[2013-2015] BITS Pilani, MBA Admission Queries (Now from CAT)

Hi aspirants,

I can understand not knowing the exact placement details is a confusing process. We too faced the situation last year. Don't worry, Even the person with the lowest CGPA gets placed here somehow. This BITS, not just another institute you are talking about.
Regarding the comparison with Other B schools, pagalguy doesn't permit them. Please don't compare BITS MBA program with any other program. It is UNIQUE in its own way.
Practise school system, only 3 semester of study, affordable Fee structure, Quality Education, Best Alumni support, and the brand BITS.

Hello aspirants, we have created a exclusive Facebook group for 2013-2015 MBA Admissions. Link- https://www.facebook.com/groups/bitsmbaadmin1315/

Hi Puys,

Pls help.
Actually there is a column in online application form - "EMPLOYMENT DETAILS, If presently employed NAME of the organisation".
Here I would like to state that, I AM PRESENTLY NOT EMPLOYED and My previous employer is Mahindra. I have 2 yrs and 10 months of experience.
Should I move ahead and fill in that column or should I remain it blank?

Pls help me in this regard.
@prashanthrpk ..Hello..Can you plz throw light on foll points
1)shortlisting process for GD/PI(profile based or score based)
2)weightage to acads,CAT score,GD/PI ...for final merit list

Thanks in advance..
@smishrajec regarding the employement details- mention you are presently unemployed, then mention that you had 2yrs and 10months exp in mahindra.
@Vineet1991 - regarding the calls, i will let you know by evening (Today) what breakups BITS could have. Thanks
@prashanthrpk Since, BITS considers profile for admission in its course, I think it is important to mention my previous employment details.
If I am mentioning UNEMPLOYED presently, then there is no column where I can fill the name of my previous company. Also, the details stated after putting UNEMPLOYED, rest of the previous employment details bear NO SIGNIFICANCE. Also, I cannot provide the name of previous organisation.
And I do have a experience of 2.8 years.
Kindly suggest me in this regard.
@smishrajec Hi what you say is absolutely right. will revert back to asap regarding this issue. Will ask the admission cell and let you know what you must do.
Thanks
@smishrajec - you can say no and fill in the form. During the PI/GD you can show your previous year work ex.

Regarding the calls [Important Update]-
As the calls depends on the number of applications, It cannot be profile based or cutoff based. Only after CAT results are out, how the calls will be given can be commented upon.
I know it's very difficult, but if you had given your CAT 2012 exam well and confident of a good CAT score, you can apply for BITS.
Also Work ex, 10th, 12th, Grad percentages will have weightage during final admission process (During GD/PI after calls), as merit list would be prepared based on that.

Thanks.
@prashanthrpk Thanks a lot Prasanth!!!!!!!
@prashanthrpk- i would like to ask 1 more thing is it a 2 year program or 1 year program?

hi @14fluke - BITS MBA program duration is for 2 years. The course is Structured Like this.

Sem 1- Aug 2013- Dec 2013.
Sem 2- Jan 2014- May 2013.
Summer Intern- Optional (2 Months)
Sem 3- Aug 2014- Dec 2014
Sem 4- Practice School (5.5 Month Evaluated Internship)

Hope Your Doubts are Cleared.
Any other questions Pls post it here or in the Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/bitsmbaadmin1315/
@prashanthrpk can u let us know whch companies came for each of the specialization.
TIA..:)

Pls clarify, do I need to send an envelope and an additional photograph, alongwith my application form and fee receipt?


This is stated in enclosure column of the application form:
" Passport size Photograph (Paste one photograph in the application form). Enclose second photograph in a separate envelope."
@smishrajec Yes, you need to send that along with your application.
@iimhereicome - It's difficult for us to tell what companies came for each specilisation. But most of them came for marketing and finance spl. For EG: JPMC took ppl with both marketing/ finance spl. there where few other companies who came for ops (Engg tech and mgmt) and Ites.
The names of the companies (Partial) has been mentioned in previous comments, you can refer them. Thanks. any other queries keep asking them.

fees for two yr mba program in bits pilani??

hello @lyfiscrazy - Fee structure for next session (2013-2015) will be put up soon. This is the fee structure for our batch (2012-2014).

Total Fees payable for 2 years including Mess+Hostel+Tuition Fee+ Additional fees = 4.0 Lakhs (Approx)
Also you are eligible to avail Teaching Assistantship during your study here. You would get a stipend of 8000 INR per month/ 40% tuition fee waiver/ or even both of them together.

This means you could earn upto- 40,000 INR Per Semester (1.2 Lakhs total during your study here !! ).
Fee breakup for our batch can be found in the ADMISSION website- http://bitsadmission.com/mba/mbamain.htm#feeschedule

Can someone tell what is the cut-off date to count job experience? Upto what date it needs to be considered..


@prashanthrpk Can u pls tell what is the cut-off date to count job experience? Upto what date it needs to be considered..
@prashanthrpk There are lots of other documents to be sent alongwith the application!
like details of awards,employemnt particulars,professional experience,also a statement of purpose(do they intend to admit at this step only!!).Now tell me what to write in statement of purpose???How to write??A sample will be highly appreciated!!
@metarunabh By the time you are furnishing details. You would be asked to bring resumes if shortlisted. You can have it updated then.
@a2k all these play a Important role while converting the call. Regarding SOP- mention why you wish to do a MBA, Why have you BITS Pilani and how you wish to benefit from the program and what are your goals after your MBA degree.