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Is the academic rigour of IIM Calcutta more than IIM Bangalore?
Yes, the academic rigour of IIM Calcutta is more than IIM Bangalore. But to a very little extent. Overall the impact is very little.
The academic rigour at any institute is affected by:
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Batch-size
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Curriculum structure
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Grading
IIM Calcutta has the largest batch size. So the academic rigor is higher than other IIMs. Also, it has the fastest academic year. There are no breaks between terms, and midterms are wrapped, in most years, within 3 days with 2–3 exams per day. IIM Calcutta has a Grading scale upto 9 with grades very spaced out within the batch, and competition for superior grades often heats up towards the end of Term 3, with average performance spiking up as everyone wants to score high.
The rest is for you to judge. But keep in mind that the competition vigor at every IIM is the same.
Why did you choose IIM L over FMS Delhi? I heard that FMS is at par with ABC and much better than IIM L.
- Placements: While median/average salary is one way to judge placement quality, considering the roles offered at summer and final placements is a more comprehensive way to get an idea of the quality of placements. In terms of finance and consulting firms visiting the campus for summer and final placements, IIM BAC received more diverse offers. MBB firms have begun to visit IIM L as well.
- International Reputation: IIMs BAC is one of the world's top business schools. Even if IIML is not widely known in the international community, the fact that it is part of the IIM family lends credibility to its name. FMS does not appear in any international rankings.
- Student Exchange: IIMB has over 150 outgoing students and over 90 incoming students. The figures at IIML would be lower, but significantly higher than at FMS.
- Pedagogy: The pedagogy at IIMs is a mix of case studies and class-based theoretical discussions. This provides a more in-depth understanding of various topics.
- Campus Life: Campus life at IIMs is vibrant, whereas it is almost nonexistent at FMS.
- Research: The research output of IIMs at BAC and even L is higher than that of FMS. You could, for example, work with a professor to publish a paper or write a case study as part of your course.
Should residents of Ahmedabad skip IIM Ahmedabad, to avoid constant disturbance from family members, and try for IIM Calcutta or IIM Bangalore instead?
I wouldn’t say that as a student of IIM Ahmedabad and also a resident of Ahmedabad, visits from your family members will be a problem. This is because the maximum duration of your day will be spent in classes, studying for exams or assignments. You will not even have the time to be disturbed by your family members. It’s not that big of a factor that might change your decision to go to IIM Calcutta or Bangalore rather than IIM Ahmedabad. Moreover chances are that you might face some health issues and it's to your advantage as an Ahmedabad resident that your family members will tend to you so that you can recover quickly.
What is life like after receiving an MBA from FMS-Delhi as compared to top IIMs?
After receiving an MBA from FMS Delhi, life became quite simple owing to the following reason
Placements
Excellent placement, and a variety of offers from different fields made it easier for the students. FMS Delhi maintains a stable placement record over years. Students receive lucrative salary packages every year. This year too was no different. The highest salary stood at INR 58 LPA. Students received an average salary of INR 34.2 LPA which increased by 30.5% (approximately) as compared to the previous year. There was an increase of 37% in the top 100 average salaries, 24% in the freshers' average salary.
I had a one backlog in graduation (cleared); will I get rejected in the IIM Calcutta interview?
No, IIM Calcutta does not usually reject you just because of a backlog in graduation provided that you have cleared it.
Majority of the batch consists of students from top colleges like IIT,NIT,BIT, DTU, etc. It's very common for a large number of students if these colleges have at least one backlog.
I have seen many cases where people receive calls from IIM Calcutta despite having repeated most of their courses.
So no, a single backlog will not be a hindrance for your call from IIM Calcutta.
Over its history, has IIM Calcutta's strategy of ignoring GPA in lieu of CAT scores been effective?
The answer is based on my cousin's experience who had an average GPA but a great CAT score. IIM Calcutta’s strategy of ignoring GPA in lieu of CAT scores has been essentially effective because:
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IIMC focuses more on your ability and willingness to learn and apply. Your GPA is just a small factor.
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People who achieve high CAT scores are not just lucky. It’s a result of analytical skills, hard work, determination, and an overall sense of excellence. All these skills are valuable to the institution.
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The institute prefers investing in experiences rather than mere grades.
IIM Calcutta, therefore, welcomes mediocre talents and transforms them into their best self. The lack of pressure to achieve high grades makes the overall experience a bit more relaxing. Basically, results are more important than the intensity of efforts. People here develop soft skills like people management, leadership, and emotional intelligence.
We can safely say that the job prospects and academic performance have no connection with your past academic facilities. If anything IIM Calcutta offers you a second chance in life.
Which is best option, the executive program in sales and marketing at IIM Calcutta or the postgraduate certification in business management at XLRI, Jamshedpur?
Only the full-time PGP courses of IIM Calcutta or XLRI are valuable. All other degrees/certificates are the only means of earning money by the institutes.
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They have no real value in real life or the corporate world.
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They won’t be very useful if you want to learn.
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They add no value to your CV
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You will not be considered alumni of the institute
So these certificate courses/ part-time programs/ Executive programs carry no real value at all. Most people are misled to believe that they might add value to their CV.
Can I make it to IIM A B or C if my 10 score is 93, 12 is 82 and grade is 73 and from a tier 3 college?
Your question basically means what criteria are required to get into IIM A B or C. The table below has summarized the different parameters that decide your eligibility for admission into IIM ABC.
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Particulars |
IIM Calcutta |
IIM Ahmedabad |
IIM Bangalore |
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Academics |
Shortlisting-40% Final Selection-0% |
Shortlisting-30% Final Selection-15% |
Shortlisting-50% Final Selection-25% |
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Worl Experience |
8% (final selection) |
5% (shortlisting) |
8% (shortlisting) 10% (final selection) |
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Gender/Academic Diversity |
4% (shortlisting) 4% (final selection) |
2% (shortlisting) |
Non-Engineers can get a call with low percentile also |
Now considering your profile, you need the following CAT score to get into IIM A B C
IIM Ahmedabad: If you are a non-engineer you will get a call easily but if you are an engineer you will need work experience and at least 99.5+CAT score
IIM Bangalore: You will need work experience to compensate for poor academic record or at least 100 percentile to get a call
IIM Calcutta: you will need 98.8+ if you are a girl. For boys, it is around 99.6+.
How good is XLRI Jamshedpur? How it fares against IIM ABC? Please answer, you view is valuable.
With its HR program allegedly being the best in Asia, XLRI might be ranked as one of the top 6 management schools in India. Other areas of expertise like marketing and finance are also strong.
One of XLRI's major advantages, in addition to having a large alumni base, is that all of the HR directors at the country's top corporations are XLRI graduates. As a result, XLRI receives a fantastic placement. As most employers view it on par with IIM A, B, and C, this also helps if you wish to change jobs. It will be regarded as one notch lower when compared to IIM A, B, and C. Top IB and PE firms that exclusively visit IIM A, B, and C do not go to XLRI. But XLRI is a fantastic alternative if you are not interested in IB or PE.
Many reputable companies (in the financial and consulting industries) exclusively visit IIM A or B; XLRI is not among them. But even with fewer options, XL can help you get into the best companies. The batch size is one factor. The XL BM batch size (until the 2021 batch) was just 180, as opposed to IIM A, B, and C, which had twice as many.
Why is Prof. Anju Seth considered as the worst director in IIM Calcutta's history by faculty, students, and alumni?
The reputation of Prof. Anju Seth has been tainted recently with allegations of promoting cost-cutting of the institute. This has largely affected the quality of research conducted. Some major changes due to this cost cutting are:
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Digital subscriptions have been taken off our library
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No payments to the institute’s support/admin staff for work like minor tasks during convocation or dressing the students and helping them out during the event.
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Many students suffered during the pandemic as they were not allowed to leave without paying
Although the students, alumni, and faculty all have voiced their concern to the management but in vain.
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