week or until the result comes, after which the candidate is sure about whether to prepare for NEET PG or not.
  • The syllabus and pattern for both AIIMS and NEET PG are the same. So, it will become easy for candidates to cover the entire course and practice accordingly.
  • The syllabus should be covered subject-wise and as planned in one’s own strategy.
  • After AIIMS is over, try to practice NEET PG mock tests in order to understand the pattern.
  • You must focus more on the core knowledge and a brief overview of the updates would be enough.

Do not feel stressed if you haven’t cleared AIIMS PG. You can give your best shot in NEET in a month's time and full-focus can do well. Having a similar structure and syllabus, both exams have a common way of preparation which needs to be covered at an early stage and the advanced preparation following it. So, simultaneous preparation is always possible.

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Which one should I choose: TAPMI, FORE, or LBSIM?

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Simpal Rai Posted On : February 28th, 2023
MCom from Indira Gandhi National Open University

Honestly speaking, TAPMI, FORE, and LBSIM are very similar in terms of curriculum. Many of my friends have completed PGDM from FORE and TAPMI. Even the comp ones that visit the campus for placements are very similar and not much comparison can be done between the 2 B Schools. The placements report too will reveal a similar list of companies visiting. Some minor differences between these B Schools are

  • TAPMI is a residential campus unlike FORE and therefore has an upper hand in this aspect. You can spend more time on group research and assignments.
  • FORE has a locational advantage compared to TAPMI as it is located in the capital city whereas TAPMI is situated on the Konkan Coast.

Recruiters consider all top 2 B Schools in the same league. What matters more than your B School choice is what you plan to do from your PGDM course.

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Do hostels of IIM Kozhikode have single or double occupancy?

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Arun Kumar Posted On : January 29th, 2024

My brother completed his PGP from IIM Kozhikode a few years back. 

According to him, first year PGP students are randomly allotted single/double/triple occupancy rooms. The allocation varies for boys and girls. Single occupancy rooms share a common washroom on the same floor. They do not have an AC facility, and common washrooms are not provided with geysers. 

Double occupancy rooms are provided with attached washrooms. Those rooms have ACs, and their washrooms have geysers. But the AC and geyser facility is available only after paying a monthly rent alongside the other fees. In the second year, there is an option to select either a single or double occupancy room. 

The hostel rooms are top class in comparison to other colleges. The balconies open to a scenic, resort like view. The hostel allocation process changes each year, based on the diversity ratio and batch strength.

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Which books should I read in order to crack an MA in Political Science at JNU?

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Deepika Sinha Posted On : August 5th, 2023
studied at Jawaharlal Nehru University

You can crack the entrance exam for a master’s in Economics with consistency and a daily study routine. Initially, try to get a fair idea about the exam by referring to the syllabus and the previous year’s question papers. The syllabus followed in the entrance examination for economics is given below

  1. Microeconomics deals with Demand Curves, Price and Income Elasticity of Demand, Cost Curves, and Equilibrium of firms under Perfect Competition and Monopoly
  2. Macroeconomics – focus on the National Income Theory of Income Determination, Monetary Policy, Trade, and Balance of Payments
  3. Descriptive statistics - This topic includes Mean, Median and Mode, and Standard Deviation. The correlation coefficient, and elementary probability theory
  4. Problems of Economic History, Underdevelopment, and Growth
    1. India's Economic Development Prior to Independence- India's Planning and Development Experience Since Independence; Basic Indicators of Development.
    2. International Economics Issues of Contemporary Relevance  

Suggested Readings

  1. Hal Varian - Intermediate Microeconomics, Rubinfield and Pindyk  - Microeconomics
  2. Dornbusch and Fisher - Macroeconomics | Mankiw - Macroeconomics
  3. RGD Allen - Mathematical Analysis for Economics
  4. AC Chiang - Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics
  5. Sydsaeter and Hammond - Mathematics for Economic Analysis
  6. Nagar and Das - Basic Statistics

All the best, stay motivated, and focus on your goal

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