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Thursday, August 11, 2011

IIM MBA ADMISSION PROCESS:



ADMISSION PROCESS:

Please note that each IIM shortlists candidates for second stage of selection which may be independent of each other. The process may include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI).Performance in CAT 2011 examination is an important component in the admission process. IIMs may use previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience and other similar inputs in short listing and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process. The processes, academic cut-offs and the weights allocated to the evaluation parameters may vary across IIMs. For more information you may refer the admissions policies of IIMs from their respective websites

CAT Result and Short-listing

CAT 2011 result will be announced on 11 January 2012 on the CAT website. List of shortlisted candidates for the next level of slection will be made available on the individual IIM websites. Each IIM will send interview letters to the candidates it has short-listed. The criteria for short-listing varies from IIM to IIM. Please visit the admission hotlinks of the respective websites of IIMs for further information.



Eligibility Verification

If a candidate is short-listed for interviews by any IIM, he/she has to comply with the following eligibility verification:

Mark sheets and Degree Certificate

A candidate must show all the original mark sheets and submit attested copies to prove his/her eligibility at the time of interview.  Further, if a candidate is selected for a programme, original degree certificate and mark sheets of all semesters/years along with their attested copies must be submitted for verification at the time of joining the programme.

Reservation Category Requirements

If short-listed for interview, SC, ST, NC-OBC, and DA candidates must show the original caste/class/disability certificate and submit a photocopy at the time of interview.  Further, if a candidate is selected for a programme, original certificate of qualifying degree and attested  copy of the same must be submitted for verification at the time of joining a programme.

Candidates in the Final Year of Graduation

If short-listed for interview, candidates appearing for the final bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification examination must show an original certificate from the Principal/Registrar/Director of the university/institution certifying that the candidate has obtained 50% marks or equivalent  (45% in case of the candidates belonging to SC, ST, and DA category) based on latest available grades/marks.  He/she must submit an attested copy of the original certificate at the time of interview.  For the PGP of IIMs, such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme PROVISIONALLY ONLY if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2012 from the Principal/Registrar of their college/institute (issued on or before June 30, 2012) stating that they have completed all the requirements including appearing for supplementary exams if any (the results may, however, be awaited) for obtaining the bachelor's degree/ equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate.  Their admission  will be confirmed only when they submit original mark sheet and qualifying degree certificate of having passed the bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute.  They must obtain at least 50% marks or equivalent.  They also must submit an attested copy of the mark sheets and qualifying degree certificate.  The deadline for submission of the mark sheet and the certificate is December 31, 2012. NON-FULFILLMENT OF THIS CONDITION WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE PROVISIONAL ADMISSION.  Provisional admission will also be cancelled if it is found that the certificate  is found to be incorrect subsequently. IIMs would not allow any candidate to join their programme in case the candidate is unable to complete all the requirements for a bachelor degree on or before June 30, 2012. 
The IIMs would also not offer admission to any candidate after June 30, 2012.

CAT Duration and Pattern


The CAT 2011 will have only two sections. The first section isQuantitative Ability & Data Interpretation; the second section isVerbal Ability & Logical Reasoning. These two sections will be implemented sequentially with separate time limits. The examination will be 140 minutes. Candidates will have 70 minutes to answer 30 questions within each section which will have an on-screen countdown timer. Within the 70 min provided for the section, candidates can review the answers. Once the time ends for the first section, they will move to the second section and will no longer be able to go back.

A 15-minute tutorial will be provided before the start of the test, and candidates are advised to go through that carefully before starting the main examination. The total duration will be two hours and thirty five minutes including the tutorial. A practice test to provide candidates with a feel of the timed sections, as well as navigation and functionality of the actual test will be made available in the coming weeks. Once again candidates are advised to go though them carefully to familiarise themselves with the screens, layout, and navigation.

At the test venue, each candidate will be seated at a desk with a computer terminal and he/she will be provided with a scratch paper for calculations. After the test, candidate must leave the scratch paper at the desk. Rough work cannot be done on any other paper/sheet, as nothing will be allowed inside the testing room. No breaks will be given during the test.

IIM Mba admission 2012- 2014


Important date for CAT 2011
  • Sale of CAT Vouchers :
    Wednesday, 17 August 2011 - Monday, 26 September 2011
  • Registration for CAT 2011 :
    Wednesday, 17 August 2011 - Wednesday, 28 September 2011
  • CAT Test Dates :
    Saturday, 22 October 2011 - Friday, 18 November 2011
  • CAT Result :
    Wednesday 11 January 2012

Fees for IIM MBA



The Indian Institute Of Management,Ahmedabad (IIM-A) charges   Rs. 14.45 lakhs  for its flagship  Post Graduate Program (equivalent to MBA)  and program in management for executives will be Rs. 20.31 lakhs.

Every there has been increase of around 5-8 per cent in the fees.

IIM MBA Interview Tips


In an attempt to help you prepare for your GD and Personal Interview, CAT 2009 topper and a student of IIM-Calcutta Ankit Garg reveals tips to succeed in GD and Interview-:
1) Personal Interview: If you want to succeed in this round, you must know how to sell yourself. You should know how to market yourself and should be compatible with your interviewer. It is not that questions asked in the interview are tough, but it is what and how you answer is what will fetch you a seat in IIM MBA. Also remember each institute checks different things in a candidate. They are looking for different traits and it is advisable to find out what each IIM is looking for in their candidates. In my case, I did research and got to know that IIM - Calcutta checks on how a student deals in pressure situation. As we all know life in B-school is very hectic and demanding, IIM - C will gauge if you can handle all this pressure. Hence, best thing is to talk to seniors or go through institute`s website to know what the interview panel is looking for while interviewing candidates. Also, you should be able to express yourself well and you must have soft skills to develop a rapport with your interviewers.
2) Group Discussion: There is one misconception which I would like to clear for B- school aspirants and that is that it is not necessary that you have to speak too much to make a mark in GD. It is not how much you talk but how much you contribute to the discussion that sets you apart. A GD checks how you conduct yourself in a Boardroom. It checks how you conduct yourself, how you handle everyone present in the room. You should give others a chance to speak and never try to be imposing. Be soft spoken yet assertive.
3) Essay writing: Though IIM - Calcutta does not ask candidates to write an essay, there are a few IIMs that check how an aspirant can structure his thoughts. Like I was asked to write an essay on Tiger Conservation when I went for my selection process in IIM - Bangalore. Each institute has different ways of judging students based on essay writing. The time is limited and can vary between 10 to 30 minutes and it checks how well you can structure your thoughts.
4) What to wear during Interview: When you're going for a B-school interview, you must be properly dressed. The B-school interviews still follow the conservative standard. You should wear formal suit or at least pant and shirt and have polished shoes, ironed shirt, cut hair and nails. You must look neat, serious and should make an impact.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

MAT Analysis

According to MBA experts, though the exam is not that tough a nut to crack but if you do not plan your preparation properly, you will not be able to crack it. Let us have a look at the pattern and analysis of the MAT paper over the past five exams.

Analysis: MAT Over last 5 exams

Year
Sections
No. of Questions
Difficulty Level
February 2010
Language Comprehension
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
Mathematical Skills
Indian and Global Environment

40*5=200

Moderate- Difficult

May 2010
Language Comprehension
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
Mathematical Skills
Indian and Global Environment

40*5= 200

Moderate- Difficult

September 2010
Language Comprehension
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
Mathematical Skills
Indian and Global Environment

40*5= 200

Moderate- Difficult

December 2010
Language Comprehension
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
Mathematical Skills
Indian and Global Environment

40*5 = 200

Moderate- Difficult

February 2011
Language Comprehension
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
Mathematical Skills
Indian and Global Environment

40*5= 200

Moderate- Difficult

MAT Feb 2011 AnalysisThis MAT Feb 2011 exam had 200 questions to be attempted in 150 minutes. These 200 questions were from five test areas viz. Indian and Global Environment, Language Comprehension, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning with exactly 40 questions in each. Each question had equal marking and one-fourth mark was deducted for every wrong answer and one mark was awarded for each correct answer.
The consolidated score is evaluated by taking only four areas into account. Indian and Global Environment is not the part of the consolidated score. Hence, the scoring is done out of a maximum possible score of 160 marks.
MAT Eligibility
An eligibility criterion for appearing in MAT requires a candidate to be a graduate. The candidates who are in their final year of graduation can also apply for MAT for provisional admission subjected to the completion of their graduation.
MAT Application Process
A candidate can choose any one of the following modes to apply.
Obtain Form from listed branches of Bank of Baroda, listed Study Centers of AIMA or from AIMA, New Delhi.
The candidate can also obtain the Form by online application by visiting the AIMA website.
MAT MAY 2011: Important Dates
Exam – May 1, 2011 for the Paper Pencil based test and May 7, 2011 onwards for Computer based test
Last Date of issue of Application Form - April 6, 2011
Last Date of Online Registration - April 6, 2011
Last Date of submitting Application Form (online & offline) at AIMA - April 9, 2011
MAT May 2011: Participating Institutes
MBA aspirants who want to take the MAT exam obviously want to make it to the top B schools. But the list of top MAT colleges keeps changing since the variables and basis to decide are very dynamic. Here are a few god colleges listed with MAT May2011:
 AIMA Center for Management Education
 BIMTECH, Greater Noida
 Apeejay School of Management
 Asia Pacific Institute of Management
 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Usha & Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management
 IILM Academy of Higher Learning
 Jaipuria Institute of Management
 Christ University, Bangalore
 IFIM Business School,
 KIIT University
 Amity University, Noida